Cocoa Island by COMO Maldives was built and is managed by Singapore's "COMO Hotels" group. After 7 months of renovation in 2019, it has taken on a completely new look. The hotel is located on a large lagoon in South Malé Atoll and can be reached by luxury speedboat in about 40 minutes. There are only 34 overwater villas on the island, all in distinctive dhoni boat shapes. The dining quality is also very good, and breakfast can be enjoyed in the room. You only need to fill in the Chinese menu prepared by the hotel in advance and put it in the mailbox outside the door (the butler will explain the details after you arrive on the island), and the hotel will arrange for room service staff to deliver the meal through the door the next day as promised, usually with an error of no more than five minutes.
Cocoa Island is also a hotel exclusively operated by the Singapore-headquartered COMO group. The group started in the fashion industry and later crossed over into design hotels. Even Carina Lau and Tony Leung chose its hotel in Bhutan to hold their wedding, and this Cocoa COMO is one of the many top hotels of COMO Hotels and Resorts worldwide.
First, it is a hotel under the COMO Hotels group, a hotel brand positioned to compete with Aman; in terms of service, dining level, and hardware facilities, it can fully represent the global high-end hotel experience; second, the rooms were renovated in 2019, and the hotel facilities have been upgraded in all aspects; room privacy is very good, and service and dining are also first-class, with Chinese menus provided. Dining is also very rich, which is also a highlight of the hotel. Third, it is located on a large lagoon, with large shallow-water areas around the island, very beautiful sea views, and a sandbank tail; the overall sand quality is also good.
First, there are no beach villas on the island; among hotels of the same level, the price is upper-middle; standard room types do not have private pools; second, apart from one or two good snorkeling spots around the island, overall snorkeling is fairly average, at a medium level.
Children 2-11.99 years old accepted at 3600 per person
Room Description: Our Dhoni Loft Water Villa is designed in the shape of a traditional Maldivian fishing boat, featuring a spacious ground-floor living area and a loft-style master bedroom - perfect for families. The seamless design blends indoor and outdoor spaces, offering panoramic ocean views through floor-to-ceiling windows and direct access to the sea via your private sun deck.
In the duplex overwater villa, you can gaze out from your private sun terrace at the seemingly endless horizon, and if you look through the floor-to-ceiling windows, the ocean seems to surge right before your window. The upper loft is a master bedroom with a bathroom, while the ground-floor terrace features a spacious and airy living area that can double as sleeping space for families. The villa also has a hidden outdoor shower with steps leading directly to the sea.
The one-bedroom overwater pool villa is exceptionally bright, located on a private jetty, each with a private terrace entrance surrounded by sapphire-like waters. Outside, there is a private pool and a deck with loungers where you can relax at sunrise or sunset. Inside, a spacious living area and floor-to-ceiling windows provide ample space to unwind.
The COMO Two-Bedroom Sunrise Villa is perfect for families and friends. It features separate side wings, each with an en-suite bedroom and a private terrace over the water. The two sides are connected by a shared living and dining area, both with balconies, and you can access the turquoise lagoon directly from the terrace. The villa also has a secluded terrace and a new private pool that almost meets the ocean.
The split-level dhoni-style overwater villas stand out with their unique design: they resemble a traditional Maldivian 'dhoni' fishing boat, as if floating on the sea. The spacious living room forms a quiet leisure space, and the private overwater terrace also features a staircase leading to the warm waters of the lagoon.
The three-bedroom COMO Sunset Villa consists of two separate villas connected by a wooden walkway, named for its spectacular sunset views. The one-bedroom villa features a master bedroom, large terrace, 10-meter private pool, and gym. The two-bedroom villa has two wings, a living room, a nanny room with en-suite bathroom, a private study, and a private infinity pool. Both villas can be booked together as a three-bedroom or separately upon request. The wooden walkway can be closed for privacy.
Ufaa blends Indian and Mediterranean culinary traditions, featuring locally caught seafood, fresh produce and healthy COMO Shambhala cuisine. Each dish is rich in natural flavors, with creative flavor pairings that never overpower.
Fa Bar is located poolside, relaxed and convenient, with direct beach access. Our bartenders craft cocktails and mocktails to suit different guest tastes, and offer wine, classic cigars, and snacks.
Activity overview: COMO Shambhala Retreat is a two-story treatment center with four massage pavilions (including three couples' pavilions). The top floor also has a yoga pavilion, and the lower level has a fully equipped gym. This wellness center uses natural therapies developed by internationally renowned health experts, drawing on the spirit of ocean and earth to create traditional Asian healing effects. This holistic approach integrates professional yoga practice, with world-renowned yoga masters offering week-long professional yoga training for a rejuvenating wellness experience.
Overview: The island is located in South Malé Atoll in the Maldives and has an ocean-filled lagoon brimming with pristine dive sites such as the dramatic Kandooma Cave and the famous shark cleaning station at Cocoa Thila. Divers will discover reefs and drop-offs teeming with marine life, including green sea turtles, reef sharks, bigeye trevally and many other colorful reef fish. Windsurfing is also available. Each lesson is conducted by a certified instructor at your own pace, covering the basic techniques of balance before moving on to more advanced moves.
Activity introduction: You can snorkel with white-tip and black-tip reef sharks in a coral reef just a 15-minute boat ride from the resort; they are the tidiest predators in the sea. Reef sharks are not harmful to humans, but their long, agile bodies and lightning-fast reactions make them fearsome predators to small fish. A brief lecture on local shark conservation will be held, after which guests will head to the reef.
Activity introduction: The resort is surrounded by coral reefs; you can say your wedding vows with your feet on silk-soft sand and then return to your sun-drenched overwater villa. The hotel can host your wedding, whether a warm vow ceremony or a full island buyout—all of nature's gifts are at your fingertips.
