Chinese-speaking staffOcean-view bathOverwater hammockWedding photographySeaplane loungeKids’ clubPrivate pool in base villaButlerPADI dive centerSpaMarine centerSurfing
Experience ratings
Snorkeling4 / 54
Beach5 / 55
Families5 / 55
Lagoon5 / 55
Honeymoon4 / 54
Photography5 / 55
House reef4 / 54
About the island
Kuda Huraa is located in North Male Atoll, set in the tranquil turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean, a 25-minute speedboat ride from Male International Airport. Kuda Huraa rises slowly from a turquoise expanse, making it hard to tell where the ocean ends and the sky begins. We received the Forbes Five-Star rating for the third consecutive time in 2023. We have a charming environment that brings you closer to the sea and its secrets. Discover our legendary, heart-centered service in a charming multi-village setting with lagoons, gardens, and a private spa island, creating a completely tranquil atmosphere.
Why stay here
Kuda Huraa is large, has Chinese-speaking staff, and has two types of beach villas: standard beach and deluxe beach. All beach villas have pools and are standalone courtyards. Water villas come in sunrise and sunset types; after renovation, all are equipped with oversized overwater decks and extra-long private pools, sea-view bathtubs, sea-view sofa beds, net beds, etc. Four Seasons has always been the first choice for family and honeymoon trips, because it has achieved an extreme balance in these two aspects, especially in detail control.
Highlights
①. A hotel under the internationally renowned Four Seasons hotel group, adhering to Four Seasons' consistent service philosophy of continuous improvement, allowing you to enjoy international service quality and top-tier dining experiences (those who have been there say the lobster feast lets you eat lobster 'until you're sick of it'). ②. Every year from April to September there are world-class surfing competitions, complimentary non-motorized water sports, snorkeling equipment and a gym, and various activities and offers, and you can also get a deep diving certification. ③. Garden-style villas integrate local characteristics, perfectly combining traditional Maldivian thatched roofs with modern interiors, with exquisite and expensive furniture. The water villas have floor-to-ceiling glass on all four sides, exquisite and beautiful. ④. After a year of renovation and refurbishment, the new water villas met everyone at the end of November 2016, and indeed lived up to expectations. The new water villas have net beds, trampolines, and pools all available, and are worth recommending. ⑤. There is a unique
Before you go
①. The island is relatively small. Most of the coral for snorkeling in the sea is planted coral, but there are still especially many fish. (On the sunrise side)
Children’s policy
Children 2-13.99 years old are charged 300 per person
Villa Description: These charming bungalows feature traditional whitewashed walls and authentic Maldivian thatched roofs, exquisitely furnished with rattan, wicker and dark oak furniture to create a naturally elegant ambiance. Step directly into the crystal-clear lagoon for moments of serene tranquility, or take a leisurely stroll along the pristine beach just steps away from your doorstep.
A brand new secluded retreat, perfect for couples. Lie lazily in bed and gaze out at the spacious private garden, which features an irregularly shaped swimming pool, daybeds, and a pavilion. The pavilion features traditional whitewashed walls and a Maldivian thatched roof, while the interior is carefully decorated with rattan, wicker, and dark oak furniture, giving you a natural and original cozy atmosphere. You can step into the crystal-clear water and immerse yourself in a serene pool; or take a free stroll on the beach just a few steps away.
The top choice room type for families at Four Seasons. It features two separate bedrooms and a private pool, with ample space for children to play, while ensuring privacy for parents, plus a private garden and open-air terrace for outdoor leisure and living space.
The basic overwater villa type on the Small Four Seasons island is divided into sunrise and sunset orientations. It features traditional-style small villas. Not only is there a hammock net, but also a huge 21㎡ private pool, standing above the blue-green lagoon, like a pearl on the water dropped into the world, bringing you a wonderful environment like a paradise.
The basic water villa room type on the small Four Seasons island, sunrise room type. Just steps from the beach, each new beach villa with pool is a haven of relaxed, breezy, open-plan living. The light-filled en-suite bedroom features a study and dining area, with floor-to-ceiling windows offering sea views, and leads to a tropical garden enclave. There, a 36 sqm (388 sq ft) pool and pergola create a private retreat for lounging, dining, and playing.
The Family Overwater Pool Villa—only 1 on the island—faces the sunrise. It covers 91 m², slightly larger than the base overwater villas, with a private pool. Inside the villa, there is also a separate small space that can accommodate 2 extra beds, making it very suitable for family vacations, with a maximum occupancy of 2 adults and 2 children. However, there is no hammock net here; the terrace also offers various functional areas such as sun loungers for you to choose from.
There are 5 Family Beach Pool Cottages on the island, sunrise orientation. 90 sqm, slightly larger than the basic cottage, with a private pool. The Family Beach Villa with Pool is a clever sanctuary for families to enjoy quality time in paradise, connecting a large, light-filled suite bedroom with a children's bedroom with en-suite bathroom. Outside, a spacious palm-shaded pool deck and tropical garden wind along a short sandy path leading to the turquoise lagoon beyond.
The base sand villa room type on the small Four Seasons island, sunset side. Rooms come standard with a private pool. The villa interior is tastefully decorated with natural wood floors, light tones and teak furniture. From the bedroom you step out onto an open deck with pool, sun loungers and a table for two, where you can completely relax while listening to the sound of the waves.
A total of 5 Family Beach Pool Cottages on the island, sunset-facing. 75 sqm, slightly larger than the basic beach house, with private pool. In addition to the king-size bed in the master bedroom, there is a separate sofa bed area in the small study. Parents and children can sleep or play in the study, very comfortable and convenient. The open-air shaded deck features a pool, sun loungers and a dining table for two.
Two-Bedroom Royal Beach Villa, only one per orientation on the island, with an indoor area of 165㎡ and an outdoor area of 242㎡. The interior is decorated with wooden floors, fresh colors, and teak furniture, giving you a pleasant natural atmosphere. The open-air shaded deck features loungers and a dining table, where you can completely relax while listening to the sound of the waves.
The three-bedroom overwater suites are built on the lagoon and are divided into sunrise and sunset orientations. Indoor area 240㎡, outdoor area 278㎡. They offer two king beds and two single beds, with views of the ocean, lagoon, and sunrise/sunset, and are equipped with three bathrooms, a guest shower, and an outdoor shower.
The three-bedroom Kuda Estate rises from its own private white sand beach and will be the resort's top room category. Three spacious bedrooms (each a villa in itself) will feature dining and sitting areas, as well as large indoor and outdoor bathrooms, while a 139 sqm pool will wrap around the entire estate, surrounded by a 140 sqm ocean-view deck for dining, lounging, or celebrating late into the night. Available December 2024.
Maximum occupancy
6 adults or 6 adults 3 children
Restaurants and bars
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Café Huraa
Service style · Buffet & à la carteGourmet flavours · International cuisineDress code · Casual & Relaxed
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Café Huraa has 2 open-air pavilions by the pool, with a menu featuring Western, Asian, and traditional Maldivian specialties. The elevated floor allows unobstructed views of the pool and ocean. White stone slabs, soaring thatched roofs, and breezy spaces add a casual touch to the dining environment.
Hours
7:00-10:30,11:30-18:00,19:00-22:30
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Reef Club
Service style · Order foodGourmet flavours · Italian CuisineDress code · Casual & Relaxed
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Reef Club Restaurant serves fresh seafood, pizza, and grilled meats, making it an excellent place to taste classic Italian cuisine. Guests can enjoy an outdoor dining experience on the seaside deck or dine finely in thatched-roof pavilions; the separate bar is ideal for evening aperitifs.
Hours
12:00-16:00, 19:00-22:30 (Sunday to Friday)
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Baraabaru
Service style · Order foodGourmet flavours · Indian flavorsDress code · Casual & Relaxed
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Baraabaru Indian restaurant, open only for dinner, features tandoor and steamed biryani. Choose to dine at the Tandoor Bar, supported by wooden pillars with Kerala-style architecture, or walk along the torch-lit outdoor deck extending to the lagoon to a private dining pavilion 25 meters out that seats 4 guests.
Hours
19:00-22:30 (Wednesday to Monday)
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Kandu Grill
Service style · Order foodGourmet flavours · BBQ & SeafoodDress code · Casual & Relaxed
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Kandu Grill, located by the main pool, is open only for dinner. The open-air pavilion kitchen features the day's catch, with other options including meats, seafood, salads, and side dishes.
The poolside bar and adjacent terrace offer cocktails, juices, snacks, and many other choices throughout the day. Several pavilions by the pool provide shade during the day and transform into the most romantic dinner venues at night.
In the open pavilion with a relaxed atmosphere, you can overlook the pier and the sunset view of Island Spa, making it the best spot for photos. It also offers billiards, creative cocktails, and special access to 'Secret Beach'...
Island experiences
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Spa Center
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Activity overview: Island Spa is the only spa in the Maldives on its own private island, less than a minute by dhoni boat from the small Four Seasons lagoon. Within its lush gardens are 7 overwater treatment pavilions exclusively for couples. The massage beds have sea-view windows beneath them, plus bathing areas and open-air shower courtyards.
Surf school
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Activity Overview: The surf school is managed by Tropicsurf professionals from Noosa, Australia. Courses are suitable for ages 6 and up, all abilities, such as learning to control a surfboard in the clear lagoon, participating in a series of surf lessons, or enjoying basic surfing at six nearby spots, plunging into the world's warmest and most consistent waves. Professional instructors will accompany you surfing to help you enjoy every wave!
Diving and water sports
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Activity Overview: The hotel-managed PADI 5-Star IDC Center provides guests with air and nitrox diving equipment. The center has a multilingual team offering courses suitable for all abilities (including 'Bubble Maker' and PADI Seal Team courses for children) and daily dive trips, and is close to 30 dive sites, only 5 to 30 minutes away by dhoni boat. There are also complimentary water activities, including kayaking, snorkeling, windsurfing, dinghy sailing, and catamaran cruises. RYA-certified instructors also offer paid sailing and windsurfing courses, plus water skiing, parasailing, banana boat rides, and fun tubing.
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Kids Club
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Activity introduction: Free daily sports, crafts, and games for children aged 4 to 12. Activities include kids' yoga and spa treatments, snorkeling with a marine biologist, cooking classes, kite-making (and kite flying), and palm leaf folding art classes.
Ocean Discovery Center
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Activity overview: Lead tourists and locals to a deeper understanding of the Maldivian underwater world and the hotel's conservation programs. The center educates visitors through multilingual touch-screen video stations, dramatic photography, exhibition boards, educational lectures, life-size models, and interactions with marine biologists. The center also has a touch tank in a dedicated children's area.
Explorer Cruise
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Activity Introduction: The Four Seasons Explorer is the world's most intimate Four Seasons resort. Cruising between the large and small Four Seasons islands, this 39-meter, three-deck luxury vessel carries up to 22 guests to multiple unique dive sites. The 3-, 4-, and 7-night all-inclusive programs include at least 3 dives daily at the Maldives' hottest spots: pristine corals, colorful thila channels, exciting channels and shipwrecks, the best sunrise and night sites, plus seasonal manta and whale shark hotspots.
Weddings & Honeymoons
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Activity Overview: Four Seasons Maldives has designed the ultimate Maldives exploration experience for newlyweds and honeymooners. There are 3 combined wedding and honeymoon packages to choose from. Couples can exchange vows at any scenic spot at Kuda Huraa: under towering palm trees, beneath a thatched pavilion, by the infinity pool, or on a yacht... Then, take a 30-minute seaplane directly to sister island Landaa Giraavaru to begin the honeymoon, or board the Four Seasons Explorer for a 3, 4, or 7-night outer atoll ocean and culture journey. The hotel's wedding packages include venue decoration, honeymoon dinner, spa treatments, and yoga classes.