COMO Maalifushi, Maldives
COMO Maalifushi is the first and only luxury resort on the pristine Thaa Atoll, in the southern reaches of the Maldivian archipelago. Accessible by a 45-minute domestic flight from Malé to Thimarafushi (TMF), followed by a short speedboat transfer, the resort sits on a lush, palm-fringed island surrounded by turquoise lagoons and vibrant coral reefs.
Beach Accommodation
COMO Maalifushi's beach villas and suites are set among tropical gardens with direct access to the island's white-sand shores.
- Beach Suite with Private Pool — Spacious suite with a private plunge pool, outdoor shower, and garden terrace. Sleeps up to 3 adults.
- Beach Villa with Private Pool — A generous one-bedroom villa with a private pool, sun deck, and lush garden setting. Sleeps up to 3 adults.
- Two-Bedroom Beach Villa with Private Pool — Ideal for families or groups, featuring two bedrooms, a shared private pool, and expansive outdoor living space. Sleeps up to 5 adults.
Overwater Accommodation
Perched above the lagoon on stilts, COMO Maalifushi's overwater residences offer uninterrupted ocean views and direct lagoon access.
- Water Suite with Private Pool — Elegant overwater suite with a glass-floor panel, private pool, and sun deck over the lagoon. Sleeps up to 3 adults.
- Water Villa with Private Pool — A spacious overwater villa with a private infinity pool, indoor and outdoor living areas, and direct lagoon steps. Sleeps up to 3 adults.
- Two-Bedroom Water Villa with Private Pool — Two connected overwater bedrooms with a shared private pool and panoramic ocean views. Sleeps up to 5 adults.
- COMO Villa — The resort's most exclusive overwater residence, featuring a private pool, dedicated butler service, and expansive living and dining areas. Sleeps up to 3 adults.
Guest Room Features
- Air conditioning and ceiling fans
- Minibar and Nespresso coffee machine
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
- Flat-screen satellite TV
- In-room safe
- Outdoor shower and bathtub (villa categories)
- COMO Shambhala bath amenities
- Daily housekeeping and turndown service
Guest Services
- 24-hour reception and concierge
- Airport meet-and-greet at Malé International Airport (MLE)
- Speedboat and seaplane transfers
- Babysitting and kids' activities
- Laundry and dry-cleaning service
- Currency exchange
- Doctor on call
Activities & Nearby Attractions
- Dive and watersports centre
- Non-motorised watersports including surfing, snorkelling, and sailing
- Cruises: sunset, dolphin watching
- Fishing trips
- Beach picnics on uninhabited islands
- Swimming pool access
- Complimentary daily yoga
- Padel Court
- 'Farms' surf spot at Thaa Atoll
- Scuba diving
Dining
Tai — COMO Maalifushi's Japanese restaurant, Tai, offers sushi and sashimi in an overwater setting. Tai's cocktail bar offers stunning views of the Maldivian sunset.
Thila Bar — Laid-back music, a pool table, and an open-air pool bar with ocean views make Thila the relaxed and vibrant heart of island life at COMO Maalifushi.
Madi — Menus at Madi are light and flavourful, with a range of local, Mediterranean, Indonesian, and Thai-influenced dishes served from breakfast to late evening. Our signature COMO Shambhala Kitchen is also available — healthy food rich in living enzymes, vitamins, and minerals.
In-Room Dining — Available 24 hours a day.
Wellness — COMO Shambhala Retreat
COMO Shambhala Retreat at COMO Maalifushi offers holistic, Asian-inspired treatments with views of the Indian Ocean. It is the embodiment of a philosophy for healthy living that COMO Shambhala has successfully refined at its award-winning retreats all over the world. There are eight overwater ocean-facing treatment rooms, a steam room, and an open-air yoga pavilion — all enveloped by blue horizons and gentle sea breezes.
- Eight treatment rooms
- Gym
- Open-air yoga pavilion
- Steam room, sauna, and jacuzzi (separate male/female facilities)
- Yoga Studio
Sustainability & Community Investment
At COMO Hotels and Resorts, we act as custodians, rather than managers, of each destination. At COMO Maalifushi, solar energy generates 15% of the hotel's power, fresh drinking water is bottled on-site in glass bottles, and kitchens are supplied with fresh fruit and vegetables from the resort's organic garden. The resort actively partners with Ecocean for whale shark cataloguing and with Reefscapers for ongoing coral reef conservation.
Awards
- Condé Nast Traveller Readers' Choice Awards 2024 — Best Resorts in the World, Indian Ocean (19th)
- Travel + Leisure World's Best Awards 2023 — Resorts for Families in the Maldives (2nd)
- Condé Nast Traveller Readers' Choice Awards 2022 — Best Resorts in the Indian Ocean (11th)
- Condé Nast Traveller Readers' Choice Awards 2021 — Indian Ocean Top 30 Resort (5th)
- Luxury Lifestyle Awards 2021 — Top 6 Resorts, The Best Luxury Destination in the Maldives
- Condé Nast Traveller Reader's Choice Awards 2020 — Indian Ocean Top 20 Resorts (11th)
- Condé Nast Traveller Readers' Choice Awards 2018 — Indian Ocean Top 20 Resorts (13th)
Contact & Location
Thaa Atoll, Maldives