Secluded lagoon wonderland
Encircled by living coral and turquoise lagoons, the island blends quiet barefoot seclusion with open-air jungle cinema nights and dedicated butler service.
“The luxury at Vakkaru, while undeniable, is much more carefree and unassuming.”
Where it shines
Remarkable
Expansive Baa Atoll grounds offer professional tournament tennis courts, in-lagoon blue holes, and open-air jungle cinema screenings.
Notable
Round-the-clock island butler service accompanies every villa, alongside private plunge pools and direct seaplane transfers.
Notable
Overwater spa suites feature glass floor panels beneath massage tables, an Ayurvedic pavilion, and cold plunge pools.
What they say
One Michelin Key
Michelin
Forbes Recommended
Forbes Travel Guide
2026
Also in Condé Nast Traveler.
The beach villas are scarcely less extraordinary, and are ideal for guests who prefer to stride across a stretch of soft sand…
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Located in the Baa Atoll Biosphere Reserve, the surrounding waters shelter vibrant house reefs, two deep blue holes, and seasonal manta ray aggregations.
The rooms
Thatched beach and overwater villas feature woven textures, four-poster beds, expansive sundecks, and ocean-view hammocks suspended above the waves.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
Tall coconut palms flank the illuminated swimming pool, leading toward an open-air central pavilion and sun loungers.
The spa and gym
Overwater treatment suites sit above glass floor viewing panels, alongside a timber-vaulted gym facing turquoise ocean vistas.
Lagoon Bar
Canopied timber daybeds sit raised above the lagoon, serving craft cocktails, fresh sashimi, and sunset tapas.
Whether on the beach or over water, the113immaculately maintained villas and residences feel airy and contemporary, while rustic materials like stone, wood and thatch evoke a tropical atmosphere.
At the table
Dining spans Southeast Asian dishes inside a towering bamboo pavilion, beachfront grills on the sand, and poolside cocktails.
How it began
Named after the local word for coconut timber, the private island preserves roughly two thousand mature palms from its past as a plantation.
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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.