COMO Cocoa Island

On Cocoa Island in the South Malé Atoll, this luxury beach resort sits in a quieter, more undisturbed pocket of the Maldives. It's steps from Biyadoo Beach and a short walk to Kandooma Beach. Expect a speedboat transfer of about 40 minutes from Malé International Airport — boat pickup must be arranged before travel.

The island's look is deliberately restrained and sophisticated, blending contemporary lines with local materials: New Zealand pine, thatched roofs, high rafters and glossy teak floors. Thirty-three overwater rooms perch on planked walkways above a glass-clear lagoon, with floor-to-ceiling windows, private decks for slipping straight into the water, and partially open bathrooms with separate tubs and showers. Wake up to sea-breeze mornings and minimalist, Hamptons-meets-tropical interiors.

A full spa program includes massage, sauna and steam treatments, plus indoor and outdoor pools. Keep fit in the 24-hour gym or dive the pristine Guriadhoo Channel via the on-site diving club; the house reef offers rays and baby sharks in calm, current-free water — ideal for families. Other perks include a library, picnic and BBQ areas, a children's playroom and complimentary Wi‑Fi across the property.

There’s a business centre available (may incur extra charges), complimentary newspapers in the lobby and wireless internet throughout. A roundtrip airport shuttle by speedboat is offered for a surcharge.

Dine beachfront at Ufaa Restaurant for local Maldivian flavors and relaxed seaside meals, or grab coffee at the on-site café and cocktails at the poolside bar. Limited room service is available for quieter nights on your private deck.