Cocoa Island

To hole up there is to discover escapism, or sweet serenity under a reliable sun. It is a special place, at one remove from the noise of modern living, where they nurture every need, attend to every detail, and soothe away the stresses, which belong to another life.

The majority of 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. The accommodation at Cocoa Island is laid out to maximize privacy.

As with all COMO Hotels and Resorts, cuisine is considered a crucial element of the guest experience. At the Ufaa restaurant, menus display a rigorous reliance on well sourced, seasonal ingredients, and the flavors of fresh produce are finished off with light-handed, contemporary florishes. Guests can also benefit from COMO Shambhala cuisine, designed to maximize energy and well-being.

At Cocoa Island, indulge in nature's bequest, from dust-white sand between idle toes, to a warm blue sea that turns blush-pink with the falling light. Some guests find their own stretch of beach; others prefer to relax in privacy on their suite's hidden terrace, or lounge beside the resort’s main swimming pool, cobalt, melting into an empty horizon. There is a watersports centre, a fully equipped Dive Centre, gym with yoga facilities, and a COMO Shambhala retreat offering a full range of treatments including massages, Ayurveda and facials. The library features an extensive book collection; games are also available, which can be delivered to your suite. A hotel boutique sells a carefully edited selection of gifts as well as holiday necessities like hats and sun lotion. They also have a 24-hour concierge.

Cocoa Island is part of Como Hotels & Resorts and Small Luxury Hotels of the World

Cocoa Island is located in the Maldive Islands, each a perfect smudge of white. The private island resort is found in the less developed South Malé 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 snorkeling flanked by a curl of rockless beach which tapers into a spit of sand. On arrival at Malé international airport, you will be met by the hotel staff and transferred to the resort, a 30km journey south to Cocoa Island, locally known as Makunufushi. The speedboat transfer costs $180 per adult return.

Cocoa Island
Makunufushi,
Maldives

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