This island gem, set on Thaa Atoll in the pristine southern Maldives, offers every imaginable luxury in rich, natural setting.

ON THE SUNNY SIDE OF LIFE

This island gem, set on Thaa Atoll in the pristine southern Maldives, offers every imaginable luxury in rich, natural setting. The COMO Maalifushi opened in 2013, and skillfully melds that beachcomber, barefoot luxury with the comfort of a 5-star hotel. Built entirely of natural materials, the COMO Maalifushi blends into the landscape for a Robinson Crusoe-like sense of escape where no wish goes unanswered. Double your relaxation and wellbeing at one of two exceptional spas: The COMO Maalifushi enjoys a perfect symbiosis with COMO Cocoa Island, COMO’s first hotel in the Maldives on South Malé Atoll. Enthusiastic island hoppers will enjoy the leap.

A magical, protected coral reef awaits to the southeast, and a large lagoon graces the northwest coast. Take to the water and snorkel, kitesurf or windsurf to your heart’s content, or take it down a notch and just relax on the beach, closing out the evening with a breathtaking sunset. The Play by COMO kid’s club has a range of exciting activities to keep your little ones happy and occupied.

INFORMATION

Closest city: Malé

Closest airport: Malé, 60 min by water plane

Rooms/suites: on land: 6 garden rooms, 13 beach suites, 1 two-bedroom beach suite, 7 beach villas, 2 two-bedroom beach villas, 1 two-bedroom beach house, 1 Maalifushi beach villa, 1 COMO residence

on the water: 17 water suites, 13 water villas, 1 Maalifushi  water villa, 2 COMO villas

Restaurants: Outstanding, healthy COMO Shambhala cuisine

Price: €€€€

FEATURES

Rendezvous with the largest fish in the ocean: whale shark sightings are not uncommon when diving the nearby coral reef. If relaxation is more your wavelength, why not enjoy some yoga and a massage in the lavish COMO Shambhala Retreat. Its holistic program promotes health and wellbeing with Asian-inspired treatments. The spacious spa has eight treatment rooms, some ideal for a couple massage. And best of all: it’s built right on the water with a panoramic view of the Indian Ocean. Three restaurants serve up a delicious range of international, rustic and healthy dishes; exceptional food for an equally sunny outlook.