COMO Cocoa Island, Maldives

Private Island Resort · South Malé Atoll · 40 min from Malé Airport

An Island Like No Other

COMO Cocoa Island — where the Indian Ocean meets effortless luxury

Overwater Villas

33 dhoni-inspired villas perched above a turquoise lagoon

COMO Shambhala

Holistic wellness, yoga, hydrotherapy & healing therapies

Marine Adventures

World-class diving, snorkelling, coral propagation & more

Ufaa Restaurant

Mediterranean & local cuisine with COMO Shambhala healthy dining

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What Our Guests Say

Rated Travellers' Choice on TripAdvisor

Paradise in the Maldives

I stayed at this splendid property about 30 minutes by speedboat from Malé, and having been to the Maldives 15 times, this resort is at the top of my favorites... everything was perfect!! Super new property, beautiful room, high-level à la carte restaurant, super kind and helpful staff, perfect cleanliness, wonderful lagoons. I hope to return soon.

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sabrine123Italy
July 2026Couples Verified

Unforgettable diving!

This was my second visit, and this hotel is so perfect! Especially once again it was an unforgettable diving experience. We saw eagle rays, sharks, many sea turtles, Napoleon wrasse, stingrays, and dogtooth tuna, while countless colorful tropical fish decorated the reefs. Not only were the dive instructors highly professional and kind, but the boat crew was also incredibly kind and attentive. In my opinion, this resort offers the best collection of dive sites I have experienced.

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Hana H
July 2026Couples Verified

One in a million

Our 3rd time to Cocoa Island and wow this place is so special. The short boat ride from the airport and you arrive in paradise! Definition of understated luxury. Water villas are fantastic — windows on all walls give you fantastic views. The main thing that makes Cocoa Island is the staff. All were just brilliant, from our butler, bar and restaurant staff, housekeeping and the dive staff. Insider tip: Just book it!!

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RichardHong Kong, China
July 2026Family Verified

Cocoa Island of our dreams!!

We've been to 4 COMOs in the span of the last 3 months. Cocoa Island has been the most incredible experience. The staff. The food. The beach. The massages. Truly everything. Thank you Cocoa Island and thank you Muru for such a genuine and personalized butler service. It was a joy to see you every morning and to receive your kindness.

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Benjamin L
July 2026Couples Verified
COMO Cocoa Island, South Malé Atoll — overwater villa exterior
COMO Cocoa Island, South Malé Atoll — overwater villa exterior
COMO Cocoa Island, South Malé Atoll — overwater villa exterior
COMO Cocoa Island, South Malé Atoll — overwater villa exterior
COMO Cocoa Island, South Malé Atoll — overwater villa exterior
COMO Cocoa Island, South Malé Atoll — overwater villa exterior
COMO Cocoa Island, South Malé Atoll — overwater villa exterior
COMO Cocoa Island, South Malé Atoll — overwater villa exterior
COMO Cocoa Island, South Malé Atoll — overwater villa exterior
COMO Cocoa Island, South Malé Atoll — overwater villa exterior
COMO Cocoa Island, South Malé Atoll — overwater villa exterior
COMO Cocoa Island, South Malé Atoll — overwater villa exterior
COMO Cocoa Island, South Malé Atoll — overwater villa exterior
COMO Cocoa Island, South Malé Atoll — overwater villa exterior
COMO Cocoa Island, South Malé Atoll — overwater villa exterior
COMO Cocoa Island, South Malé Atoll — overwater villa exterior
COMO Cocoa Island, South Malé Atoll — overwater villa exterior
COMO Cocoa Island, South Malé Atoll — overwater villa exterior
COMO Cocoa Island, South Malé Atoll — overwater villa exterior
COMO Cocoa Island, South Malé Atoll — overwater villa exterior
COMO Cocoa Island, South Malé Atoll — overwater villa exterior
COMO Cocoa Island, South Malé Atoll — overwater villa exterior
COMO Cocoa Island, South Malé Atoll — overwater villa exterior
COMO Cocoa Island, South Malé Atoll — overwater villa exterior
COMO Cocoa Island, South Malé Atoll — overwater villa exterior
COMO Cocoa Island, South Malé Atoll — overwater villa exterior

COMO Cocoa Island

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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

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Rates & Packages

Choose your sanctuary — each villa is a world of its own, suspended above the Indian Ocean

Dhoni Water Villa

Shaped like a traditional Maldivian dhoni fishing boat, these split-level villas make you feel like you're floating on the ocean. The generous living room is a calming space to relax, while the overwater private terrace has a staircase that leads to the lagoon's warm waters.
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  • 75 sq m / 807 sq ft
  • Split-level overwater villa
  • Private terrace with lagoon staircase
  • Generous living room · COMO Shambhala bath amenities · Air conditioning & ceiling fan · IPTV (55-inch LED TV) · Nespresso machine & minibar · Wi-Fi throughout
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Dhoni Loft Water Villa

Shaped like a traditional dhoni fishing boat, our Dhoni Loft Water Villas have an expansive lower level living area and a master bedroom on the mezzanine, making them great for families. The design brings the outside space in, with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the water, and a private terrace touching the ocean.
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  • 110 sq m / 1,184 sq ft
  • Split-level with mezzanine master bedroom
  • Floor-to-ceiling windows
  • Private overwater terrace · Ideal for families · COMO Shambhala bath amenities · Air conditioning & ceiling fan · IPTV (55-inch LED TV) · Nespresso machine & minibar · Wi-Fi throughout
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Loft Water Villa

In these villas, the horizon feels like it extends forever as you look out from your private sundeck or watch the ocean roll past the floor-to-ceiling windows. The elevated loft features a king-sized en suite master bedroom, while the lower deck's large and airy sitting area doubles up as a sleeping space for families. There is also a secluded outdoor rain shower with steps directly into the ocean.
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  • 123 sq m / 1,324 sq ft
  • Elevated loft with king-sized master bedroom
  • Floor-to-ceiling ocean-view windows
  • Private sundeck · Outdoor rain shower with ocean steps · Lower deck family sleeping area · COMO Shambhala bath amenities · Air conditioning & ceiling fan · IPTV (55-inch LED TV) · Nespresso machine & minibar · Wi-Fi throughout
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One Bedroom Villa with Pool

The pinnacle of overwater living at COMO Cocoa Island. This spacious villa features a private infinity-edge plunge pool on the deck, a generous bedroom with panoramic lagoon views, and full butler service. Ideal for couples seeking the ultimate in privacy and indulgence.
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  • Overwater villa with private plunge pool
  • Panoramic lagoon & ocean views
  • Full butler service included
  • King-sized bedroom · Outdoor deck with sun loungers · COMO Shambhala bath amenities · Air conditioning & ceiling fan · IPTV (55-inch LED TV) · Nespresso machine & minibar · Wi-Fi throughout
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Where in the Maldives

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get to COMO Cocoa Island? +
COMO Cocoa Island is located in South Malé Atoll, Maldives. It is just a 40-minute speedboat transfer from Malé International Airport (MLE) — no seaplane required. Transfers are arranged by the resort.
What villa categories are available? +
The resort offers four overwater villa categories: Dhoni Water Villa (75 sqm), Dhoni Loft Water Villa (110 sqm), Loft Water Villa (123 sqm), and One Bedroom Villa with Pool. All villas are built on stilts above the lagoon, inspired by the traditional Maldivian dhoni fishing boat.
What is included in the stay? +
All stays include daily housekeeping, complimentary Wi-Fi, COMO Shambhala bath amenities, Nespresso machine, minibar, IPTV, and access to the resort's fitness and wellness facilities. Half-board and full-board meal plans are available. Butler service is included for One Bedroom Villa with Pool and above.
What dining options are available? +
The resort features Ufaa Restaurant (open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, serving Mediterranean and local cuisine with COMO Shambhala healthy options), Faru Bar (open from 10am until late, serving cocktails, mocktails, wines and light snacks), and in-room dining available from 7:00am to 10:00pm.
What wellness facilities does the resort offer? +
COMO Cocoa Island is home to the COMO Shambhala Retreat, featuring three double and one single massage pavilions, an open-air yoga pavilion with ocean views, a gym, hydrotherapy pool, steam room, and a Pilates studio with Cadillac-Reformer machine. Complimentary yoga, pranayama, meditation, and Pilates classes are offered six days a week.
What water sports and activities are available? +
The Marine Sports Centre offers snorkelling, catamaran sailing, windsurfing, kayaking, and COMO Yacht Charter. The resort has access to some of the world's best dive sites. Guided excursions include sunset fishing, turtle snorkelling, night snorkelling, UV night snorkelling, shark adventure trips, reef explorer boat trips, and private sandbank picnics.
Is COMO Cocoa Island suitable for families? +
Yes. The Dhoni Loft Water Villa and Loft Water Villa are particularly well-suited for families, with flexible sleeping arrangements. Babysitting is available on request, and the resort's marine activities and coral propagation programmes are popular with children.
What sustainability initiatives does the resort have? +
COMO Cocoa Island is committed to marine conservation through coral propagation, monitoring and stewardship. The resort partners with secondary schools on neighbouring islands Maafushi and Guraidhoo for education and vocational training. It also bottles its own water in reusable glass bottles, exceeding WHO potability standards.
How do I enquire about rates and availability? +
Please contact us via WhatsApp at +91 98112 03263 or email us directly. Our team will provide personalised rates, availability, and package recommendations for your preferred travel dates and villa category.
What awards has COMO Cocoa Island received? +
The resort has received numerous accolades including 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).

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