COMO Maalifushi

Thaa Atoll, Maldives · Overwater & Beach Villas · COMO Shambhala Spa · Award-Winning Dining

The COMO Maalifushi Experience

An intimate island sanctuary on the unspoilt Thaa Atoll — where overwater luxury, holistic wellness, and the Maldivian ocean come together.

Overwater & Beach Villas

Eight villa and suite categories, each with a private pool, set above the lagoon or among tropical gardens.

COMO Shambhala Retreat

Eight ocean-facing treatment rooms, yoga pavilion, steam room, sauna, and jacuzzi — holistic wellness above the Indian Ocean.

Dive & Watersports

World-class diving, surfing, snorkelling, sailing, sunset cruises, and dolphin watching on Thaa Atoll.

Award-Winning Dining

Japanese cuisine at Tai, light Mediterranean and Asian flavours at Madi, and the COMO Shambhala Kitchen for healthy living.

4.9

Based on 948 reviews

Travellers' Choice 2026
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Very Good
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What Our Guests Say

Rated Travellers' Choice on TripAdvisor

Secluded yet family friendly resort

The trip was excellent. Our villa host, Zaeen, was very kind and helpful, he would go out of his way to help us. With him, the trip elevated to a whole different level. Mode, our main snorkelling guide, helped us a lot while on land and in the sea. We really enjoyed the house reef, the wild life there was amazing and diverse. Such as: turtles, rays, sharks, and a lot of coral. We would definitely go back!

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E P

Perfect and relaxing

Was absolutely seamless and perfect, Zayan was very accommodating and the cleaning staff were very professional.

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Ned T

The perfect trip

Had the best time! Zayan looked after us and he made the whole experience seamless! Always cared for - the staff was so friendly and the island was beautiful.

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Chloe T

Always the best time at Como Maalifushi

We always have the best time at Como Maalifushi - we've been coming here with our 6 year old every summer since she was 2. Naail took such good care of us and a special thank you also to Ibu Rini as well as Diah and Sheryl from the kids club.

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zuleikadobsonSingapore
A suite interior at COMO Maalifushi, mustard chairs and a red bench under a timber beamed roof.
A suite bathroom at COMO Maalifushi, stone bath beside glass doors onto a planted courtyard.
A suite interior at COMO Maalifushi, curved timber counter with fruit beside a canopied bed.
A villa bedroom at COMO Maalifushi, four poster bed with white netting on a pale timber floor.
A beach villa deck at COMO Maalifushi, woven chairs and a pool beside a thatched pavilion.
A water villa terrace at COMO Maalifushi, a guest doing yoga beside the pool above calm sea.
A villa bedroom at COMO Maalifushi, canopy bed and open doors onto an overwater deck.
A pool deck at COMO Maalifushi, a guest sitting at the infinity edge facing a flat calm sea.

COMO Maalifushi

Regular price₹ 769,900
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Double occupancy, 3 to 7 nights, half board or full board, return shared seaplane, all taxes included except TCS · valid until 19 Dec 2026

COMO Maalifushi is the only resort in Thaa Atoll, an hour south of Malé by seaplane, and the quietest island COMO runs. Every villa on this page has its own pool.

Three nights for two in a Beach Suite with Private Pool from October to 19 December, with half board, the return seaplane and every tax, comes to ₹556,900.

What you pay

Pick your dates, a villa and a meal plan and the price is the whole stay for two: the villa, your meals, the return seaplane and every tax, green tax included. Nothing more is payable at the resort for those.

Half board is breakfast and a three-course lunch or dinner each day. Full board adds the other meal, and on three nights it adds ₹37,100.

The seaplane is the big fixed part. It is the same on three nights as on seven, which is why a short stay here reads dear per night against a speedboat island. Five or seven nights spreads it.

An all-inclusive plan and the two, three and four bedroom villas are sold too. They are not priced on this page, but we can book them.

What's included, and what isn't

In the price: your villa for two, the meals on your plan, the return seaplane, access to COMO Shambhala with its steam room, sauna, gym and six yoga classes a week, non-motorised water sports, snorkel gear, and every Maldivian tax including green tax.

Not in the price: your international flights, travel insurance, drinks, spa treatments, excursions, the compulsory New Year's Eve gala dinner, Indian TCS, and anything not named above.

Who this isn't for

Anyone landing at Malé in the evening. The seaplane flies in daylight only and the last take-off is 16:30, and there is no boat this far south. Land late and you spend a night in the city first.

Anyone who wants somewhere else to go. COMO Maalifushi is alone in its atoll, so there is no neighbouring island to hop to. The quiet is the point. From roughly March to October the surf brings a livelier crowd.

Before you book

Full payment is due 14 days before arrival. Half the stay is charged from 14 days out and all of it from seven. Late arrivals, no-shows and early departures are charged in full.

20 December to 5 January is not priced on this page. The plan drops to breakfast only, the New Year's Eve gala is US$700 per adult and compulsory, and nobody checks out on 30 or 31 December.

Each villa takes four at most. Two children under 12 stay free in their parents' villa on the same meal plan, and you can pair a stay here with COMO Cocoa Island on one trip until 20 December.

Send us your dates and who is travelling, and we will price two or three villas with everything inside the number and check your flight lands in time for the seaplane. Message our Maldives specialists on WhatsApp or send us an enquiry. We reply within 24 hours.

House reef 4/5 Strong

Worth choosing the resort for. One or two caveats on entry point or current.

Good marine life over coral that has not recovered well. You get in from the jetty steps or the walkway into the coral garden, a sheltered shallow area ringed by water villas, rather than off the sand, because the island sits on a wide lagoon table. Blacktips and the two resident hawksbill turtles are close to a certainty, and guests also report eagle rays, Napoleon wrasse and big schooling fish. Snorkelling stays inside the marker buoys. Gear is free and the weekly marine biologist talk is included, but the guided two-site reef trip is charged. Water villas on the coral garden sit closest.

How we score house reefs, and every island ranked →

Getting there

Route Seaplane
Journey 60 min, airport to island
Last arrival that works 15:00

Land at Velana after 15:00 and the last transfer of the day will have gone, which means a night in Malé before you reach the island.

Shared seaplane, daylight only. Land at Velana in the evening and you spend a night in Malé first, so send us your flights and we will check the connection before you book.

Transfer details last checked August 2026. We re-check yours against your actual ticket before we quote. See what your flight can reach →

We were last here January 2017 Inspected in person · 9 yr ago

COMO Maalifushi in Thaa Atoll was quiet elegance when we visited mid-January 2017. The water villas are massive, with plenty of room to breathe and spend slow afternoons splashing in the private pool. The food...

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Choose Your Villa

Seaplane from Velana International Airport, 60 min.

Beach Suite with Private Pool

A spacious beachfront suite set among tropical gardens with a private plunge pool, outdoor shower, and sun terrace. Direct beach access with serene garden views. Sleeps up to 3 adults.
  • Private plunge pool
  • Direct beach access
  • Outdoor shower
  • Garden terrace · COMO Shambhala bath amenities · Daily housekeeping & turndown · Nespresso & minibar · Complimentary Wi-Fi
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Water Suite with Private Pool

An elegant overwater suite perched above the turquoise lagoon, featuring a glass-floor panel, private pool, and sun deck with uninterrupted ocean views. Sleeps up to 3 adults.
  • Private overwater pool
  • Glass floor panel
  • Sun deck over lagoon
  • Direct lagoon access · Outdoor shower · COMO Shambhala bath amenities · Nespresso & minibar · Complimentary Wi-Fi
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Beach Villa with Private Pool

A generous one-bedroom beachfront villa with a private pool, expansive sun deck, and lush garden setting. Ideal for couples or small families seeking privacy and space. Sleeps up to 3 adults.
  • Private pool
  • Direct beach access
  • Expansive sun deck
  • Outdoor shower & bathtub · Garden setting · COMO Shambhala bath amenities · Nespresso & minibar · Complimentary Wi-Fi
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Water Villa with Private Pool

A spacious overwater villa with a private infinity pool, indoor and outdoor living areas, and direct lagoon steps. Wake up to panoramic ocean views in complete seclusion. Sleeps up to 3 adults.
  • Private infinity pool
  • Direct lagoon steps
  • Indoor & outdoor living
  • Panoramic ocean views · Outdoor shower & bathtub · COMO Shambhala bath amenities · Nespresso & minibar · Complimentary Wi-Fi
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Two-Bedroom Beach Villa with Private Pool

Two connected beachfront bedrooms sharing a private pool and expansive outdoor living space. Perfect for families or groups seeking beachside luxury with room to breathe. Sleeps up to 5 adults.
  • Two bedrooms
  • Shared private pool
  • Direct beach access
  • Expansive outdoor living · Outdoor shower · COMO Shambhala bath amenities · Nespresso & minibar · Complimentary Wi-Fi
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Two-Bedroom Water Villa with Private Pool

Two overwater bedrooms connected by a shared private pool with sweeping lagoon and ocean views. The ultimate overwater retreat for families or groups. Sleeps up to 5 adults.
  • Two overwater bedrooms
  • Shared private pool
  • Panoramic lagoon views
  • Direct lagoon access · Outdoor shower & bathtub · COMO Shambhala bath amenities · Nespresso & minibar · Complimentary Wi-Fi
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Where in the Maldives

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get to COMO Maalifushi? +
COMO Maalifushi is located on Thaa Atoll in the southern Maldives. Guests fly from Malé International Airport (MLE) on a 45-minute domestic flight to Thimarafushi Airport (TMF), followed by a short speedboat transfer to the resort. Our team will meet you at Malé arrivals and assist throughout your journey.
What villa categories are available? +
COMO Maalifushi offers seven villa and suite categories: Beach Suite with Private Pool, Water Suite with Private Pool, Beach Villa with Private Pool, Water Villa with Private Pool, Two-Bedroom Beach Villa with Private Pool, Two-Bedroom Water Villa with Private Pool, and the exclusive COMO Villa. All categories feature a private pool.
What is included in the stay? +
All stays include daily housekeeping and turndown service, complimentary Wi-Fi, Nespresso machine and minibar, COMO Shambhala bath amenities, and access to the resort's facilities including the pool, gym, and daily yoga. Dining and experiences are available at an additional cost unless a meal plan is selected.
What dining options are available at the resort? +
The resort has three dining venues. Tai is an overwater Japanese restaurant serving sushi and sashimi with sunset cocktails. Madi offers light Mediterranean, Indonesian, and Thai-influenced dishes from breakfast to late evening, including the healthy COMO Shambhala Kitchen menu. Thila Bar is the resort's relaxed pool and ocean bar. In-room dining is available 24 hours.
What is COMO Shambhala Retreat? +
COMO Shambhala Retreat is the resort's award-winning wellness centre, offering holistic, Asian-inspired treatments in eight overwater ocean-facing treatment rooms. Facilities include a gym, open-air yoga pavilion, steam room, sauna, and jacuzzi (with separate male and female facilities). Complimentary daily yoga is included for all guests.
What water activities are available? +
The resort's dive and watersports centre offers scuba diving, snorkelling, surfing at the 'Farms' surf break, sailing, kayaking, and stand-up paddleboarding. Guided experiences include sunset cruises, dolphin watching, fishing trips, and beach picnics on uninhabited islands. A Padel Court is also available on the island.
Is COMO Maalifushi suitable for families? +
Yes. COMO Maalifushi is well suited for families, with a kids' club, babysitting services, and family-friendly villa categories including the Two-Bedroom Beach and Water Villas. The resort has been recognised by Travel + Leisure as 2nd Best Resort for Families in the Maldives (2023).
What sustainability initiatives does the resort have? +
COMO Maalifushi is committed to minimising its environmental footprint. Solar energy generates 15% of the hotel's power, fresh drinking water is bottled on-site in glass, and kitchens are supplied from the resort's organic garden. The resort partners with Ecocean for whale shark conservation and with Reefscapers for coral reef restoration.
How do I enquire about rates and availability? +
You can contact us directly via WhatsApp at +91 98112 03263 or use the Enquire Now button on any villa card above. Our team will respond promptly with availability, rates, and personalised recommendations.
What awards has COMO Maalifushi received? +
COMO Maalifushi has received multiple international accolades, including Condé Nast Traveller Readers' Choice Awards (2018, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2024), Travel + Leisure World's Best Awards 2023 (2nd Best Resort for Families in the Maldives), and the Luxury Lifestyle Awards 2021 for Best Luxury Destination in the Maldives.

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Co-Founder & Maldives Specialist

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