Restaurant Scams in Maldives

Unlisted Resort Restaurant Surcharge

Some resort restaurants and overwater bar menus list prices in US dollars but apply a service charge, government tax, and a discretionary "resort facilities fee" that collectively add 30–40% to the stated price. These charges are not always visible on the menu card. Visitors on half-board packages may find drinks or certain dishes fall outside the package and are billed at inflated a-la-carte rates without prior disclosure.