“A mixture of 65 luxury land and over-water suites and villas. Rooms are decorated with indigenous furnishings mixed with a tropical-minimalist style reflecting the islands calming nature. Floor-to-ceiling glass doors open onto the dreamiest views. Prepare for total relaxation. A celebrity favourite!”

Recommended for

  • Families

    • There's a full children's menu, a great kids' club with activities including the likes of crab racing and sand-castle building
  • Romantic Break

    • Imagine private romantic candlelit dinners on the beach and special boat trips for couples
  • Restaurant

    • Three: Madi-local, Mediterranean, Indonesian and Thai-influenced dishes.Tai- Japanese restaurant. Thila-family friendly
  • Child friendly

    • All ages welcome, kid friendly pool. Unfortunately the over-water villas are too open for young children
  • Outstanding location

    • Only resort to open in the Maldives' Thaa Atoll, nestled in the archipelago's southern reaches
  • Spa

    • Como Shambhala spa- very popular. Offers hot stone massage or Guinot Hydradermie facials
  • Eco

    • All fruit and veg is locally sourced and bicycles are used to keep carbon emissions low
  • Learning

    • Local cultural tours are offered as well as marine biology lessons on coral protection
  • Wellbeing

    • Free Meditation, Pilates and Circuit Training classes are avaliable to guests
  • Sailing

    • Catamaran and sunset cruises are offered and lessons are also avaliable
  • Diving

    • Private snorkelling and scuba diving tours (starting at US$110 a dive)
  • Snorkelling

    • Free equipment to all guests and night snorkelling is also an option
  • Fishing

    • Offers sunset bottom fishing, light tackle and fly fishing
  • Cooking classes

    • Local cooking class specialising in Maldivian delights
  • Yoga

    • Free yoga classes are held in the open-air pavillion
  • Rooms with balcony/terrace

    • Each overwater villa has a private slip to the sea
  • Kayaking

    • Kayaking and paddleboarding are offered
  • Hotel boats for hire

    • 68ft luxury yacht avaliable for hire
  • Watersports

    • such as tubing and waterskiing
  • Kids Club

    • Children aged 4-12
  • Windsurfing

    • Lessons avaliable
  • Air conditioning

  • Views

  • Romantic

  • Contemporary

  • On an island

  • Surfing

  • Chic

  • On the beach

Facilities

  • Rooms

    65 rooms in this hotel
  • Restaurant

    Three: Madi-local, Mediterranean, Indonesian and Thai-influenced dishes.Tai- Japanese restaurant. Thila-family friendly
  • Child friendly

    All ages welcome, kid friendly pool. Unfortunately the over-water villas are too open for young children
  • Spa

    Como Shambhala spa- very popular. Offers hot stone massage or Guinot Hydradermie facials
  • Private chef / butler

    24-hour personal butler service are provided with luxury villas
  • Massage

    Various type offered- Indian head and Thai massages
  • Rooms with balcony/terrace

    Each overwater villa has a private slip to the sea
  • Private villas

    Different types offered are garden, beach or water
  • Suites

    Different types: Garden, Beach or Water
  • Hairdresser/Beauty Salon

    Manicure and pedicure treatments
  • Room service

    Avaliable 7am-10pm daily
  • Kids Club

    Children aged 4-12
  • No pets

  • Outdoor dining

  • Air conditioning

  • Airport transfer

  • Babysitting

  • Bar

  • Wifi

  • In room music system

  • Satellite / Cable TV

  • Concierge

  • Garden

  • Swimming Pool

Activities

  • Learning

    • Local cultural tours are offered as well as marine biology lessons on coral protection
  • Sailing

    • Catamaran and sunset cruises are offered and lessons are also avaliable
  • Diving

    • Private snorkelling and scuba diving tours (starting at US$110 a dive)
  • Snorkelling

    • Free equipment to all guests and night snorkelling is also an option
  • Fishing

    • Offers sunset bottom fishing, light tackle and fly fishing
  • Cooking classes

    • Local cooking class specialising in Maldivian delights
  • Yoga

    • Free yoga classes are held in the open-air pavillion
  • Kayaking

    • Kayaking and paddleboarding are offered
  • Hotel boats for hire

    • 68ft luxury yacht avaliable for hire
  • Watersports

    • such as tubing and waterskiing
  • Windsurfing

    • Lessons avaliable
  • Surfing

Map & Location

Other reviews

COMO Maalifushi

Located in the resort in the northern Thaa Atoll, Como Maalifushi is seductively low-key, attracting famous fashion designers and Hollywood celebrities with its minimalist styling, knowing service and superstar-worthy food and facilities.

Originally published by The Telegraph

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