THE PERFECT AWAY-FROM-IT-ALL DESTINATION
Couples, families, surfers and divers will all find reason to stay at COMO Maalifushi, an irresistibly low-key resort in the southern reaches of the Maldives archipelago.
Reached by a spectacular seaplane flight from Male, COMO Maalifushi is currently the only resort in the serene Thaa Atoll, making it the perfect away-from-it-all destination. Here you can start your days with sunrise yoga, and spend your afternoons at the water sports centre where you can pick up snorkelling gear, kayaks, windsurfs and paddle boards. The island is almost entirely surrounded by coral reefs teeming with parrotfish, butterflyfish and other tropical fish, with some excellent dive sites in the area too. Keen surfers will find some great breaks to enjoy nearby, whilst families can reconvene under the stars at the outdoor cinema.
Offering a mix of overwater and on land accommodation, the resort’s villas and suites all come with private pools and decking areas. In keeping with the island’s calm setting, interiors are minimalist in style with clean lines, thatched roofs and white-netted beds. Floor-to-ceiling glass doors open onto dreamy ocean vistas, whilst the oversized bathrooms feature vast, Japanese-style soaking tubs, as well as both indoor and outdoor showers.
COMO Maalifushi
COMO Maalifushi, at a glance
- The first luxury resort created on the pristine Thaa Atoll
- Choice of water suites and villas, as well as beach and garden villas with private plunge pools and sundecks
- Overwater suites are reached by wooden walkways leading out into the placid lagoon
- Private terraces giving direct access to the sea
- Ensuites with huge soaking tubs and separate indoor/outdoor showers
- Cool garden rooms with safe play areas for children
- Spectacular views throughout the resort
- Maalifushi and Como Villas have two double bedrooms
- Selection of three fine restaurants – seafood a speciality – and the choice of private dining
For leisure and pleasure
- 44 metre freeform swimming pool
- Spa with eight overwater treatment rooms
- Steam rooms and open air yoga pavilion
- Sauna and Jacuzzi
- Gym with cardio equipment
- Water sports centre
- Superb snorkelling and diving in pristine waters
- Sunset and dolphin cruises
- Whale shark, manta ray and hammerhead shark spotting
- Island hopping with beach picnics
