Scores at a Glance
Steigenberger Resort Alaya Marsa AlamSun Siyam Iru Fushi
Overall
9.3
9.0
Beach
8.7
9.2
Food
9.2
8.8
Service
·
9.1
Rooms
9.3
9.0
Value
8.7
·
Romance
9.4
9.0
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
9.3
Overall Score
9.0
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
5.0 (5,368)
Google Rating
4.8 (2,190)
Rates TBD
Price / Night (pp)
From $235
Yes
Adults Only
No
–
Kids' Club
Yes
Near coast
Beachfront
Near coast
Mid-size
Resort Size
Mid-size
10 min
Airport Transfer
45 min
All Scores
8.7
Beach
9.2
9.2
Food
8.8
–
Service
9.1
9.3
Rooms
9.0
9.2
Pools
–
8.7
Value
–
–
Family
9.0
9.4
Romance
9.0
–
Quiet
8.7
Vibes
Yes
Romance
Yes
–
Quiet
Yes
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Water sports
Yes
–
Kids
Yes
Steigenberger Resort Alaya Marsa Alam
- Adults-only all-inclusive
- 5 pools
- 5 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Swim-up suites
- 10 min from RMF
Sun Siyam Iru Fushi
- 15 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Overwater bungalows
- Butler service
- 45 min from MLE
Pros · Steigenberger Resort Alaya Marsa Alam
- True all-inclusive product
- Adults-friendly concept
- Very strong review profile
- Five-pool resort scale
- Good reef/snorkeling access
Pros · Sun Siyam Iru Fushi
- Large choice of restaurants and bars for a Maldives resort.
- Strong beach, lagoon, and private-island appeal.
- Spacious villas and broad category range.
- Works well for both families and romantic trips.
- Recurring praise for warm service and clean, well-kept rooms.
Cons · Steigenberger Resort Alaya Marsa Alam
- Remote location
- Beach entry has reef/jetty caveats
- Premium services and transfers extra
Cons · Sun Siyam Iru Fushi
- Seaplane logistics can add cost and scheduling constraints.
- A larger resort may feel less intimate than boutique private islands.
- Meal-plan inclusions should be reviewed carefully before booking.
- Travelers seeking an adults-only environment should choose another resort.
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