One imagines a true paradise. And indeed it is.

One imagines a true paradise. And indeed it is.
We chose Niyama without giving it much thought when we saw that it was the only one that really suited our needs.
It is made up of two islands, called Play and Chill, which are joined by a little bridge.
We chose a village with a private pool and we got one on Play Island. The family villa would have been better for us, because with the two extra beds it was just right, since we traveled with a 7-year-old girl and a 2-year-old boy, but its cost is almost double the normal one and in the end we decided that it would not change the experience to have more interior space. Wonderful open air bathroom in the villa. The best shower of my life. Luxury. And it is that the villas with their bathrooms have a top interior design.
One of the reasons for choosing Niyama was their amazing Explorers Kids Club. The largest in all of Asia they say. I believe it. The only one adapted to children from one year of age. My little ones wanted to go all the time. Super nice girls. Empathic. Careful. Of different nationalities. Thank you very much Olivia, Kelsy and ... (I don't remember your name) for taking care of them so much and loving them more. The activities very well thought out. Super fun. They were all going to eat at the Blu. For children, buffets are included, 24 hours a day. While we could enjoy solo walks or the spa.
For me, being on Play Island is better. Of course it depends on what you want, but you are closer to everything and still calm. We were close to the main Blue restaurant and would repeat location.
All excellent staff. Our thakuru Wisham was the perfect host. The idea was: you decide that I will get it for you. Always alert. The children adored him. He conquered us all.
We ate at both buffets (Blu and Epicure, one on each island) and at all restaurants. All great. I wouldn't know which one to choose. Each one with its particularity. Nest, with the tables on top of the trees or its tepanyaki at the bottom. Great. In Subsix (underwater restaurant) we were luxurious. The kids loved it and so did we. My husband, who is more about meat, assures that Tribal (African restaurant) ate one of the best pieces of meat of his life. And all with an exquisite atmosphere. How cute. On the night of the full moon they organized a skewer in Surfshak. Great.
One night we ordered a dinner from Wisham on the beach. It was a success. We really enjoyed the atmosphere they prepared for us. A tipi, some sofas, lights, a cook and a waiter, the sea, the sand and the stars. The food of 10. Wow. If I have had a low moment afterwards, thinking about that night reminds me of how lucky I was to live it and I cheer up the second.
As a farewell they prepared a cocktail for us in the afternoon at the beach "xiringuito" next to the Epicure. They were passing by with snacks and drinks. Presenting themselves responsible for the hotel and chatting with other guests. Very cool. Ah! and with the girls of the Explorers as support for the little ones.
It may appear, from what I have written, that it is full of children and that it is not for couples who want peace of mind. But that goes. They get what you want. How they do it is their secret.
I found the overwater suites area idyllic. Peace of mind throughout the complex is assured.
Walking with the bikes (the children in the seats) up and down was an experience. You had the feeling of being alone on the island, a deserted beach, but then you found the perfect atmosphere in the restaurants.
The last day arrived. We boarded the seaplane. Wonderful views etched into the retina.
In short, I don't think I could have chosen another place to be better in Maldives.
The summary: it is a 10. I want to go back and I want to go back to the same hotel.