On the shores of Holiday Island Resort & Spa, unwind with a private beach and beachfront dining. Soak up the sun in a free cabana or indulge in Thai massage at the spa. Enjoy ocean views from Main Restaurant while savoring international cuisine for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
Dhiffushi, South Ari Atol, Dhiffushi, South Ari Atoll, 20188
Getting around
Velana Intl. Airport (MLE) - 68.9 miles/111 km
Free area shuttle
Airport shuttle (surcharge)
Restaurants
Beach Fresh - 16 min drive
Maaniya Restaurent - 34 min drive
Vani Coffee Shop - 34 min drive
VI-VAZ RESTAURANT - 16 min drive
Mekunu Bar - 33 min drive
About this property
Holiday Island Resort & Spa
Holiday Island Resort & Spa offers a private beach where you can enjoy free cabanas, beach umbrellas, and beach massages, plus you'll have access to onsite scuba diving, snorkeling, and surfing/body boarding. The indoor pool provides fun for everyone, while guests in the mood for pampering can visit the spa to indulge in deep-tissue massages, body wraps, and aromatherapy. Offering a beachfront location, Main Restaurant serves international cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other highlights at this luxurious hotel include a beach bar, a fitness center, and an outdoor tennis court.
All inclusive
All-inclusive room rates at Holiday Island Resort & Spa are available. These rates are higher because they include onsite food and beverages in the room rate (some restrictions may apply).
At a glance
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Hotel size
142 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: 1 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is noon
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Special check-in instructions
Guests must transfer via airplane and boat to the property; guests must contact the property at least 72 hours before travel, using the contact information on the confirmation received after booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Guests must arrange transfers (surcharge) from Male International Airport to the property, which is 20 minutes away via a flight to Mamigili International Airport and then an additional 5 minutes by speedboat to the resort. To guarantee transfers, guests must contact the property with their flight details at least 72 hours before their expected arrival. Daily transfer service is offered by FlyMe. Guests arriving later than 10 PM are advised to book a hotel room in Male or Hulhumale until services resume the following day. Guests must pay the domestic flight fee and the speedboat fee at check-out.
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children
No cribs (infant beds)
Babysitting
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Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking
Free onsite self parking
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Transfers
Airport shuttle*
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Offsite
Free area shuttle
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Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Food and drink
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Beach bar
Coffee shop
Barbecue grills
24-hour room service
Snack bar/deli
Traveling with children
Mini golf
Free local shuttle
Babysitting services
What to do
On a private beach
Tennis
Beach volleyball
Mini golf
Kayaking
Canoeing
Sailing
Boat tours
Motor boating
Scuba diving
Snorkeling
Surfing/body boarding
Water skiing
Windsurfing
Pool table
Fishing
Access to nearby outdoor pool
Use of nearby fitness center
Golfing nearby
Parasailing nearby
Working away
Computer station
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Hair salon
Luggage storage
Wedding services
Multilingual staff
Porter/bellhop
Free beach cabanas
Beach sun loungers
Beach towels
Beach umbrellas
Facilities
148 buildings/towers
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Picnic area
Terrace
Library
Television in common areas
Fitness center
An indoor pool
Full-service spa
Hot tub
Outdoor tennis court
Sauna
Massage/treatment rooms
Steam room
Room amenities
Be entertained
24-inch TV
Satellite TV channels
Home comfort
Ceiling fan
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
Sleep well
Blackout drapes/curtains
Turndown service
Bed sheets provided
What to enjoy
Furnished patio
Separate sitting area
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Bidet
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Phone
Food and drink
Free bottled water
Paper towels
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Access via exterior corridors
Special features
Spa
The onsite spa has 21 treatment rooms including rooms for couples and outdoor treatment areas. Massages are available on the beach and in the spa; other services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, and Swedish massages. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and Ayurvedic. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a hot tub, a steam room, and Turkish bath/hammam.
The spa is open daily. Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision.
Dining
Main Restaurant - This beachfront buffet restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Coffee Shop - This beachfront coffee shop specializes in international cuisine and serves light fare only. Open 24 hours.
Main Bar - This bar is located on the beach. Happy hour is offered.
Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
A tax is imposed by the city: USD 12.00 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 2 years of age.
Christmas Eve (December 24) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 75.00
Christmas Eve (December 24) Gala Dinner per child: USD 37.50 (from 2 to 12 years old)
New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 75.00
New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per child: USD 37.50 (from 2 to 12 years old)
Boat transfer per adult: USD 280 (roundtrip)
Boat transfer per child: USD 140 (roundtrip), from 2 to 11 years old
Optional extras
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)
Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility or hot tub without adult supervision
Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation
Policies
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
Also known as
Holiday Island Dhiffushi
Holiday Island Resort
Holiday Island Resort Dhiffushi
Holiday Island Resort Spa
Holiday Island Resort Spa
Holiday Island & Spa Dhiffushi
Holiday Island Resort & Spa Hotel
Holiday Island Resort & Spa Dhiffushi
Holiday Island Resort & Spa Hotel Dhiffushi
Frequently asked questions
Does Holiday Island Resort & Spa offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Holiday Island Resort & Spa does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Holiday Island Resort & Spa?
Yes, there's an indoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Holiday Island Resort & Spa?
Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Holiday Island Resort & Spa?
Yes, there's free self parking.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Holiday Island Resort & Spa?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Holiday Island Resort & Spa?
Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: 1 PM. Check-out time is noon.
What is there to do at Holiday Island Resort & Spa and nearby?
Have fun with onsite activities like kayaking, sailing, and water skiing and improve your game at the onsite tennis courts. Additional recreation onsite includes volleyball. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and soothe your senses in the hot tub. Holiday Island Resort & Spa also has a private beach, an indoor pool, and a sauna, as well as a steam room, a picnic area, and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Holiday Island Resort & Spa?
Yes, Main Restaurant offers beachfront dining, international cuisine, and garden views.
Does Holiday Island Resort & Spa have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a furnished patio.
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Reviews
Holiday Island Resort & Spa Reviews
7.6
Good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
8.4
Cleanliness
7.0
Location
8.6
Staff & service
7.4
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 21, 2020
What a beautiful paradise. All rooms facing the water. Excellent service all around. Would go back any time.
Ri
Ri, 13-night trip
Verified
4/10 Fair
Mar 24, 2020
bad
I stayed on Holiday Island Resort since 12th of until 21st of March with bookings from Hotels.com with my family. The initial booking was until 15th but due to CoVid-19 outbreak we were forced to stay here. The manager wasn't willing to do any compromise about the room price and we had to pay from 15th to 19th at normal room price. Our international flight was initially on 19th but the flying company rescheduled the flight to 21st. As the Maldivian government required to all resorts to suspend all check-ins, Holiday Resort was unlisted from all hotel bookings sites on 18th and we were enforced to pay directly from the resort at 20% higher rates than at the entire stay here. Another problem was that we booked a room with breakfast included but at the breakfast time, the waiter told us that we have ONLY room paid! I showed the manager the booking number, finally he admitted I was right. The room design is far from a 4 star hotel, rather a 2 star one. Old furniture, A/C doesn't work properly, many small ants all over the room. The beach is not cleaned , many algaes are on the shore. The only positive part of the vacation here were the waiters and the service people, but they are very kind in every island! In the end, avoid this resort if you want stylish design rooms, and not even mention luxurious ones, or come here if you want to ruin your vacation
Verified traveler
3-night trip
Verified
4/10 Fair
Mar 22, 2020
bad
I stayed on Holiday Island Resort since 12th of until 21st of March with bookings from Hotels.com with my family. The initial booking was until 15th but due to CoVid-19 outbreak we were forced to stay here. The manager wasn't willing to do any compromise about the room price and we had to pay from 15th to 19th at normal room price. Our international flight was initially on 19th but the flying company rescheduled the flight to 21st. As the Maldivian government required to all resorts to suspend all check-ins, Holiday Resort was unlisted from all hotel bookings sites on 18th and we were enforced to pay directly from the resort at 20% higher rates than at the entire stay here. Another problem was that we booked a room with breakfast included but at the breakfast time, the waiter told us that we have ONLY room paid! I showed the manager the booking number, finally he admitted I was right. The room design is far from a 4 star hotel, rather a 2 star one. Old furniture, A/C doesn't work properly, many small ants all over the room. The beach is not cleaned , many algaes are on the shore. The only positive part of the vacation here were the waiters, the chefs and the service people, but they are very kind in every island! In the end, avoid this resort if you want stylish design rooms, and not even mention luxurious ones, or come here if you want to ruin your vacation!
Verified traveler
3-night trip
Verified
2/10 Poor
Mar 19, 2020
AVOID THIS RESORT!
I stayed on Holiday Island Resort since 12th of until 21st of March with bookings from Hotels.com with my family. The initial booking was until 15th but due to CoVid-19 outbreak we were forced to stay here. The manager wasn't willing to do any compromise about the room price and we had to pay from 15th to 19th at normal room price. Our international flight was initially on 19th but the flying company rescheduled the flight to 21st. As the Maldivian government required to all resorts to suspend all check-ins, Holiday Resort was unlisted from all hotel bookings sites on 18th and we were enforced to pay directly from the resort at 20% higher rates than at the entire stay here. Another problem was that we booked a room with breakfast included but at the breakfast time, the waiter told us that we have ONLY room paid! I showed the manager the booking number, finally he admitted I was right. The room design is far from a 4 star hotel, rather a 2 star one. Old furniture, A/C doesn't work properly, many small ants all over the room. The beach is not cleaned , many algaes are on the shore. The only positive part of the vacation here were the waiters and the service people, but they are very kind in every island! In the end, avoid this resort if you want stylish design rooms, and not even mention luxurious ones, or come here if you want to ruin your vacation!
Marius
Marius, 1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Feb 17, 2020
Struttura tenuta molto bene personale fantastico ottima cucina. La spiaggia è molto bella e silenziosa
Verified traveler
4-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Aug 9, 2019
Fantastisk strand, god mat, bra service med vänlig och tillmötesgående personal.
Verified traveler
10-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Aug 5, 2019
We were not informed that transfer from main airport was not included in price of our stay. When we arrived we had to pay $250 each for round trip flight from Male. This was the only negative experience we had. All inclusive (breakfast, lunch, dinner and alcohol) is $75 per day per person. Alcohol has limited hours 10am- 1am and only select items are part of all inclusive package. This island is beautiful with amazing beaches! Trip to Sun island is free but if you have all inclusive it only works on Holiday island but still highly recommend going. Thai restaurant on Sunday island has the best Thai food we every had! All inclusive food on Holiday island is buffet style and is excellent with different options daily. We went on swim with whale sharks snorkeling trip and actually got to see one which was amazing. Don’t be fooled from what we were told by locals it’s not that common to actually see one. Over all this was a great first trip to Maldives. It ended up being almost double of what we thought would be our cost due to transfer cost and all inclusive. We could have booked a much better hotel for what we ended up spending. Highly recommend comparing prices with hotels that included all that’s mentioned in upfront cost.
Verified traveler
6-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Jun 2, 2019
This trip was my 22 nd to the Maldives at 11 different locations ,the hotel compared very well with previous hotels I have stayed at .I would say that one of plus factors were the staff , at all levels ,and in particular the house keeping,waiting on , and bar staff. The addition of regional airports helps a lot as sea planes were getting expensive and over crowded with long waits at the terminal, now transfers are quick and convenient.This resort gives an excellent experience of a Maldivian holiday ,at a reasonable price,without lose of standards.The facilities on site are very good with a range of sporting and non sporting options, or you can just spend time on the well kept beaches.i
Verified traveler
10-night trip
Verified
4/10 Fair
Apr 30, 2019
There is no house leaf so I cant see any coral and fish in this resort
K
K, 12-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 10, 2019
La spiaggia stupenda...il nostro beach bungalow superior era in una posizione favolosa direttamente sulla spiaggia e vicino alla reception bar e ristorante
Verified traveler
6-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 30, 2019
Honeymoon stay
We enjoyed our honeymoon there. Very relaxing, calm and the personal are amazing. The water is like out of the picture. Very light blue, very romantic sunrise and sunset!
Alina
Alina, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Feb 18, 2019
Struttura molto carina e ben organizzata, personale veramente molto cordiale ed ospitevole.. isola molto bella con mare stupendo.
Verified traveler
11-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 9, 2019
La struttura molto bella , pulizia, gentilezza,cibo buono
Anna Malgorzat
Anna Malgorzat, 5-night trip
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6/10 Good
Dec 3, 2018
L isola merita personale efficiente food pessimo e tutto molto caro
Great hotel, great staff & amazingly accommodating
I was booked on another island and had to find a room at the last minute. This hotel was amazing to me and my friends. We arrived on the island around 8 am, long before check-in time, and the staff was great to us. Made sure we had a table for breakfast (even though we were not checked in yet) and worked extra to get us rooms as soon as possible, which they did and we had rooms by 11:15am. I cannot thank them enough for how they treated us and for turning the weekend that started off as a trip from hell to a wonderful, quick, getaway. If I ever have the chance to visit the Maldives again I will stay here for sure.
Brandi
Brandi , 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
Dec 12, 2016
Bello anche se datato
Bell'hotel su una spiaggia incantevole con la possibilità di recarsi anche su Sun Island ancora più bella
Verified traveler
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 19, 2016
Relax assoluto
Fantastico, un vero paradiso! Consigliato a tutti coloro che vogliono staccare la spina e dedicarsi al relax assoluto.. lo staff, super organizzato e molto cordiale farà il resto! Per il mare non ci sono commenti.. lascia senza parole..
Katya
Verified
8/10 Very good
Jul 15, 2014
Bellissimo
Rientrato da due giorni dalle Maldive e da questo splendido resort.. NATURA e' la parola che descrive al meglio questo paradiso.
Hotel semplice, confortevole e molto funzionale.
Io e la mia ragazza ci siamo trovati molto bene anche con il cibo, la riservatezza dell'ambiente e con il personale del diving center cordiale.
Consiglio vivamente!
mauro
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 7, 2014
Honeymoon Paradise
We had the amazing opportunity to spend our December 2013 Honeymoon at the Holiday Resort and Spa... Coolly welcomed with a fresh fruit juice!
It was the best holiday we've been on by water... From clear waters and white beach sand to a king size bed and ABSOLUTELY PHENOMENAL CUISINE!!!
Well worth the money we spent to be there and absolutely cannot wait to go back!
Sam
Verified
2/10 Poor
Jan 4, 2014
A Nightmare Stay in Holiday Island Villas
Horrible experience! We were detained upon arrival at Male airport for 3 hours at the specific instructions of Nazeer (or Naseer), the reservation manager because we supposedly underpaid for our youngest daughter, Ananya's reservation who was booked as a child/infant by Expedia although we clearly told Expedia that she is 14 yrs old at the time of booking and she was booked as an adult during the Air India flights between Bangalore and Male. Nazeer forced me to write a promissory note for $600 at Male airport before he let us fly to Holiday Island. Upon arrival at the resort, he made us pay the extra $600 plus the total domestic transportation charges of $1150 (or 5 adults) although it was supposed to be collected at check out. Nazeer was awful, rude and obnoxious and he did not listen to any reasoning. The room 203 was flooded twice on 29th of Dec upon showering and the hotel staff's response time was very, very late during these occurrences. The bathroom toiletries were never provided for our two rooms, 203 and 204 -- no soaps, shampoo and conditioners were replenished. They were reluctant to give extra bath towels at the resorts -- and it was supposed to be a beach resort. The food was generally tolerable, but the Maldavian Night food (29th of Dec) was terrible, food was mostly uncooked and tasteless and uneatable. The restaurant staff was generally unfriendly, rude and inflexible except a few gems of guys including our personal waiter, Aili Ali at the rest., Kamal.
Dr. Salil
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 9, 2013
Bryllupsrejse
Vi har lige været på den mest fantastiske bryllupsrejse, hvor omgivelserne og opholdet har været over alt forventning. Øen, resortet, medarbejderne og vejret har været kun været med til at gøre det til en uforglemmelig oplevelse.
CD
Verified
8/10 Very good
Jul 12, 2013
Great Island with awsome beach
Excellent experience, it was better than we expected, traveled to Holiday Island on July 4, 2013 and stayed there until July 9. We had 1 day of rain and storm, 1 day of party cloudly/rain and the rest blue sky, perfect temparuture. We selected HB for food and it was plenty and very tasty (international type for all), you will not get hungry before dinner and would not have time to eat anyway with some sports activities. Spa was great and price was excelent, they offered us 30% off if we come between 9am to noon, ended up paying $175 for 2 (50 min message and 30 min bath). Price for drinks was not bad afterall, paid around $12 for cocktail, soda $4. They gave us 2 water bottles daily. We stayed in villa 173, the best we think, great view to the beach.
They have free boat ride between Holiday Island and Sun Island (5-10 min), dont miss it, it is a great to walk there (pretty big, rent a bike $4/day), we went and saw the shark feeding and Sting rays for free. They have disco next to swiming pool so you can dance if you want.
Overall it was great experience and we were very happy to have chosen Holiday Island for our Honeymoon.
Honeymooners
Verified
8/10 Very good
May 29, 2013
Veldig greit hotell, men avtal pris skriftlig..
Hotell og hele øyen var veldig bra, og en utrolig opplevelse. Litt byggeaktivitet i endene av øya men merket ikke noe til det. Pass på om du bestiller rom og senere skal oppjustere til "All Inclusive". Jeg bestilte rommet og forhørte meg om pris på å oppjustere vårt opphold der til "All Inclusive" så vi kunne få det greit der. Prisen var grei nok, men da vi kom til hotellet og sjekket inn, så hadde de plutselig en annen pris som var en god del dyrere. Da jeg viste til e-post korrespondansen med avtale om pris, så gikk de plutselig med på å bruke avtalt pris. Men dersom jeg ikke hadde hatt noe skriftlig å vise til tror jeg ikke de ville gått med på det, og ute på ei øde øy hadde det ikke vært lett å gjøre noe med. Og den utflukten som fulgte med "All Inclusive" var ikke å anbefale. Varmt og svettende spasertur uten noe interessant å se, og så vente 1 time på båten igjen mens butikkene var åpne. Men ellers var det en topp tur med herlige omgivelser og en opplevelse å bade der og se de forskjellige fiskene og småhaiene rundt oss.. Og temperaturen skal vi ikke klage på.
Så alt i alt en god opplevelse, så sant du har alt skriftlig som vi hadde.
Arnulv
Verified
6/10 Good
Jan 3, 2013
Hotel und Insel enttäuschen
der Aufenthalt war mittelmäßig. Im Verhältnis zu anderen Inseln stimmt das Preis Leistungs Verhältnis nicht - die Zimmer waren sauber, alles Raucherzimmer, als Nichtraucher nicht angenehm, wenn die ersten 5 Tage das Zimmer stinkt - Servicequalität hängt von der Höhe des zusätzlichen Trinkgeldes zu den 10% "Servicecharge" ab - die Hotelausstattung ist ok, es ist eine ältere Anlage, aber sauber und die Betten gut. Ein zweites Strandhandtuch gibt es gegen "Trinkgeld" - Lage: kleine Insel, mit Generator, je nach Wind stinkt es stundenlang nach Diesel. aber direkt am Strand, keine 10m zum Wasser -Strand: einiges an Steinen auf der einen Seite der Insel, auf der anderen Seite, schöner weißer Sandstrand - die Insel hat kein Hausriff. Zum Schnorcheln und Tauchen muß man daher Ausflüge buchen - Wifi kostenfrei in der Strandbar ist sehr langsam und nicht im kompletten Strandbar Bereich verfügbar - die abendliche "Unterhaltung" geht bis Mitternacht. Die "Disko" ist hierbei so laut, daß die komplette Insel beschallt wird und trotz geschlossenem Bungalow an Schlaf nicht wirklich zu denken ist - Verpflegung ist ok: Backwaren schmecken immer als wären sie vom Vortag, Fleisch und Fisch meistens zu trocken. Curries hervorragend. Zum Frühstück wird kein Wasser bereitgestellt, hier sind die Flaschen teuer zu erwerben. Essenszeiten knapp und nicht auf die Zeiten der Ausflugsangebote ausgerichtet. Service während der Essenszeiten hängt davon ab, wieviel Trinkgeld man am Vortag dort gelassen hat