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Island Hideaway at Dhonakulhi | Maldives

PRIVATE LUXURY SPA RESORT & MARINA

Island Hideaway at Dhonakulhi, Maldives, Spa Resort & Marina

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  • Location : Haa Alif Atoll
  • Distance from airport: 120 km
  • Transfer: 45 minutes by Seaplane & 20 minutes by Speed Boat
  • No of rooms : 46

Your Exclusive Luxury Private Island

The Island Hideaway at Dhonakulhi Maldives, Spa Resort and Marina is a luxury boutique resort situated on the privately-owned uninhabited virgin island of Dhonakulhi, North Maldives, Indian Ocean. The resort was opened on 1st August 2005 with 6 types of spectacular guest villas. The marina is the first of its kind in the Maldives. The Island is a haven of peace, tranquillity and serenity. Island Hideaway is one of the very few resorts [currently 3] in the Haa Alifu Atoll.

Dhonakulhi is a large crescent-shaped island with a beach length of some 1.4 kilometres on each side, a width of 500 metres and land area of 234,000 m² – equivalent to 28 football pitches. The crystal clear turquoise waters of the shallow waist-deep lagoon surrounding the Island stretch as far as the eye can see. The Island is unique in its reef formation, the reef system it sits on having a natural channel splitting it in two distinct parts, and thereby forming a natural harbour for the marina. In addition to coconut trees, banana trees and rubber-tree-like vegetation, the Island is covered by uniquely rich dense bushy vegetation.

The Island Hideaway – Philosophy and Environment

Nature and luxury blend harmoniously together at The Island Hideaway. The entire Island and lagoon is the exclusive and private domain of guests. Guest villas are some of the largest of any resort in the Maldives. These majestic chalets are tucked into the lush greenery and scattered along the beach-line some 30 metres apart from one another, providing the ultimate in privacy. All of the Island’s villas boast breathtaking panoramic views over the beautiful turquoise lagoon and Indian Ocean. The designs of furniture, fixtures and fittings are a rustic celebration of nature having used custom-made hand-finished natural materials throughout. At the same time, however, guests can indulge all their senses in the magic of this Maldivian Island and enjoy every exclusive luxury which todays sophisticated globetrotters have come to expect.

Despite the extensive facilities and services at The Island Hideaway, barely 5% of the Island and lagoon have been utilised, thereby leaving 95% in its original state, untouched by the hand of man.

The Island Hideaway is a member of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World [SLH], representing the most luxurious independent, exclusive hotels and resorts around the world.

Accommodation

Designed as an intimate, luxurious resort with exceptional levels of attention to detail and service standards, The Island Hideaway consists of the following types of accommodation.

Hideaway Palace [2]

3 bedroom complexes on the sandbank (Size :1,420 m² )

In the world of high class resorts, this Resort’s two Hideaway Palaces remain unparalleled and represent the epitome of exclusivity, privacy and refinement. Each Hideaway Palace is sprawled over an expansive 1,420 square metres of land, located on a golden natural sandbank and erected one facing sunrise, and the other facing sunset. The Hideaway Palace comprises of five exclusive individual Villas which sit on top of a beautiful timber deck and are surrounded by a number of private Infinity Swimming Pools, giving an impression that they are floating on water.

Perfect for a couple or a family alike, the Hideaway Palaces offer uncompromising luxury and extravagance, are impossibly spacious and have been tastefully and comfortably furnished.

Villa facilities

  • The Master Bedroom has a huge 2m diameter circular bed and all the Guest Bedroom Villas have super-king-size beds (2m x 2m) with custom made mattresses with pocketsprung springs for maximum comfort
  • Second Guest Bedroom Villa with en-suite indoor and outdoor garden bathroom
  • Third Guest Bedroom Villa with en-suite indoor and outdoor garden bathroom
  • Teak wood Hand-made and custom manufactured furniture
  • Pantry Pavilion for preparation and service of light snacks and exotic cocktails by the dedicated Hideaway Palace Butle
  • Carefully selected natural finishes throughout the Hideaway Palace, both in terms of materials used and the ‘look’ of the finishes
  • The en-suite Bathrooms have each been fitted with hand-crafted ‘two-person’ baths and have separate outdoor garden shower facilities, as well as a spacious walk-in wardrobe area
  • The Bathrooms contain a blend of modern and traditional styles, including stone, such as granite, slate and onyx, as well as timber. Double sinks are hand-made from single pieces of granite, with modern taps and fittings
  • Spacious Indoor Dining Pavilion with a roof-terrace for star-gazing and romantic candle-lit dinners
  • Open-air Alfresco Dining Pavilion on the deck
  • The Villas and pavilions of the Hideaway Palace are surrounded by timber deck and swimming pools of various shapes and sizes, ranging from smaller shallow pools ones for children to a main pool of 12 metres in length by 8 metres in width at its widest point
  • Instead of using traditional tiling, all pools have been finished in quartezone in order to give as close to a feeling of sand as possible without actually being made from sand!
  • At the same time, the ‘infinity’ effect of the large pool, gives an impression of blending with the sea
  • Guests can enjoy gourmet meals and barbecues in the various Dining Pavilions
  • Dedicated electric Motorised Buggies for the Hideaway Palace, as well as guest-use bicycles
  • Hideaway Palace Butler remains on 24-hour call to the service of guests

Jasmine Garden Villas

On the beach with 9.5m by 4m wide private pools (overall land area per villa : 705 m²)

The exotic Jasmine Garden Villas are a spectacular expanse of 705 square metres of land that you can call entirely your own. Each of the 5 Jasmine Garden Villas sits on the beach front and has its own exclusive 9.5 metre by 4 metre private Infinity Swimming Pool and garden area. Entrance to the Jasmine Garden Villas is through a Maldivian-style courtyard garden, leading to a spacious lounge overlooking the swimming pool. The Bedroom has a walk-in closet area and en-suite Bathroom with indoor and outdoor bathing facilities and a ‘two-person’ hand-crafted bath. There is also a separate guest toilet and shower room across the Lounge.

Guests may intimately dine in their Open-air Alfresco ‘Floating’ Dining Pavilion situated on a ‘mini-island’ that floats on top of the pool or, alternatively, on the romantic Roof Terrace.

Villa facilities

  • Carefully selected natural finishes throughout the Jasmine GardenVilla, both in terms of materials used and the ‘look’ of the finishes
  • Teak wood Hand-made and custom manufactured furniture
  • The Jasmine Garden Villa Infinity Swimming Pool is 9.5 metres in length by 4metres in width with Jacuzzi air-jets built-in into the steps/seating
  • Pool has been finished in quartezone in orderto give as close to a feeling of sand as possible without actually being made from sand! At the same time, the ‘infinity’ effect of the large pool, gives an impression of blending with the sea
  • The Jasmine Garden Villa Bedroom has a super-king-size bed(2m x 2m) with custom-made mattresses which have been pocket-sprung springs for maximum comfort
  • Guests can take pleasure in gourmet meals and barbecues in the Open-air Alfresco ‘Floating’ Dining Pavilion that sits on top of the pool
  • Romantic candle-lit dinners can be had beneath the stars on the Roof Terrace
  • The Bedroom can be fully opened-up on three sides allowing you to sleep almost outdoors!
  • The en-suite Bathroom in the Jasmine Garden Villa has been fitted with handcrafted‘two-person’ baths and have separate outdoor garden shower facilities, aswell as a spacious walk-in wardrobe area
  • The Bathrooms contain a blend of modern and traditional styles, including stone such as granite, slate and onyx, as well as timber. Double sinks are hand-made from single pieces of granite, with modern taps and fittings
  • Dedicated guest-use bicycles
Dhonakulhi Residences [20]

On the beach with ocean view 8 m² Jacuzzi Splash Pools overall land area per villa : 550 m² )

Lapped by the balmy waters of the Indian Ocean, Dhonakulhi Residences are scattered along the white sandy beach-front of the Island Hideaway. Each Residence in a compound of over 550 square metres, has an open-plan living area with a timber deck outdoor seating. The French-windowed spacious bedroom overlooks the generously proportioned outdoor Jacuzzi Splash Pool. In addition to the indoor and outdoor Bathroom with its ‘two-person’ hand-crafted bath, there is also an Open-air Alfresco Garden Dining Pavilion and Roof Terrace. The mandatory Maldivian Swing [Undholi] Pavilion completes the majestic Dhonakulhi Residence.

Villa facilities

  • Carefully selected natural finishes throughout the Dhonakulhi Residence, both in terms of materials used and the ‘look’ of the finishes
  • Teak wood Hand-made and custom manufactured furniture
  • The Dhonakulhi Residence Jacuzzi Splash Pool is 2.5m x 4m and comfortably sits two
  • Instead of using traditional tiling, the pool has been finished in quartezone in order to give as close to a feeling of sand as possible without actually being made from sand!
  • The pool has a fitted salt water UV filtration system into to ensure that
    chlorine is not required, thereby not only protecting the environment, but at the same time also creating a sense of natural sea water
  • Guests can take pleasure in gourmet meals and barbecues in the Open-air Alfresco Garden Dining Pavilion
  • Romantic candle-lit dinners can be had beneath the stars on the Roof Terrace
  • The Dhonakulhi Residence Bedroom has a super-king-size bed (2m x 2m) with custom-made mattresses which has pocket-sprung springs for maximum comfort
  • Guests can also use the day-bed on top of the cool sandstone-finished Roof Terrace for sleeping out under the stars or lazing in the sun
  • The en-suite Bathroom in the Dhonakulhi Residence has been fitted with handcrafted ‘two-person’ baths and have separate outdoor garden shower facilities, as well as a spacious walk-in wardrobe area
  • The Bathrooms contain a blend of modern and traditional styles, including stone, such as granite, slate and onyx, as well as timber. Double sinks are hand-made from single pieces of granite, with modern taps and fittings
  • Dedicated guest-use bicycles
Raamba Retreats [7]

On the beach (overall land area of 385 m² per villa)

Spread over 385 square metres are elegantly rustic Raamba Retreats with their open floor-level outdoor terraces and landscaped gardens offer the perfect seclusion for a peaceful retreat. The 7 Raamba Retreats are dotted across the coastline on the beachfront. The Lounge and the Bedroom in the Raamba Retreats are generously spaced. The Bedroom has a walk-in closet area and en-suite Bathroom with indoor and outdoor bathing facilities and a ‘two-person’ hand-crafted bath.

Villa facilities

  • Carefully selected natural finishes throughout the Raamba Retreatboth in terms of materials used and the ‘look’ of the finishes
  • Teak wood Hand-made and custom manufactured furniture
  • Guests can take pleasure in alfresco gourmet meals and barbecues on the open floor-level outdoor terrace
  • The Raamba Retreat Bedroom has a super-king-size bed (2m x 2m) with custommade mattresses has pocket-sprung springs for maximum comfort
  • Bedroom can be fully opened-up on a number of sides allowing you to sleep almost outdoors!
  • The en-suite Bathroom in the Raamba Retreat has been fitted with hand-crafted ‘two-person’ baths and have separate outdoor garden shower facilities, as well as a spacious walk-in wardrobe area. The Bathroom contains a blend of modern and traditional styles, including stone, such as granite, slate and onyx, as well as timber. Double sinks are hand-made from single pieces of granite, with modern taps and fittings
  • Dedicated guest-use bicycles at the Raamba Retreats
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    Hideaway Water Suites [2]

    In the lagoon (floor area : 235 m² per villa)

    Hideaway Water Suites are a first of their kind in the Maldives, if not the world…and are truly in a class of their own. Erected on wooden stilts in Dhonakulhi Island’s shallow turquoise-blue lagoon and spread over 235 square metres of timber deck are two stand-alone Hideaway Water Suites having their own exclusive ocean-view treatment rooms, sauna, steam room, outdoor round bathtub overlooking the tranquil lagoon, sundeck, lagoon access, and complete in-villa spa treatment facilities in which guests can look forward to being pampered by a team of dedicated spa specialists from Mandara Spa. A stay in these havens of peace and serenity will leave you fresh, revitalised and rejuvenated.

    Villa facilities

    • In contrast to other guest Villas, furniture in the Hideaway Water Suites isprimarily made of coconut timber, selected specifically for its grain, colour andtexture. They are hand-made and custom manufactured
    • Carefully selected natural finishes throughout the Hideaway Water Suites, both in terms of materials used and the ‘look’ of the finishes
    • The Mandara Spa therapists will offer treatments in the privacy of your own
      treatment room, and the sauna and steam room is exclusive to the guest as well
  • The Hideaway Water Suites Bedroom has a super-king-size bed (2m x 2m) with custom-made mattresses which has pocket-sprung springs for maximum comfort.
  • Romantic candle-lit dinners can be had beneath the stars on the private deck area looking out to sea
  • The Bedroom can be fully opened-up on various sides allowing you to sleep
    almost outdoors!
  • The Bathrooms contain a blend of modern and traditional styles, including stone, such as granite, slate and onyx, as well as timber. Double sinks are hand-made from single pieces of granite, with modern taps and fittings
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    Funa Pavilions [7]

    On the beach (overall land area of 176 m² per villa)

    The 7 Funa Pavilions on the beach front with their chalk-white walls promise peace and privacy in a living area covering 176 square metres. Characterised by their own garden, a separate sleeping and living area with teak flooring, open-air bathroom and a wooden patio area facing the beach with two thickly cushioned teak sun-beds, these Villas offer luxury over and above the call of duty. Their design is a declaration of love for nature with an eye for detail. If their architecture leans heavily on nature, so, too, does the colour scheme of the villas with its earthy shades of brown, beige and green. A round table with a two-seater sofa and two cocktail chairs forms the communicative centre of the living area with its integrated day bed and wine-red upholstery. The satellite TV with DVD and surround-sound system and multi-format CD player has been accommodated in a separate cupboard. The bedroom has a super-king-size bed, walkin wardrobe and a writing table. The bathrooms have a bath and shower and have been tastefully decorated with granite, slate and onyx finishes.

    Villa facilities

    • Carefully selected natural finishes throughout the Funa Pavilion both
      in terms of materials used and the ‘look’ of the finishes
    • Teak wood Hand-made and custom manufactured furniture
    • Guests can take pleasure in alfresco gourmet meals and barbecues on the open floor-level outdoor terrace
  • The Funa Pavilion Bedroom has a super-king-size bed (2m x 2m) with custom made mattresses which has pocket-sprung springs for maximum comfort.
  • The en-suite Bathroom in the Funa Pavilion has separate outdoor garden shower facilities. The Bathrooms contain a blend of modern and traditional styles, including stone, such as granite, slate and onyx, as well as timber. Sinks are hand-made from single pieces of granite, with modern taps and fittings, and there is an outdoor two-person occupancy Jacuzzi bath
  • Dedicated guest-use bicycles at the Funa Pavilion
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    All accommodation has the following features

    • Wooden flooring in the Villas and deck area are made of Merbau timber selected specifically for its grain and colour
    • Bed linen is made from a heavenly satin finish
    • Strategically littered extra-wide day beds/ sun loungers, oversize cushions and pillows made with a combination of materials carefully selected for their comfort and aesthetic values, including cotton and silk
    • Subtle and discrete warm mood lighting
    • The blinds in the rooms are made from different types of raw silk, carefully
      selected for their particular feel, colour hue, yet using a sophisticated mechanism to ensure effortless operation
    • Although the rooms are fully air-conditioned, they are designed to maximise natural ventilation, supported by again ceiling fans carefully selected for their whisper-quiet operation
    • The Lounge houses/Villa Berooms have a TV with DVD and surround sound system music player
    • Private in-room DVD and music CD collection, and Satellite TV channels
    • Uniquely-crafted chess and backgammon tables are perfect for idling away the hours
    • Contains coffee/espresso makers, generously stocked mini bar, personal safes, hairdryers, golfing umbrellas, torches, mosquito repellents, bath-robes, slippers, complimentary toiletries, and all other amenities typical of a 5-star resort
    • Complimentary in-Villa bottled drinking water is provided
    • IDD telephone and GSM mobile services
    • The Maldivian Swing (Undholi) Pavilion with its wide two-person traditional carved wood swing, used for centuries by Maldivian families for relaxation, completes the perfect setting for your hideaway from the world
    • Airport meet and greet on arrival and departure
    • With our complimentary dedicated exclusive business class lounges at Malé and Hanimaadhoo Airports for all passengers, on-resort baggage and boarding pass check-in facilities and express check-out at Immigration and Customs, our guests can expect a service that is second to none with our partners, Island Aviation Services.
    Key facilities and services

    • The Hideaway Spa by Mandara, outstanding spa experience. 4 Spa Land Villas, 2 Lagoon Spa Pavilions and 2 private treatment rooms in the Hideaway Water Suites
    • 24-hour in-Villa room service
    • Unique butler concept
    • The Hideaway Library: books, magazines, games, music CDs, DVDs and Cyber Café
    • Meridis Dive: PADI certified scuba diving in uncharted waters
    • Meridis Dive Boutique: sale of snorkelling and diving equipment
    • Infinity Swimming Pool facing the Indian Ocean
    • IDD telephone
    • Laundry and valeting
    • All major credit cards accepted and foreign currency exchange available on resort

    Leisure, Recreation and Entertainment

    • Hideaway Water Sports:speedboat trips, catamaran sailing, water skiing, snorkelling, windsurfing, canoeing and wakeboarding
    • Sports complex with 2 Tennis Courts, Gym, Table Tennis, Fussball, Beach
      Volleyball, Bicycle Riding and Silat, Pool Table/Billiard Table and a bar
    • Sunset, Sunrise, Night and Big-game fishing
    • Cultural Excursions: excursions to significant sites of Maldivian heritage and culture on nearby islands
    • The Hideaway Bazaar: gifts, lifestyle boutique, Maldivian arts and crafts, jewellery and hand-made fabrics, toiletries
    • Sifani London Jewellery Boutique: custom-made jewellery for
      any occasion
    • Mandara Spa Shop: range of products for skin health, body well-being,
      aromatherapy, and gifts from Elemis and La Thérapie range
    • Desert Island Retreats: picnic trips to nearby uninhabited island or sandbank lagoon
    • Aerial Photo Flights: private chartered photo flights to other Atolls or resorts in thee Maldives

    Cuisine

    Whatever takes your fancy and whatever the time of day or night, the resident Chefs remain entirely at your disposal. They can conjure up a myriad of succulent gourmet dishes to tempt your sensations and satisfy any taste at any time. These Chefs can suggest a menu specially designed for you using the freshest of fresh ingredients or can personalise a menu to excite your desired palate.

    Maldivian cuisine draws heavily on fish and seafood and is similar in some ways to Indian. Yet the dishes that are served at The Island Hideaway are much more varied and sophisticated. The cool coral sandy-floored Matheefaru restaurant offers international and Maldivian cuisine, and Gaafushi fine dining serves authentic Asian cuisine and seafood specialties. Lovers of Japanese cuisine will also be delighted to hear that the Island Hideaway Resort offers exquisite Jap cuisine.

    All the restaurants are located on the beach front and have been designed to ensure that guests have the best views across the Indian Ocean. There are overwater dining areas situated close to the reef edge, ensuring that fish are always your neighbours!

    For the romantics, just imagine strolling out to a nearby sandbank to enjoy an incredibly romantic candle-lit Robinson Crusoe experience or dining out under the stars – it’s all possible at the Island Hideaway. Alternatively you may choose to dine in the privacy of their Villa any time of day or night, or on a secluded part of the beach.

    Those wanting to while away the evening to exotic drinks and snacks will find the Meeru Bar the perfect place. The Meeru Bar located on the beach has a unique design in that the roof structure is like the inside of a boat’s hull and the deck area extends over water giving fantastic sunset views.

    Island Hideaway at Dhonakulhi attach a great deal of importance on the quality of their produce. All produce comes from the very best sources and fresh fish is caught locally and delivered to the island on a daily basis.

    Restaurants and Bars

    • Matheefaru Restaurant
    • Gaafushi
    • Meeru Bar

    The Ultimate Indulgence at the Hideaway Spa by Mandara

    If pampering your body and soul and achieving total peace and tranquillity is your idea of heaven, the Hideaway Spa by Mandara has it all. Created with sensitivity towards the guest experience, the design emphasis of the Hideaway Spa is on space, privacy and luxury. The spa design is supported by a service style that considers the guest’s need for escape, unobtrusive delivery and extraordinary attention to detail. Like other Maldivian spas before it, the Hideaway Spa capitalises on the dramatic Indian Ocean location. The difference here is that the sun, sand and sea theme continues throughout with internal waterways and waterfall walls, open areas and feature sand floors. Hideaway Spa finishes have been carefully selected and the combination of coconut and teak timber furnishing, sukabumi stone, java rosso tumble stone, sandstone, pink slate, onyx and silk fabrics culminate to overwhelm all of one’s senses.

    Unique, intimate and romantic, the Hideaway Spa encompasses 4 Spa Land Villas, 2 Lagoon Spa Pavilions. The Hideaway Spa is operated by the internationally-acclaimed spa and wellness company, Mandara Spa. The name “Mandara” comes from an ancient Sanskrit legend about the gods’ quest to find the elixir of immortality and eternal youth. Mandara Spa, with its roots in Bali, has embraced this legend and now operates more than 60 spas worldwide.

    The spa menu has been created to fit the exclusive nature of the Hideaway Spa and to offer each guest an outstanding spa experience. It combines traditional Asian favourites with Elemis Spa-therapy and new treatments that reflect themes of the ocean, nature and indigenous Maldivians. Massages, body packs, detox and a range of body and facial treatments using “Elemis” products, together with manicures and pedicures, have all been included to ensure the ultimate in relaxation and revitalization.

    Two Lagoon Spa Pavilions feature private ocean views, double treatment rooms, en-suite bathroom with private steam shower, outdoor terrazzo dip pool, day bed and shower, personal sound systems and lagoon access.

    Four expansive Spa Land Villas are located on land but surrounded by waterways. Each Spa Land Villa offers an open-to-air double treatment room, private bathrooms with steam room, hand-crafted ‘two-person’ baths, shower room, and a very private outdoor relaxation area.

    The Spa Shop stocks a range of products for skin health such as exfoliating creams, masks, cleanses and washes, anti-ageing boosters, body well-being enhancements, aromatherapy, and gifts from the much-admired Elemis range.

    Dive in Uncharted Waters with Meridis

    If the setting above sea level has all the ingredients for holiday heaven, the spectacle awaiting you below the water’s surface is even more spectacular. The Maldives is famed for its rare underwater beauty. The profusion of psychedelic colours and the abundance and variety of life underwater have fascinated divers and snorkellers since Maldives was first discovered as a diving destination. This Island is situated on an Atoll that is at the moment untapped and unexplored by the diving world. This gives an excellent opportunity for new divers and old alike to genuinely be able to dive where no person has ever dived before.

    Operated by Meridis Dive is one of the largest dive centres in the Maldives providing the latest technology and highest quality branded diving equipment e.g. Scubapro Uwatec Nitrox regulators, Sony P9 and MX5 underwater cameras, Supercharged Seadoo Scooters and Bauer Compressors. Meridis Dive has full Nitrox diving facilities, underwater scooters, audio-visual classrooms and a dive specialist boutique. PADI-certified scuba instruction is given by multi-lingual dive experts to beginners, amateurs and experienced divers alike on the importance of safe and enjoyable diving intertwined with the protection of the marine environment.

    Some of the courses and services offered by Meridis Dive are PADI Open Water [Beginner] to Assistant Instructor and all other common specialities, Nitrox, Scooter, Photography, Deep, Drift, Night, Navigation, Naturalist and Peak Performance. Meridis also offers a safe and enjoyable diving experience for children over 10 years of age, and has special “kids diving equipment” available. Children can carry out the PADI Open Water Junior course.

    Some of Meridis Dive’s safety philosophies are as follows:

    • Nitrox diving
    • depth limits
    • small groups of a maximum of 4 people
    • all dives will be guided dives
    • there will be buoys for all divers
    • current check
    • easy and shallow dives

    Please note that all divers are required to present an international dive certificate, log book and a medical certificate of fitness for diving.

    Meridis Dive has in fact surveyed and mapped all the key diving points in the Atolls surrounding The Island Hideaway and estimate that there are at least 20 glorious dive sites that are absolutely untouched and unspoilt. There is one particular dive site where divers can expect a minimum of 15 turtles each dive, several dive sites with manta cleaning and feeding stations, 2 ship wrecks at a depth of 16 metres with fantastic fish live around, and another dive site full of fantastic table corals. Wherever you look there are lots and lots of fish! Mantas, eagle rays, grey reef sharks, turtles, big schools of tuna, barracudas, dolphins, and, and, and…..

    In season there’s also the chance of seeing whale sharks and other whales!

    Another first is that the Meridis experts will also offer guided snorkelling trips. The snorkelling here is also so impressive that lots of guests will be making their way to the diving school after seeing what the edge of the Dhonakulhi house reef has to offer. No sooner have you taken a few strokes, then you are snorkelling in some of the world’s most fertile waters. Just under the water’s surface you are confronted with swarms of small fish, giant turtles, metre-long mantas and slim sharks patrolling the reef. And here’s the good news: almost none of the fish are really dangerous. This means that this rich under-water world is a safe paradise for swimmers, snorkellers, diving enthusiasts.

    For those that want to enjoy the view without getting wet, there’s an underwater camera in the nearby lagoon giving live views of life on the coral reef. From whale sharks to manta rays, moray eels to white tip sharks, a whole new world of magnificent marine creatures awaits you.

    “Tender Hearts” Kids’ Club

    The “Tender Hearts” at Dhonakulhi is open to all kids. The 75.7 m² Kid’s Club has a playground area of 50.5 m² and offers a variety of games and activities for kids. Apart from the activities there’s also a small library with board games and bicycles to ride too.

    		 Some of the activities provide are:
    • Painting and Drawing
    • Crab Race
    • Movies
    • Sandcastle making
    • Dance Party
    • Running Race
    • Balloon Race
    • Make your own Sandwich
    • Musical Chairs
    • Treasure Hunt
    • Tour of the Resort

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    The Beach House Manafaru | Maldives

    The Beach House Manafaru | Maldives

    PRIVATE LUXURY ISLAND RESORT

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    • Location : Haa Alif Atoll
    • Distance from airport: 318 km
    • Transfer: 45 minutes by Seaplane and 45 minutes by Speed Boat
    • No of rooms : 68

    Sleek, contemporary and sexy, The Beach House offers unparalleled luxury to the discerning few. Each villa and suite offers a private pool with complete privacy and a personal butler to pre-empt and exceed your expectations. World-class cuisine from all corners of the world combined with countless on- and off-shore recreational facilities round up the truly supreme character of the The Beach House at Manafaru Maldives.

    The Beach House Manafaru believes that little things in life are the most important ones. That’s why the Sorbet Butler circulates round both the infiniti and Amazon pools dispensing refreshing sorbet. There are also two additional private islands that can be used for intimate dinners or for jet-skiers so they do not disturb other guests. You can swing from the treetops on the bungee trampolines available to guests of all ages. The staff will also organize visits to neighboring islands that display great cultural significance. It is said that if you visit nearby Utheem Palace and make a wish, it will surely come true.

    ACCOMMODATION

    Beach Villa

    Total Space : 152sqm

    Leisurely spread throughout the island’s lush vegetation, the thatched-roof Maldivian-style villas are all generously sized and elegantly decorated. Soft silhouettes in exhilarating surroundings and simple understated elegance capture the ambiance.

    Features:

    • Outdoor bathroom
    • oversized bathtubs
    • Open air rain showers
    • Sun deck with cozy loungers
    • Private beach cabana
    Beach Suite

    Total Space : 225sqm

    The Beach Suites have been designed to enhance your entire holiday experience with world-class comforts and sumptuous elegance. These suites complement the lush vegetation of this island paradise allowing guests to sink into a lulling tropical reverie. Separate areas for socializing, dining and sleeping provide all the comfort and room one may desire. Open air bathrooms feature lavish extravagance with amazing rain showers whilst each Beach Suite also boats a its own private beach cabana.

    Features:

    • Seperate living, dining & sleeping areas
    • Outdoor bathroom
    • Open air rain showers Jacuzzi bathtubs
    • Private beach cabana
    Water Villa

    Total Space : 146sqm

    The Maldivian-style intimate and well-appointed villas stretch out into the lagoon and are perched over water.

    Features:

    • Partially open air bathrooms
    • Decks with infinity edged pool
    • Jacuzzi bathtub
    • Glass paneled flooring
    • Steps to access lagoon
    Grand Water Pavilion

    Total Space : 419sqm

    The Grand Water Pavilion represents the most refined and exclusive pedigrees of taste, style and sophistication. Immersed in understated and elegant décor, this pavilion offers sweeping panoramas of the Indian Ocean.

    Features:

    • 2 Bbedrooms
    • Private Dining area
    • Spacious lounge
    • Sauna, steam room
    • Swimming pool
    • Jacuzzi
    • 40″ LCD TV
    • Large private sun deck
    Grand Beach Pavilion

    Total Space : 693sqm

    The Grand Beach Pavilion features the ultimate accommodation experience in privacy, luxury and service.

    Facilities :

    • 2 Bbedrooms
    • Dining room
    • Separate dressing area
    • 2 open-air bathrooms
    • Sauna, steam room
    • Massage treatment room
    • 2 swimming pools
    • Jacuzzi
    • 40″ LCD TV
    • State-of-art entertainment enhancements

    Wine and Dine

    Dining at the Beach House is all about deliciously fresh, creative, organic food served in a series of gorgeous and inspiring settings. With three different gourmet restaurants even the most serious will not be short on inspiration, where every dish at every restaurant is a work of art.

    The Beach House prides itself on the level of flexibility and adaptability it offers. Take the three bars for instance where each stays open all day to provide you with whatever, whenever you might want it. If you’d like an ice-cold Mojito brought right to your day bed, you shall have it!

    Spa

    ‘Shui’ is South-East Asian for ‘water’ or ‘running water’ embodying the spa’s organic flowing philosophy which is centered on the eternal cycle of water that is all around us – the essence of life itself and the element that links the human body with the natural world.

    Surrounded only by gentle white shores of tropical life and nature, Shui represents a spa sensibility that is both pure and personal.

    RECREATION

    Diving

    The Beach Housae at Manafaru Maldives offers a 5 Star PADI Dive Centre and team of experts specialising in a wide range of PADI-certified dive programs for adults and children as young as 8 years old. These include a complimentary daily orientation dive. A PADI Open Water Dive qualification can be achieved during a one-week stay. “Bubblemaker” lessons for younger kids and Discover Scuba programs for pre-teens and older are also available.

    Two new Bauer Verticus compressors and a separate Nitrox compressor make it possible to dive unlimited, with either Air or Nitrox and a variety of programs include Discover Scuba Diving – Open Water license up to Assistant Instructor and a variety of specialty courses which include Nitrox, Digital under Water Photography, Videography, Underwater scooter and Re-breather courses. Giving the opportunity to both beginners and experienced divers to enhance their knowledge and improve their diving skills.

    Water sports

    The VDWS certified Water sports school ‘Blue’ offers complimentary non-motorized water sports to all guests at the resort. A selection of various high class quality equipments are available with a large variety of wind surfing boards, catamarans and canoes.

    Qualified instructors are available for beginners and more experienced enthusiasts alike.

    Excursions

    Excursions are offered both on traditional Maldivian Luxury Dhoni Cruises and speed boats featuring visits to local cultural sites and nearby inhabited islands. Experience the traditional Maldivian hand line fishing and snorkeling tutorials. This resort also boasts two private islands for more intimate experiences or private island dining and castaway experience.

    Gentlemen’s Retreat

    Some say the Maldives is a destination that appeals more to women than men. Indeed at many resorts, facilities seem to be geared more towards women. However The Beach House would like to redress the balance. ‘Gentlemen’s Retreat’ is a club house/retreat designed primarily with men in mind.

    Inside you will find a 50″ HDTV, relaxing chairs, games consoles [Wii game and PS3], a virtual golf simulator which allows you to sample some of the world’s best eighteen-hole golf courses from the comfort of your Maldivian haven.

    For Kids

    To keep everyone happy and to allow guests of all ages to enjoy an unforgettable holiday, the kid’s club has its own private pool, games room and extensive activity programs including turtle monitoring during the nesting season.

    Babysitting services are provided for children above 3 years old.

    Turtle Kids Club operates from 9 am until 6 pm. The Turtle Club accepts children aged 3 to 12 years. Children below 3 years old need to be accompanied by one of the parents.

    Fitness

    A fully equipped gymnasium with a selection of high-end equipments is available at The Beach House at Manafaru Maldives. The recreation staff will be on-hand to offer a helping hand for anybody using the Gym

    Yoga

    If interested there are Yoga and Meditation sessions with a certified Yoga Guru. You can join him during sun set or sunrise as you please.

    Land sports

    At the Beach House you can do as little or as much as you like with a range of activities both above and below the water. Below the water a lifetime of experience awaits, while onshore there’s badminton, tennis, beach volleyball, pool and billiards, table tennis and a trampoline.

    Boutiques

    The resort boutique features a wide range of fashion and beachwear, accessories, gifts, souvenirs, arts and crafts, books, magazines and other merchandise from the Maldives and around the world. Renowned international brands pair with local crafts offering a unique shopping experience.

    Sri Lankan jewellery is world renowned and the in-house jewelry store offers a wide range of gem stones and jewelry from Lanka.

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    Angsana Resort and Spa | Ihuru | Maldives

    Angsana Resort and Spa | Ihuru | Maldives

    FIVE STAR LUXURY RESORT AND SPA

    		 Rating :
    • Location : North Malé Atoll
    • Distance from airport: 17km
    • Transfer: 20 minutes by Speedboat
    • No of rooms : 45

    A Sublime Island Retreat

    One of the most picturesque islands in the Indian Ocean, Ihuru is an exquisite tropical paradise waiting to be discovered. Blessed with palm-fringed beaches, crystal clear waters and pristine house reefs, the eco and guest-friendly retreat is located on the North Malé Atoll just 20 minutes by speedboat from Malé.

    Blending splendid villa living, holistic spa pleasures and ecological adventures, Angsana Maldives Ihuru also offers eco-conservation programmes, escorted snorkelling safaris and reef excursions for a truly unforgettable holiday.

    Accommodation

    45 villas spread across the circumference of the coral island open directly onto the beach to breathtaking views of shimmering turquoise ocean. All villas are furnished with thatched roofs, private gardens and a minimalist-influenced interior in vivid lime green, tangerine and yellow; where 20 of the villas are equipped with open-air jet pools.

    Deluxe Beachfront Villa

    Soak your cares away in the warm bubbles of an open-air jet pool or enter a bedroom that opens on to a veranda where you can relish the serenity of your private garden. Be it sipping pina coladas on the sun lounger or napping in your Maldivian swing, there’s always room for repose at the Deluxe Beachfront Villa.

    Villa facilities include:

    • Veranda with dining and sitting area
    • Open-air jet pool
    • Outdoor shower
    • Private garden with sun lounger and Maldivian swing
    • Air-conditioning (individually adjustable)
    • Queen-sized bed
    • Mini-bar and coffee and tea-making facilities
    • In-villa safe
    • IDD telephone
    • Hair dryer and bath robes
    Beachfront Villa

    With views of the cerulean Indian Ocean from your own veranda you will take delight in the brilliant sunset as balmy breezes sweep your cares away. Set amidst the lush foliage is an open-concept bathroom where you can bask in the warmth of the morning sun while enjoying a refreshing outdoor shower.

    Villa facilities:

    • Veranda with dining and sitting area
    • Private garden with sun lounger and Maldivian swing
    • Outdoor shower with hot and cold fresh water
    • Queen-sized bed
    • Air-conditioning (individually adjustable)
    • Mini-bar and coffee and tea-making facilities
    • In-villa safe
    • IDD telephone
    • Hair dryer and bath robes

    Dining

    While you work up a healthy appetite from the day’s pursuits, the chefs are hard at work preparing the day’s repasts. From the piquant marriage of Asian, Mediterranean and Maldivian flavours at the Riveli to sipping on exotic cocktails on the sandbank – a sumptuous spread awaits all guests.

    Velaavani Bar

    Meaning a shallow bay where turtles gather, ‘Velaavani’ is where you’ll spot turtles and even the occasional dolphin as you unwind to the sea’s gentle melody. Chill out at this waterfront bar by the lagoon and house reef where exotic, refreshing cocktails and scrumptious snacks are served up all day long.

    Riveli

    At the Riveli [which means ‘beam of light’ in Maldivian] you’ll definitely be intrigued by the marriage of Asian, Mediterranean and Maldivian flavours. Partake of the smorgasbord buffets and set dinners while feasting your eyes on the breathtaking ocean vistas. Sit by the turquoise waters on the wooden deck as you gaze upon the radiant sky while it changes hues with the rising and setting of the sun.

    Private Dining

    On the beach at a sandbank or in a private villa, the possibilities for private dining are limited only by your imagination. Share your ideal romantic dinner ideas with us and that’s just exactly what you’ll receive. Have your choice from a range of gastronomical award-winners with our set menus or try the delicious outdoor barbeque. Whichever way you have it the evening promises to be a delectable feast for all your senses.

    Cooking School

    Have fun learning how to prepare traditional Maldivian dishes with our chef.

    Recreation

    Boasting one of the best house reefs in the country, Ihuru is the perfect place for snorkeling and scuba diving. So get off your hammock, don your mask and fins and start exploring the wondrous blue depths of the Maldivian waters. With the coral reef only a couple of metres from the beach you need only to step out of your villa to discover the beauty that surrounds this island nation. From exciting beach volleyball and bracing water sports to entertaining board games and absorbing marine biology excursions, there’s something for everyone.

    Marine Conservation

    There’s no better way to spoil yourself than to open your eyes to the unspoilt beauty of the Maldives. Winner of the first Maldivian Environment Preservation Award in 1996 as well as the “President of the Maldives Green Resort Award” in 2002, Angsana Maldives Ihuru is home to more than a few outstanding marine biology research initiatives. Prepare to be surprised by the underwater ecosystem shared by Angsana Ihuru and Banyan Tree Maldives.

    Diving

    Embark on a personal nautical adventure as you explore one of the finest most vibrant house reefs in the Maldives. You’ll be delighted to know that one of the most interesting wrecks in the Maldives is to be found on the resorts very own house reef – at a perfect depth for most divers. For orientation and safety purposes you’ll be accompanied by an instructor on your first dive. If you are not an experienced diver, further training is advised.

    US$15 will be charged per diver as an Insurance fee for DAN [Divers Alert Network] excluding divers that already have DAN Insurance. This is a one-off payment covering 21 days within the Maldives for any suspected or ascertained cases of decompression illness to a limit of 6000Euro. The resort is sorry to inform you that any other form of dive insurance is not accepted due to a contract agreement with DAN. The nearest DAN medical facility is just 15 minutes from Angsana and Banyan Tree resorts.

    All prices are inclusive of 10% service charge and subject to change without prior notice. Please note that dive prices are inclusive of mask, fins and snorkel, while equipment hire, boat charges and insurance costs are not included in the price.

    Diving Courses
    A wide range of diving programs suited for all experience levels and catering to a variety of interests.

    Resort Recreational facilities at a glance:

    • Scuba diving
    • Snorkeling
    • Windsurfing
    • Catamaran sailing
    • Canoeing
    • Water skiing
    • Wake boarding
    • Ringo and banana boat riding
    • Beach volleyball
    • Library and board games
    • Guided excursions (island hopping, Malé shopping, night fishing)

    Angsana Spa Ihuru

    Set amidst a tropical paradise of palm-fringed beaches and crystalline waters, the charm of Angsana Spa Maldives Ihuru is adorned by its refreshing blend of treatments. With special emphasis on the use of natural ingredients such as native flowers and fruits, Angsana Spa refreshes the body mind and spirit with the therapeutic sense of touch. Angsana Spa Maldives Ihuru is opened from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily.

    Pamper yourself with one of these unique spa treatments:

    • Essence of Angsana
    • Body Polish
    • Body Treats
    • Body Massages
    • Facials
    • Essential Pampering
    • Special Treats

    Better World

    Embark on a journey of exploration at Ihuru, Maldives while doing your part for the environment.
    In line with the resort’s philosophy of protecting and embracing the environment, Angsana Ihuru has designed a line-up of fun-filled activities to bring the message of nature conservation to life.

    Dive into the beautiful house reefs and discover more about underwater ecosystem conservation under the guidance of our resident marine biologist.

    Head out to the vast ocean and see dolphins in their natural habitats as well as what is being done to protect Maldives’ marine species.

    Discover more about the ecosystem conservation amidst the ocean blues of the Maldives with a Better World package bookable through us [Barefoot] or at the resort.

    Better World package includes:

    • 60-Minute body massage at Angsana Spa
    • Snorkelling trip to explore the beautiful house reefs and corals in Angsana’s house reef under the guidance of a marine biologist
    • Dolphin cruise led by the Marine Laboratory’s resident biologist
    • Marine biology and ecology session: tour of ongoing Marine Laboratory research projects.

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    One and Only Reethi Rah | Review by Matthew Pomroy

    One and Only Reethi Rah | Review by Matthew…

    Matthew Pomroy visits the stunning One and Only Reethi Rah Resort Hotel in the Maldives and Savours a little taste of paradise.

    With whatever endeavour you happen to be undertaking, it’s extremely rare that everything comes together perfectly. The film might have good actors and a great director but the script might be lacking.

    The singer in the band might have a stunning voice, but he looks like a drummer. The striker always finds the net, but the ‘keeper can’t catch. And so on.

    For hotels, it’s the same thing, because getting everything right is close to impossible, but occasionally you get one where every aspect seems to work, from the stunning natural location right down to the smallest detail in rooms and restaurants. The One and Only Reethi Rah appears to be that hotel.

    The resort has only been open for three years but already it has made a huge impact. The Condé Nast Traveller Reader’s Awards named it the best hotel in the world, but to call it just a hotel is like calling the Sistine Chapel ceiling just a big mural.

    The entire island is 109 acres, with 130 stunning villas – 32 of which are over water – and each comes with your own butler, but crucially, not only are they comparable to top suites city hotels they also afford a rare secluded feel.

    While other resorts in the Maldives also offer water villas, many are a little crammed and close together but the size of the island here allows the villas to be spaced out affording privacy that others just can’t offer. With around 20 metres between each villa (as well as palm trees and greenery) you get luxury in seclusion.

    This is one of the reasons that so many celebrities, including royalty and world leaders, chose to come here to escape the slings and arrows, and spend their outrageous fortunes.

    The staff refuse to comment on who has resided here and being a private island it is almost impossible for paparazzi to infiltrate, but others have openly endorsed the The One and Only Reethi Rah – Christian Louboutin was such a fan he designed a pair of espadrilles exclusively for the island’s tiny gift shop.

    Yes, it’s that sort of place: pick up sun tan oil, copy of Vanity Fair and a pair of limited edition holiday shoes from one of the world’s top designers.

    Yet despite the opulence, there’s nothing snobby about the resort. Families are welcome and there are things to do depending on whatever your mood may be.

    The diving and snorkelling here is among the best on earth and boats can take you out to the most excellent reefs, but you don’t even have to get on a boat because as soon as you step into the water from the beach, the exotic fish are right there for you as bright and colourful as if created for a Pixar animated film.

    More energetic activities are available but trust us, you’ll mostly want to relax and they do it here in a way that city hotels just can’t compete with.

    The 1,400 sq ft of land that makes up the spa and gardens is a secluded corner of Nirvana, with 10 treatment rooms, outdoor jacuzzis, cabanas to relax in after massages, tai chi pavilion over the ocean and a big list of treatments to choose from. The Asian influence makes it feel like being in the grounds of an emperor but that adherence to being faultless spreads throughout.

    Everything is spotless, especially on the coves and beaches. You don’t find a single stray cigarette butt, piece of litter or anything that could put even the slightest blemish in your picture of paradise.

    The sand is white, the sea is paint-box turquoise and every element of the environment, natural or man-made, is blindingly beautiful. The design of the resort comes from world-famous architect Jean Michel Gathy who also designed The Chedi in Muscat, but this is far more spectacular and on a larger scale.

    It would be easy for a hotel in such incredible surroundings to let the natural beauty sell the place, but that isn’t the case here. Despite being a tiny island in the Indian Ocean, the effort put into making sure everything is of the highest standing puts many other five-star hotels to shame.

    The food and drink is a prime example. Tapasake, the Japanese restaurant, would hold its own in any major city on earth, both in terms of interior design and the food, prepared by a Japanese chef and sake master who sources the best ingredients from around the world including sushi-grade fish from Tokyo, free-range lamb from Australia and strawberries from Belgium flown in fresh.

    The beach restaurant and bar, Fanditha – with carpets on the sand and day beds – offers excellent Middle-Eastern food, while the main island restaurant, where breakfast is served, has a top-class and extensive international menu. But if you want some privacy then they will organise a table on the beach for two and serve you right there.

    Of course it’s not cheap, but in comparable terms of what you get for your dollar, it stands up to pretty much anywhere. All food and drinks are surprisingly well-priced, with a beer being US$7 for example, but if you want to spend big on food and fine wines this is an ideal place to do so.

    Head Sommelier, Jean-Sebastien Azais, offers wine tastings and his incredible passion for perfection sums up the ethos of all who have made this an award-winning destination.

    While there are over 7,000 premium labels on the island there are many fine and readily affordable wines that make up the 18,000 in stock – ensuring drinking won’t leave you financially dry. What’s more, he’s currently updating the wine cellar with more Château Lafite Rothschild vintages so it remains one of the best of any hotel on this side of the world – incredible, considering the logistical problems posed by its isolated location. Everything about the One and Only Reethi Rah is already as close as you’re ever going to find.

    Location: 5/5
    Service: 5/5
    Dining: 5/5
    Accommodation facilities: 5/5
    Leisure facilities: 3/5
    Outside attractions: 3/5

    Source: ArabianBusiness.com

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    Banyan Tree Resort | Vabbinfaru | Maldives

    Banyan Tree Resort | Vabbinfaru | Maldives

    LUXURY BOUTIQUE SPA RESORT | FIVE STAR Rating :
    • Location : North Malé Atoll
    • Distance from airport: 17 km
    • Speedboat Transfer: 20 minutes
    • No of rooms : 48

    Cast away on a secluded coral atoll in the paradisical Maldives archipelago, you experience a sense of magic, romance and tranquillity at Banyan Tree Maldives Vabbinfaru that’s second to none. Time moves imperceptibly while the gentle touch of the warm sun makes you recall wondrous dreams once forgotten. You’ll find paradise here – catching the salty tang of the sea breeze as you wake up in the morning, swimming in between the wondrous sea creatures that dwell forty feet below, luxuriating in the pampered comfort of your own elegant villa and marvelling at the magnificent splash of stars in the night sky.

    Accommodation

    Facilities and Amenities for all types of accommodation:

    • Outdoor jet pool
    • King-sized bed
    • Recessed sitting area
    • Hot and cold water shower
    • Hair dryer
    • Bathrobes
    • Air-conditioning
    • IDD telephone
    • Private safe
    • Mini-bar
    • Coffee/ tea maker
    Vabbinfaru Villa

    Stay at the lavish Vabbinfaru Villa for an extravagant beach hideaway with a personal touch. Enjoy the luxury of a large landscaped garden with ocean views, al fresco living pavilion, beach ‘sala’ pavilion, sundeck, jet pool and outdoor shower. Ample space makes the Vabbinfaru Villa ideal for small wedding parties; yet, priceless privacy can be found within each villa. Sit back and let the shooting stars fall into your lap.

    Special features:

    • Outdoor shower
    • CD player

    Deluxe Beachfront Villa

    The natural beauty of Vabbinfaru Island can now be experienced in the plush comfort of the new Deluxe Beachfront Villa. The stylish interior has been designed to be bright and breezy – it opens on to a large sundeck at the front that leads to the powder-soft beach and into a glitzy bathroom at the back with an outdoor jet pool and shower. Here you can take part in the play of nature and count the hues of the changing sky, as the stunning sunrise, sunset and star-filled night sky leave their shimmering reflections on the lagoon.

    Special features:

    • Small courtyard garden with an open-air shower

    Deluxe Oceanview Villa

    The new Deluxe Oceanview Villa invites you to relish the heavenly tranquillity of an enchanting garden from your own pavilion. While featuring the same facilities and comfort as a Deluxe Beachfront Villa, the secluded garden setting of the new Deluxe Oceanview Villa is much treasured for its generous space, privacy and shady greenery. The beach peeps through the leaves and entices you to soak up a golden tan, laze around and see your footsteps disappear in the sand as the winds blow from the sea. A heavenly place to pamper yourself with an in-villa BBQ.

    Special features:

    • Outdoor shower
    Beachfront Villa

    With its private outdoor jet pool and sundeck, the Beachfront Villa is ideally suited for a romantic getaway. Watch the spectacular ocean vista unfold from the terrace while the balmy sea breeze cools the room. Step onto the silky sand of the beach and swim above the virtually untouched house reef with its glorious display of color and the occasional trumpet fish, harmless baby shark and age old turtles.

    Special features:

    • Small courtyard garden
    Oceanview Villa

    The Oceanview Villa delivers unparalleled privacy with its very own open-air jet pool on a wooden patio. Immerse yourself in the bubbling waters of the jet pool and feel the tension seep away from your body as you drift off to the sound of waves lapping on the picture-perfect shores.

    Dining

    Ilaafathi Restaurant

    Tuck into scrumptious Maldivian and International treats in the casual setting of Ilaafathi restaurant. Set right on the beach with a natural Alang-Alang roof this beachfront eatery serves extravagant buffet breakfasts and superb set dinners that will make you come back for more.

    Naiboli Bar

    Appetizing snacks are served all day long at the open-air Naiboli Bar along with your favorite cocktails. You can while away many happy hours here chatting with friends, having a game of snooker or simply unwinding in the warm and friendly atmosphere. Perfect for a light appetite in the middle of the day.

    Private Dining

    Fancy having a wildly romantic candlelit barbecue dinner in the intimacy of your villa or by the beach? The resort will arrange that for you and even provide you with your very own private chef and waiter. Spoilt by attentive service and fine cuisine – you will feel pampered like royalty.

    Sandbank Dining

    Have you ever dreamt of sweeping your loved one off her feet for a romantic dinner that is out of this world? Let your imagination run wild and the resort will make your dreams come true by taking you to a stunning sandbank by speedboat. The breathtaking view of the sun setting over the Indian Ocean will whet your appetite while revealing the magical night sky of a billion stars and the hypnotic melody of the ocean. Once ushered to a table of gourmet victuals and champagne with only the moon and torches lighting your feast, the universe is reduced to just the two of you. What a wonderful way to start the evening. Simply perfect.

    Sandbank Dining Menus

    • Sandbank Romantic
    • Seafood Dinner
    • Sandbank Grill
    • Sandbank Extravaganza
    Banyan Tree Spa Maldives Vabbinfaru

    As you hear the waves and feel the gentle breezes of the Indian Ocean, a stillness of spirit pervades your body and soul. In the sensuous spa environment of Banyan Tree Maldives you soothe your senses, calm frazzled nerves and enhance your well being. There are many ways to rejuvenate your inner and outer self here, from the refreshing effects of aromatherapy to heavenly massages amidst sweet floral scents, the Banyan Tree Spa Maldives Vabbinfaru promises unequalled magic, unobtrusive service and an exclusive hideaway that has become synonymous with the Banyan Tree name. At Banyan Tree Spa Maldives therapists bring the right balance of traditional touch and warm service to the extensive menu of tropical treatments. The spa is opened from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily.

    Banyan Tree Dive Center

    As a Five Star Golden Palm PADI Dive Center, the Banyan Tree offers the full range of PADI and Nitrox courses. Individual attention is paid to each guest although courses and dives are conducted in small groups. A professional instructors will teach in different languages and take great care to create an environment that’s truly relaxed. No stress…just pure fun and safe diving!

    Many resorts offer “mass diving”, but Banyan Tree is different – they have set a the mission to create ecological awareness amongst their guests while pursuing research in coral growth and some pioneer projects supporting marine life. From the beginner’s Resort Course to the PADI Open Water Course you will be taught in great detail about the ocean and its fascinating life.

    Imagine – Banyan Tree employs dedicated marine biologists who offer environmental dives and eco-safaris on which they share their expert knowledge. You will be introduced to the unique Lotus and Turtle Research Projects which have earned Banyan Tree the prestigious PATA [Pacific Asia Travel Association] Award 2002 for Corporate Environmental Programmes. So if you dive at Banyan Tree Maldives you will discover the mysterious creatures of the ocean and leave with a much better understanding of the “Blue Planet”.

    Adventure in Diving

    At the Banyan Tree Dive Center they hope to make a difference! It is a firm belief that attitudes can be changed towards the environment by sharing knowledge and infecting others with their enthusiasm. After all, if you know what makes a coral reef so unique you will not destroy it.

    Diving Courses Available at Vabbinfaru

    Banyan Tree Maldives Vabbinfaru holds a variety of PADI diving courses. As a PADI 5-star Gold Palm Resort dive center it engages diving instructors who are highly professional, enthusiastic and PADI certified. The courses are unique in their strong emphasis on environmental awareness. They also offer specialty courses on Drift, Deep, Night, Boat and Naturalist diving. Navigation and Peak performance buoyancy dives. Groups are limited to a maximum of 6 divers.

    Equipment rental and indicated course material included.

    Bubble Maker (1 to 2 hrs)
    Especially for young adventurers who are 8 years of age, the 2 to 3-hour Bubble Maker course is an introduction to experience Scuba Diving to a maximum depth of 2 meters underwater on a one to one basis with a PADI Instructor. [children: 8 years onwards – max 2m depth] Price: US$ 160

    Discover Scuba Diving (2-3 Hrs)
    No experience is necessary for this dive as the 2 to 3-hour course consists of a video, theory lesson and an introduction to the basics of scuba diving and safety concerns. After learning to master some fundamental skills in the shallow waters in front of the dive center, you will get your first sweet taste of diving at the Vabbinfaru house reef where you might be lucky enough to encounter schools of fusiliers, reef sharks, turtles and lobsters. A wonderful experience in a breathtaking environment! [Video, Theory, Dive]

    Discover Scuba Diving – repeat dives
    No experience is necessary for this dive as the 2 to 3-hour course consists of a video, theory lesson and an introduction to the basics of scuba diving and safety concerns. After learning to master some fundamental skills in the shallow waters in front of the dive center, you will get your first sweet taste of diving at the Vabbinfaru house reef where you might be lucky enough to encounter schools of fusiliers, reef sharks, turtles and lobsters. A wonderful experience in a breathtaking environment! [One Dive]

    PADI Scuba Diver (2-3 Days)
    This 2 to 3 day course is the first step towards basic certification and comprises half of the open water course. Comprising 3 theory and confine water sessions, and 2 open water dives, the course is the gateway to the basic scuba license, which allows one to dive to a maximum depth of 12 meters under supervision. Divers may upgrade their skills by completing the rest of their open water certification anytime. [Manual, Certification, Logbook, Diploma]

    Open Water Referral (2-3 Days)
    The Open Water Referral Course takes 2 -3 days to complete. Occasionally student divers who begin their scuba training elsewhere may need or want to complete their training at the resort. The maximum referral time is 12 months and you would need all your referral documents with you. [Certification, Diploma and 4 Open Water Dives]

    Upgrade to Open Water (2 -3 Days)
    This course normally takes 2 to 3 days and is the second step towards the full scuba license. As a certified scuba diver you just have to take two more theory lessons and go through three more dive trials before being upgraded to Open Water Diver status. There is no time limit for which to do your Open Water Diver certification after obtaining your Scuba Diver one. [Certification, Diploma]

    PADI Open Water Diver (4-5 Days)
    This course normally takes 4 to 5 days and leads to an internationally recognized diving certificate, which allows you to explore the ocean independently as long as you are accompanied by another certified diver and don’t go deeper than 18 meters. This is where the real fun starts. Four open water dives are included in this great challenge! To give you a better understanding of what diving is all about the training is personalized by a dive instructors who keep each group to a maximum of 4 divers. [Manual, Certification, Logbook, Diploma]

    PADI Adventure Diver (2-3 Days)
    This 2-3-day course is basically half of the PADI Advanced Open Water Diver course. The course includes 3 dives and is mainly targeted at divers who do not have enough time to complete the whole PADI Advanced Open Water Diver Course which comprises 5 dives. Upon receiving the PADI Adventure Diver card you may upgrade anytime for the PADI Advance by completing 2 more dives. [Manual, Certification]

    Nitrox Diving (Enriched Air 32 %)
    Nitrox courses are simple short courses which may be done within 1 to 2 days and will guarantee you safer dives.

    Nitrox usage is becoming more popular among divers as it is much safer and can extend your time at the bottom the ocean within stipulated recreational diving limits. Nitrox diving simply increases the percentage of oxygen in your air supply, which would decrease the amount of nitrogen absorbed into your body. As nitrogen is the main cause of decompression sickness, the lower the amount of nitrogen absorption the safer you are.

    Nitrox diving is ideal if you are planning to do repetitive diving or if you are likely to face decompression illness. The Nitrox course Angsana Velavaru offers includes two levels: Level 1 and 2. Please note that the maximum mix that is provided is 32% as a safety measure.

    Nitrox Level 1 (1 Day)
    This program includes the basic knowledge of Nitrox in theory sessions and provides the certification for the use Nitrox during your dives. Learn more about Nitrox when you take a course in Nitrox Level 2.

    Nitrox level 2 (2 Days)
    This program includes a theory session and two dives using Nitrox. The course teaches you the importance of using Nitrox, tables, analysis, and how to set up diving computers. You will also get the opportunity to experience diving with Nitrox.

    Refresher Course (2-3 Hrs)
    This refresher course is meant for certified divers who wish to refresh their skills while gaining more experience and confidence. It is a 2-3hr program which can be held in the morning or afternoon. It includes instruction, shallow water training and one dive at the house reef. [Theory & one House Reef Dive]

    PADI Advanced Open Water (2-3 Days)
    This 2 to 3 day course leads to the PADI Advanced Open Water Diver Certificate. It covers 5 dives and develops your knowledge and skills in different environments. This course is very practice oriented. Boat trips are subject to additional charges. [Manual, Certification, Diploma]

    Emergency First Response (4-5 Hrs)
    This course takes place in a classroom setting and lasts approximately 4 to 5 hours. This Basic First Aid Course covers the primary and secondary assesment and teaches students how to provide CPR and first aid in case of an emergency. [Manual, Certification]

    Rescue Diver Course (4-5 Days)
    The Rescue Diver course creates the confidence to help those in need and teaches you valuable first-aid skills. This course is highly recommended if you plan a career as an instructor or dive on a regular basis. [Manual + Certification + Diploma]

    Dive Master (3-4 Weeks)
    Finally, the first step to becoming a PADI professional: The Dive Master course – After this 3 to 4 week course you can conduct some modules of the PADI courses yourself and accompany students on their training dives. Pre-booking necessary. PADI fees and materials are not required.

    Adventure Dive (2-3 Hrs)
    Choose from a range of specialty dives like Deep, Night, Navigation, Nitrox, Boat, Drift, Photography, Multi-level, Search and Recovery, Wreck, Project Aware, Fish Identification, Peak Performance Buoyancy, Underwater Naturalist and Underwater Navigation. All these dives are without certification but will be credited towards your Advanced Open Water course if you do it as an Adventure dive. You may earn a certificate by doing a minimum of 3 dives – PADI Adventure Diver – Credited towards Advanced Open water.

    Specialty Course Dive (2-3 Hrs)
    For those at the intermediate stage of diving specialty courses improve skills further. Wreck, Night, Deep, Multi-level and Peak Performance Buoyancy dives are among those available. By doing 5 specialities you could earn the PADI Master Scuba Diver level. [Theory and One Dive]

    • Certification will only be issued as per course program.
    • A referral program will be recommended if candidates are unable to complete the full course.
    • Divers who are planning on diving including those attempting the beginner’s courses, need to obtain a medical statement from your GP stating that you are fit for diving.
    • All the course prices are inclusive of DAN [Divers Alert network] insurance. This insurance covers divers for any suspected or ascertained cases of decompression sickness to a limit of 6000Euro within Maldivian territory for 21 days.
    • Please note that private courses and dives can be organized upon request with extra charges and all the courses are inclusive of DAN insurance.

    Safety

    The resort conducts regular orientation dives with all guest divers as their first dive practicing the essential diving skills such as mask clearing & alternate air source use. For divers who haven’t dived for a while ‘refresher courses’ are advised.. To ensure the safety of guests the instructors have been specially trained for emergencies and always take additional safety equipment with them. Oxygen demand system, medical first aid kits, radios and mobile phones are available on all boats and the Marine Centers. Surface markers will be provided to all the divers on all the dives.

    Attention to detail is naturally focused on avoiding emergencies before they occur which is achieved by limiting the dives to a depth of 30 meters and making computers mandatory at all times while disallowing decompression dives. In case of emergencies the nearest recompression chamber and clinic is only 20 minutes from Banyan Tree. In addition the resort offers special dive insurance from DAN which take care of your finances if anything does happen.

    Dive Where You Want
    For certified divers the resort offer exciting dive trips to about 40 different dive sites within an hours distance from the resort. Minimum proof or certification must be shown to accept you as a certified diver prior to start diving. If you have had or currently have any medical condition, kindly obtain a written statement from a diving physician stating that you are fit to dive. Divers of or above the age of 70 or who are on medication must also obtain written consent to dive from a diving physician.

    It is mandatory for all certified divers to do their initiative first dive at the house reef by way of an orientation dive. If you have not been diving for over two years it is mandatory that you renew your skills with a Refresher Course on the resorts very own house reef after a skill session in the lagoon.

    You may also decide to explore the house reefs as an alternative to the boat trips. Banyan Tree is the only place in the Maldives which enables you to dive at two house reefs [Vabbinfaru and Ihuru] with a great ‘wreck’ and participate in a variety of rewarding marine conservation projects at the same time!

    Environmental conservation
    Environmental conservation is a top priority in the development of all Maldivian resorts. Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru and Angsana Ihuru have been rewarded for their strong commitment to the environment with the following prestigious accolades and awards:

    Eco-Awards

    2004

    • Rose Silver Award 2004 –
      Maldives Diving and Eco-Tourism
    • World’s Leading Responsible Tourism Internet Site –
      World Travel Awards 2004
      The Green Imperative : www.banyantree.com/greenimperative/
    • President Of the Maldives Green Resort Award 2004 –
      Banyan Tree Maldives Vabbinfaru
    • Best Responsible Tourism Site – TravelMole Travel and; Tourism Web Awards 2004
      The Green Imperative : www.banyantree.com/greenimperative/

    2003

    • Gold Award 2003 (Heritage) – Pacific Asia Travel Association

    2002

    • Grand Award for Corporate Environmental Programme – Pacific Asia Travel Association
    • Certificate of recognition from the Ministry of Tourism, Republic of Maldives
    • Green Planet Award – Kuoni Travel Ltd

    2001

    • Green Planet Award – Kuoni Travel Ltd
    • Top Corporate Environmental Programme – Pacific Asia Travel Association Gold Awards
    • Top Hotel Group Innovator Award – Travel Weekly East Innovator Awards

    1999

    • Ecotourism Award – Conde Nast Traveler, USA
    • Best Hotel Group – Travel Asia Breakthrough Eco-Awards
    • Turtles
    • Green Imperative Fund
    • Marine Conservation Projects
      • Corals
      • Vabbinfaru Lotus Project
      • Ihuru Barnacle Project
      • Coral Transplanting
      • Ihuru Necklace
      • Coral Spawning
      		 Marine Life
      • NAPWATCH
      • Blackfin Reef Shark Project
      • Reef Cleaning Dives
      • Escorted Night Snorkeling
      • Marine Biology Classes
      • Education Programs
      • PADI’s Project Aware

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    Soneva Fushi Resort | Six Senses Spa | Maldives

    Soneva Fushi Resort | Six Senses Spa | Maldives

    FIVE STAR LUXURY HOLIDAY RESORT AND SIX SENSES SPA

    		 Rating :
    • Location : Baa Atoll
    • Distance from airport: 96 km
    • Seaplane Transfer: 30 minutes
    • No of rooms : 65

    This is Intelligent Luxury

    Fringed by white sand beaches that shelve gently into the azure blue sea, legendary Soneva Fushi looks like a Robinson Crusoe idyll, however the finest creature comforts are always at hand. Its remoteness is central to its charm, offering the ultimate in barefoot sophistication for which the oft borrowed expression – No News No Shoes was coined. Welcome to a luxurious experience in which the natural reality of the destination unites understated yet sophisticated style. This is Intelligent Luxury.

    No News No Shoes

    Laid back and chilled out. That’s Soneva Fushi. The all-year-round comfortable tropical temperature requires only light and natural fabrics. Polo-style shirts and summer dresses and sarongs are ideal. A jacket or wrap may be suitable for winter, when temperatures can be as low as 23 degrees Celsius. Shoes are not practical on the soft sandy jungle paths, so we suggest that, like your hosts, they be avoided. Laundry service is offered, but there is no dry cleaning.

    Accommodation

    Soneva Fushi offers just 65 accommodations, which capture the very essence of a luxurious castaway fantasy. The Jungle Reserve and the two Retreats offer the premier accommodation. Each villa opens to its very own stretch of white sand beach just a few steps away, whilst many also include Private Sea Water Swimming Pools. Each bathroom extends to a private garden, whilst utmost care is given to the environment.

    Accomodation type:
    Rehendi Room [15] Crusoe Villa With pool [14]
    Soneva Fushi Villa With pool [14] Crusoe Suite One Bedroom with pool [1]
    Soneva Fushi Villa Suite & Tree House [1] Crusoe Suite Two Bedroom With pool [6]
    Soneva Fushi Villa Suite With pool [8] The Retreat [2]
    Soneva Fushi Jungle Reserve [1] Spa Suit

    Rehendi Room (182 sq.m.)

    • 15 Beach front rooms with king-size bed or twin beds
    • Outdoor, inside, and bathroom daybed
    • Open air private garden bathroom with separate bathtub and shower
    • Double sink unit with large overhanging mirror
    • Air conditioning and overhead fan
    • Mini bar, personal safe and hairdryer
    • Television and Video on request
    • CD, DVD, VCD HiFi system with speakers in both bedroom and bathroom
    • Private outside sitting area with direct access to the beach
    • Connecting rooms are available

    Crusoe Villa (With pool) 235 sq.m.

    • 14 Beach front Duplex Villas with upstairs bedroom king-size bed or 2 single beds
    • Downstairs living room with large daybed/sofa and ivory coloured sand-stone tiles
    • Additional toilet upstairs
    • Open air private garden bathroom
    • Free-standing bathtub and two separate showers in garden
    • Air conditioning and overhead fan
    • Mini bar, personal safe and hairdryer
    • Television with Video on request
    • CD, DVD, VCD Hi Fi Stereo system with speakers in both bedroom and bathroom
    • Gangway with ropes leading to balcony
    • Dining table and large daybed/sofa for two on the terrace
    • Staircase from garden directly to terrace
    • Private outside sitting area with direct access to the beach
    • 6 Crusoe Villas have their private sea water swimming pool (that are tiled with a sandstone surround) – rate supplement applie

    Soneva Fushi Villa (With pool) 395 sq.m.

    • 14 Beach Front Villas with foyer entrance
    • Spacious bedroom with king-size bed
    • Large, luxurious, open air private garden bathroom with water feature, large bathtub and separate shower
    • Air-conditioning and overhead fan
    • Mini bar, personal safe and hairdryer
    • Television and Video
    • CD, DVD, VCD Hi Fi Stereo system with speakers in both bedroom and bathroom
    • Private outside sitting area with direct access to the beach
    • 9 Soneva Fushi Villas have their private sea water swimming pool (that are tiled with a sandstone surround) – rate supplement appli

    Crusoe Suite (One Bedroom with pool : 544 sq.m.)

    Beach Front Duplex Villa with Upstairs Bedroom Sunset Side

    Ground Floor
    • Entrance hall with large walk-in storage cupboard
    • Large sitting room with double doors opening to walled-in private garden.
    • Spacious, luxurious, open air private garden bathroom with water feature, large bathtub and separate shower
    • Double sink unit with large overhanging mirror
    • The One Bedroom Crusoe Suite has its private sea water swimming pool (that are tiled with a sandstone surround)
    		 Upstairs
    • Bedroom that opens to gangway overlooking the sitting room, leading to a terrace overlooking the front of the villa with a sitting area

    Services & in-room facilities

    • Individual Mr Friday Service / Butler Service
    • In-Room Wine Cellar
    • Air-conditioning and overhead fan
    • Mini bar, personal safe and hairdryer
    • Television and Video
    • CD, DVD, VCD and Hi Fi Stereo system with speakers in both bedroom and bathroo

    Crusoe Suite Two Bedroom (With pool) 649 sq.m.

    6 Beach Front Duplex Villas with Upstairs and Downstairs Bedroom
    Ground Floor
    • Bedroom with king-size bed / twin bed available with en-suite bathroom
    • Large sitting room with a corner sofa daybed
    • Spacious, luxurious, open air private garden bathroom with water feature, large bathtub and separate shower
    • Private outside sitting area with direct access to the beach
    • 3 Bedroom Crusoe Suite has its private sea water swimming pool (that is tiled with a sandstone surround) – rate supplement applies
    		 Upstairs
    • Spacious bedroom with king size/twin bed available that opens to gangway overlooking into sitting room (curtained) leading to a balcony overlooking the front of the villa with a sitting area

    Service & in-room facilities

    • Individual Mr Friday Service / Butler Service
    • In-Room Wine Cellar
    • Air-conditioning and overhead fan
    • Mini bar, personal safe and hairdryer
    • Television and Video
    • CD, DVD, VCD and Hi Fi Stereo system with speakers in both bedroom and bathroom

    Soneva Fushi Villa Suite (With pool) 594 sq.m.

    • 8 Beach Front Villas with foyer entrance
    • Spacious bedroom with four-poster king-size bed / twin beds available
    • Additional sitting room with 2 single beds made into a corner sofa daybed
    • Possibility of separating the sitting area from sleeping area by curtain
    • Spacious, luxurious, open air private garden bathroom and water feature, large bathtub and separate shower
    • Air-conditioning and overhead fan
    • Mini bar, personal safe and hairdryer
    • Television and Video
    • CD, DVD, VCD and Hi Fi Stereo system with speakers in both bedroom and bathroom
    • Private outside sitting area with direct access to the beach
    • 6 Soneva Fushi Villa Suites have their private sea water swimming pool (that are tiled with a sandstone surround) – rate supplement applies

    Soneva Fushi Villa Suite & Tree House (445 sq.m.)

    Villa
    • Beach Front Villa with foyer entrance
    • Spacious bedroom with four-poster king-size bed
    • Additional sitting room with 2 single beds made into a corner sofa daybed
    • Possibility of separating the sitting area from the bedroom by curtain
    • Spacious, luxurious, open air private garden bathroom with water feature, large bathtub and separate shower
    • Air-conditioning and overhead fan
    • Mini bar, personal safe and hairdryer
    • Television and Video
    • Large study
    • CD, DVD, VCD and HiFi Stereo system with speakers in both bedroom and bathroom
    • Private outside sitting area with direct access to the beach
    • The Soneva Fushi Villa Suite has its private sea water swimming Pool (which is tiled with sandstone surround)
    		 Tree House
    • A walkway leads from the Villa to the Tree House
    • Situated 2.5 meters above ground level
    • 2 bunk bed (2 singles)
    • Small toilet with basin and WC
    • Balcony/Terrace
    • Television with Video, VCD or DVD player on request
    • Air-conditioning and overhead fan

    Service & in-room facilities

    • Individual Mr Friday Service / Butler Service
    • In-Room Wine Cellar
    • Air-conditioning and overhead fan
    • Mini bar, personal safe and hairdryer
    • Television and Video
    • CD, DVD, VCD and Hi Fi Stereo system with speakers in both bedroom and bathroom

    The Retreat (1,109 sq.m.)

    2 Beach Front Villas, one on the sunrise side and one on the sunset of the island

    Retreat has two bungalows on two levels.

    1st Bungalow Ground Floor
    • Entrance hall with large walk-in storage cupboard
    • Large, luxurious, open air private garden bathroom
    • Large bathtub and separate shower
    • Double sink unit with large overhanging mirror
    • Spiral staircase in entrance
    • Upstairs
    • Spacious bedroom with four-poster king-size bed opening onto a balcony
    • Television and Video
    • Hairdryer
    • Air-conditioning and overhead fan
    • Door from bedroom leads to gangway to adjoining bungalow

    Outside

    • Large doors from the sitting room lead out into pool – which is tiled with sandstone surround
    • Over the pool between 4 pillars will be the dining pavilion sitting 10-12 people with a gangway leading from the study and kitchen
    • Consists of a Spa Suite with Steam room, Gym and relaxation area
    • There is also a staircase from the dining pavilion down to the private sea water swimming pool
    		 2nd Bungalow Upstairs
    • Large study
    • Large kitchen situated behind the study
    • In-Room Wine Cellar
    • A gangway leads from the study over the sitting room and continues suspended over the pool and into the dining pavilion

    Ground Floor

    • A large staircase from the study leads down into a hallway to main entrance
    • On one side of the hallway is a smaller bedroom suitable for a child or the nanny/maid which is equipped with a bed and a separate bathroom
    • Large sitting room comprising a large corner sofa bed with two mattresses
    • Television and Video with DVD player
    • Mini bar and personal safe
    • CD HiFi Stereo system with speakers
    • Air-conditioning and overhead fan

    Soneva Fushi Jungle Reserve (1,710 sq.m.)

    The Soneva Fushi Jungle Reserve offers the ultimate in privacy complete with a master bedroom, large living space, massage pavilion and steam room, personal gym, private pool and Tree House. The master bedroom has an open water garden and the villa can be opened on all sides to enjoy the breeze – or air-conditioned. A footbridge connects to the Spa Villa that comprises a sitting room, a steam-room and shower, as well as massage pavilion. A personal air-conditioned gym is located in an adjacent pavilion. The private pool wraps around the villa in a half-moon free-form shape. The Tree House features a bunk bed and a single bed, a toilet and a slide into the swimming pool.

    Villa
    • Beach Front Villa with foyer entrance
    • Individual Mr Friday Service / Butler Service
    • Spacious bedroom with four-poster king-size bed
    • Large, luxurious, open air private garden bathroom with large bathtub and separate shower
    • Air-conditioning and overhead fan
    • CD HiFi Stereo system with speakers in both bedroom and bathroom
    • Television and Video, VCD and DVD permanently installed in the room

    Spa Suite

    • 1 treatment room and 1 gym.

    At Jungle Reserve an overall holistic experience is delivered right from enquiry until departure. It goes right from initial contact by the owners and General Manager followed by customization of the unforgettable experience by the Mr. and Ms. Friday. This ranges from preferences of gourmet delights to the finest malts, wines and spa preferences. Tailor making and this unique adventure go hand in hand, resulting in the delivery of unparalleled levels of customization of this very private affair

    		 Sitting Room
    • Large sitting room with of two day beds
    • Private outside sitting area with direct access to the beach
    • Private sea water swimming pool
    • Foldable doors on 3 sides
    • Air-conditioning and overhead fan
    • Mini bar, personal safe and hairdryer
    • CD HiFi Stereo system
    • Television and Video, VCD and DVD permanently installed
    • Dining room with 4 chairs
    • In-Room Wine Cellar

    Tree House

    • A walkway leads from the Villa to the Tree House
    • Situated 2.5 meters above ground level
    • 1 bunk bed (2 singles)
    • 1 single bed
    • Air-conditioning and overhead fan
    • Small toilet with basin and WC
    • Balcony/Terrace
    • Optional Television with Video, VCD or DVD player

    Spa Suite

    • 1 Spa Suite attached to the villa types Crusoe Villa with pool, Soneva Fushi Villa with Pool, Soneva Fushi Villa Suite with pool and Crusoe Suite (2 bed room) with Pool.
    • Couples treatment room with

    – Air conditioning

    – Two treatment beds

    – CD Hi Fi Stereo system with surround sound speakers

    • Bathroom with

    – Steam Generator
    • Gym with
      • Air conditioning
      • Two Yoga Mats
      • Two Fit Balls (65 cm)
      • Two Terabands
      • Two Exertubes
      • Dumbbells
      • Elliptical Machine
      • Weighing Scale
      • Refrigerator
    • Relaxation area with daybed for couple

    Resort Facilities

    Guest Services at Soneva Fushi include:
    • Laundry
    • Fax facility
    • Internet Terminals
    • Airport arrival greeting service
    • Baby sitting
    • Japanese speaking staff
    • Pharmacy & Doctor located on nearby island (5 minutes by speedboat)
    • Safety deposit
    • VIP lounge, seaplane terminal
    • Guest Relations Officers/Mr. & Ms. Fridays
    • Wine Cellar – virtual Tour – Wine Cellar
    • Gift shop
    • Jewellery shop
    • Library
    • Handicraft and clothes shop
    • Meeting Room
    • Resort Compendium

    Dining and Refreshments

    Soneva Fushi dining experiences are diverse and memorable – from gourmet menus across a variety of cultures and cuisines, to organic offerings, simple barbecues and romantic escapades – and all complimented by an extraordinary wine cellar and innovative bars.

    Main Restaurant

    Set on the sunrise side of the island, under the mighty Uhnee and Banyan trees you will discover our Main Restaurant.

    Modern Mediterranean a la carte menu a feast for all “Six Senses”. The food has a Mediterranean and seafood influence. The a la carte menu is prepared according to light and healthy cooking methods, using only the best ingredients available. The daily changing “Simply Soneva” menu represents a selection of premium produce, creatively assembled for your dining pleasure. To enhance your dining experience we host an Asian buffet on Tuesdays and an International BBQ every Saturday evening.

    The Organic Garden Restaurant

    The Organic Garden Restaurant is near Cinema Paradiso and the tennis court. You will traverse organic fruit and herb gardens, and then climb broad winding stairs to a rope bridge that spans the banana plantation. A panoramic westerly aspect over the gardens and surrounding jungle will afford spectacular views of the sunset.

    Lunch : (minimum of six guests)

    (Can be opened daily, except Tuesdays) The lunch is purely composed from our organic grown island produce, Maldivian seafood, fruit and vegetables.

    Alternatively try a cooking class with our chef in the vegetable garden, where you can enjoy learning about Asian cuisine, and cook your culinary creations using the fresh herbs and spices available at your fingertips. Since we like our classes to be spontaneous, we offer a glass of wine or two to make the cooking a little less stressful!

    Dinner : (Open daily, except Tuesdays)

    From 7.30pm till 10.30pm

    Offering well balanced cuisine, the dinner comprises a daily changing a la carte menu of five choices per course, in which all the dishes will be created from organic produce. We will also be offering dishes on the menu that are health-conscious, encompassing raw and well balanced cuisine.

    Please ask for today’s menu, should you wish to dine in your villa

    Me Dhuniye Restaurant [Reservations recommended]

    Soneva Fushi evolves again to bring something new to the table. Always looking to enhance the culinary experiences we are pleased to introduce a Peruvian and Japanese fusion culinary adventure. The menu draws heavily on classic Japanese food with South American influences.

    The main inspiration was to focus on the amazing quality of the raw ingredients already abundant in the Maldives such as the local fish delivered daily to the jetty along with some of the organic produce from the garden. To ensure we got the authenticity correct we were pleased to be able to work with Toshiro Konishi, Japanese born who immigrated to Peru in 1975. His restaurant in Lima has for many years attracted positive reviews and acclaim as one of the best Sushi restaurants in the world. You can now try some of his signature dishes and an array of subtle assorted Sashimi, a variety of hand made Niguiri sushi or Maki sushi rolls. Try Toshiro’s special Peruvian Ceviche’s.

    With these tempting dishes we have also brought to you a selection of the finest Japanese sakes to enjoy, chilled or warm, plum wines and a fine selection of South American wines for your pleasure from Argentina and Chile.Me Dhuniye, is located on the sunset side of the island and is open for dinner.

    In Villa Dining

    All day dining – From 7am till 12 midnight

    Our entire in villa dining menus can be found under the chapters “In Villa Breakfast”, “In Villa a La Carte”, “In Villa Beverages” and “In and Out of Villa Dining Experiences”. To appreciate the real Soneva way of life, or if you require a custom-tailored programme, you may contact our In Villa Dining Manager or Executive Chef (ext: 3268) for suggestions.

    Our in villa team also acts as the reservation centre for the various food and beverage activities. The in villa dining team is very mobile, and we can cater to most of our guest needs at virtually any location. The sandbank dinners are without doubt a unique experience, but do not forget our garden lunches or cooking classes arranged by our in villa dining team.

    BAR

    All day drinks and snacks. From 8am until the last guest leaves.

    The main bar is an oasis of calm for reading, a board game, a relaxed game of snooker, recuperation from strenuous spa treatments or even a wi-fi hot spot for sending an email. As the sun sets it becomes an idyllic setting for cocktails and conversation. The best selection of spirits and liqueurs are available within our stylish white and brown bar “….So Spiritual”. Peruse through one of the biggest collections of spirits within the Maldives.

    • We offer an extensive variety of food throughout the day, not forgetting the cheese and ham gourmet room.
    • We offer cocktail classes at midday in wet weather; this can also be arranged at any other time with your Guest Relations officer.
    • Whisky tasting is held at 9.30pm hosted by our sommelier, and can be arranged by reservation for other times, everyday except Tuesday. Please make a reservation with your Guest Relations Officer one day prior.

    Me Dhuniye Bar and Pavillion

    Sunset Cocktails from 5.30pm until the last guest leaves Me Dhuniye bar sits on the sunset side of the island, which is truly the most idyllic place to watch the sun set behind the crystal blue waters of the Indian Ocean. Sunset cocktails on the beach 700 wines are available from the nearby cellar an extensive selection of whisky, rum and aperitifs. 20 wines are available by the glass. Sunset and Cellar Tastings in the Me Dhuniye Pavilion and Wine Cellar.

    Champagne Bar

    All day drinks and snacks. Open from 11am until 7.30pm

    Situated at the end of Jetty B, over looking the vibrant reef on the sunset side of the island., this bar is a dream for our well travelled Robinson Crusoe…tasteful, indulgent and different.

    Sunset Cocktails from 5.30pm until the last guest leaves Sunset cocktails on the board walk.

    Wine Cellar

    Soneva Fushi has gained worldwide recognition for the unique selection of wines available on this tiny island in the middle of the Indian Ocean. Adjacent to Me Dhuniye restaurant, our subterranean Wine Cellar holds up to seven thousand bottles in climate controlled peace.

    Cellar visits

    At your conveniences with 20mins notice. We open the cellar for our guests to pick their favourite bottle with the assistance of our Sommelier. Choose any wine and we will arrange for it to be served anywhere on the island.

    Wine Tastings

    Every day, except Tuesday and Saturday, from 6.30pm [minimum of six guests] [Please confirm your reservation the day before]

    Explore some of over 700 different labels at a wine tasting in the cellar. Six wines are tasted together with an assortment of amuse bouclé. Join our Sommelier in the cellar for an extended aperitif and find something similar, familiar, or broaden your horizons with something new.

    * These evenings are an interactive discussion of six bottles with selected canapés to match the wines and our location. It is all the more enjoyable for the diversity of interests that gather around the tasting table. Thus, a minimum of six guests will have confirmed a reservation with Guest Relations before a tasting will go ahead. Cancellations after 3pm on the day of the tasting will be charged at sixty US dollars per guest.

    Wine Dinners

    Every day, with a minimum of four guests from 7pm (Please confirm your reservation the day before). For these indulgent dinners the menus are written after bottles have been selected. We create a suitable dish to match both the wine and your occasion. Our Executive Chef and Sommelier will arrange to meet with you the day before to discuss your preferences for the menu and wines.

    Out of villa dining / activities

    Desert Island (Sandbank)

    • Available every day (weather permitting)
    • Breakfast, dinner, BBQ, cocktail party or weddings
    • Breakfast – Daily from 7am until you would like to be picked up
    • Dinner – Daily from 7.30pm until you would like to be picked up
    • Tuesdays after 8.30pm only

    Without any doubt, the sandbank is the best location we have and is therefore the ideal place for romantic couples or fun loving families. For daybreak we will organize a luxurious champagne breakfast, in the evening we will create a kitchen to prepare your dinner. The various options for dining on the sandbank may be reviewed under the chapter “in and out of villa dining experiences”.

    Cinema Paradiso

    • Evening shows only :
    • Open Wednesdays and Fridays, movie showing at 9pm.

    Lie back under the stars and snack on popcorn, Soneva ice cream and a wide selection of beverages, whilst you enjoy a showing of one of the silver screen’s classics. We would be delighted to provide any special food and beverage requests for your enjoyment.

    “Romantic evening under the stars”

    Dinner:

    Pre-arrange a romantic candlelight dinner, set menu or gourmet BBQ in front of your villa with our in villa service team. At your leisure, you will wine and dine with the sounds of the ocean and the overhead stellar show to entertain. For the ultimate indulgence you can retire to your sun beds for dessert and after dinner drinks to savour the evening sky.

    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 and Steam at the Six Senses Spa

    Leisure Activities (Complimentary)

    • Cinema Paradiso
    • Bicycle riding
    • Table tennis
    • Snorkelling gear
    • Boules
    • Windsurfing and hobicat sailing – Virtual Tour – Windsurfing & hobicat sailing
    • Many board-games such as Chess, Backgammon, Trivial Pursuit
    • Video and Compact Disc library and equipment available for guest rooms
    • Jogging
    • Badminton
    • Canoes
    • Tennis Court
    • Fitness Centre
    		 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
    • Six Senses Spa (Holistic, Beauty and Body treatments)
    • Jungle Champa
    • Snorkelling Excursions
    • Speedboats
    • Waterskiing
    • Wakeboarding
    • Cultural Excursions to nearby villages
    • virtual Tour – Desert Island Retreats
    • Fishing Trips
    Diving at Soneva Fushi with Soleni Dive Center

    Welcome to the World of Soleni, Baa Atoll’s longest established diving centre. Our multi-lingual staff, speaking English, French, German, Italian and Japanese, and our small dive groups ensure that you get the best attention at all times. Whether you have always wanted to take that first breath underwater, learn to dive or are a certified scuba diver, we can cater to your needs. We have over 30 dive sites to tempt you with and provide not only daily diving but also full day trips to sites a little further away. All you need to do is relax and enjoy!

    Six Senses Spa

    Central to the Six Senses Spa is a large reflecting pond and waterfalls, setting the tone for soul therapy. A refreshing menu of holistic and traditional treatments conducted by highly skilled therapists using all-natural products compliments the Six Senses signature journeys in addition to Thai, Balinese and doctor-assisted Ayurvedic and nutritional programmes. Private Spa Suites are an option with several villas.

    Spa Menu

    • Perfect Packages
    • Massage Therapies
    • Body Rituals
    • Body Wraps
    • Ayurvedic Treatments
    • Holistic Wellness
    • In-Villa Baths
    • Junior Treatments
    • Visiting Practitioners
    • Soneva Fushi Signature Treatments
    • Head, Hands and Feet
    • Body Scrubs
    • Facial Therapies
    • Mind Body Connection
    • Fitness Focussed
    • In-Villa Treatments
    • Complimentary Spa Experiences

    The Soneva Fushi and the Environment

    Sustainable development has become a guiding principle for governments, businesses, NGOs and the public sector. In recent years there has also been a growing interest in what is now termed ‘eco-tourism’, as the hospitality industry responds to increased consumer awareness of environmental issues. Travellers and guests now expect hotels and resorts to have policies and practices that: promote sustainable waste management; reduce energy use; encourage sustainable purchasing; and minimise carbon emissions.

    Tourism is one of the largest and fastest growing industries and has significant social and environmental impacts, not only locally but globally. In order to develop in a sustainable way resorts should not consume renewable resources, such as forests (and timber), soil, water and fish stocks faster than they are replenished. Also, non-renewable resources (fossil fuels, minerals and ores) should not be exploited before renewable substitutes can be found. Similarly, pollutants, in the form of solid, liquid and gaseous emissions and greenhouse gasses in particular should not be released faster than they can be recycled within the ecosystem. Sustainable development is based on the premise that current needs are met without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs.

    Sustainability means doing things better – not doing without. Since the opening of Six Senses’ flagship resort in 1995, Soneva Fushi has made sustainability a priority, without compromising the experience and expectations of guests. Indeed, the resort has demonstrated that luxury and minimal environmental impact are compatible. The company’s core purpose “to create innovative and enriching experiences in a sustainable environment” as well as the Soneva philosophy of “Intelligent Luxury” indicate how much emphasis is placed on providing the ultimate holiday experience, while at the same time being socially and environmentally responsible.

    This commitment has been recognised: Soneva Fushi has received the President of Maldives’ Green Resort Award twice (in 2000 and 2006) and the Green Leaf Award in 2003.

    Awards

    2008

    Winner of Luxury Travel Readers Awards 2008 – UK

    Best Villa – Soneva Fushi by Six senses, Maldives

    2006

    President of Maldives’ Green Resort Award

    2003

    Green Leaf Award

    2000

    President of Maldives’ Green Resort Award

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    Soneva Gili Resort and Six Senses Spa | Maldives

    Soneva Gili Resort and Six Senses Spa | Maldives

    LUXURY FIVE STAR SPA RESORT

    		 Rating :
    • 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)
    • www.oceanparadise.com.mv
    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

    One and Only Reethi Rah | Maldives

    FIVE STAR LUXURY ISLAND RESORT WITH SPA

    		 Rating:
    • 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

    Kanuhura Island Resort | Kanuhuraa | Maldives

    FIVE STAR LUXURY ISLAND HOLIDAY SPA RESORT

    		 Rating :
    • 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

    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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