Coco Bodu Hithi Maldives
Coco Bodu Hithi Maldives
North Malé Atoll · 100 Villas · Award-Winning Resort
tripadvisor
4.7
Based on 3,814 reviews
Excellent
83%
Very Good
10%
Average
3%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
What Our Guests Say
Rated Travellers' Choice on TripAdvisor
Over water villa all inclusive package review
The resort has been around since 2006 however seems to be well kept. We stayed in the water villa which had a private infinity pool and direct access to the ocean for a swim. The villas are well spaced to ensure privacy levels are optimal. We had the all inclusive package which gave credits and 3 dinners during our stay at 3 of their in-house restaurants.
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Unvergesslicher Aufenthalt im Coco Bodu Hithi
Our stay at Coco Bodu Hithi was truly unforgettable. From the very first moment we arrived until our departure, everything was perfect. A very special thank you goes to our wonderful host Hajar — she was always kind, attentive, professional, and incredibly caring. Her warm personality made us feel welcomed from the very beginning, and she made sure that every detail of our stay was perfect.
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Wonderful experience
We had a lovely experience! Vignesh was very friendly and welcoming, and it was great chatting with him. He made us feel comfortable from the moment we arrived. Everything was clean and well looked after. Thanks for making our visit so enjoyable.
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Highly Recommend
Vignesh was a great host! We had a really nice time chatting with him — he was friendly, polite, and made us feel very welcome. The place was also very clean and well maintained. Thanks for the great hospitality!
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House reef
5/5
Exceptional
Live coral within swimming distance of the beach, reliably good fish life, safe entry.
A natural island rather than a built one, and the reef runs right alongside the water villas and the Aqua restaurant, so you snorkel from your own steps rather than from a boat. Turtles, blacktips and rays most days, with the best water off the north side of the club villas and round the eastern side. There is bleaching in places and the occasional bit of debris. Ask us which villa numbers sit closest to the reef, it makes a real difference here and we will check it against your dates.
Getting there
Route
Speedboat
Journey
35 min, airport to island
Last arrival that works
Any time
Transfers run around the clock, so a late landing does not cost you a night in Malé.
Shared speedboat, running day and night, so any arrival time connects. Boats are scheduled rather than private, so allow a wait at Velana.
Transfer details last checked August 2026. We re-check yours against your actual ticket before we quote. See what your flight can reach →
Choose Your Villa
Choose the perfect package for your island escape
Island Villa with Pool
Spacious island villa set in lush tropical gardens with a private pool, sun deck and direct beach access — serene island living at its finest.
- One time sunset cruise
- Choice of one-time use of Windsurfing or Canoe
- Enjoy 20% off all spa treatments
- Access to non-motorized water sports equipment
Beach Villa with Pool
Stunning beachfront villa with a private pool and direct access to the white sand beach, offering breathtaking views of the Indian Ocean.
- One time sunset cruise
- Choice of one-time use of Windsurfing or Canoe
- Enjoy 20% off all spa treatments
- Access to non-motorized water sports equipment
Most Popular
Water Villa with Pool
Elegant overwater villa perched above the turquoise lagoon with a private infinity pool, glass floor panels and direct water access.
- One time sunset cruise
- Choice of one-time use of Windsurfing or Canoe
- Enjoy 20% off all spa treatments
- Access to non-motorized water sports equipment
Escape Water Villa with Pool
A larger, more secluded overwater retreat with a private pool, expansive deck and uninterrupted panoramic views of the ocean horizon.
- One time sunset cruise
- Choice of one-time use of Windsurfing or Canoe
- Enjoy 20% off all spa treatments
- Access to non-motorized water sports equipment
Coco Residence
The pinnacle of luxury at Coco Bodu Hithi — a private residence with a pool, dedicated butler service and exclusive access to the STARS restaurant.
- One time sunset cruise
- Choice of one-time use of Windsurfing or Canoe
- Enjoy 20% off all spa treatments
- Access to non-motorized water sports equipment
A day here, honestly
This is a natural island rather than a built one, and the reef runs right alongside the water villas, so you snorkel from your own steps rather than from a boat. That is rarer than the brochures suggest. It also means your villa number decides your reef, and some parts of the reef are in better condition than others.
- Getting here Speedboat, 35 min · latest Velana arrival any hour
- Highest plan sold Full board
- House reef 5 of 5
Day 1, arriving
A shared speedboat, about thirty-five minutes, running day and night. No daylight cut-off, so a late landing at Velana still gets you to the island that night. Boats run to a schedule rather than to you, so allow a wait at Velana.
Do these three things when you land.
- Ask which villa numbers sit closest to the reef before you travel, not after. It makes a real difference here and we will check it against your dates.
- Walk the north side of the club villas and the eastern side on the first afternoon. That is where the water is best.
- Set expectations on the coral. There is bleaching in places and the occasional bit of debris.
Days 2 to 3, your full days
Mornings
The reef is the plan here.
The reef runs alongside the water villas and the overwater restaurant, so for a good number of guests this is a step off your own deck rather than a boat trip. Turtles, blacktips and rays on most days. The best water is off the north side of the club villas and round the eastern side. It is not uniformly pristine: there is bleaching in places and you will see the odd piece of debris.
- Anyone in a water villa on the right side
- Down your own steps and in. This is the thing people imagine the Maldives is and rarely get, and it is why the villa number matters so much here.
- Anyone on the beach
- Walk round to the north side of the club villas or the eastern side. It is a short walk and it is where the reef is at its best.
- Divers
- A natural reef system rather than a constructed one, which is the difference worth paying attention to when you compare this island with the newer builds nearby.
Afternoons
The reef carries the afternoon, and on this island you can get into it without booking anything, which is the practical advantage over resorts where the good coral is a boat ride. The activity schedule and excursion prices are set by the resort and move through the season, so tell us which trips you want and we will price them against your dates.
Evenings
Coco Bodu Hithi sells full board, so breakfast, lunch and dinner are covered and the drinks are not. That is the line to watch. On an island where you will not be leaving for dinner, the bar bill is the whole variable cost of the holiday, and it is the thing our readers most consistently underestimate when they compare a full board rate against an all-inclusive one somewhere else.
Day 4, leaving
Nothing to plan around. The boat runs at any hour, so a dawn flight home does not cost you a night the way it would on a seaplane island.
What you will still pay
Drinks, the spa, diving and excursions. With full board covering the meals, the bar is where this island's folio is decided. Ask us to compare it against an all-inclusive option on your dates before you assume the full board rate is the cheaper one.
Who this island's day does not suit
Anyone expecting untouched coral everywhere. There is bleaching in places and some debris, and the reef is very good rather than perfect. Also anyone unwilling to think about the villa category, because here it genuinely changes the holiday.
Day 1, arriving
A shared speedboat, about thirty-five minutes, running day and night. No daylight cut-off, so a late landing at Velana still gets you to the island that night. Boats run to a schedule rather than to you, so allow a wait at Velana.
Do these three things when you land.
- Ask which villa numbers sit closest to the reef before you travel, not after. It makes a real difference here and we will check it against your dates.
- Walk the north side of the club villas and the eastern side on the first afternoon. That is where the water is best.
- Set expectations on the coral. There is bleaching in places and the occasional bit of debris.
Days 2 to 4, your full days
Mornings
The reef is the plan here.
The reef runs alongside the water villas and the overwater restaurant, so for a good number of guests this is a step off your own deck rather than a boat trip. Turtles, blacktips and rays on most days. The best water is off the north side of the club villas and round the eastern side. It is not uniformly pristine: there is bleaching in places and you will see the odd piece of debris.
- Anyone in a water villa on the right side
- Down your own steps and in. This is the thing people imagine the Maldives is and rarely get, and it is why the villa number matters so much here.
- Anyone on the beach
- Walk round to the north side of the club villas or the eastern side. It is a short walk and it is where the reef is at its best.
- Divers
- A natural reef system rather than a constructed one, which is the difference worth paying attention to when you compare this island with the newer builds nearby.
Afternoons
The reef carries the afternoon, and on this island you can get into it without booking anything, which is the practical advantage over resorts where the good coral is a boat ride. The activity schedule and excursion prices are set by the resort and move through the season, so tell us which trips you want and we will price them against your dates.
Evenings
Coco Bodu Hithi sells full board, so breakfast, lunch and dinner are covered and the drinks are not. That is the line to watch. On an island where you will not be leaving for dinner, the bar bill is the whole variable cost of the holiday, and it is the thing our readers most consistently underestimate when they compare a full board rate against an all-inclusive one somewhere else.
Day 5, leaving
Nothing to plan around. The boat runs at any hour, so a dawn flight home does not cost you a night the way it would on a seaplane island.
What you will still pay
Drinks, the spa, diving and excursions. With full board covering the meals, the bar is where this island's folio is decided. Ask us to compare it against an all-inclusive option on your dates before you assume the full board rate is the cheaper one.
Who this island's day does not suit
Anyone expecting untouched coral everywhere. There is bleaching in places and some debris, and the reef is very good rather than perfect. Also anyone unwilling to think about the villa category, because here it genuinely changes the holiday.
Day 1, arriving
A shared speedboat, about thirty-five minutes, running day and night. No daylight cut-off, so a late landing at Velana still gets you to the island that night. Boats run to a schedule rather than to you, so allow a wait at Velana.
Do these three things when you land.
- Ask which villa numbers sit closest to the reef before you travel, not after. It makes a real difference here and we will check it against your dates.
- Walk the north side of the club villas and the eastern side on the first afternoon. That is where the water is best.
- Set expectations on the coral. There is bleaching in places and the occasional bit of debris.
Days 2 to 5, your full days
Mornings
The reef is the plan here.
The reef runs alongside the water villas and the overwater restaurant, so for a good number of guests this is a step off your own deck rather than a boat trip. Turtles, blacktips and rays on most days. The best water is off the north side of the club villas and round the eastern side. It is not uniformly pristine: there is bleaching in places and you will see the odd piece of debris.
- Anyone in a water villa on the right side
- Down your own steps and in. This is the thing people imagine the Maldives is and rarely get, and it is why the villa number matters so much here.
- Anyone on the beach
- Walk round to the north side of the club villas or the eastern side. It is a short walk and it is where the reef is at its best.
- Divers
- A natural reef system rather than a constructed one, which is the difference worth paying attention to when you compare this island with the newer builds nearby.
Afternoons
The reef carries the afternoon, and on this island you can get into it without booking anything, which is the practical advantage over resorts where the good coral is a boat ride. The activity schedule and excursion prices are set by the resort and move through the season, so tell us which trips you want and we will price them against your dates.
Evenings
Coco Bodu Hithi sells full board, so breakfast, lunch and dinner are covered and the drinks are not. That is the line to watch. On an island where you will not be leaving for dinner, the bar bill is the whole variable cost of the holiday, and it is the thing our readers most consistently underestimate when they compare a full board rate against an all-inclusive one somewhere else.
Day 6, leaving
Nothing to plan around. The boat runs at any hour, so a dawn flight home does not cost you a night the way it would on a seaplane island.
What you will still pay
Drinks, the spa, diving and excursions. With full board covering the meals, the bar is where this island's folio is decided. Ask us to compare it against an all-inclusive option on your dates before you assume the full board rate is the cheaper one.
Who this island's day does not suit
Anyone expecting untouched coral everywhere. There is bleaching in places and some debris, and the reef is very good rather than perfect. Also anyone unwilling to think about the villa category, because here it genuinely changes the holiday.
Day 1, arriving
A shared speedboat, about thirty-five minutes, running day and night. No daylight cut-off, so a late landing at Velana still gets you to the island that night. Boats run to a schedule rather than to you, so allow a wait at Velana.
Do these three things when you land.
- Ask which villa numbers sit closest to the reef before you travel, not after. It makes a real difference here and we will check it against your dates.
- Walk the north side of the club villas and the eastern side on the first afternoon. That is where the water is best.
- Set expectations on the coral. There is bleaching in places and the occasional bit of debris.
Days 2 to 6, your full days
Mornings
The reef is the plan here.
The reef runs alongside the water villas and the overwater restaurant, so for a good number of guests this is a step off your own deck rather than a boat trip. Turtles, blacktips and rays on most days. The best water is off the north side of the club villas and round the eastern side. It is not uniformly pristine: there is bleaching in places and you will see the odd piece of debris.
- Anyone in a water villa on the right side
- Down your own steps and in. This is the thing people imagine the Maldives is and rarely get, and it is why the villa number matters so much here.
- Anyone on the beach
- Walk round to the north side of the club villas or the eastern side. It is a short walk and it is where the reef is at its best.
- Divers
- A natural reef system rather than a constructed one, which is the difference worth paying attention to when you compare this island with the newer builds nearby.
Afternoons
The reef carries the afternoon, and on this island you can get into it without booking anything, which is the practical advantage over resorts where the good coral is a boat ride. The activity schedule and excursion prices are set by the resort and move through the season, so tell us which trips you want and we will price them against your dates.
Evenings
Coco Bodu Hithi sells full board, so breakfast, lunch and dinner are covered and the drinks are not. That is the line to watch. On an island where you will not be leaving for dinner, the bar bill is the whole variable cost of the holiday, and it is the thing our readers most consistently underestimate when they compare a full board rate against an all-inclusive one somewhere else.
Day 7, leaving
Nothing to plan around. The boat runs at any hour, so a dawn flight home does not cost you a night the way it would on a seaplane island.
What you will still pay
Drinks, the spa, diving and excursions. With full board covering the meals, the bar is where this island's folio is decided. Ask us to compare it against an all-inclusive option on your dates before you assume the full board rate is the cheaper one.
Who this island's day does not suit
Anyone expecting untouched coral everywhere. There is bleaching in places and some debris, and the reef is very good rather than perfect. Also anyone unwilling to think about the villa category, because here it genuinely changes the holiday.
Tell us which dates you are looking at and we will check this against the week you will actually be here.Ask on WhatsApp
Where in the Maldives?
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Coco Bodu Hithi from the airport? +
The resort is a 35-minute speedboat ride from Velana International Airport in Malé.
What is the transfer type to the resort? +
Transfers are by speedboat, included in most packages offered by 360 Degree World.
Is Coco Bodu Hithi adults-only? +
Yes — Coco Bodu Hithi is an adults-only resort, ideal for couples and honeymooners.
What meal plans are available? +
Packages through 360 Degree World typically include full board (breakfast, lunch and dinner).
Is there a house reef for snorkelling? +
Yes, Coco Bodu Hithi has a spectacular house reef teeming with marine life, accessible directly from the island.
Bodu Hithi — Where Less Is Infinitely More
Your Private Corner of the Atoll
Each villa at Coco Bodu Hithi is a study in understated elegance — natural textures, open-air living, and an unbroken connection to the lagoon. Whether overwater or on the beach, your villa is your island within an island.
Dining at the Edge of the Ocean
From the overwater Latitude restaurant to the barefoot charm of Aqua — every meal at Coco Bodu Hithi is a sensory experience. Fresh Maldivian flavours, global cuisine, and a wine cellar that would impress even the most discerning palate.
Coco Spa — Stillness, Elevated
Surrender to the rhythm of the ocean at Coco Spa. Overwater treatment rooms, ancient healing rituals, and bespoke wellness journeys crafted for those who understand that true luxury is the art of doing nothing — beautifully.
The Reef, Yours to Explore
North Malé Atoll's house reef is one of the Maldives' most celebrated — teeming with turtles, rays, and vibrant coral. Dive, snorkel, or simply float above it all. The ocean here doesn't just surround you — it welcomes you.
Curated by Maldives Specialists
Every resort we feature is personally vetted by our founders — so you book with confidence.
Pranjal
Founder & Maldives Specialist
Selling the Maldives since 2004. He will tell you when a well-known name is not what it used to be.
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Co-Founder & Maldives Specialist
Meticulous attention to detail and deep resort relationships for seamless, personalised journeys.
