Sands Garden Hotel

Hotels
8.5 (47 reviews)
lodge , Thoddoo , mv

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
BBQ facilities
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Safety deposit box
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Good value for money
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Noise from pumps

Categories

Cleanliness
7.08
Several guests mentioned issues with cleanliness and maintenance, including broken toilets and unclean rooms.
Service
9.05
Numerous reviews highlight the exceptional friendliness and helpfulness of the staff, making for a positive service experience.
Location
8.59
Guests found the location convenient and satisfactory for their stay.
Room Quality
8.54
Rooms were described as spacious and comfortable, contributing positively to the overall experience.
Amenities
8.07
Some amenities like the pool had issues, impacting overall impressions; however, the service and offerings were deemed good.
Value for Money
9.03
Guests felt they received good value for the price, considering the service and accommodations.
Food and Beverage
9.08
Reviews praised the quality and variety of breakfast options, along with attentive service in food areas.
Overall Experience
8.55
Overall, guests enjoyed their stay despite some cleanliness issues, particularly praising the services provided.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-06 11:34

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation
Sands Garden Hotel offers air-conditioned rooms with modern amenities including a minibar and a flat-screen TV for a comfortable stay.

Delicious Dining Options
Guests can enjoy a variety of culinary delights at the hotel's restaurant, serving Pizza, Seafood, local cuisine, and catering to special dietary requirements upon request.

Relaxing Indoor Pool
Unwind and rejuvenate at the 4-star Sands Garden Hotel with access to a luxurious indoor pool for a refreshing experience.

Book Sands Garden Hotel now to enjoy a delightful stay with top-notch amenities and services.

Important information:

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM

Location

Guest Reviews

8.5
Based on 47 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.08
Service: 9.05
Location: 8.59
Room Quality: 8.54
Amenities: 8.07
Value for Money: 9.03
Food and Beverage: 9.08
Overall Experience: 8.55
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Aneta extended_group se
7
Pros:

Personalen var väldigt snäll.

Cons:

Poolen

2026-03-11 via Nuitee
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Elizaveta family_with_children ru
10
Pros:

Отличный менеджер Том, огромное ему спасибо - всегда старался помочь, встретил/проводил на пирсе.
Хорошая локация, все рядом

2026-03-07 via Nuitee
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Valentina extended_group it
10
Relax
Pros:

La struttura ci ha accolto benissimo, siamo rimasti piacevolmente sorpresi. Tom ha organizzato per noi il trasferimento da e per Malè, ha soddisfatto ogni nostra richiesta e per questo lo ringraziamo. Abbiamo potuto noleggiare
uno scooter per girare l'isola. La posizione della struttura è centrale, dista 15 Min a piedi dalla bikini beach (ci sono 2 bikini beach). Tutto lo staff è stato davvero gentile con noi: dai ragazzi che puliscono le stanze, allo chef e ai camerieri. Abbiamo soggiornato in pensione completa e abbiamo mangiato davvero bene, lo chef è molto bravo. Molto molto gentili anche i camerieri. È una struttura che consigliamo vivamente a tutti!

Cons:

Premetto che la vacanza è andata benissimo, ho soggiornato nella camera Deluxe e credo debba essere aggiunto un armadio.

2026-02-14 via Nuitee
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Daniel couple de
6
Netter Host, Zimmer völlig anders als auf den Fotos
Pros:

Tom und sein Team waren sehr aufmerksam und haben sich um alles gekümmert, inklusive Transport von und zum Boot. Außerdem hat Tom auch einen Geburtstagskuchen- und Mittagessen gesponsert.

Cons:

Leider haben wir ein ganz anderes Zimmer bekommen als uns über Booking angezeigt wurde. Unser Zimmer war deutlich in die Jahre gekommen und hatte mit den Bildern der Buchung nichts zu tun. Tom hat uns daraufhin auch ein anderes Zimmer angeboten, das aber nicht besser war. Wir hatten am ersten Tag außerdem kein warmes Wasser und im Badezimmer hat es sehr schlecht gerochen.

2026-02-13 via Nuitee
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SARA extended_group it
6
Pros:

Ottima posizione. Possibile noleggio biciclette.
Stanza grande con terrazza.
Bella terrazza dove cenare. Cena gustosa

Cons:

Pulizia da rivedere. Sia nelle aree comuni che nella camera. Bagno non adeguato per 4 persone.

2026-02-09 via Nuitee
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daniele extended_group it
10
Pros:

Our incredible holiday has come to an end… and honestly, words aren’t enough. From the moment we arrived, every single member of the team, from Tom to everyone in the kitchen and service, made us feel completely cared for.
Tom went above and beyond, guiding us through the island with such warmth and passion. He showed us the most amazing snorkeling spots and even filmed us swimming—just to make us feel welcomed, without asking for anything in return.
The kitchen team is simply amazing—every detail, every meal, every smile made our experience unforgettable. The guesthouse is constantly improving, and yes, it’s not a resort—but what you find here is something far more precious: genuine human warmth and care.
Thoddoo is a hidden gem with immense potential: a coral reef just 20 meters from the shore, shallow waters filled with colorful fish and graceful turtles that call this place home. Honestly, what more could anyone ask for? The only thing left is to hope this isn’t goodbye, but a “see you again” next year.
To all the incredible people who made this dream holiday possible: thank you from the bottom of our hearts. You are amazing—keep doing what you do, because it truly makes magic happen.

2026-02-08 via Nuitee
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KRZYSZTOF family_with_children pl
7
ogólnie ok.
Pros:

można wypocząć, cisza.

Cons:

powtarzające się posiłki, brak pieczywa ( tylko tostowe ) brak kawy z ekspresu ( tylko rozpuszczalna )

2026-02-08 via Nuitee
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Ravvald extended_group pl
10
Pros:

Absolutely to visit. Tom, the manager is very professional person. Very good food and excellent hospitality. Close to best beach and the port.

2026-01-23 via Nuitee
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Leto couple ba
10
Preporuke za ovaj hotel. Sve je bilo super.
Pros:

Sve je bilo savršeno.❤️ Menadžer Tom ( Ali) hotela je bio jako prijatan i susretljiv. Pokazao nam je sve sto smo trebali posjetiti i ništa mu nije bilo teško. Pokazao se kao veliki čovjek i kao veliki prijatelj.

Cons:

Sve je bilo super.

2026-01-22 via Nuitee
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Iga extended_group pl
9
Pobyt na Malediwach był bardzo udany i pozostawił po sobie same dobre wspomnienia.
Pros:

Pobyt na Malediwach był bardzo udany i pozostawił po sobie same dobre wspomnienia. Gospodarz był niezwykle miły, otwarty i pomocny, chętnie odpowiadał na pytania i dbał o komfort gości. Zorganizował dla nas pływanie z żółwiami, rowery oraz inne atrakcje dostępne na wyspie, co znacząco uatrakcyjniło pobyt. Pokój w pełni zgodny z opisem — czysty, schludny, z zadbaną i świeżą pościelą. Śniadania serwowane codziennie, świeże i smaczne, choć dość skromne — jedynym drobnym minusem był brak kawy z ekspresu. Istniała również możliwość zamówienia transferu z lotniska. Zdecydowanie polecam ten obiekt osobom szukającym spokojnego i przyjaznego miejsca na wypoczynek.

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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claudia family_with_children es
1
ESTÁ EN OBRAS dic/25
Pros:

No pude llegar.

Cons:

Reservamos el día de antes y cuando llegamos :
1 no está donde marca el mapa sino en el puerto. Zona horrible.
2 está completamente en obras
3 no había nadie para atender esperamos 1h y nos fuimos.
Acabamos en el belvedere nos atendieron genial !

2026-01-09 via Nuitee
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Zuzana extended_group sk
5
Cons:

Ubytovanie dosť špinavé,v noci po mne behali šváby.

2026-01-07 via Nuitee
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Giulia couple it
10
Pros:

Non potevamo chiedere di meglio per il nostro soggiorno a Thoddoo.
Questa struttura è quello che ci auguriamo di trovare ogni volta che facciamo un viaggio.
La struttura ha organizzato per noi il trasferimento da e per Malé. Inoltre, presso la struttura abbiamo potuto noleggiare le bici per tutta la durata del soggiorno e organizzare delle bellissime escursioni.
Sono stata qui insieme a mio marito e non possiamo che elogiare il Sands Garden per tantissimi motivi: la posizione della struttura e i servizi offerti, la grandezza della camera e la gentilezza dello staff.
Vogliamo ringrazie Tom, il manager della struttura, per averci accolto e aiutato in qualsiasi situazione. Lui, con la sua gentilezza e grandissima disponibilità, ci ha fatti sentire come a casa. Ringraziamo anche tutte le altre persone che lavorano presso il Sands Garden: il ragazzo che quotidianamente ha pulito la nostra stanza, lo chef che ha preparato per noi un' ottima colazione e cena e tutti gli altri dello staff.
Consigliamo vivamente questa struttura a chi vuole trascorrere una bellissima vacanza a Thoddoo e sentirsi a casa.

2025-12-31 via Nuitee
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Artem family_with_children th
9
Pros:

Very cozy rooms, staff is amazing, it is pleasure to stay with them.

2025-12-30 via Nuitee
Ольга extended_group ru
10
Гостеприимство на высоком уровне 🔥
Pros:

Замечательный отель! Очень чисто, уютно и красиво. Удобное расположение, хороший сервис. Отличные, разнообразные и вкусные завтраки. В номере есть все необходимое. Удобный матрас и подушки.Вкусный приветственный ужин . Менеджер заделал отдых незабываемый . Обязательно вернёмся, советуем всем друзьям 💓

Cons:

Нету

2025-12-23 via Nuitee
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Iuliia couple ru
10
Если вы цените искренне душевное и внимательное отношение к гостям - то вам точно в этот отель! Лучший повар, влюбленны
2025-12-20 via Nuitee
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Svetlana solo_traveller ru
10
2025-12-14 via Nuitee
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Ndominguez extended_group es
10
Inmejorable. El mejor sitio donde te puedes hospedar.
Pros:

La experiencia en este hotel es espectacular. El trato del personal es inmejorable. Se preocupan en cada detalle para que tu estancia allí sea inolvidable. Desde organizar los speedboats contigo, las excursiones o darte un freetour por la isla.
Incluso nos llevaron y recogieron de la playa.
El manager es una persona maravillosa que hará de tus dias en la isla los mejores!
Repetiría con ellos cada vez que visitara Thoddoo!!

2025-12-07 via Nuitee
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Liudmila extended_group ru
8
Сам остров очень запомнился своим прекрасным Закатным пляжем, куда непременно захочется вернуться.
Pros:

Отель расположен близко к магазинам, аптеке, поликлинике острова. Основные кафе тоже в шаговой доступности. До пляжа приятно прогуляться пешком. Пляж и океан превзошел все ожидания, это просто рай на земле. Для нас жилье не было приоритетным на этом острове. Главное природа и чистейший пляж, наличие живого рифа.

Cons:

Почаще менять полотенца и постельное белье. Плюс уборка была поверхностной. Но нас это не напрягало, мы убирались сами. Меняли полотенца по требованию, приносили воду, устраняли неисправности. Персонал доброжелательный в этом отеле, очень старались нам угодить.

2025-12-05 via Nuitee
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Jana extended_group cz
10
Děkujeme!
Pros:

Příjemný hotel se skvělými službami. Na přivítání jsme dostali welcome drink. Bydleli jsme v prostorném pokoji v patře s výhledem do zeleně. Měli jsme naprosto dokonalé snídaně! V kuchyni vám splní všechna přání! V hotelu pracuje úžasný, stále se usmívající a velmi nápomocný personál. Velmi jsme si dny v hotelu užili! Děkujeme. J&Š

Cons:

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2025-11-19 via Nuitee