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Soneva Gili Resort and Six Senses Spa | Maldives

LUXURY FIVE STAR SPA RESORT

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  • Location : North Malé Atoll
  • Distance from airport: 35 km
  • Speedboat Transfer: 20 minutes
  • No of rooms : 45

Soneva Gili is located in one of the largest lagoons in the Maldives, with jetties threading across the crystal clear water out to spacious over-sized villas that provide spectacular water views of the ocean from every room. Apart from the sparkling waters, the tiny island provides a very intimate atmosphere fused with luxuries of the highest international standard to create a wonderfully serene and natural experience – continuing the Soneva philosophy of Intelligent Luxury.

No News No Shoes
Soneva Gili is relaxed and casual. The all-year-round comfortable, tropical temperature requires only light and natural fabrics so Polo-style shirts, summer dresses and sarongs are ideal. You may want a jacket or wrap in the winter when temperatures can be as low as 23 degrees Celsius, or 73 Fahrenheit. Shoes are not practical on the soft sand, so bring sandals or simply enjoy barefoot sophistication.

Accomodation

Soneva Gili offers just 45 sumptuous over-water villas including 7 Crusoe Residences and The Private Reserve reached only by boat. Each villa has not only been designed and built with the utmost attention to detail, but are also environmentally-friendly and reflect the harmony of life by the water’s edge. Each has its own private water garden and sun decks with bathrooms having a separate shower accessed along an open-air walkway.

Soneva Gili Villa Suites (210 sq.m.)

  • 29 water villas with king size bed and some with two single beds
  • Large open air living room with daybeds and dining area
  • Roof top sun deck with daybed and two different dining facilities
  • Over water sun deck with sun loungers
  • Open-air private bathroom with separate glass walled shower area
  • Bathtub and shower
  • Air-conditioned bedroom

  • Ceiling fan in living room
  • Chess and backgammon tables
  • Espresso Machine
  • Mini bar, personal safe and hairdryer
  • CD, DVD, Hi Fi Stereo system with Bose surround sound
  • Television with satellite channels and DVD/CD player
  • Extensive DVD and CD libra

Soneva Gili Residences (250 sq.m.)

  • 8 water residences secluded for total privacy, with king size bed
  • Large living room with sitting arrangements and day beds
  • Roof top sun deck with daybed and two different dining facilities
  • Over water sun deck with sunloungers
  • Air-conditioned bedroom and living room
  • Ceiling fans in bedroom and living room
  • Chess and backgammon tables

  • Kitchenette
  • Open-air private bathroom with separate glass walled shower area
  • Bathtub and shower
  • Espresso Machine
  • Mini bar, personal safe and hairdryer
  • Television with Video on request
  • CD, DVD, Denon Hi Fi system
  • Television with satellite channels and separate DVD player

Soneva Gili Crusoe Residences (250 sq.m.)

  • 7 Soneva Gili Crusoe Residences stand-alone in the Indian Ocean, secluded for total privacy, with king size bed
  • Private Rowing Boat / Po ntoon Boat Shuttle to main island
  • Sun deck with daybed
  • Floating sun deck
  • Private outside sitting area
  • Large living room with sitting arrangements and day beds (convertible to an additional bedroom)
  • Kitchenette
  • Open-air private bathroom with separate glass walled shower area
  • Large bathtub and shower
  • Air condition plus overhead fan
  • Mini bar, Personal Safe and Hairdryer
  • IDD Telephone
  • CD Hi-Fi stereo system
  • Television with satellite channels and video CD player

Soneva Gili Private Reserve (1,400 sq.m.)

  • 1400 m2 of the epitome of luxury in the midst of the Indian Ocean
  • Situated 500m from Soneva Gili and 300m from the closest villa and accessible only by boat
  • Designed with emphasis on natural materials and harmony with the environment
  • Enabling guests to instantly feel at ease and in tune with the splendid surroundings
  • The villa enjoys an uninterrupted view of both the coral reef fringing the islands and the Indian Ocean
  • 5 separate buildings designed in rustic chic style
  • 2 master suites, each with ceiling to floor windows on 3 sides
  • Private indoor & outdoor relaxation areas and sundecks
  • 1 guest room with ensuite bathroom located on the 2nd floor
  • All bedrooms, spa and master suite indoor relaxation areas are air conditioned
  • Large living room with sitting arrangements and day beds
  • Ceiling fans in bedroom and living room
  • A large central open plan living area with sea garden, natural coral pool, surrounding viewing/sun decks, dining area, writing desk and day beds
  • Unique open-air 100m² private bathroom with separate glass walled shower enclosure
  • Each master suite has a relaxing horizon style 2 person bathtub built over the coral gardens
  • Private Spa facility with sauna, steamroom, indoor and outdoor treatment pavilion and upstairs air conditioned gymnasium

  • Entertainment /library suite with the latest in plasma, audiovisual technologies
  • Music and movie selection tailored to guest requirements (Also available in all bedrooms)
  • Books and magazines will be stylized to suit the guests tastes
  • Individually controlled music throughout the villa, including the underwater coral pool
  • Resident Mr and Mrs Friday (Personal Butlers) on call 24 hours
  • Fully equipped Gourmet kitchen available for private dining, snacks or a simple cappuccino
  • Residents will be invited to design their own cellar selection from our list of 300 wines
  • Alternatively, resident sommelier will be pleased to source any preferred wines or beverages
  • A deep water coral pool is situated next to the central living area
  • For the light hearted, a waterslide is installed from the top deck into the coral pool
  • Roof top sun deck with daybed and two outdoor dining pavilions
  • Sea level sundecks with sun lounges offering direct access into the crystal clear coral gardens and amazing marine life
  • Personal easy to use motorized transfer boats, exclusive to the guests
  • Alternatively the Mr Friday will captain and transport the residents
  • A private 400hp 36’ speedboat with crew will be on call at all times
  • Espresso Machine and Minibar
  • Personal safe
  • Hairdryer
  • Chess and backgammon tables
Spa Suite
  • Couples treatment room
  • Air conditioning
  • Two treatment beds
  • CD Hi Fi Stereo system with surround sound speakers
  • Bathroom with Blitz Shower
  • Steam Generator
  • Jacuzzi
  • Relaxation area with daybed for couple
  • Gymnasium
  • Air conditioning
  • 2 Yoga Mats
  • 2 Fit Balls
  • 2 Terabands
  • Multi Gym
  • 2 Exerttubes
  • Dumbbells
  • Elliptical Machine
  • Refrigerator

Resort Facilities

Guest Services at Soneva Gili include:
  • Laundry and valet service (no dry cleaning)
  • Fax facility
  • Internet access (wi-fi and broadband)
  • Airport representative
  • Baby sitting service
  • IDD direct dial telephone system
  • Two shops
  • Pharmacy and Hospital located in Male’ (20 minutes by speedboat)
  • Speedboats
  • Library
  • Meeting room
  • Day use rooms
  • Resident Doctor

Dining

Dining experiences include romantic moonlit dinners on the deck of your villa, a sunset champagne cruise on a traditional dhoni or dinners in the underground Gourmet Cellar – the settings are as memorable as the cuisine. From the fine wines to the excellent malts, the resort has achieved a reputation of providing guests with unique dining experiences.

Dining Facilities include:

  • Main Restaurant
  • Gourmet Cellar
  • Over-Water Bar and Lounge
  • Pool Service
  • Organic Vegetable Garden Lunch

  • Wine Dinners
  • Degustation Dinners
  • In-Villa Dining
  • Private Villa Barbecue
  • Desert Island Picnic

Amenities and Leisure Activities

Complimentary Amenities – [min of 3 nights stay]

  • Arrival Travel Refreshments and Drinks
  • Chilled Bottle of Soneva Cuvée in the Villa on arrival
  • 20 min Six Senses Spa Treatment Experience per person (min stay 3 nights)
  • Sunset Beach or Sandbank Cocktail Party (Tuesdays only)
  • Selection of Teas and Fresh Coffee making amenities in the villa
  • Complimentary Soneva Mineral water in the villa
  • Any non motorized Water sports activities (Windsurfing, Hobicat sailing and Canoeing)
  • Regular Yoga and Tai chi sessions to balance the body and mind
  • Sauna & Steam at the Six Senses Spa

Leisure Activities

  • Swimming Pool (30 metres by 10 metres)
  • Tennis
  • Gym
  • Table Tennis
  • Jogging
  • Volleyball
  • Many board-games such as Chess, Backgammon, Trivial Pursuit
  • Video CD, DVD and music CD compact disk library

 Honeymoon Amenities [min of 3 nights stay]In addition to the above amenities, honeymooners will receive the extra benefits

  • 50 min honeymoon treatment per person (instead of 20 min Six Senses Spa Treatment)
  • A Candle lit dinner for the couple
  • A commemorative photo album

Water Sports and Tour Center

  • Diving School, fully equipped with the latest high tech diving equipment
  • Our professional instructors will train you to be PADI certified in less than a week
  • Deep-sea fishing by Dhoni (no sport chair)
  • Over water health spa (beauty and body treatments, steam room, sauna and gym)
  • Snorkeling
  • Speedboats
  • Cultural excursions to nearby islands
  • Water sports centre
  • Windsurfing and hobiecat sailing
  • Game fishing (with spot chair)
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Six Senses Spa

The Six Senses Spa offers everything expected and some things unexpected with glass floor-panels beneath massage tables heightening the sensual experience. An extensive a la carte menu provides a holistic experience with traditional pampering and signature therapies in addition to doctor-assisted Ayurvedic programmes with yoga. Private Spa Suites are also an option with several villas.

Spa Menu

*The spa opening hours are 9am to 9pm every day.
  • Six Senses Signature
  • Journeys
  • Ayurvedic Treatments
  • Classes and Workshops
  • The Touch of Body
  • The Touch of Beauty
  • The Touch of Well-being

The Soneva Gili and the Environment

The core purpose of Six Senses Resorts & Spas is ‘to create innovative and enriching experiences in a sustainable environment’. The theme behind Soneva Gili is ‘Intelligent Luxury’, with the resort displaying a high level of care and attention to the environment whilst providing all the modern day luxuries you would expect at the most exclusive resorts.

The resort has certainly left no stone unturned in their pursuit to provide an uncompromised level of service and standards afforded to guests. However they seem conscious that the fragile environment that they live in is one of their main attractions. Thus the resort has tried to minimize the impact made by development and have deliberately left some stones as they are. The choice of building materials and interiors was dictated by a desire towards sustainable development; hence the absence of rainforest teak, coral, or turtle shell. Materials such as pine, telegraph poles, palm wood, bamboo and plantation teaks are used instead. Interior items such as water hyacinth (the reeds that clog rivers), and papier-mâché (old newspapers covered by rice paper) demonstrate a good use of waste products.

As a hotel operation the management also understand that growth and prime existence should make a difference in the local community. Each year the resort carefully invests 0.5% of annual revenue in projects that produce socio-economic returns to the communities and create differences in the livelihoods of the local people.

Awards

2008

  • Condé Nast Traveller – UK Readers Spa Awards
    Runner Up of Favourite Overseas Hotel Spa for Africa, Middle East and Indian Ocean – Six Senses Spa, Soneva Gili by Six Senses, Maldives
  • Condé Nast Traveller – UK Readers Spa Awards
    4th Place The World’s Top 26 – Six Senses Spa, Soneva Gili by Six Senses, Maldives

2007

  • World Travel Awards
    Maldives’ Leading Spa Resort – Soneva Gili & Six Senses Spa, Maldives
  • Condé Nast Traveller – UK The Gold List 2007
    Best for Facilities – Soneva Gili by Six Senses, Maldives
  • SmartTravel Best in Travel Poll 2007
    10th Place Best Leisure Hotels & Resorts, Asia: Soneva Gili & Six Senses Spa, Maldives

2006

  • Condé Nast Traveller Readers’ Spa Awards
    10th Place Hotel Spas – Africa, Middle East & Indian Ocean     ? Six Senses Spa at Soneva Gili, Maldives
  • “Luxury Travel & Style Magazine, Australia”
    100 Most Exotic Beach Resorts:Soneva Gili and Six Senses Spa, Maldives
  • Smart Travel Asia
    10th Place Best Spa Hotels, Asia – Soneva Gili and Six Senses Spa, Maldives
  • Smart Travel Asia
    19th Place Best Leisure Hotels and Resorts, Asia – Soneva Gili and Six Senses Spa, Maldives
  • Luxury Travel – Australia 2006 gold list
    20 Best Overseas Spas, includes Six Senses Spas in: Soneva Gili Resort & Spa, Maldives
  • Tatler’s 2006 Travel Guide
    101 Best Hotels – ‘Robinson Crusoe’ Hotels – Soneva Gili Resort and Spa, Maldives

2005

  • Tatler’s 2005 Travel Guide
    101 Best Hotels – ‘Island’ hotels – Soneva Gili Resort and Spa, Maldives
  • Condé Nast Traveller Readers’ Spa Awards
    5th Place Overseas Hotel Spas: Africa, Indian Ocean & Middle East – Soneva Gili Resort and Spa, Maldives
  • Condé Nast Traveller Readers’ Spa Awards
    22nd Place World’s Top 25 – Six Senses Spa at Soneva Gili Resort and Spa, Maldives

2004

  • Hideaways Magazine
    Hideaway of the Year 2004 – Soneva Gili Resort and Spa, Maldives
  • Spa Asia Crystal Awards
    Best Spa Ambience – Soneva Gili Resort & Spa, Maldives
  • Holidays for Couples Readers’ Choice Awards
    2004 Silver Award ‘Most popular hotel/resort Indian Ocean’ and ‘Most popular resort spa’ – Soneva Gili Resort and Spa, Maldives
  • February-March Edition of DestinAsian Magazine
    One of the Twenty Most Romantic Hideaways in the Asian Region – Soneva Gili Resort and Spa, Maldives

2003

  • Gallivanters’ Guide
    “Editor’s Choice” in the 2003 Gallivanter’s Awards for Excellence – Soneva Gili Resort and Spa, Maldives
  • VIP INTERNATIONAL Traveller
    “Most beautiful wellness resort of the world” – Soneva Gili Resort and Spa, Maldives
  • Tatler Travel Guide – UK
    Hotel of the Year – “Hotels” – Soneva Gili Resort and Spa, Maldives

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One and Only Reethi Rah | Maldives

FIVE STAR LUXURY ISLAND RESORT WITH SPA

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  • Location : North Malé Atoll
  • Distance from airport: 35 km
  • Speedboat Transfer: 55 minutes
  • No of rooms : 130

Surrounded by the wonders of the sparkling Indian Ocean is an all-villa resort offering an unrivalled level of style, choice and personalised exploration. Sleek and spectacular with unprecedented privacy, One and Only Reethi Rah, Maldives inspires extraordinary journeys for the soul.

One and Only Reethi Rah, Maldives is located on North Male’ Atoll, one of 26 natural atolls scattered across 90,000 square kilometres of Indian Ocean. Its spectacular shape creates six kilometres of stunning coastline with 12 beaches – ample space to grace each and every villa with an ocean view, a generous private veranda, and over-water deck or stretch of powder-soft sand. The 35 kilometres between the resort and Male’ International Airport is swiftly covered by a 75-minute journey in a 55-foot luxury yacht. All transfers are arranged around flight schedules.

Accommodation

130 resort villas are discreetly positioned along the sweeping bays of the island. These are some of the largest in the world, with high airy ceilings and generous exterior space.

Villa types

  • 54 Beach Villas (135m²)
  • 27 Beach Villas with pool (165m²)
  • 3 Duplex Beach Villas (135m² x 2)
  • 3 Duplex Beach Villas with pool (135m² plus 165m²)
  • 30 Water Villas (149m²)
  • 2 Grand Beach Villas with 1 bedroom and pool (260m²)
  • 3 Grand Beach Villas with 2 bedrooms and pool (322m²)
  • 2 Grand Water Villas with pool (241m²)

Measurements include veranda and pool areas.

Beach Villas

Enjoy direct views of the ocean and private stretch of beach from your bed. Features King-size beds, oversized bathtub, indoor and outdoor showers, and a 26m² veranda offering a versatile exterior living space.

Beach Villas with pool

A private outdoor pool (23m²), an outdoor dining area and daybed shaded by tropical trees and stretching towards the ocean adds to the allure of the Beach Villas.

Duplex Beach Villas

Ideal for families, Duplex Beach Villas consist of two Beach Villas, five metres apart, joined by an external walkway. An expanse of private shoreline stretches directly onto the white sands and inviting waters of the beach.

Duplex Beach Villas with pool

Screened by abundant greenery, these duplexes offer as much or as little privacy as required. Each has an outdoor shower and veranda where the 23m² pool is shared.

Water Villas

Connected to the island by walkways, these villas on stilts perch right over the lagoon. The same size interior as the Beach Villas each has a 40m² covered veranda and a split-level 31m² deck. Netting suspended like hammocks from its edges are perfect for breezy sunbathing.

Grand Beach Villas

The largest villas on the resort are hidden amidst tropical foliage. These villas have a private stretch of beach, a 50m² pool, shaded verandas equipped for alfresco dining, and a canopied daybed. With an amazingly large interior space, the villas offer one or two spacious bedrooms, a sitting area facing the sea and a large stone soaking bath designed for two.

Grand Water Villas with pool

33m² of covered decking skirt these superior villas on stilts, ideal for outdoor relaxation and dining. Another 51m² accommodate sun bed platforms and an open air pool measuring 20m². Wrapped around the villa are over-water hammocks keeping dedicated sun worshipers cool.

Villa facilities

All villas feature:

  • air-conditioning
  • flat screen television with satellite channels
  • surround sound
  • DVD/CD player
  • iPod docking stations
  • customised private bar
  • luxurious bathrooms with oversized bathtubs and dressing areas
  • 30cm posturepaedic mattresses
  • 300 thread count Egyptian cotton linens and towels
  • extensive 24-hour villa dining
  • A personal Villa Host

Grand Beach and Grand Water Villa also has:

  • personal buggy
  • Bose ‘Lifestyle 18’ surround system

Dining

Whether eating in casual wear beside the beach or more formally in the main restaurant, the key note for dining is island chic.

Restaurants and bars

Reethi Restaurant
The main restaurant located on the eastern side of the island is set in thatched over-water pavilions, offering a glorious fusion of Far Eastern, Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cuisines. The cellar houses 18,000 bottles of the world’s best wines – this is à la carte alfresco at its best!

Tapasake
Watch the sun set over the ocean whilst enjoying freshly caught sushi and sashimi accompanied perhaps by a critically acclaimed Riesling. This spectacular over-water restaurant on the island’s western shore provides a relaxed, romantic setting in which to sample the many delights of modern Japanese cuisine.

Fanditha

No jacket and tie required here. No shoes either for that matter. This Middle Eastern restaurant serves healthy chargrills, salads and mezze in a chilled ambiance with live DJ entertainment whilst guests laze with toes in the sand on Arabian divans and hammocks.

Rah Bar

By day Rah Bar serves delicious salads, wraps, snacks and smoothies to swimmers and sunbathers. By night, it metamorphoses into a social club, where the music is live and the Champagne cocktails flow.

Villa dining

An extensive villa dining menu is available 24 hours a day. Alternatively, a team of chefs is on call for exquisite tailor-made dining in privacy.

One&Only Spa, by ESPA

Set apart from the rest of the resort, the spa is set within tranquil gardens and manicured lawns. With wellbeing in mind, skilled ESPA therapists offer revitalising holistic treatments including Thai massage and European aromatherapy. The emphasis throughout is on the Ayurvedic methods of the Indian sub-continent.

The spa encompasses eight pavilion treatment suites, two double over-water spa suites, Bastien’s Pedicure by Bastien Gonzales and separate resting areas for men and women, each with hot vitality pool, crystal steam room, lifestyle showers and stone sauna. A Chi Pavilion is positioned over the lagoon and is the perfect place to practice Kundalini yoga or meditation.

Leisure facilities

Whether on the island or adventuring beyond it, there are endless ways to spend your days from deep-sea or dhoni fishing to private island picnics and cultural excursions.

Fitness Studio

Equipped with state-of-the-art cardiovascular training equipment and resistance machines from Kinesis and Technogym®. These include steppers, exercise bikes, gradient machines, free weights, running machines and more – all available with personalised training.

Water Sports

A wide range of complimentary water sports is available including canoes, kayaks, pedal and paddle boats, snorkelling equipment and windsurfing boards. If desired, the resort can also arrange paid-for guided scuba diving excursions, deep-sea fishing trips, catamaran sailing, parasailing and banana and tube rides.

Dive Centre

Excellent visibility and extraordinary coral reefs make this the ideal place to explore the teeming underwater world. Gentle seas and drop-offs encourage beginners while certified divers are free to roam some of the world’s most rewarding waters. A PADI dive centre is run by experienced multilingual staff and offers certification courses, nitrox, re-breather and night diving expeditions.

Land Sports

The superb Peter Burwash International Tennis Academy has two floodlit synthetic grass tennis courts with pros available as instructors or playing partners. Guests can also play beach football or volleyball, table tennis or bowls. There is a jogging track and plenty of bicycles to explore the island.

Boutique

Alongside a good range of everyday items and books is an array of craft work and souvenirs. For some real retail therapy the boutique carries the very latest in designer swim wear, beachwear and chic island apparel.

Kids’ and teens’ facilities

KidsOnly clubhouse is run by a dedicated team of fully-certified counselors. Four to eleven year olds enjoy their own pool and dining area, evening shows and all sorts of sporting activities. Two and three year olds can join in with a parent or baby-sitter and baby-sitting services are available for a fee. Designated staff help twelve to seventeen year olds make new friends from all over the world and organise a wide range of sporting events, nature treks, adventure programmes and local excursions.

Weddings

One&Only Reethi Rah, Maldives is the perfect romantic setting. Whether choosing to have a ceremonial blessing in the dedicated wedding pavilion or a picture perfect beach wedding, coordinators are on hand to ensure that couples have a truly unforgettable day. Note that blessings in the Maldives are not legally binding.

Accolades

Surrounded by the wonders of the crystal blue ocean this superb all-villa resort offers an unrivalled level of style, choice and personalised exploration. Sleek and spectacular with unprecedented privacy, One&Only Reethi Rah offers the ultimate holiday experience to those seeking the pinnacle of tropical luxury.

The resort has earned the following recognition.

2008
~ Condé Nast Traveller Readers’ Spa Awards (UK): Number One in the World
~ Condé Nast Traveller Readers’ Spa Awards (UK): Favourite Overseas Spa – Middle East, Africa and the Indian Ocean

2007
~ Condé Nast Traveller (UK): Number One in the World
~ Condé Nast Traveller (UK): Favourite Overseas Leisure Hotel – Middle East, Africa and the Indian Ocean
~ Condé Nast Traveller (UK): Favourite Overseas Hotel Spa
~ Spa Finder Readers’ Choice Awards: Favourite Spa in the Maldives

2006
~ Favourite Hotel for Dubai and the Indian Ocean: Elegant Resorts

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Kanuhura Island Resort | Kanuhuraa | Maldives

FIVE STAR LUXURY ISLAND HOLIDAY SPA RESORT

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  • Location : Lhaviyani Atoll
  • Distance from airport: 130 km
  • Transfer: 40 minutes by Seaplane
  • No of rooms : 95

Famed for its laid-back luxury and authentic natural Maldivian charm, Kanuhura is located on the eastern rim of Lhaviyani Atoll on its own private island. This luxury hideaway, a member of the Leading Small Hotels of the World, offers an unrivaled location combining understated elegance with an authentic Maldivian atmosphere. Whilst the three dining pavilions offer tantalising cuisines, the award-winning One&Only Spa offers indulgent treatments. For a unique experience guests can enjoy a private island getaway on sister island Jehenuhura.

Accommodation

Kanuhura offers five types of luxury villas – Each villa has it’s own private outdoor area with mesmerising views of the ocean. Extensive use of hand crafted wood, raffia, bamboo and other natural materials creates an elegant rustic interior befitting the naturally beautiful island surroundings.

All Villas feature:

  • air-conditioned
  • king-size bed
  • open-air sunken bathtub and shower
  • television
  • DVD player
  • mini-bar
  • safe
  • telephone
  • broadband
  • own private veranda overlooking the sea
Beach Villas – Size 62 m2 [68]

Dotted on the island’s coral and sand fringe – Private space extends onto the beach and out to the lagoon.

Beach Villas Duplex – Size 188 m2 [5]

Duplex villas are two interconnecting villas – Perfect for famillis and larger parties

Grand Beach Villas – Size 132 m2 [2]

This suite offers a “home-way-from-home”, especially for longer stays.

Features :

  • two bedrooms
  • two large bathrooms with jacuzzi
  • living room
  • kitchenette
  • dining table
  • veranda
  • wide beachfront
  • Water Villas – Size 125 m2 [18]
  • Out on the water set along sub-bleached
  • wooden pontoons
  • Private sundesck
  • steps leading down to water
  • direct access to the lagoon
Grand Water Villas – Size 135 m2 [2]

Features :

  • bedroom
  • living room
  • spacious sundeck
  • Private Jacuzzi

Dining

Kanuhura provides cuisines of unimaginable variety – food for romance, for relaxation, for the shear pleasure of company.

Thin Rah

Kanuhura’s main restaurant serves buffets for breakfast and dinner featuring local and international cuisines and an array of exciting delicacies are prepared at open cooking stations.

The Olve Tree

Presenting a la carte dishes from the Mediterranean, the Olive Tree features an open oven pizza bar. Other spacialities include fresh pastas, salads, grilled seafood and steaks. Open for Lunch and dinner around the pool.

Veli Cafe

Set on a deck above the beach this is one of the most romantic spots on the island. Aromatic Asian fusion specialities include the freshest catch from the Indian Ocean served for dinner. Open for Lunch and dinner.

Jehunuhura

Private island getaway just minutes from Kanuhura. Six individual kiosks offer guests a relaxing retreat from the heat of the afternoon sun with luxury picnic hampers for lunch. In the evening, the island hosts private parties or romantic hideaways for two.

In-Villa dining

Caters for breakfast, light snacks, romantic dinners and special celebrations in the privacy of your villa or at various locations on the island.

Handhuvaru Bar

Sit back, relax and enjoy cold drinks, cocktails and light snacks throughout the day by the poolside or in the shade of the bar. A classic place for suset cocktails.

Lava Lounge
Lava Lounge can be used as a private movie cinema or for watching big screen sporting events during major world competitions or for karaoke entertainment and also as a conference and meeting room.

Nashaa Club

Maldives’ first discotheque is hidden away at the far end of the island. Music chart toppers and cocktail mixers.

Leisure Activities

Kanuhura offers a wide array of leisure activities from tennis to volley ball, games to karaoke or simply relax in the pool or shop at our lifestyle boutique.

Water Sports

The Water Sports Center is a member of the internationally recognised Association of windsurfing Schools in Germany. Speedboat rentals, canoes, four-seater banana boats, water skis, fun tubes, kneeboards and catamarans are also available. 40 diving sites are accessible within minutes from the resort.

Excursions

Discover the beauty of Maldives with an endless selection of activities. Choose from snorkeling tours, fishing, island hopping, private island picnics and sunset cruises.

Spa

A diverse range of treatments with a comprehensive array of facilities provide guests with a sanctuary for ralaxation and overall body care. The spa also has a fully equipped fitness center, aerobics studio, spa boutique and seperate steam bath, dry sauna, cold plunge poll, Jacuzzis and an outdoor spa pavilion.

Kides Club

The Kids Club offers imaginative fun for kids [2 – 11 yrs]. Parents or a baby sitter should accompany all children under 4 years old. Babysitting services by professionally trained nannies are also available on request at a fee – the minimum age for infants is 4 months.

Resort facilities at a glance :

  • 3 Restaurants
  • 2 Bars
  • ‘Kids Only’ Club
  • Swimming pool
  • Children’s pool
  • Lounge
  • Nightclub
  • Fitness centre
  • Yoga
  • One&Only Spa
  • 24 hour Villa Host
  • Games room
  • Library
  • Beach volleyball
  • Squash
  • Table tennis
  • Wakeboarding
  • Waterskiing
  • Catamarans
  • Windsurfing
  • Banana boats
  • Canoeing
  • Diving Snorkeling

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Huvafen Fushi | Luxury Spa Resort | Maldives

LUXURY ISLAND SPA RESORT

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  • Location : North Malé Atoll
  • Distance from airport: 25 km
  • Speedboat Transfer: 30 minutes
  • No of rooms : 44

Huvafen Fushi located on the North Malé Atoll in the Maldives is a breathtaking 30 minute luxury speedboat ride from Malé International Airport. On arrival, after being greeted by your ‘Thakuru’ or Maldivian Butler, a quick cruise skimming across the azure Indian Ocean will prepare you for a magnificently sensual escape into paradise.

Resort Concept & Philosophy

Set within its very own lagoon, Huvafen Fushi is a naturalist’s wonderland where the stunning environment – above and below the waterline – is an attraction in itself. Managing company Per Aquum is dedicated to delivering an experience beyond each guest’s wildest dreams while remaining dedicated to the sustainable development of the resources of the Maldives.

Resort Facilities and Services

  • Yoga Pavilion
  • Lonu Veyo – outdoor saltwater floatation pool
  • Azure sparkling lagoon, pristine beaches & private sandbank
  • Over water fully-equipped gymnasium
  • SCUBA Diving – PADI certified
  • Water sports centre – complimentary non-motorised water sports
  • Fibre-optic lit infinity swimming pool
  • ‘The Lair’ – Library/Television/Internet facilities/CD & DVD Library
  • Full range of excursions including sunset fishing on traditional Dhoni, big game fishing, sandbank snorkelling
  • 24-Hour Island assistance
  • ‘Thakuru’ – Butler service
  • Multilingual staff
  • Island Doctor on call
  • Island Sommelier
  • 24-Hour bungalow dining
  • IDD Telephone service
  • Laundry/Valet service
  • Foreign currency exchange
  • All major credit cards accepted

Accommodation

Huvafen Fushi offers guests 43 ‘naturally modern’ bungalows and pavilions, each room type showcasing its own distinctive design. All equipped with air-conditioning, oversized beds, Frette linen and their very own private oasis with a freshwater pool.

8 Beach Bungalows with Plunge Pool [8] – 125 sqm

Facing the pristine lagoon with direct access to the beach, the Beach Bungalows offer overhead fan, espresso machine, private bar, Culti amenities, daybed, safe, IDD telephone – Bang & Olufsen cordless telephone, 32″ plasma screen, Bose surround sound system with DVD and connected iPods. A sumptuous deck overlooking the beach with daybed and dining table. The private courtyard houses an oversized bath, fresh water plunge pool,waterfall shower and outdoor daybed.

8 Deluxe Beach Bungalows with Plunge Pool [8] – 160 sqm

In addition to the Beach Bungalows, the Deluxe Beach Bungalows have a much larger outdoor living area. The front timber deck is ideal for lying back and watching the flying fish. Laze on your daybed or sun loungers while enjoying the tropical scenery. Out in your private courtyard a larger plunge pool is perfect for relaxing while keeping cool. These bungalows offer extremely spacious living with an array of exquisite fabrics and an even more selective range of designer furnishings.

1 Beach Pavilion with Private Pool [1] – 800 sqm

The Beach Pavilion is pure indulgence with its avant-garde design and private beach. The master bedroom on the upper floor offers views through your glass floor down to the infinity pool as well as straight out through your floor-to-ceiling glass window on to the lagoon. Venture down a stairwell to your outdoor oasis with open-air shower and gardens including your oversized bath. The second bedroom has its own indoor/outdoor bathroom with rainfall shower and separate outdoor deck. The dining room overlooks the entry ponds. An expansive fibre-optic lit mood pool flows from inside the Pavilion out. A central living area offers a Bose surround sound theatre system with 60″ plasma screen and DVD, designer fittings and unlimited luxuries all great to get you in the mood. A ‘Thakuru’, or personal butler, is on call 24 hours a day throughout your stay.

12 Lagoon Bungalows with Plunge Pool [12] – 130 sqm

These Bungalows with their split-level layout lead into the tropical waters and feature a private deck with sala and a separate sunbathing deck with panoramic views. Your Bose surround sound system with its 40″ plasma screen has speakers throughout. Listen to your favourite tunes in your freshwater pool or in your free-standing bath cantilevered over the Indian Ocean.

12 Ocean Bungalows with Plunge Pool [12] – 160 sqm

The aptly named Ocean Bungalows look out to miles and miles of the Indian Ocean. Explore your three-tier deck to find a freshwater infinity pool, dining area, alluring daybed and sunbathing terrace. The living room is easily transformed from state of the art theatrette to a soothing massage room with glass floors to view the pristine waters below. Post massage, lose yourself in your oversized Jacuzzi and gaze at the endless shades of blue stretching toward the horizon.

2 Ocean Pavilions with Private Pool [2] – 330 sqm

A further 200 metres out in the Indian Ocean, these stunning Pavilions face the sunset and are the last word in pampered luxury. Privacy is assured as access to these wooden walkways is only for Pavilion residents. Your private fibre-optic lit infinity pool blends naturally with the horizon. The master bedroom is open plan, while an infinity edge Kohler bath that fills from the ceiling forms the centrepiece. A second bedroom with 32″ plasma and direct access to its own outdoor deck completes each Pavilion. A dedicated Thakuru is on call 24 hours.

DINE & IMBIBE

With fresh produce from around the world flown in daily, the master chef and her team deliver temptation at every turn with flavourful and healthy cuisine in stunning settings. “Destination Dining” in secluded areas of the island and beyond, is a must for couples.

Restaurants and bars

Celsius – Open and easy, outdoor or indoor, Celsius brings a luxe-but-laid-back attitude to dining for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Branching out over the lagoon with a white sand floored deck, delivering the finest gastro sensations.

UMbar – Perched on the water’s edge looking over the breathtaking infinity pool is UMbar for splendid designer cocktails.

Raw – Innovative ‘Spa’ and ‘Raw’ cuisine and a juice bar at its finest. Fabulous fare for those who care about their bodies, yet crave exquisite taste.

Salt – An ultimate dining experience over water. In the open kitchen, the menus are inspired by the array of sea life that swims beneath you. Savour the finest seafood under the skies in your private dining cove.

Vinum – An unsurpassed selection of wines from the Old and New Worlds. Fine classics, rare vintages and unknown gems. Dine with the Island Chief at the ‘Round Table’ and awaken your senses as the Island Sommelier takes you on a journey of all things vinum.

In Bungalow Dining – For those who like the utmost intimacy and escapism, why not dine in? Available 24 hours a day.

Fogliani’s – Enjoy traditional wood-fired pizzas under a canopy of coconut trees by the shore.

Destination Dining – Private dining experiences available nowhere else. Beneath the stars in the boudoir chic Cardamom Lounge. Gourmélicious, a simple picnic experience Huvafen style. On The Rock, surrounded by flames on the edge of an ocean reef, with an exclusively-designed menu. In the shallows of the infinity pool between the stars overhead and the pool’s fibre optic lights.

LIME

The world’s first underwater spa is influenced by the colours and textures of the sea. Soothing architecture with cutting-edge spa technology. Embrace the essence of the Maldives, ask about the Unite Me – Crystal Ritual. Exclusively Huvafen.

‘Sublime’ allows spa guests to relax pre-treatment with a variety of hot and cold water therapies. Spa facilities include 4 single treatment rooms, 2 couples treatment rooms and 2 couples underwater treatment rooms. Lasting rejuvenation through massage, body exotics, facial treatments, yoga, fitness programmes, spa cuisine and personalised programmes for total wellness.

Check-in time is 2:00pm. On arrival and departure your Airport Host will be at hand to ensure that everything runs smoothly. Check-out time is 12:00 pm.

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Herathera Island Resort | Maldives

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  • Location : Addu/Seenu Atoll
  • Distance from airport: 480 km
  • The “fixed wheel” aircraft Transfer: 70 minutes
  • Speedboat Transfer: 20 minutes
  • No of rooms : 273
    120 Jacuzzi Beach Villas & 153 Beach Villas
  • Actiivties :Excursions, In-house entertainment
  • Facilities : Spa, Gift Shop,Restaurants, Bar, internet cafe, ID, LCD Cable TV, CD,DVD

In Maldivian language, Herathera means a hideaway or sanctuary. You can forget the hustle and bustle of our daily lives with the unspoiled natural beauty which helps us enjoy the peace and relaxation we seek on a holiday in the Maldives

All rooms features:

  • tropical décor
  • king size bed
  • wood floor
  • air-conditioning
  • ceiling fan
  • sitting area
  • stocked mini bar with refrigerator
  • tea/coffee machine
  • IDD telephone
  • flat screen LCD cable TV, CD/DVD player
  • personal safe
  • partially open-air bathroom with shower
  • bath accessories and hair dryer
  • a porch with lounge furniture and nightly turndown service
  • Electricity is 220VAC, 50HZ.
  • complimentary use of chaise lounges at the pools and beach and beach towels.

Accommodation

Herathera Island Resort, surrounded by a beautiful lagoon and long stretches of white, sandy beach, is the only resort on the island of Herathera, a 20 minute speedboat transfer from Gan International Airport, on the island of Gan.

Gan is about a 70 minute flight south of Hulhule International Airport, the main airport near Male’.

After about 55 of the 70 minute flight, your flight crosses the equator then continues about 15 minutes to Gan.

273 Rooms in total including 153 Beach Villas and 120 Jacuzzi Beach Villas.

Beach Villas
are located on the beach, individual wooden bungalows offering a beautiful view of the lagoon or ocean and with a private, walled-in backyard covered with white sand, chaise lounges, a shade umbrella and tropical plants.

Jacuzzi Beach Villas
are Beach Villas with a more spacious bedroom, a four poster bed, and a Jacuzzi for two “under the stars” on a wooden deck in the backyard.

Reception
At the center of the island providing guest services as well as a nearby Internet Café, Gift and Jewellery Shops

Restaurants
Two main “sister” restaurants – The Kilhi for Beach Villa guests and The Keimaa for Jacuzzi Beach Villa guests. Both restaurants feature the same “all you can eat” buffet style meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, served in a traditional open-air dining room with sand floor and thatch roof.

An “optional” à la carte dinner restaurant – The Kalhibih specializing in a grilled seafood menu, featuring fresh, local seafood, as well as a selection of international favorites including Asian cuisine. Located near Reception.

An “optional” snack menu is available to guests seated around the swimming pools or at the bars

Three “optional” special choices – Room Service, Beach Dinners for Two, and Gala Theme Night Beach Dinners!

Bars
The Meeraa Bar is located near Reception beside the swimming pool
The Dhoni Bar is located in the Beach Villas area beside the swimming pool
The Dhoaraa Bar is located in the Jacuzzi Beach Villas area beside the swimming pool
Beverage is served in the two main buffet dining rooms, the à la carte dinner restaurant, from the snack menu,for room service and special events.

Sports and Recreation

4 Kilometers of Beautiful White Sand Beach A Magnificent Lagoon and plenty of Good Snorkeling

Three Sparkling Clear Fresh Water Swimming Pools on the beach – one for Beach Villa guests with a Children’s Wading Pool, another for Jacuzzi Beach Villa guests, and one beside the Meeraa Bar near Reception.

Two Lighted Tennis Courts, Beach Volleyball, Badminton, Petanque, Bicycles and Football Grounds

Sports and Fitness Center with modern Exercise Equipment. Table Tennis, Billiards, Table Football, Darts and International Satellite TV sports coverage at each Bar.

Herathera Dive Center
Guided Diving and Snorkeling Boat Trips, Equipment and Accessory Sales, Rental and Repair, and a complete PADI Instructional Program

Herathera Water Sports Center
Kayaks rental & instruction if needed. Located near the Dhoni Bar 4 Kilometers of Beautiful White Sand Beach

A Magnificent Lagoon and plenty of Good Snorkeling

Three Sparkling Clear Fresh Water Swimming Pools on the beach – one for Beach Villa guests with a Children’s Wading Pool, another for Jacuzzi Beach Villa guests, and one beside the Meeraa Bar near Reception.

Two Lighted Tennis Courts, Beach Volleyball, Badminton, Petanque, Bicycles and Football Grounds Sports and Fitness Center with modern Exercise Equipment.

Table Tennis, Billiards, Table Football, Darts and International Satellite TV sports coverage at each Bar.

Herathera Dive Center
Guided Diving and Snorkeling Boat Trips, Equipment and Accessory Sales, Rental and Repair, and a complete PADI Instructional Program.

Herathera Water Sports Center
Kayaks rental & instruction if needed. Located near the Dhoni Bar

Herathera Spa

A tropical spa experience for woman and men focused on wholeness, simplicity, purity and quality. The therapist’s healing energy combined with Asian massage treatment techniques and recipes using only chemical free, pure organic compounds follows a natural, holistic, personalized approach to caring for each guest’s health, beauty and well being.

Entertainment & Other Activities

Weekly nighttime program including Bodu Beru Cultural Dance Show, DJ Disco, Divers’ Video, Movies, Crab Races, Live Band, Table Tennis Tournament, and more! Nature Trail and Garden Tours.

Activities
Guided Excursions including Snorkeling, Sunset Cruise, Sightseeing Tours to Gan and nearby islands and more!

Night Fishing Excursions, Sunset Cruise, Tennis Courts, Fitness Center, Kayaks, group lessons for snorkeling and windsurfing can be arranged.

Weekly program including Pool Games, Water Polo, and Sports Tournaments. Board games are available from the bars including Chess, Checkers, Scrabble, carom board, and more!

Internet Café
Email, web browsing and a lending Library where you can take or donate a book.

Shopping
The Gift Shops features a complete selection of Swimwear, Sportswear, Batik, Herathera Logo wear, Books, Music CD’s, Jewelry, Artwork, Crafts, Sundries, Snacks, Magazines, Cigarettes, and more!

Herathera Jewelers
offers a complete selection of Gemstones and Jewelery at reasonable prices.

Meeting and Banquet Facilities
Two air-conditioned classrooms, each seating up to 30 guests, and an open-air Hall, island style, with overhead ceiling fans and sand floor, for functions up to 100 guests.

Honeymoon Packages
Wedding Ceremony and the Renewal of Vows can be arranged.

Child Policy
Children are welcome in the Beach Villas. Guests of 15 years and older are welcome in the Jacuzzi Beach Villas.

Medical
Medical Clinic Doctor in residence

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Naladhu Resort | South Male Atoll | Maldives

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  • Location : South Malé Atoll
  • Distance from airport: 13 km
  • Speedboat Transfer: 30 minutes
  • No of rooms : 19

Naladhu may be a bit off the beaten path – but it can be part of our charm. With the stunning island beauty of the Maldives as backdrop, dramatic arrivals – whether by day or night – are all part of the Naladhu experience.

The following destinations are just a suggestion of the many settings available for your very own intimate affair:

  • Picnic or candlelit dinner on the powder-white beaches of Naladhu
  • Lagoon sunset on the Living Room pool deck
  • Private island hideaway at nearby Guli Fushi
  • Private beach cabana dining
  • Dinner aboard the Riyaa, our dhoni, for a sail across the lagoon.
  • Coconut grove by firelight
  • Wave breakers private dining deck
Naladhu’s own style of pampering begins from the moment you arrive. Upon touchdown at Male International Airport (and clearing customs and immigration formalities), you will be met by your own personal House Master, who will serve as your exclusive concierge, butler and personal assistant for the duration of your stay on this beautiful island. After a warm welcome, your House Master will guide you to the private Naladhu launch. The 13 km ride to Naladhu takes approximately half an hour as you glide over the emerald waters of the Indian Ocean, weaving between some of the Maldives’ famed islands. Seasonal cocktails and snacks, an iPod and sound system with your favourite music are among the elegant trimmings as you are whisked to the paradise of your beautiful, spacious Ocean or Beach House on Naladhu.

Accommodation

Your own island hideaway. Private. Intimate. Created for you. Each of Naladhu’s 19 secluded houses incorporates timeless design, idyllic views and – unique to Naladhu – an unmatched feeling of home. Free-flowing spaces that allow you to drift from one perfect moment to the next. From the expansive bedroom to the classic, intimate comfort of the dressing room, to the open-air bath, steam room and garden rain shower, out to the private plunge pool and gardens and multi-tiered hardwood deck and dining sala, your house abounds in space, beckoning you to explore and uncover the luxurious surprises around every corner.

The largest room in the house, the bedroom manages to be both expansive and intimate, with high vaulted ceilings of free-flowing space, contrasted with cozy corners for reading, lounging, writing or enjoying the house’s home theatre system. White-washed timber wall panels juxtapose brilliant Indian and Sri Lankan motifs and fabrics, hints of local colour.

Naladhu offers two house types;

Beach Houses – facing own stretch of pristine white beach and lagoon side

Ocean Houses – view over the Indian Ocean, with hardwood deck

Bath – Cool hardwood and terracotta floors below and ceiling fans gently whirring above. Unwind in a romantic outdoor bath while gazing out to an endless moonlit sea. Or, cross playful flagstone steps between the dual mirrored vanities to the outdoor waterfall shower, shaded by bougainvillea and frangipani.At the opposite end of the pavilion, by the plunge pool, is the delightful outdoor soaking tub sprinkled with rose petals. Allow all your tensions to melt away with the thermal healing of your private steam room and shower, while you savour the view of the tropical surrounds. Your bath features delightfully aromatic elixirs by L’Occitane, ultra-plush oversized terrycloth towels, scented candles and a daybed for lounging between soaks in the tub. This may become your favourite room in the house – feel free.

Pool – Total privacy. A midnight dip under the stars. Toasting a picture-perfect sunset over the lagoon. The infinity-edge pool is an integral feature of your House – seamlessly blending wood, light, air and water. Sliding doors off the bedroom give way to the clear waters of the pool, as do the hardwood floors of the bath and deck. Meanwhile, the surrounding gardens, lush with native Maldivian flowering plants and island greenery, remind you that you’re firmly ensconced in paradise. Delight in your secluded pool, where the view of the lapping waters melds with the ocean, lagoon and horizon.

Dining

The Living Room is where Naladhu residents come together to enjoy fine wines, conversation, splendid views and sea breezes – and some of the finest dining you may ever encounter on any continent.The Living Room concept features daily table d’hôte menus which change daily based on whatever the chef finds fresh at the market that day. This means you are assured only the best quality ingredients and the chef’s playful fusion of cooking styles to tantalise your taste buds, island style.

Overlooking the lagoon, with an expansive hardwood deck for al fresco dinners in the ocean breeze, or floor-to-ceiling glass walls surrounding the casually elegant interior, The Living Room is a study in chic design without pretension. Its centerpiece is a glass-walled walk-in wine cellar, stocked with some of the most esteemed (and a few of the most rare) vintages from both the Old and New Worlds – a collection to rival any destination restaurant in any world capital. The staff – including the chef himself – will help you pair the wine with the meal or the meal with the wine, in an effort to ensure that every dining experience is one as timeless as Naladhu.

In-house Dining –You’re allowed in indulge at Naladhu – in fact, it’s encouraged.

Sometimes, indulgence means spending a cozy night in your private house, dressed as you wish, watching the waves roll in from your deck, or with a favourite classic film on the home theatre system. For these times, you’ll be happy to know that the chefs of the Living Room can cater to your every whim, right in the privacy of your villa, at just about any time day or night.

Satisfy tastes ranging from the classic to the eccentric, whenever, wherever. Dine in
privacy on your terrace, under the stars or the sun. Enjoy a barbecue on your deck, complete with your own private chef and waiter. Or, for the true romantic, surprise your loved one and organise a champagne breakfast.

The resorts chefs also offer a variety of set dinners for every craving, including Thai, Indian, Maldivian and Western. Or, kick back on your deck at sunset with a platter of the house favourite canapés and a bottle of Krug. Have a favourite that isn’t listed on the menu? Your House Master will see to it that it’s provided – or at least his own creative interpretation.

Intimate Dining – Romance abounds on Naladhu and its spectacular surrounds. Being a bit romantic themselves, the chefs have designed a range of truly unique dining opportunities called ‘Intimate Dining Affairs’, in which they bring their favourite menus to the destination of your choice around the island. Complete with candles, tablecloths, silver ware and all the little touches of perfection, these ‘Intimate Affairs’ offer some of Naladhu’s most precious timeless moments for you both to cherish.

Escape to a nearby desert island for a private beach dinner. Feast onboard an elegant dhoni, the traditional Maldivian sailboat, as you sail into the sunset. The staff will cater private parties, pre-dinner cocktails or afternoon tea in the comfort of your pavilion villa. For the health conscious, guests can  discuss individual dietary requirements, spa menus or other special meal requests.

Spa

In-house Spa – For the ultimate in pampering, Naladhu offers all residents the chance to turn your own Beach or Ocean House into a private luxury spa retreat. Naladhu’s own team of spa professionals have devised a series of day retreats for you to enjoy in the privacy of your own island sanctuary for an especially personalised spa experience. Of course, you can also choose from a range of ala carte treatments to compile your own customised retreat.

Treatments – Drawing on the rich natural traditions of the islands and surrounding ocean, a range of luxurious spa therapies are available to unwind the mind and spirit. Four-hand massage, herbal steam and al fresco floral bath are just a few. You’ll discover the rest. Many of Naladhu’s treatments incorporate locally sourced ingredients from the local island environment, including sea salts, exotic fruits and wild Maldivian herbs and fruits. Each is a recipe that will have you looking as great as you feel.

Spa Journeys – What better way to enjoy all that Naladhu has to offer than with a multi-day Spa Journey that takes you across the islands? A massage here, a scrub there, then jet across the lagoon for a facial – can it get any better than this? Or, if you’re feeling a bit less adventurous, the resident cast of internationally trained therapists can bring their pampering treatments right to you to be enjoyed in the privacy and serenity of your own house.

With a Naladhu Spa journey, you will be transported to three different islands scattered around the emerald lagoon for a variety of invigorating and restorative treatments – and transported to a different state of mind. The spa manager is also happy to customise a Spa Journey with the elements of your choice.

Things to do

Diving/Snorkelling – Some of the best views in the Maldives can be found below the surface. Naladhu’s on-site PADI Dive Centre offers a full range of scuba certification courses. With classes ranging from scuba discovery to advanced open-water, wreck diving and even rescue dives, Naladhu residents, from first-timer to fanatic, are sure to find an adventure suited to their abilities. Every day, the centre offers up to four dives at a variety of locations – in fact, within a half-hour radius of the island, there are no less than 20 world-class dives to enjoy.

All dives are guided and divided into small groups for maximum comfort and enjoyment underwater. Just bring yourself, as the Dive Centre has everything else you require – towels, equipment, suits and onboard refreshments. Your House Master can arrange a gourmet picnic lunch of your choice. Just choose your desert island.

For more laid-back residents, the resort offer a variety of snorkelling excursions to neighbouring reefs, manta ray “cleaning stations” and of course the resorts own house reef teeming with underwater beauty. Embark on an adventure via catamaran, dhoni or the Naladhu launch to locations near and far afield. Given the beauty of the Maldives, the journey is unforgettable in itself.

Sailing –The warm ocean breeze in your hair. The rustle of canvas sails above. Naladhu’s own fleet of luxury launches, catamarans and sailing yachts are available for charter, fishing trips and island-hopping adventures all around the South Male Atoll. The experienced (or adventurous) can harness the power of the winds and hone their knot-tying skills in the calm waters of the Indian Ocean, or more relaxed residents can simply unwind on deck with champagne or a cocktail (and awe-inspiring tropical views) while experienced local skippers do all the work. For the ultimate in sailing style, unwind on the decks of a luxurious dhoni, the traditional Maldivian sailboat. The graceful lines and sweeping curves of the prow are a uniquely Maldivian design motif that inspired Naladhu’s original designers. Cruise at your whim and picnic on a completely deserted island. Return just in time to enjoy the perfect Naladhu sunset from your private pool.

Fishing – All aboard the elegant dhoni, the Riyaa, for a sail across the lagoon. The resort provides all the equipment for a Private Sunset Fishing expedition. When you start craving dinner, you’ll be back just in time for the chef to grill your catch however you’d like!

After you’ve taken a dive in the reefs of Naladhu, you’ll be curious to see what roams in deeper waters. There are afternoon or morning deep-sea fishing excursions. You’ll first cruise past smaller atolls until you reach open ocean, where Sailfish, Marlin and Wahoo thrive.

The game fishing launch is outfitted with advanced equipment for the expedition, which is able to handle the weight of the bigger game you’ll be catching. As always, the crew is eager to cater to every whim. Perhaps you’d like a champagne toast or an assortment of evening canapés in between the big-game action. Your House Master and chef can arrange your outing however you please.

Watersports – Kayak to a nearby desert island. Water ski over a placid emerald lagoon. Take in a bird’s-eye view of paradise in a seaplane photo flight at sunset. Try your hand at wakeboarding or surfing on the Indian Ocean. All in a day’s adventure at Naladhu!

You can start your water sports adventures with the complimentary canoes provided for you to enjoy the beautiful (and calm) lagoon fronting the island. For those feeling a bit more adventurous, have a go at windsurfing. Don’t worry if it’s your first try – encouragement comes with a lesson or two that will enable you to enjoy the wind and sea in a new and challenging way.

Surfers will discover that these sparkling islands offer ideal surfing conditions. With a handful of some of the best surfing destinations in the Maldives only a quick launch ride from Naladhu, you’ll never have a better opportunity to try this exhilarating sport.

Expeditions –While most guests to the Maldives skip past Male, Naladhu gives you the key to unlock this fascinating city, one of the world’s most unique capitals.

If you’re searching for tangible local colour to bring home, let the Naladhu launch whisk you away for a day of shopping in the bustling markets of Male. Naladhu’s local guides are always eager to show guests their country’s capital city. You’ll find its pleasantly walkable streets, filled with exotic foods and wares from around the Subcontinent, a memorable setting for an afternoon adventure of cultural discovery.

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Chaaya Island Dhonveli Beach & Spa Resort | Maldives

FOUR STAR DELUXE SPA ISLAND RESORT

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  • Location : North Malé Atoll
  • Distance from airport: 13 km
  • Speedboat Transfer: 20 minutes
  • No of rooms : 90

Dhonveli means crystal white sand in Maldivian. This resort is a small island of its own, blessed with exotic tropical beauty and its unique, authentic Maldivian architecture blends seamlessly with the nature. Warm and friendly staff will make your every wish cometrue. At Dhonveli your holiday affair is destined to be a life time arrangement like a marriage made in heaven.

Facilities and Recreations

  • “Wings” Spa
  • Live Band
  • Disco Night
  • Karaoke
  • Crab Race
  • Diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Canoeing
  • Kayak
  • Pedalo
  • Swimming Pool
  • Tennis
  • Beach Volley Ball
  • Badminton
  • Mini Gym
  • Table Tennis
  • Billiard
  • Darts
  • Island Hopping
  • Fishing Trips
  • Snorkeling Trips
  • Dolphin watching Trips
  • Male’ (Capital Island) Shopping
  • Health and Spa

Dhonveli Beach and Spa is located just 20 minutes by speedboat from the international Air-port and the capital island Male’. It is also close to immensely popular game fishing areas, and a lagoon ideal for water sports with a private house- reef abundant in rich marine life. Blessed with a beautiful large sandy beach and a tropical vegetation such as banana, papaya, wild fig and coconut palms will make your dream holiday come true.

Accommodation

Our stylish rooms cater to every possible individual taste and are created to perfection with all the tiny details taken care of. Some with open air exotic garden bathrooms, mezzanine beds, interconnected rooms and open air water falls. All rooms have fresh hot/cold water, air-conditioning, hairdryers, Satellite TV, telephone, mini-bar, verandas, sun beds and tea & coffee makers.

Family Beach Bungalows – The ultimate luxury beach bungalows located on the beachfront are a glittering example of the coupling of luxury and taste. Elegantly designed and just a few in number these are among the best in the island for the discerning holiday maker.

Beach Bungalows – On the beach front, these bungalows are cute, personal and romantic. Ideal for a great honeymoon with magical sunrises adding to the experience.

Garden Bungalow – These bungalows are spacious and offer a private mezzanine master bedroom. Downstairs offer a day bed and many other facilities. Ideal for families and surfing guests.

Superior Rooms -These rooms offer you fascinating sunset views and the panoramic view of the ocean which is always interesting. Because of it’s proximity to the diving school, this is the ideal villa for diving enthusiasts.

 

Water Bungalows – These water bungalows offer magnificent view of the crystal clear water and the beach.

Over Water Suits – These water bungalows over water offer an memorable stay with beautiful view of the ocean right from your room.

Dining

Garden Restaurant [main restaurant] – Buffet style breakfast 07.30 – 09.30HRS Lunch 1 2.3 0 – 14 .30 HR S Dinner 19 .30 – 2 1.30 HRS

Rehendhi –A-la carte Restaurant

Sunset Bar – Open from 09.00 till Midnight

Surfing

Surf Club – Dhonveli Beach & Spa is located right in the heart of the best surf areas of the region. With the region’s most consistent break, Pasta Point, less than sixty seconds walk from your room and Sultans, Honky’s and Jailbreak only five to ten minutes away by boat it doesn’t matter what the conditions are, you’re in the right spot. Dhonveli regulates the number of surfers to a limit of approximately 25-30, however the resort facilities are available to all guests and their families. Annually we have over 70% repeat bookings and a further 25% that are direct referrals from past clients.

The Surf Season – The Surf Season runs from mid February to November when swells are produced by winter low pressure systems in the southern Indian Ocean. The early part of the season has the most stable weather, with light, favourable winds. Swell consistency and size improve from February, with March, April and May having very clean conditions. June to August have the most potential for big swells (the WQS contest is held in June every year), although small tropical storms can be more common in these months. September and October are also very consistent months for swell, with variable winds and small tropical storms becoming less frequent. November is still quite consistent for small to medium size waves and the weather is usually perfect.

The Surf Guides – Bilingual Maldivian surfers who know the waves and the unique conditions that affect surf quality. Any alteration in winds, tides and currents in the Maldives can cause variations in the surf that requires real local knowledge to understand, and without competent guides many good sessions can be missed. The surf guides have their own private radio frequency band, registered with the Department of Communications to ensure reliable communication between the boats and Dhonveli at all times, the only surf operation in the Maldives with this communication and safety setup.

Surf Equipment – Bring everything you need because surfing equipment is sometimes unavailable in Maldives. Most surfers will find a short fun board suitable for most conditions in the Maldives, but bring a longer board for bigger swells. The water is warm enough to swim without a wetsuit, though a light suit or rash vest is a good idea, for protection from the sun and from the coral. Booties are essential for picking your way over exposed coral reefs, and a helmet is recommended.

 

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Maldives

Four Seasons Resort | Kuda Huraa | Maldives

FIVE STAR LUXURY RESORT WITH PRIVATE ISLAND SPA

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Quick Facts
  • Location : North Malé Atoll
  • Distance from airport: 20 km
  • Speedboat Transfer: 25 minutes
  • No of rooms : 96

Discover the charm of a Maldivian village on a private coral island in the turquoise sea. Palm-thatched pavilions and bungalows line the white sand, or rise above the crystal water. A spa on an island of its own offers soothing Asian secrets. Sunrise, sunshine and sunset paint the endless sky.

Accommodation

Thatched beach pavilions & bungalows on the white sand beach at Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Kuda Huraa, while water bungalows are built on stilts over the lagoon. The Royal Beach Villa offers lavish, one-of-a-kind accommodations for guests. From their thatched roofs and timber latticework to the beautiful white stone walls, all the architectural details are constructed by local craftsmen using indigenous materials and techniques that date back centuries, to reflect a true sense of the Maldives.

Bungalows

Water Bungalow
On stilts above the placid waters of the lagoon, with views that stretch across the sea. Offer an atmosphere of delightful seclusion. Stunningly redesigned interiors step out to a private sundeck with stairs leading down to the turquoise lagoon.

  • Location :On stilts over the lagoon. Has a sundeck with steps lead down to the lagoon – a natural swimming pool
  • View :Ocean and lagoon
  • Décor : Stuccoed walls and a roof of Maldivian thatch, with teak floors; furnishings in rattan, wicker and dark oak; natural fabrics in light, airy colours.
  • Living area : Air-conditioned, features a sofa, armchairs, plasma-screen tv, DVD/CD, an armoire with private bar, and a writing table.
  • Beds : King or two twin beds, extra bed (by request)
  • Bathrooms : One full bathroom with twin vanity and a deep tub set, an outdoor shower
  • Maximum occupancy : 3 adults, or 2 adults and 1 child(11yrs or over)
  • Size :61m2/657sqft

    • Beach Bungalow with Pool
    Offers direct access to the pristine white sand beach, a deck with infinity-edge plunge pool and a shaded bale. Tropical foliage and mature palms create a garden setting.

    • Location :On Steps from the beach.
      deck leading to the plunge pool, and sun loungers, a dining table and chairs for two.
    • View :Ocean and lagoon
    • Décor : Stuccoed walls and a roof of Maldivian thatch; timber floors, teak wood furnishings and natural fabrics in light colours.
    • Living area : Air-conditioned, features a sofa, DVD/CD, plasma-screen tv, an armoire with private bar, and a writing table.
    • Beds : King or two twin beds, Extra daybed and one crib (by request)
    • Bathrooms : One full bathroom with deep soaking tub and separate shower, an outdoor shower
    • Maximum occupancy : 3 adults, or 2 adults and 1 child
    • Size :63m2/678sqft

    Beach Pavilion with Pool
    Just steps from the ocean, Beach Pavilions with Pool offer elegant comfort, indoors and out. They feature a spacious deck with a sparkling new plunge pool and a shaded bale embracing views of the tropical greenery.

    • Location :Steps from the beach.
      outdoor sundeck with a private plunge poo,furnished with a daybed and comfortable seating.
    • View :Ocean and lagoon
    • Décor : Stuccoed walls and a Maldivian thatched roof; furnishings in rattan, wicker and dark oak; natural fabrics in beige and ivory tones.
    • Living : Air-conditioned sleeping quarters. features upholstered chairs, flat-screen television, full stereo system, DVD/CD player, a writing desk, and armoire with private bar.
    • Beds : King or two twin beds, Extra One rollaway or one crib (by request)
    • Bathrooms : One full bathroom with deep soaking tub and separate shower, an outdoor shower
    • Maximum occupancy : 3 adults, or 2 adults and 1 child
    • Size :45m2/484sqft

    Specialty Suites

    Two-Bedroom Royal Beach Villa
    Epitomises gracious beach side comfort for families and guests requiring extra space. A secluded oasis, it features lavish outdoor living quarters with a wooden deck, large plunge pool and shaded bale.

    • Location :Steps from the beach.
      A private sundeck surrounded by foliage features an extra-large plunge pool and bale, and is furnished with a wide selection of outdoor furnishings, including a shaded daybed and undholi (wooden swing).
    • View :Ocean and lagoon
    • Décor : Stuccoed walls and a roof of Maldivian thatch; furnishings in rattan, wicker and dark oak; natural fabrics in light, cooling shades of ivory and beige.
    • Rooms : Air-conditioned with dressing room with ample closet space/li>
    • Living area : Air-conditioned. features a comfortable sofa and upholstered armchairs, a separate dining area, a plasma-screen television, full stereo system, DVD/CD player and an espresso machine.
    • Beds : 1 x King & 2 x twin beds, Extra One rollaway or one crib (by request)
    • Bathrooms : One full bathroom with deep soaking tub and separate shower, an outdoor shower
    • Maximum occupancy : 6 adults, or 4 adults and 2 children (12yrs or under)
    • Outdoor space : 256 m2/2,756 sqft)
    • Size :197m2/2120sqft

    Two-Bedroom Water Bungalow
    With additional spaces for indoor and outdoor living, they are perfect for families. Living areas and bedrooms all embrace views of the crystal blue water, and the tranquil, pristine lagoon is at your doorstep.

    • Location :On stilts over the lagoon
      A private deck,with steps leading to a lower swim platform with a swim shower and the sea.
      Includes chaises longues and a table for outdoor dining.
    • View :Ocean and lagoon
    • Décor : Stuccoed walls and a roof of Maldivian thatch, with timber floors, furnishings in rattan, wicker and dark oak; natural fabrics and light, airy colours.
    • Rooms : Air-conditioned with private sitting area and flat-screen television. dressing room with ample closet space
    • Living area : Air-conditioned. Features teak floors, a comfortable sofa and upholstered seating, a plasma-screen television, full stereo system, DVD/CD player, writing desk, private bar and an espresso machine.
    • Beds : 1 x King & 2 x twin beds, Extra daybed per bedroom (by request)
    • Bathrooms : Dressing areas in each bedroom connect to a full bathroom, featuring a double vanity, deep soaking tub, with ocean view, and separate shower; the master bathroom is especially lavish and includes a bidet. A guest powder room is adjacent to the living area.One full bathroom with deep soaking tub and separate shower, an outdoor shower
    • Maximum occupancy : 6 adults, or 4 adults and 2 children (11yrs and over)
    • Outdoor space : 256 m2/2,756 sqft)
    • Size :173m2/1862sqft

    Navaranna Water Bungalow
    “float” on stilts above the Indian Ocean, Feature luxurious details as two private sundecks.

    • Location :On stilts over the lagoon
      Two decks,complete with sun loungers,steps leading to the lagoon,swim platform and outdoor swim shower.
    • View :Ocean and lagoon
    • Décor : Stuccoed walls and a roof of Maldivian thatch, with timber floors, furnishings in rattan, wicker and dark oak; natural fabrics and light, airy colours.
    • Rooms : Air-conditioned with plasma-screen television, and lounge seating with a dressing room connecting to own furnished private sundeck.
    • Living area : Air-conditioned. Feature teak floors,a daybed and upholstered seating, an espresso machine, plasma-screen television, full stereo system and DVD/CD player.
    • Beds : 1 x King & 2 x twin beds, Extra daybed per bedroom (by request)
    • Bathrooms : Full bathroom, featuring a double vanity, deep soaking tub, with lagoon view, and separate shower and a guest powder room with shower.
    • Maximum occupancy : 6 adults, or 4 adults and 2 children (11yrs and over)
    • Outdoor space : 55 m2/592 sqft)
    • Size :91m2/980sqft

    Dining

    Baraabaru
    Baraabaru An elegant dinner at Baraabaru is a memorable affair. Guests may choose to dine in the restaurant’s brightly coloured interiors, on the spectacular deck above the waters or in a private dining gazebo. The open kitchen features an open tandoori bar, where guests can watch as the chefs prepare fine Indian cuisine. The food is complemented by a wine list chosen to suit the tropics, with an emphasis on light wines and champagnes. Seats 48 indoors, 40 outdoors, 5 at the tandoori bar and 4 in the gazebo.

    Specialties
    The menu, which focuses on fine Indian cuisine, delivers a diverse selection of fresh local seafood, rice biriyanis (a flavourful Indian specialty served in a clay pot) and traditional Indian specialties. A children’s menu is available. Our chefs will also be delighted to prepare children’s portions of any dish as requested.

    Theme Nights
    “Night of the Maharajah” every Sunday.
    Time: Dinner 7:00 pm-10:30 pm
    Attire : Casual, trousers requested
    Reservations recommended

    Reef Club

    Perfect spot to savour classic Italian fare featuring fresh seafoods, pizzas and grilled meats. Guests can dine al fresco on the ocean-side deck or in the thatched roof pavilion; a free-standing bar is ideal for sundowners. Seats 40 indoors, 40 on the deck, 16 in the courtyard and 9 at the bar.

    Specialties

    Features a daily antipasti lunch buffet. A children’s menu is also available.
    Meal Times :Lunch 11:30 am – 3:30 pm
    Dinner 7:00 pm – 10:30 pm
    Attire : Casual
    Reservations recommended for dinner.

    Café Huraa

    An open-sided Maldivian-style thatched-roof pavilion facing the free-form swimming pool and lagoon, Café Huraa offers indoor and outdoor dining in an exotic tropical setting.

    A sumptuous breakfast buffet has something for everyone – fresh tropical fruits and juices, cereals, homemade breads, grilled meats and vegetables and a made-to-order omelette station.

    The lunch menu offers a generous mix of popular dishes from East and West, featuring crisp salads, tasty sandwiches and a variety of innovative and creative meat and seafood choices.

    Dinner at Café Huraa is a fun experience. Every evening, guests can enjoy family-style Asian fare featuring a taste of traditional curries, wok-prepared noodles and fresh vegetables, as well as a selection of mouth-watering seafoods. An exclusive wine cellar offers fine wines from around the world. Seats 80 indoors, 24 outdoors.

    Specialties
    Adjacent to the restaurant is Huraa Barbecue, the ideal place to savour grilled seafood and succulent meat. Relax outdoors and select a freshly caught fish or lobster from the island dhoni, then watch Four Seasons chefs grill it to perfection. All dinners are accompanied by an extensive selection of homemade sauces and tasty side dishes.

    Theme dinner celebrations are presented two nights a week. A children’s menu is also available.

    Meal Times :
    Breakfast : 7:00 am – 10:30 am
    All-day dining :10:30 am – 7:00pm
    Dinner : 7:00 pm – 10:30 pm
    Barbecue : 7:00 pm – 10:30 pm
    Attire : Casual

    Sunset Lounge
    Sunset LoungeFor many guests, the evening begins at the Sunset Lounge, for enjoying the glorious sunset while sipping creative cocktails. This open-air pavilion adjoins the reception area and overlooks the jetty and spa. Piped-in music complements the relaxed mood, while a tantalising selection of tropical cocktails is offered till the early hours. Seats 28 indoors, 23 outdoors and 12 at the bar.

    Hours
    Every day 11:00 am – 1:00 am

    Poolside Bar
    The Poolside Bar, built into the main swimming pool, is a popular place to celebrate an invigorating dive or simply relax in the warmth of the midday sun. Tropical drinks and a light snack menu are available throughout the day. Every day 11:00 am – 1:00 am

    In-Bungalow Dining
    In-Bungalow Dining at Four Seasons is a fine-dining experience within the comfort and convenience of your bungalow, villa or suite. Choose from an extensive menu throughout the day, featuring western and Asian favourites. Available 24 hours a day.

    Services & Activities

    Fitness facilities – The Gym is a state-of-the-art fitness facility featuring floor-to-ceiling windows, full-length mirrors, surround-sound music system, fitness equipment and the latest cardiovascular machines with individual flat-screen televisions.

    Pool – With an infinity edge that seems to merge with the blue horizon, our freshwater swimming pool is one of the largest in the Maldives. Surrounded by a large sun deck, it features chaises lounges for comfortable lounging. Attendants are ready to provide a fresh towel or a cooling spritz of mist. Pool service and a swim-up bar provides refreshments.

    Other recreation
    The Water Sports Centre offers a wide range of group and individual activities to suit all age groups and interests. Non-motorised activities such as snorkelling, kayaking, windsurfing and catamaran sailing are complimentary. Motorised activities such as water skiing, parasailing, banana boating and fun tubes are available for an applicable charge.

    At the PADI-licensed Dive Centre, a team of experienced, multilingual dive instructors are ready to explore the area’s excellent dive sites with you. There is also a dedicated surf school with professional surf instructors, which offers escorted surf sessions and clinics for experienced surfers as well as lessons for beginners.

    • Big game fishing
    • Robinson Crusoe adventure by seaplane
    • Island-hopping
    • Seaplane photo flight
    • Baraabaru cooking class
    • Island picnics
    • Dolphin talk and dolphin-watching cruise
    • Fish Talk with our resident marine biologist
    • Jogging
    • Underwater and land photography services

    For younger guests –Whether yours is just beginning, all grown-up or at any stage in-between, Four Seasons Resort Maldives is a wonderful base for your family. We go out of our way to make our youngest guests feel welcome, and our resourceful Concierge is always close at hand – to make reservations for a family dinner, offer suggestions for tomorrow’s outing or help arrange a babysitter. Children under 12 can share their parents’ room at no extra charge.

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    Spa

    Most island resorts have their own spa. The Island Spa at Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Kuda Huraa has its own island. In this serene hideaway within a hideaway, you can feel as one with the ocean. Let the gentle rhythms of the earth soothe your senses, allowing cares and tensions to dissolve and wash away.

    Sail in a wooden dhoni (traditional Maldivian boat) across the lagoon to the island. There, luxuriate in one of seven thatched spa pavilions that are positioned over the water, open to the ocean breezes and panoramic vistas of endless blue sky and sea. Each treatment pavilion features a viewing port in the deck so that guests enjoying a massage can contemplate the aquatic playground below.

    Just as the Maldives is a world blend of cultures, from Indian to Arabic, the design of the Island Spa captures an authentic sense of place. Asian-inspired, innovative treatments rejuvenate in facilities complete with invigorating Vichy showers and oversized deep soaking tubs. Indigenous treatments pay tribute to the restorative power of marine nutrients and celebrate the therapeutic effects of aromatic oils and spices.

    Yoga pavilion
    An open-air yoga and meditation platform faces the boundless ocean, inspiring those who practise the ancient ritual to find mental, physical and emotional balance. The Resort’s resident yogi invites you to private training sessions, customised to individual liking and needs:

    * Asanas – body positions
    * Pranayama – breathing techniques
    * Dhayan – concentration techniques
    * Yoga nidra – relaxation techniques

    Hours : Every day 9:00 am – 9:00 pm
    Reservations for spa services are recommended prior to arrival at the Resort.

    In-room massage and spa services
    Massage treatments and manicures and pedicures can also be enjoyed in the privacy of your bungalow or suite.

    Other facilities : Massages, Body treatments, Island spa rituals, Facial treatments, Salon services

    Attractions

    At Four Seasons, you enjoy a unique vantage point from which to explore the sights, sounds and experiences around you. Here are some local attractions below to help simplify your planning. More information on request.

    Bodu Huraa Fishing Village – Take a traditional boat, the dhoni, to the neighbouring island of Bodu Huraa for a 90-minute excursion to experience the Maldivian way of life. Make sure you visit the local school, a community project sponsored by Kuda Huraa, and on the way back browse through the local shops. Applicable fees apply for individuals age 12 and over. For more information, please contact the Concierge.

    Malé Transfer – Visit the capital of the Maldives, Malé, for a four-hour tour, which is also a perfect opportunity for souvenir shopping. Applicable fees apply for the boat transfer to Malé. Children under the age of 5 may use this service free of charge. To fully appreciate your visit to Malé, here are some suggested sites that you may wish to consider:

    Seaplane Tour – See Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Kuda Huraa from the air. Experience the most spectacular views of the Maldives by taking a 20-minute seaplane ride. From the Resort we will introduce you to Malé, the capital city of this beautiful country, as well as provide you with breathtaking views of coral reefs, islands and surrounding lagoons. You may even see schools of dolphins or manta rays as we fly low over the ocean. For more information, please contact the Concierge.

    Planning an Event

    You also can plan your;

    • Wedding, Honeymoon or Celebrations

      • Celebrate in Maldivian seclusion – within thatched beachside or water bungalows on our private island. Rainbow reefs teem with brilliant fish. Renewal beckons in the open-air, island spa. A trillion stars light your dinner. Every view enfolds the ocean. Every minute is pure Four Seasons.

    • Meeting

      • – Plan an intimate, highly focused business gathering on a private island, fringed by powder-soft sand and bathed by turquoise waters. Group activities inspire with fishing, snorkelling and dolphin cruises. Find relaxation in the open-air, island spa or in your own beachside or water bungalow, soaking in endless sunrise and sunset views. Every minute is pure Four Seasons.

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    Taj Exotica Resort and Spa | Maldives

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    Quick Facts
    • Location : South Malé Atoll
    • Distance from airport: 8 km
    • Speedboat Transfer: 15 minutes
    • No of rooms : 59 Rooms, 3 Suites


    Exclusive, private and romantic, lush with tropical plants and encircled by clear blue waters of one of the largest lagoons of the Maldives.

    Leisure and Other Services

    • Currency exchange
    • Express laundry / dry cleaning
    • Lifestyle Boutique
    • Living Room with library
    • Billiards and indoor games
    • Mediterranean Specialty Restaurant
    • All day dining multi-cuisine restaurant
    • Bar with walk-in cellar
    • Private in-villa a la carte dining
    • Travel assistance
    • 24 hours luxury speedboat service
    • Over water Fitness Centre


    Fun, Fitness,Beach and Water sports

    • Billiards
    • Fresh water Infinity Swimming pool
    • Football
    • Volleyball
    • Indoor games
    • PADI certified Dolphin Base Dive and Water Sports Centre
    • Fitness Centre
    • Indoor Games
    • Catamaran Sailing
    • Water Skiing
    • Banana Riding
    • Sea Kayaking
    • Windsurfing

    Recreation outside the hotel

    • Historical Male
    • Seaplane Photo Flight
    • Maldivian Fishing Village Experience
    • Island Exploration
    • Sunset Cruise
    • Sunset Fishing
    • Big Game Fishing and Casting
    		 Taj Exotica Resort & Spa, Maldives, is an exclusive, private and romantic island resort lush with tropical plants and encircled by clear blue waters of one of the largest lagoons of the Maldives.

    Taj Exotica Resort & Spa spreads idyllically along a pristine beach and the serene lagoon. The award-winning resort, now re-launched, seamlessly extends the magic of the island’s blessed natural beauty in its design even as it offers the finest contemporary luxuries and services. Taj Spa, an authentic Indian spa, offers a range of signature wellness experiences. A choice of gourmet cuisine, water sports, and recreation make for a complete and exclusive destination.

    Accommodation

    Rooms & Suites

    59 Rooms and 3 Suites. All rooms are completely refurbished and redesigned. 90% of the accommodation is built over water and 10% is on the beach front. The rooms offer infinite views of the Indian Ocean.

    Rooms & Suites

    Each of the resort’s luxuriously designed 62 villas is furnished in natural tones and textures. The warmth of wood, the fragrance of flowers and the soft glow of lamps and candles create an intimate ambience in the villas. Expansive ocean views and a soothing breeze relax the senses.

    All the villas are palm-thatched, built of finest natural wood finishes on the exteriors and floors and are delightfully appointed in classic Maldivian style. Amenities include air-conditioning, personal bar, LCD television with satellite channels, safe, tea/coffee-maker, satellite television, DVD/CD player, MP3, Media Centre, Internet connection, international dialing, Electronic safe, double vanity, bathtubs overlooking the ocean (in lagoon villas ) and rain showers in the bathrooms, and hairdryer. Some of the villas have a private plunge pool.

    Room Types: To view rates and availability for any room, click “Check rates and availability.” You will be asked to enter your travel dates.

    Lagoon Villas

    The 24 Lagoon Villas, of 71 sq mts each, are a series of two adjacent villas on the lagoon along the island. They offer private sun decks with loungers, easy chairs and ladders with direct access leading to the lagoon Each villa has a double vanity bathroom, rain showers and bath tubs with panoramic views of the Indian Ocean.

    Deluxe Lagoon Villas

    The 31 Deluxe Lagoon Villas, of 60 sq mts each , are located at the far end of the island. These elegant stand-alone villas offer complete privacy as they open out to private sundecks with serene sea views and ladders leading into the lagoon, easy chairs and loungers. Stylized furniture, a double vanity bathroom, rain showers, bathtubs with an infinite view of the Indian Ocean and special in-villa furnishings create a special ambience. 10 Deluxe Lagoon Villas feature a private deck with a freshwater plunge pool and an alluring day-bed area with spectacular views.

    Deluxe Beach Villas

    The 4 Deluxe Beach Villas, of 89 sq mts each, are just 5 metres from the picturesque lagoon. Each of the luxuriously styled villas offers an oversized plunge pool, a private veranda with sun beds, a tropical outdoor shower in a private walled garden and an infinite view of the lagoon.

    Beach Villa Suites

    The 2 two-bedroom luxurious Beach Villa Suites, of 158 sq mts each, are just 5 metres from the lagoon. Each luxuriously style villa, set on the beach, has a spacious living room, a private courtyard, an oversized plunge pool, a private veranda with sun beds and a tropical outdoor shower in a walled garden. The mezzanine bedroom unfolds a beautiful view of one of the most picturesque lagoons in the Maldives. The master bedroom has an oversized attached bathroom and a private balcony that is a perfect spot to enjoy spectacular sunsets. Guests can enjoy Taj treatments in complete privacy at the spa treatment room attached to the villa.

    The Rehendi Presidential Suite

    Built over water, unfolds sheer luxury and privacy in its spacious and beautiful interiors. The 450 sq mts tastefully appointed villa has a living room; a master bedroom with attached his and hers bathrooms, a private balcony; a guest bedroom; a glassed bathroom with an infinite view of the Indian Ocean; a 15 ft fresh water pool with a private sundeck, two `salas’ for relaxing and dining; and a beautiful suspended deck filled with powder soft sand.

    Food and Wine

    From casual, all-day dining to formal, fine dining, guests can savour a choice of gourmet cuisine, cool beverages and the choicest wines.

    The resort offers a distinctive dining experience at its restaurants. The menus feature traditional and contemporary favourites of a variety of international cuisines that are complemented with fine wines from the resort’s cellar. Guests can dine at the restaurants or any spot on the island of their choice.

    Restaurants & Bars

    24 Degrees

    24 Degrees, the all-day dining restaurant, serves a delectable multi-cuisine menu.
    Attire: Smart Casual

    Equator Bar

    Savour the soothing sounds of nature with a choice of refreshing beverages at the stylish bar. Attire: Casual

    In Villa Dining

    Guests can dine in the comfort and privacy of their villa. A menu of gourmet specialities is offered.

    The Deep End

    The Deep End Restaurant exudes a soothing ambience and serves a selection of Mediterranean dishes paired with fine wines. Open for lunch and dinner.
    Attire: Smart Casual

    The Taj Spa

    Blending ancient Indian wisdom with contemporary therapies, Taj Spa offers the best in Indian rejuvenation therapies ranging from Indian aromatherapy massages, time-honored Indian treatments, body scrubs and wraps. Signature Taj Spa experiences bring guests the essence of traditional royal wellness and therapeutic experiences.

    Recreation

    The resort offers a spectrum of indoor and outdoor activities for irresistible fun and relaxation.

    EVENT PLANNING

    Plan a Business Meeting
    Conducting business at Taj Hotels, Resorts and Palaces ensures you do so in consummate style. Our wide range of fully-equipped, private meeting rooms, and regal banquet halls offer the perfect combination of efficiency and convenience.

    Plan a wedding
    Does your dream wedding take place in a fairytale palace or amid ocean breezes on sun-kissed sands? This scenic property offers the perfect locations and a selection of traditional wedding ceremonies.

    From pre-wedding ceremonies to gala wedding parties, the resort will take care of everything to create an inspired wedding that you will cherish forever.

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    Maldives

    Bandos Island Resort and Spa | Maldives

    Bandos Island Resort
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    • Location : North Malé Atoll
    • Distance from airport: 7 km
    • Speedboat Transfer: 15 minutes
    • No of rooms : 225

    Bandos offers

    • Spa
    • Disco
    • Live music
    • Karaoke
    • Board games
    • Gymnasium
    • Floodlit tennis courts
    • Table tennis
    • Beach Volley
    • Squash
    • Badminton
    • Scuba diving
    • Water sports
    • Snorkeling
    • Excursions / Fishing
    • Steam room
    • Sauna
    • 2 swimming Pools (01 with separate section for kids)

    Other Services & Amenities att the resort :

    • Airport representatives
    • Airport transfers throughout the day
    • 24 hour reception
    • Multilingual Guest relations Officers
    • Restaurants & Bars
    • 24 Hour Coffee Shop
    • Sports Complex
    • Swimming Pools
    • Water Sports Center
    • Dive School
    • Souvenir/Beachwear Shop and Jewellery Shop
    • Medical Center with Decompression Chamber
    • 2 European Doctors available on the island
    • Laundry and Dry Cleaning
    • Wireless Internet access (WiFi) in limited public areas
    • Cyber Café
    • Conference Facility
    • Kids Club with Babysitting service
    • Fully equipped Dive School with multilingual staff
    • Foreign currency exchange (major currencies)

    Accommodation

    Bandos offers you a diverse catalogue of accommodation options. Comfort, luxury and convenience are common benchmarks wherever you choose to stay on Bandos. From the ultra-exclusive and luxurious Water Villas, to the Jacuzzi Beach Villas with their beach-hut inspired design and en suite Jacuzzi, or the Garden Villas designed to cater for those who wish to remain in close proximity to nature, the accommodation options here at Bandos very clearly reflect the diverse tastes and requirements of our clientèle. In similar vein, the simple elegance of the deluxe and standard rooms are for those who simply seek to experience the Bandos way of life.

    Standard services and amenities for all types of accommodation:

    Twin / Double beds Baby Cots – on request
    Hair dryer
    Mini Bar
    Satellite TV    		 Tea/coffee making facilities
    Twice daily housekeeping service    		 Air conditioning
    IDD telephone
    In-room electronic safe
    Shower
    Sunbeds

    Dining

    Bandos strives to redefine the art of dining. Geared towards this goal are our selection of restaurants and bars, including a 24 hour coffee shop that will offer you a great many variety of culinary options from a la carte to Indian, from local cuisine to continental delicacies and so much more. Bandos’ proficient team of world-class chefs will readily ensure that dining at Bandos will be an experience that will leave even the most discerning of appetites satisfied.

    Restaurants & Bars

    Gallery Restaurant – International Buffet
    Sea Breeze Café – 24 hour Coffee Shop
    The Harbour – Fine dining restaurants
    Sundowners – Restaurant and Bar
    Sand Bar – Main bar


    Recreation

    Bandos is known to have excelled among the local tourism industry for both the range and quality of its recreational services. From idling away at the beach, or attempting to exhaust our wide variety of watersports including diving, snorkelling, windsurfing and catamaran sailing, Bandos certainly has something on offer for almost everybody. Scuba professionals and snorkelling enthusiasts alike will delight in the knowledge that the Bandos house reef itself stands prominent among the many acclaimed dive spots of the Maldives. Equally popular are our exciting range of excursions which include island-hopping, Male’ shopping, night fishing, and barbecues on the adjacent island of Kuda Bandos. For those customers wishing to keep fit in a more professional manner, the Paradise Club at Bandos offers a range of fitness options from gym, tennis, badminton and even exotic massages.

    Spa

    Rejuvenate your body and mind while enjoying a perfect holiday in Bandos, through a splendid spa treatment at Anggerik Spa. The private villas and cabanas at our spa offer intimacy and privacy. The Eastern architecture is just a glimpse into the time-honoured Asian therapies. From facial treatments that revitalize the skin, to ancient Balinese therapies, Anggerik Spa provides a healing experience for all types of guests. An exclusive spa package for couples offers a romantic spa journey while children relish Junior Spa treatments for young guests. Our experienced and skilled therapists ensure a healing, soothing and charming spa experience.

    Spa facilities:

    Beauty Salon
    Balinese Massage
    Thai Massage    		 9 treatment rooms
    hair dressing
    Full spa treatments    		 Pedicure
    Manicure
    Steam rooms
    Sauna

    Kids Club

    At Bandos we think of making your holiday as hassle free as possible, and for those families travelling with young children the Child Care Centre and Kids Club would prove to be a blessing. Now you can enjoy your holiday comfortable in the knowledge that your children are in the capable care of our professional child minders and baby sitters. The facilities are free of charge and the staff of Kids Club provides baby-sitting services free of charge between 0900hrs to 1700hrs, although a small charge is levied after 1700hrs. The Kids Club is equipped with a nursery full of toys and a large playground outside so that even your children would be guaranteed an enjoyable holiday experience.

    Renewal of Vows

    Kuda Bandos Sunset Wedding

    Wedding on the uninhabited island of Kuda Bandos
    The “Kuda Bandos Sunset Wedding” features a taste of a traditional island ceremony, with a sunset boat ride with Maldivian drums and local style decoration. The ceremony is held at the uninhabited island of Kuda Bandos beach followed by a private cruise for the newlyweds on a Dhoni (Maldivian mechanised Dhoni) and then a romantic dinner with a private table set on the beach of Kuda Bandos. This is a uniquely tropical Maldivian experience.

    Package includes:

    • Exclusive use of the uninhabited island – Kuda Bandos – for the wedding
    • Return transfers for couple and wedding guests between Bandos and Kuda Bandos
    • Sunset ride by a traditional mechanised dhoni for the couple
    • Professional Photographer (40 snaps of size 2*36 on a CD)
    • Wedding Cake
    • Welcome cocktail for wedding guests
    • Sunset Dinner (International / Maldivian choices available)
    • Makeup & Hair styling
    • Boduberu Group
    • Wedding Certificate
    • Wedding Gift
    • Anniversary Returning Discount Voucher
    • Flower Bouquet

    Terms & Conditions:

    * The location of dinner will be subject to prevailing weather conditions of the day.
    * Please note resort weddings in the Maldives are only ceremonial and are not legally recognized. The ceremony will be subject to prevailing weather conditions of the day.

    Return Anniversary Celebration Discounts available.

    Conference

    Bandos Convention Center

    A warm, Friendly and laid back host, Bandos Convention Centre has been popular for it’s unique atmosphere and professional setup and co-ordinate international and regional conferences in the Maldives. The Bandos Convention Centre offers numerous facilities, modern equipments and experienced staff who have already hosted several international conferences with remarkable success. The Convention Centre has four rooms, out of which Orchid Room is the main hall and can accommodate 450 persons theatre style and 250 persons banquet style, the hall in addition has two administrational offices and six multi-language translation booths.

    Other Meeting & Incentives facilities :

    VIP Lounge
    Cyber cafe
    Internet, Printing
    Fax and photocopying    		 Orchid Room (main hall – 250 pax in Class room style)
    03 small meeting rooms (25 to 35 pax)
    Laptop available on request

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