Holistic island roost
A secluded private island retreat where uncrowded southern reef breaks, holistic wellness, and castaway sandbank picnics shape an unhurried rhythm.
“the Maalifushi by COMO stands alone, a luxurious, isolated island getaway hovering above untouched coral gardens and schools of dolphins and sea turtles.”
Where it shines
Remarkable
Personalized butler service attends spacious overwater villas featuring sunken marble tubs, plunge pools, and private sundecks.
Remarkable
Eight overwater treatment suites host Asian therapies alongside daily open-air yoga, steam rooms, and plant-forward raw menus.
Remarkable
Private island playground featuring reef surf breaks, nocturnal whale shark dives, and castaway picnics on uninhabited sandbanks.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler.
The dry-land offerings are diverse, all of them mixing high polish and hand-made rough edges in perfect measure; the simple Garden Rooms are, let’s face it, quite luxe enough.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Set across a private island in Thaa Atoll, the property is surrounded by untouched coral gardens, dolphin-filled waters, and uninhabited sandbanks.
The rooms
Villas and suites feature thatched kajan roofs, New Zealand pine, private plunge pools, and direct access to the turquoise lagoon.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
A curved freeform pool wraps around landscaped palm islands just steps from the white-sand beach.
The spa
Overwater pavilions have sunken baths and open to lagoon breezes for signature bodywork and facials.
The gym and yoga pavilion
The air-conditioned gym sits beneath high thatched ceilings, and complimentary yoga sessions run daily in an open-air pavilion.
Restaurant
Tai
Tai serves fresh sushi and robata-grilled seafood inside a circular overwater pavilion with an open sunset deck.
At the table
Madi serves Mediterranean and Indonesian dishes under a timber-beamed pavilion, and poolside Thila Bar bakes wood-fired pizzas.
How it began
Japanese designer Koichiro Ikebuchi shaped the private island retreat, blending crisp minimalist lines with traditional Maldivian craftsmanship and pitched thatched roofs.
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The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.