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Mitsis Selection LagunavsTaj Exotica Resort & Spa Maldives
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Scores at a Glance
Mitsis Selection LagunaTaj Exotica Resort & Spa Maldives
Overall
9.0
8.9
Beach
7.7
9.0
Food
9.0
8.5
Service
9.2
9.2
Rooms
8.8
9.0
Value
8.6
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Romance
8.7
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Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Mitsis Selection Laguna | Measure | Taj Exotica Resort & Spa Maldives |
|---|---|---|
| (better)9.0 | Overall Score | 8.9 |
| 5-star | Star Rating | 5-star |
| (better)4.8 (5,935) | Google Rating | 4.6 (1,007) |
| (better)From $158 | Price / Night (pp) | From $262 |
| No | Adults Only | No |
| Yes | Kids' Club | – |
| Near coast | Beachfront | Oceanfront |
| Mid-size | Resort Size | Boutique |
| 28 min | Airport Transfer | 20 min (better) |
All Scores
| Mitsis Selection Laguna | Measure | Taj Exotica Resort & Spa Maldives |
|---|---|---|
| 7.7 | Beach | 9.0 (better) |
| (better)9.0 | Food | 8.5 |
| 9.2 | Service | 9.2 |
| 8.8 | Rooms | 9.0 (better) |
| 9.2 | Pools | – |
| 8.6 | Value | – |
| 9.0 | Family | – |
| 8.7 | Romance | – |
| 8.4 | Nightlife | – |
| 7.8 | Quiet | 8.0 (better) |
| 7.8 | Adventure | – |
| 8.4 | Wellness | – |
| 7.8 | Accessibility | – |
Of the 8 measures we call, Mitsis Selection Laguna leads on 4 and Taj Exotica Resort & Spa Maldives leads on 4.
Vibes
| Mitsis Selection Laguna | Measure | Taj Exotica Resort & Spa Maldives |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Romance | Yes |
| Yes | Lively | – |
| Yes | Quiet | Yes |
| Yes | Adventure | – |
Activities
| Mitsis Selection Laguna | Measure | Taj Exotica Resort & Spa Maldives |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Spa | Yes |
| Yes | Water sports | Yes |
| Yes | Nightlife | – |
| Yes | Kids | – |
| – | Diving | Yes |
Mitsis Selection Laguna
- 5 pools
- 6 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Gated, 24-hour security
- 28 min from HER
Taj Exotica Resort & Spa Maldives
- One-island-one-resort concept
- Largest lagoon in the Maldives
- Jiva Grande Spa
- 24 Degrees fine dining
Pros · Mitsis Selection Laguna
- True 24-hour ultra all-inclusive
- Excellent restaurant and bar depth
- Large heated pool landscape
- Strong family facilities
- Daily-refilled minibar
- High staff-service sentiment
Pros · Taj Exotica Resort & Spa Maldives
- Very convenient 15-to-20-minute speedboat transfer from Malé.
- Strong service and hospitality sentiment.
- Beautiful lagoon setting with overwater and beach-villa appeal.
- Good fit for short Maldives trips where seaplane logistics would be inconvenient.
Cons · Mitsis Selection Laguna
- Beach is mixed sand/pebbles rather than a soft-sand standout
- À la carte restaurants need reservations
- Spa and most watersports are extra
- Room service usually carries a tray charge
- Main family areas can be active rather than quiet
Cons · Taj Exotica Resort & Spa Maldives
- Less remote than seaplane-only Maldives resorts.
- Dining costs and limited restaurant breadth can affect value.
- Some Maldives luxury travelers may prefer more remote atolls for quiet and marine-life depth.
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