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Cocoa Island, Maldives
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Cocoa Island is located in the Maldive Islands, each a perfect smudge of white. Here, in the quiet waters of the Indian Ocean the strongest winds are gentle breezes, and the highest points, leaning palm fronts. Each lagoon is a point of stillness, but the encircling reefs bristle with life.
Our private island resort is found in the less developed South Male Atoll, a 30-minute speedboat ride from the international airport.
On the west side lies the Kandooma Channel, considered to be one of the best dive sites in the Maldives; on the other side is a quiet reef for snorkelling flanked by a curl of rockless beach which tapers into a spit of sand. This is as long as the island, disappearing with the advance of the Maldivian tide.
At a Glance:
- Menus change daily at Ufaa made from organic, locally-sourced produce
Room Details
Rooms are inspired by dhoni boats, as used by local fishermen, adjoined by simple wooden walkways built above the shallow ocean. Each is its own discreet fiefdom. From your room, walk out on to a private terrace; from your terrace, slip into a warm Maldivian sea.
The view from the wide platform bed is directly out to the watery expanse. And the bathrooms, all with double sinks, a bath and shower, share the horizon views.
Wine & Dine
At Cocoa Island, eat like a castaway - fresh lobster, caught locally, cooked in the Keralan style. Dine feet-in-the-sand at the main restaurant, Ufaa, beneath an alang-alang pavilion and huge Maldivian sky.
Menus change daily, blending Indian and Sri Lankan traditions with an emphasis on seafood, tandoor and organic, locally-sourced produce. Spicing is used with a lightness of touch. Choice is always tantalising, promising simplicity in the tropics, and sophistication for the more demanding gourmand.
There is also a hotel bar, Faru, open from 10am until midnight, serving fine wines, exotic cocktails and energising juices.
Spa & Fitness Facilities
The COMO Shambhala Retreat, designed for guests seeking greater health through yoga and related treatments, offers a range of Asian-inspired therapies including Reflexology and Ayurveda. During dedicated retreat weeks, guests can join classes with leading yoga teachers.
To Do
Although most of our guests come to Cocoa Island to relax in privacy, there are others who spend their time exploring the local region – both above and underwater.
Diving
The diving is exceptional, with a team on island to teach beginners and challenge the experienced. Visit our dedicated page for more detailed information.
Watersports
You can also go deep-sea fishing, or partake in watersports off the beach, like windsurfing or catamaran sailing.
Island Hopping
Particularly popular are the beach drop-offs, dolphin and sunset cruises, allowing guests to indulge in the natural solitude of empty beaches and mirror-flat horizons.
Accolades
Conde Nast Traveller (November 2007) The Ultimate Island Beach in the Maldives
Conde Nast Traveler (July 2007)
30 Best Island Beaches Worldwide
The Sunday Times Travel Magazine
(September 2007)100 Best Places to Stay
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