{"product_id":"como-cocoa-island-maldives","title":"COMO Cocoa Island","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCOMO Cocoa Island, Maldives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCOMO 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 \u003cem\u003edhoni\u003c\/em\u003e boat, each built on stilts above a turquoise lagoon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCOMO Cocoa Island has been recognised as one of the world's finest boutique resorts, earning the \u003cstrong\u003eWorld Travel Awards 2024 – Indian Ocean's Leading Boutique Resort\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eCondé Nast Traveller Readers' Choice Top 20 Resorts in the Indian Ocean (2023)\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eTravel + Leisure World's Best – Most Outrageous Villas in the Maldives, 1st Place (2023)\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAccommodation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll 33 villas are overwater, designed in the form of a traditional Maldivian dhoni. Villa categories include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDhoni Water Villa\u003c\/strong\u003e — Intimate overwater villa with direct lagoon access\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDhoni Loft Water Villa\u003c\/strong\u003e — Split-level villa with elevated living space and lagoon views\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLoft Water Villa\u003c\/strong\u003e — Spacious loft-style villa with panoramic ocean outlook\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOne Bedroom Villa with Pool\u003c\/strong\u003e — Private overwater villa with plunge pool\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGuest Room Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverwater villa on stilts above the lagoon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDhoni-inspired architecture with thatched roof\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirect lagoon access with steps into the water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutdoor deck and sun loungers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAir conditioning and ceiling fans\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinibar and tea\/coffee facilities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplimentary Wi-Fi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn-room safe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBathrobes and slippers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCOMO Shambhala bath amenities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGuest Services\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e24-hour villa host service\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplimentary speedboat transfer from Malé International Airport (40 minutes)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConcierge and activity booking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLaundry service\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDaily housekeeping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn-room dining (7:00am – 10:00pm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBabysitting available on request\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eActivities\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplimentary pranayama, yoga, and meditation fitness and Pilates classes (six days a week)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHydrotherapy sessions with an instructor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMarine Sports Centre — private reefs and access to some of the world's best dive sites\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSnorkelling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCatamaran sailing and snorkelling trips\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWindsurfing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKayaking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCOMO Yacht Charter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoral propagation and Marine Biologist Talk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eExcursions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSnorkelling trips\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSunset fishing — the catch from your trip can be prepared for lunch the following day\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrivate picnic — a day on the COMO Cocoa Island sand bank\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSunset cruise — watching dolphins at play and flying fish skirt across the water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTurtle snorkelling expedition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNight snorkelling and UV Night Snorkelling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReef Explorer snorkelling by boat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShark Adventure snorkelling trip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDining\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUfaa Restaurant\u003c\/strong\u003e — 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFaru Bar\u003c\/strong\u003e — 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn-room Dining\u003c\/strong\u003e — Available between 7:00am and 10:00pm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCOMO Shambhala Kitchen\u003c\/strong\u003e — 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWellness — COMO Shambhala Retreat\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCOMO 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree double massage pavilions with outdoor shower\/tub in the garden\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne single massage pavilion with outdoor shower\/tub in the garden\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpen-air yoga pavilion with ocean view\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGym with weights and cardio equipment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHydrotherapy pool\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteam room (separate male\/female facilities)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePilates studio featuring Cadillac-Reformer machine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSustainability \u0026amp; Community Investment\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAwards\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorld Travel Awards 2024\u003c\/strong\u003e — Indian Ocean's Leading Boutique Resort 2024\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondé Nast Traveller Readers' Choice Awards 2023\u003c\/strong\u003e — Top 20 Resorts in The Indian Ocean (8th)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTravel + Leisure World's Best Awards 2023\u003c\/strong\u003e — Most Outrageous Villas in the Maldives (1st)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTripAdvisor Travellers' Choice 2022\u003c\/strong\u003e — 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)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLuxury Lifestyle Awards 2021\u003c\/strong\u003e — Top 5 Resorts in The Best Luxury Beach Hotels Maldives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInternational Travel Awards 2020\u003c\/strong\u003e — Asia's Best Luxury Water Villa Resort\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondé Nast Traveller Readers' Choice Awards 2018\u003c\/strong\u003e — Indian Ocean Top 20 Resorts (5th), Best Resorts in the World (50th)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLocation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMakunufushi, South Malé Atoll, Maldives\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor current rates, villa availability and transfer costs, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/919811203263?text=Hi%2C%20I%27d%20like%20rates%20and%20availability%20for%20COMO%20Cocoa%20Island.\"\u003emessage our Maldives specialists on WhatsApp\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact-us\"\u003esend us an enquiry\u003c\/a\u003e. 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