Homestays in Gemanafushi

Our stay at the Kondey Villas was a blast - we had the best family vacation (the first with a 18 months old baby) by far. From the accomodation to the staff (rooms, cleaning, pool, services, food), everything was perfect. Kondey is a hidden paradise where we felt the most welcomed thanks to the kind people we met there - there was nothing we could ask for that the staff wouldn't provide, even though we were a bit far from the type of civilization we are used to. The untouched beauty of the virgin beaches, the fact that we had all of them just for us, the sunsets, the private island excursion, the marriage proposal which was magically set up by the staff - all will be remembered for always. We visited several islands (local and resort ones alike - Koodoo, Thinadhoo, Felidhoo, Velifushi), but Kondey was our favourite. We hope to return one day to the Kondey Villas. We highly recomand this facility.

The guesthouse is run by wonderful locals who strive to make your stay as enjoyable as possible. They are not just regular stuff, but family and friends in a tight knit community, who genuinely care about the service they provide. I do not usually write reviews, but in this case I made an exception as the whole experience was so amazing that I wanted to make sure that the guesthouse and the lovely people who run it get the recognition they deserve. Throughout my stay, I was in constant communication with the owner via WhatsApp, if I needed more sunscreen, wanted to have an early dinner, or arrange a snorkel trip and be taken out on a boat, they immediately answered and invariably made everything possible. Location: The guesthouse is located on a small island of 200 inhabitants, with untouched nature, an amazing coral reef perfect for snorkeling, and a tight-knit community of locals living their daily lives. The island is completely safe and the locals are welcoming and curious about foreigners. At one time, on my way back from the beach, I was invited into the house of a handful of locals who offered me some traditional food and had an interesting discussion with me about their customs and way of life. The property The property was built very recently by the owner, and was very much up to the European standards, super clean and very cozy. All rooms are equipped with air conditioning and an electric kettle with a selection of coffees and teas that you can make in your room. All meals are served in a dining area just outside of the house, where you can look at the surrounding nature while eating. Snorkel gear and beach towels are also provided free of charge. The beach The beach is just a few hundred meters from the property, full of coconut trees under which you can lay, or just leave your belongings there while snorkeling. Most of the time I was the only one at the beach, or else only saw 2-3 other people a few hundred meters away from me.