Having originally opened in the late 90s as “Reethi Beach”, whereafter it became a firm mid-range Maldives favourite, an extensive renovation in late 2025 saw the newly re-branded NH Collection Reethi Resort re-emerge as a newly refreshed and polished destination, but one that still retains the old-style Maldives resort ethos of “no shoes, no news”. The revamp has been very careful not to alienate its loyal repeat guests (for many years the resort has enjoyed a very high repeat guest proportion) whilst giving a much-needed glow-up to what had become a quite “tired” looking resort. The other good news is that the island’s natural beauty (including a stunning beach and unspoiled forest area) and teeming house reef remain unchanged and gorgeous as ever!

So many of the old Maldives resort favourites have closed in recent years and then been rebuilt as 6-Star ultra luxury resorts completely out of reach to the average budget, so it came as quite a relief that the upgrade was relatively subtle, meaning that you can enjoy the best of both worlds: sleek, calm island interiors wrapped in the authentic castaway charm that long-time guests love and at a still relatively affordable price. The stunning journey by seaplane over coral islands and blue lagoons remains a great way to arrive, and the resort still operates on its own time zone—Reethi time is one hour ahead of Malé, giving guests a later sunset and a little extra time to sleep in! The atmosphere is down-to-earth and the dress code is casual, with no need to dress up for dinner at most of the restaurants - in fact, the island is still designed to be blissfully shoe-free!

NH Reethi Resort really is scenically beautiful and unspoiled, with the focus remaining firmly on retaining the natural beauty of the island as much as possible. Don’t expect one of those resorts manicured to within an inch of its life! You’ll still find yourself padding around barefoot on the sandy paths that meander through the lush natural tropical forest of over 4,000 trees (where fallen leaves are left on the ground and simply swept from the paths). The good news is that despite the natural approach, the island is blissfully free of pesky mosquitoes!

One of the main attractions remains the superb white sand beach, especially good on the southern end and the western side of the island where it approaches beach perfection—long and wide with white coral powder-soft sand leading into warm, clear turquoise water. It provides superb swimming and easy access out to the superb house reef for snorkelling. In addition to the ocean, guests can take a dip in the refreshed swimming pools or relax poolside, though the island's "natural swimming pool" is always hard to top! Chances are high that you'll even see dolphins swimming off the beach during your stay.

Following its redesign, the resort offers 105 revamped beach and overwater villas, updated with natural tones, sleek materials, and contemporary comforts like espresso machines, flat-screen TVs, and pillow menus. Accommodation spans various options, from Sunset Beach Villas with open-air bathrooms to Overwater Villas with sweeping ocean views, plus added options like beachfront villas with private plunge pools and spacious multi-bedroom suites. All rooms feature air-conditioning, mini-bars, and direct access to their own allocated stretch of sand or deck where you can relax and soak up the views.

For food lovers, the resort now boasts a choice of 8 restaurants and bars, providing plenty of variety during your stay! Dining ranges from international themed buffets at Jumla and the open-fire beachfront grill at Alifaan, to overwater Asian dining at Kaiyo and sunset cocktails with Spanish tapas at Atardecer. Enjoy delicious rum cocktails at the Handhuvaru rum bar, whilst another favourite is the nostalgia factor offered by the very cute and very pink Cool Truck serving old style soft-serve ice creams to hot kids (and adults too of course!) coming off the beach! Flexible meal plans, including All Inclusive with generous dine-around options and daily snacks, ensure the quality and variety of food stay high.

The excellent diving and snorkeling remain a star feature, with the house reef easily accessed by a short swim from the beach or directly from the water villas. Being located within a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, the sheer amount of fish life on show when snorkelling is nothing short of astonishing! You’re likely to see hundreds of different species of the most amazing colours, shapes and sizes - oriental sweetlips, powder blue surgeon fish, Moorish idols, parrot fish, porcupine fish, unicorn fish, red snapper, and many varieties of triggerfish - not to mention turtles, reef sharks, octopus and rays with seasonal visits from manta rays and whale sharks at nearby Hanifaru Bay alongside turtles, reef sharks and octopus.

Because the Baa Atoll has relatively few resorts, local dive sites remain uncrowded. The water sports centre offers a huge range of activities including sailing, kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding, and wakeboarding, alongside trips to remote islands and dolphin safaris. Back on land, active guests can make use of sports facilities—including tennis, indoor badminton, pickleball, and a modern fitness centre—while kids will love the Maxies Family Club which boasts loads of games and activities as well as its own shaded pool. And if all of that leaves you exhausted, head over to the REVIVE Spa for a relaxing treatment to wind down even more!