Brennia Kottefaru Hotel  

Perched on a private island in Raa Atoll, Kottefaru, Maldives, this beachfront resort dishes out over-water villas and sandy shorelines. Reachable by a scenic 40-minute seaplane from Velana International Airport or via a 40-minute domestic flight to Ifuru plus a short speedboat, it’s a secluded, pet-friendly, family-friendly escape.

The 12-hectare island resort offers around 190 guestrooms, including expansive beach and over-water villas with ocean-tinted views. Rooms come with air conditioning, flat-screen/Smart TVs, fridge, kettle, safe, seating area and private bathrooms with showers, complimentary toiletries and bathrobes — simple, modern comfort that wakes you up to sea-breeze mornings.

Unwind at a full-service spa with massage rooms and sauna, take laps in the outdoor pool, or hit the fitness center. The resort also features an arcade/game room, karaoke and BBQ areas, children’s playrooms, concierge and transfer assistance. All-inclusive rates are offered under the Brennia Premium plan, which covers meals and many drinks until late evening.

Complimentary Wi-Fi across the property, 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, concierge services and laundry/dry cleaning are on hand. There’s an elevator for accessibility and a tour desk to help arrange transfers and local excursions.

Choose from three on-site restaurants including Lime, plus a beach bar and three bars/lounges, with 24-hour room service available. The all-inclusive plan includes breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks and mealtime drinks of local brands, while some premium dishes, special dinners and select beverages may carry extra charges.