Heading to the Restaurant (1)

I headed to one of the island’s restaurants for lunch.

Heading to the Restaurant (2)

Traveling from the cottage to the main island area.

Heading to the Restaurant (3)

The white sand beach was dazzlingly bright.

Lunch Restaurant

This is the restaurant where lunch was served.

This resort has around six restaurants, all operating under an all-inclusive system. Food and drinks, including alcoholic beverages, are all included, making it a true paradise for anyone who loves eating and drinking.

For lunch, the course typically consists of one appetizer, one main dish, and one dessert.

Sparkling Wine

I enjoyed sparkling wine and sparkling water.

The sparkling wine was a proper, well-known brand, and the quality of the beverages was consistently high.Only carefully selected drinks of a certain standard are offered, which is truly impressive.

Bread

Bread was served to start the meal.

[Editor’s note: It appears to be a selection of delicious bread such as sourdough and Italian ciabatta.]

Bouillabaisse

I had bread with bouillabaisse.

[Bouillabaisse: A Mediterranean seafood stew made by simmering seafood with garlic, onions, tomatoes, olive oil, and saffron.]

Bouillabaisse (Close-up)

A closer look at the bouillabaisse.

[Editor’s note: Bouillabaisse is especially delicious when eaten with toasted French bread placed on top to soak up the soup.]

Main Dish

For the main course, I chose a sautéed seafood dish. It included shrimp, scallops, mussels, and other shellfish.

The quality of the food is excellent, with great attention paid to every detail—everything served is of a very high standard. All of the dishes were truly delicious.

Dessert

Dessert was a cake. It was wonderfully delicious, and even the way the sauce was plated was elegant.

No matter what I ordered, everything was tasty and exciting.

Back to the Cottage

After lunch, I returned to my cottage.

Sea Kayaking

In the Maldives, many guests visit as families or couples, but there were also groups enjoying activities such as sea kayaking.

Tropical Plants

The interior of the island feels like a jungle, filled with lush greenery including fan palms, coconut palms, and other tropical plants.

Sky, Sea, and Cottages

The afternoon view of the sky, sea, and cottages.

Inside the Island

I was deeply impressed by the contrast between the pure white sand and the deep blue sea.

Tennis Court

There was also a tennis court on the island.

Pool

One of the swimming pools located on the island.

Photo Spot

Perhaps a popular photo spot for couples. The word “LOVE” is displayed here.

Pier

This pier is used by boats and small aircraft traveling to and from other islands.

Photo Spot

This also seems to be a photo spot, with an art object installed here. “THE SUN SIYAM” is the name of the hotel.

Walkway Extending into the Sea

There are several piers extending out into the sea around the island.

Beach Parasols

The beach and ocean scenery here are stunning. With beach parasols set up, this is a place where you could happily lie back and relax all day long.

Cobalt-Blue Sea

The transparent cobalt-blue color of the sea is simply indescribable.

Toward an Overwater Building

I was on my way to another building over the water.

Water Buckets

These appear to be buckets for rinsing off. After coming out of the sea, guests can likely rinse off here.

Seaplane Arrival

I walked around many parts of the island. In the distance to the left, you can see a small aircraft—it seems another seaplane carrying guests to this hotel had just arrived.

Flagpoles

Flags are flying here. On the left is the national flag of the Maldives, and on the right is the hotel’s flag.

Indoor Rest Area

This is an indoor seating area with sofas, where guests can also sit and relax.

Ceiling of the Rest Area

The ceiling as seen from the sofa seating area.

Beach Scene

Beach parasols and beach chairs. It is also lovely to come here from the cottage and relax quietly, enjoying the pleasant sea breeze.

Drink Menu

This is the drink menu card. At the top, it says “All-Inclusive Beverage Package.” Even just for drinks, there is an impressive variety to choose from.

View from the Restaurant

I took a seat at the restaurant to enjoy something sweet as a light snack.

Sherbet

I had a sherbet.

Back at the Cottage

After enjoying a light snack, I returned to my cottage.

Sunset (1)

As the sun began to set, the room was bathed in a warm red glow.

Sunset (2)

The beach at sunset. Simply watching the colors of the evening sky made me feel genuinely happy.

Beach Volleyball Court

A beach volleyball court set up outdoors.

Sunset Glow (1)

The beach during sunset. It has a nostalgic, almost romantic atmosphere that gently stirs the emotions.

Sunset Glow (2)

Just before the sun disappears below the horizon.

Restaurant Exterior

The restaurant where I had dinner on the first evening.

Inside the Restaurant

The interior of the restaurant for dinner on Day 1. It was interesting that the floor was covered with sand, just like a beach.

Fruit and Dessert Section

This dinner restaurant was buffet-style. This is the section featuring fruits and desserts.

Cheese and Ham Section

The section with cheeses and cured meats.

Cake Section

Another dessert area, featuring a variety of cakes.

Lasagna

Lasagna.

Bread Section

The bread section.

Olive Oil and Dressings

This is the olive oil section. There are also various dressings and sauces available.

My Dinner Selection

This is what I chose for dinner.

Sparkling Wine

This is sparkling wine—Spanish Cava.

[Cava is a sparkling wine produced in designated regions of Spain, made from approved grape varieties using the traditional method.]

Dessert

Fruits, cakes, and mango pudding for dessert.

Evening Illumination

The illuminated walkways over the sea and the cottages after sunset.

Sunrise

When I woke up, the sun was just beginning to rise.

The Sea

The morning view of the sea.

Blue Sky and Clouds

The clouds against the deep blue sky were incredibly beautiful.

View from the Cottage

Another cottage seen from the outdoor deck in the morning.

A Toast to the Sun

Inside the room, I poured sparkling water into a wine glass and raised a toast to the morning sun.

Boat on the Beach

A small boat placed as a decorative object on the sandy beach.

Even as an amateur, I could take a photo that looks like it belongs on a calendar page. The scene was simply too beautiful—the sky-blue sky, the cobalt-blue sea, and the white sand all glowing under the sunlight.

Beach Scene

Beach chairs and tables lined up along the shore.

Beach, Sea, and Sky

A stretch of white sandy beach under the open sky.

Restaurant Exterior

The restaurant where I had lunch on the second day.

View from the Restaurant

I took my seat at the restaurant. The view was absolutely wonderful.

Table Setting

After the table was set, bread was brought to the table.

Appetizer (1)

An appetizer dish. It appears to be grilled shrimp and mushrooms. The dark sauce is likely balsamic, and the way it was drizzled was very stylish. The overall quality was truly impressive.

Appetizer (2)

A close-up of the grilled shrimp dish. The presentation of the food was excellent.

Main Dish

The main course.

The way the two sauces were arranged on the plate was almost like a painting.

Dessert

A tropical mango pudding for dessert. The contrast between the dessert and the plate decorated with red sauce was beautiful.

Tea

Tea served after the meal.

Cluster of Cottages

Cottages photographed while taking a walk around the island after lunch on the second day.

Sky, Sea, and Walkway

Walking around the island. The contrast between the sky, the sea, and the pathway was truly beautiful.

Handrail Leading into the Sea

This handrail allows guests to enter the sea below.
Note on tide levels:

Sunset

The sun was beginning to set on the second day as well.

Dusk

Heading toward the restaurant for dinner.

Restaurant Atmosphere

The restaurant where I had dinner on the second day. The interior was decorated with what appeared to be traditional tableware and ornaments from regions such as India, Sri Lanka, or the Maldives.

Menu

The menu was displayed on a tablet. It clearly showed “ALL INCLUSIVE,” meaning that dinner was fully included in the hotel rate.

Bread

Bread was served.

View from the Restaurant

I took my seat and waited for the dishes to arrive.

Bread (Close-up)

A close-up of the bread.

Appetizer and Sparkling Wine

The appetizer. Although we were in the Maldives, this dish felt similar to traditional Middle Eastern mezze. There was minced meat placed in the center.

For the drink, I chose a rosé sparkling wine.

Appetizer

This dish seemed similar to mutabbal, a Middle Eastern appetizer made from roasted eggplant mixed with yogurt, olive oil, and spices, topped here with minced meat. The red sauce was not chili-based but rather used spices similar to Indian cuisine, giving it a noticeable level of heat.

Night Falls

While enjoying the appetizer, the sky gradually darkened, and the atmosphere became more and more romantic.

Main Dish

A meat-based main course.

Dessert

For dessert, I had New York cheesecake and vanilla ice cream. Raspberry sauce was drizzled over the cheesecake, with the ice cream served on the side.

Evening Illumination

Another restaurant area at night. The lighting created a warm and elegant mood.

Dawn

The scene on the morning of the third day.

The Blue of the Sea in a Wine Glass

Just like the previous morning, I poured sparkling water into a wine glass and took this photo from the deck of my room. When the glass overlaps with the view beyond, you can truly feel the deep blue of the sea.

Horseshoe Crab (1)

While looking out at the sea in the morning, I noticed a horseshoe crab swimming by.

Horseshoe Crab (2)

The horseshoe crab swimming right in front of me.

Sunrise

I stepped out of my room and went for a morning walk.

Sunrise Over the Sea

The beach in the early morning light.

White Sandy Beach

In the morning, unlike the intense heat of the daytime, the walk is refreshing, wrapped in a gentle breeze.

Beach Chairs

The beach illuminated by the morning sun.

Pool

The pool in the morning.

Beach Tables

Tables set up along the beach.

Inside the Restaurant

The breakfast restaurant on the morning of the third day.

Bread and Dessert Section

The bread and dessert section. The variety of breads was truly impressive.

Cheese and Ham Section

The section featuring cheeses, hams, and other items.

My Breakfast Selection

The dishes I enjoyed for breakfast.

Back to the Cottage

After finishing breakfast, I returned to the cottage where I had stayed for two nights.

From the Cottage

I was taken by cart from my cottage to the check-out area.

Check-out Building

This is where I checked out. The joyful, almost heaven-like time I spent here seemed to pass by in the blink of an eye.

Check-out Table (1)

I sat at this table with a member of the hotel staff to complete the check-out procedures.

Check-out Table (2)

Another view of the check-out table.