We have just returned from two weeks on this wonderful island with its equally wonderful staff. This was our first time in the Maldives and a special holiday to celebrate our 30th Wedding Anniversary and our daughter's imminent 18th birthday. Everything was perfect from the moment we were greeted at Male airport until our departure. One of the main reasons we chose Angsana Ihuru was for the house reef, it certainly did not disappoint. It felt like we were snorkelling in the tropical tank in our local aquarium so many different species of fish. Yes, there are areas where the coral is dead/bleached and this is the same throughout the Maldives. However the island is undertaking significant restorative work on the coral reef and that is very evident and a joy to see. During our stay we saw dolphins on a couple of occasions just off the house reef and saw at least one of the turtles (there are apparently three) on a couple of occasions when snorkelling.
We cannot praise the wonderful staff highly enough. Everyone was so welcoming and friendly throughout our stay, with nothing being too much trouble. Particular thanks must go to Mooso (the gentleman who looked after our villa with such wonderful friendliness and care), Shareef (who looked after us each mealtime which such gentle attention, enthusiasm and kindness) and Faheed in the restaurant and Ogy in the bar (sharing his cocktail recommendations, magic tricks and teaching us how to play Mancala). The staff were particularly caring when our daughter was not feeling well for a couple of days during the stay. The villas are set around the edge of the island and each set back slightly and have their own little oasis of seclusion, with round daybed, swingseat and beach recliners on the waters edge. The pictures on the villas on the company website are a true reflection and our jet pool villa (number 4) was fantastic. The food is simply excellent with such a huge choice there is definitely something for everyone. During our stay my daughter and I visited the spa for a massage and we absolutely loved it. My husband and daughter also made use of the Kayaks and SUPs which you can use (without charge). If you stay make sure you visit the sister island Banyan to see the stingrays being fed - an amazing sight. We could go on and on waxing lyrical about this island. We do hope to visit again in the future.
