COMO Cocoa Island

Simple yet sophisticated, contemporary yet indigenous, and always deliberately restrained—Cocoa Island by COMO is a gently cosseting Maldives luxury hotel that reflects the archipelago’s serene soul.

The style and design of the 33 overwater suites and villas are like that of no other luxury resort in the Maldives. Uniquely inspired by dhoni boats—the gently curving wooden vessels used by local fishermen—Cocoa Island’s rooms arc out from the island itself. Simple wooden walkways built above the shallow lagoon connect them, forming a sinuous boardwalk pathway. 

Each room has its own private terrace, all the better for slipping into the warm Maldivian sea, right from your room. The view from the wide platform is directly out to the watery expanse and horizon. Interiors are dominated by whites and blues, with only the subtlest nod to a certain local rustic aesthetic.

Suites

Dhoni Suites

Among Maldives beach resorts, the eight split-level suites stand out for the generous indoor seating area with a Balinese day-bed, large bathroom and private terrace allowing for easy access to the lagoon’s warm waters. Light floods in, the ‘dhoni’-style boat design—the suite doesn’t float but is rather fixed to the lagoon—making you feel as if it’s just you and the sea.

Dhoni Loft Suites

The best resorts in the Maldives can’t match the Dhoni Loft Suites’ quirky design. These nine rooms work very well for families because of an expansive downstairs living area (which doubles up as a sleeping area for children) and then the master bedroom on a mezzanine level, just beneath the rafters. Again the terrace has steps straight into the lagoon.

Villas

Loft Villas

With private sundecks and full-length windows overlooking the Indian Ocean, these Maldives villas bring the outside in. A dramatically elevated loft sequesters a king-sized bed while downstairs on the main level a large and airy sitting area doubles up as a sleeping area for kids.

One Bedroom Villas

The largest of Cocoa Island by COMO’s Maldives over water villas, these four light-filled bungalows, all of which sit on their own secluded jetty, feature three private al fresco areas: an outdoor shower, a balcony with a daybed, and off the sitting area, which converts into a kid-friendly sleeping area, there’s a sun terrace fitted with a table and pair of loungers.

COMO Villas

Of the 33 suites and villas at the Maldives beach resort, Cocoa Island by COMO’s two COMO Villas—Sunset and Sunrise—offer the most unique guest experience. Approached by a private jetty, each villa is arranged with two wings, each with a bedroom (one king, one twin), ensuite bathroom, outdoor shower and private terrace. These wings are connected by living and dining areas with balconies on either side, which allows for step-off-the-deck access to the lagoon.

Butler Service

Stay in a COMO Villa and you will experience their personalised butlers. Their role is to ease you through your arrival, organise castaway picnics with the children and arrange meals, becoming your chief activities planners during your stay.

Cocoa Island by COMO is an intimate private Maldives island resort with 33 over-water suites allowing you to slip right into the turquoise lagoon to explore an exceptional house reef. Encircled with powder white sand, the carefree, understated luxury experience includes holistic wellness treatments at COMO Shambhala Retreat, South Indian-influenced cuisine and world-class diving.

From its personalised service and sophisticated cuisine to its distinctive design, authentic culture and calming spa, this Maldives luxury resort works hard to tailor the experience to your needs. The resort can orchestrate customised cruises to neighbouring islands and beaches; plan private dinners at secluded locations; arrange yoga, diving or snorkelling; and create adventures for families travelling together.

Location

Dining

As with all COMO Hotels and Resorts, the Maldives luxury accommodation is matched with sophisticated gourmet cuisine—a crucial element of any stay with COMO, whether enjoyed on your private overwater terrace, in Ufaa restaurant, or as a candlelit beach dinner. The inspiration is derived from India’s Malabar Coast for contemporary breakfast, lunch, dinner and all-day menus that make inventive use of well-sourced, seasonal ingredients.  You can also benefit from COMO Shambhala Cuisine. Designed to maximise energy and wellbeing, the healthy menus make ample use of the tandoor, a type of Indian oven that allows for fat-free grilling of meats and fish.

Wellness

COMO Shambhala Retreat is a Maldives luxury spa that delivers greater health through yoga and related treatments, offering Asian-inspired therapies ranging from body treatments to facials and massages. For the more actively inclined, Cocoa Island by COMO’s gym features cardio equipment and weights. They also offer yoga classes as well as private instruction.

Hotel Facilities

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• 3 single massage pavilions with outdoor shower garden
• 1 double massage pavilion with outdoor shower/tub
• Open-air yoga pavilion
• Hydrotherapy pool
• Steam facility (separate male/female)
• Meditation and relaxation area

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• Gym with weights and cardio equipment
• 25m infinity-edge swimming pool
• Watersports centre
• Dive centre
• COMO The Shop
• Book/iPod/DVD library
• Restaurant and bar

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