COMO Cocoa Island, Maldives
COMO Cocoa Island — known locally as Makunufushi — is a private island resort set among the coral atolls of South Malé Atoll, Maldives. Unlike most Maldivian resorts, no seaplane is required: the island is just a 40-minute speedboat transfer from Malé International Airport (MLE). The resort is home to 33 overwater villas inspired by the traditional Maldivian dhoni boat, each built on stilts above a turquoise lagoon.
COMO Cocoa Island has been recognised as one of the world's finest boutique resorts, earning the World Travel Awards 2024 – Indian Ocean's Leading Boutique Resort, Condé Nast Traveller Readers' Choice Top 20 Resorts in the Indian Ocean (2023), and Travel + Leisure World's Best – Most Outrageous Villas in the Maldives, 1st Place (2023).
Accommodation
All 33 villas are overwater, designed in the form of a traditional Maldivian dhoni. Villa categories include:
- Dhoni Water Villa — Intimate overwater villa with direct lagoon access
- Dhoni Loft Water Villa — Split-level villa with elevated living space and lagoon views
- Loft Water Villa — Spacious loft-style villa with panoramic ocean outlook
- One Bedroom Villa with Pool — Private overwater villa with plunge pool
Guest Room Features
- Overwater villa on stilts above the lagoon
- Dhoni-inspired architecture with thatched roof
- Direct lagoon access with steps into the water
- Outdoor deck and sun loungers
- Air conditioning and ceiling fans
- Minibar and tea/coffee facilities
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
- In-room safe
- Bathrobes and slippers
- COMO Shambhala bath amenities
Guest Services
- 24-hour villa host service
- Complimentary speedboat transfer from Malé International Airport (40 minutes)
- Concierge and activity booking
- Laundry service
- Daily housekeeping
- In-room dining (7:00am – 10:00pm)
- Babysitting available on request
Activities
- Complimentary pranayama, yoga, and meditation fitness and Pilates classes (six days a week)
- Hydrotherapy sessions with an instructor
- Marine Sports Centre — private reefs and access to some of the world's best dive sites
- Snorkelling
- Catamaran sailing and snorkelling trips
- Windsurfing
- Kayaking
- COMO Yacht Charter
- Coral propagation and Marine Biologist Talk
Excursions
- Snorkelling trips
- Sunset fishing — the catch from your trip can be prepared for lunch the following day
- Private picnic — a day on the COMO Cocoa Island sand bank
- Sunset cruise — watching dolphins at play and flying fish skirt across the water
- Turtle snorkelling expedition
- Night snorkelling and UV Night Snorkelling
- Reef Explorer snorkelling by boat
- Shark Adventure snorkelling trip
Dining
Ufaa Restaurant — Every meal at Ufaa is memorable. The menu showcases modern interpretations of International and Mediterranean cuisine with an emphasis on local produce, including seafood and COMO Shambhala healthful eating options. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Faru Bar — A foot-in-the-sand resort bar serving refreshing cocktails and mocktails, fine wines, classic cigars and light snacks, alongside easy beats at sunset. Open from 10:00am until late.
In-room Dining — Available between 7:00am and 10:00pm.
COMO Shambhala Kitchen — Healthful cuisine including food rich in living enzymes, vitamins and minerals, raw food menu items and predominantly vegetarian selections, available at the restaurant and from the in-room dining service.
Wellness — COMO Shambhala Retreat
COMO Cocoa Island attends to guests' needs at a deeper level with the COMO Shambhala Retreat. The wellness area offers healing traditions from Asia with natural therapies from earth and ocean, honed by international health consultants.
- Three double massage pavilions with outdoor shower/tub in the garden
- One single massage pavilion with outdoor shower/tub in the garden
- Open-air yoga pavilion with ocean view
- Gym with weights and cardio equipment
- Hydrotherapy pool
- Steam room (separate male/female facilities)
- Pilates studio featuring Cadillac-Reformer machine
Sustainability & Community Investment
At COMO Hotels and Resorts, we are mindful of our impact on the cultures, economies and environments in which we are located, in line with our commitment to create memorable and sustainable travel experiences for every guest.
At COMO Cocoa Island, we are dedicated to conserving the region's rich marine biodiversity through education, monitoring, stewardship and careful coral propagation. We partner with secondary schools on neighbouring islands, Maafushi and Guraidhoo, to support education and vocational training. We also seek to reduce our environmental footprint by bottling our own water in reusable glass bottles, exceeding World Health Organisation standards for potability.
Awards
- World Travel Awards 2024 — Indian Ocean's Leading Boutique Resort 2024
- Condé Nast Traveller Readers' Choice Awards 2023 — Top 20 Resorts in The Indian Ocean (8th)
- Travel + Leisure World's Best Awards 2023 — Most Outrageous Villas in the Maldives (1st)
- TripAdvisor Travellers' Choice 2022 — Best Hotel in Asia (5th), Top 25 Hotels in the World (14th), Top Hotels on the Water in the World (6th), Top 25 Luxury Hotels in the World (14th)
- Luxury Lifestyle Awards 2021 — Top 5 Resorts in The Best Luxury Beach Hotels Maldives
- International Travel Awards 2020 — Asia's Best Luxury Water Villa Resort
- Condé Nast Traveller Readers' Choice Awards 2018 — Indian Ocean Top 20 Resorts (5th), Best Resorts in the World (50th)
Location
Makunufushi, South Malé Atoll, Maldives
For current rates, villa availability and transfer costs, message our Maldives specialists on WhatsApp or send us an enquiry. We reply within 24 hours.