We were picked up at the Velana airport after an overnight stay at the local island, with transfer fee of $40 USD per person to take the speedboat to Fulidhoo, where Kinan Retreat is at.
After alighting from the jetty at Fulidhoo, it's a short 5 mins walk to the Retreat. Welcome drinks and hot hand towels were offered.
We missed the morning excursion trip but decided to go for it the next day. The room provided can have an extra bed for $15 USD. Fulidhoo is a small local island but it's the favorite hangout for stingrays and nurse sharks. You will be able to spot these lovely creatures around the shore, especially near evening time when there are people who start feeding them. You will be able to get up close and even touch them, but with caution.
We went on an evening fishing trip that cost $45 USD per person, inclusive of a BBQ dinner for the dishes that were caught.
On the next day before leaving for our resort island stay, we took the excursion trip to see dolphins, snorkeling with nurse sharks at SharkPoint and went turtle spotting, all these for $40 USD per person. Underwater videos were captured and shared by WhatsApp. Great service by the counter lady Shahidah.
I will recommend this Retreat to visitors, and you will not be disappointed with the time spent on the island.
It was an amazing stay. Sotte was really nice and considerate, took us to to turtles and nurse sharks and arranged speedboat for pick up. It was absolutely wonderful experience, hotel room is comfy and spacious, food was nice as well. 10/10
Если вы планируете отдых на Rakeedoo, то вам надо только в этот отель! Управляет данным отелем молодая замечательная семья, они настолько искренне клиентоориентированы, что вы будете окружены их заботой и вниманием до самого отъезда, и потом еще долго будете вспоминать их гостиприимство.
Есть много локаций, где можно посидеть, почилить, полежать под шум волн и небольшой морской бриз. Ужин, обед происходят прямо на берегу. Вечером приплывают скаты и иногда акулы.
Рекомендую посетить экскурсии. От рыбалки мы получили особое наслаждение, хотя в обычной жизни не рыбаки. Жалею, что не ходили ежедневно. Трансфер с аэропорта надо запрашивать у отеля.
Обещали, что в будущем будет масаж, чтоб вечером можно было еще порелаксировать телом.