Overview Of Cocoa Island
Cocoa Island by COMO is located in Kaafu (South Male) Atoll, Maldives, around forty minutes by speedboat from the international airport in Male. Cocoa Island, managed by the international COMO Hotels & Resorts, is a private Maldives island resort with 33 over water suites each designed in the style of a traditional Maldivian boat, a dhoni. With your room directly over the water allows you to slip effortlessly into the turquoise lagoon to explore the nearby house reef.
Encircled with powder white sand, the carefree, understated luxury experience includes holistic wellness treatments, South Indian-influenced cuisine and some of the best diving in South Male Atoll.
Overview Of Cocoa Island
Cocoa Island by COMO is located in Kaafu (South Male) Atoll, Maldives, around forty minutes by speedboat from the international airport in Male. Cocoa Island, managed by the international COMO Hotels & Resorts, is a private Maldives island resort with 33 over water suites each designed in the style of a traditional Maldivian boat, a dhoni. With your room directly over the water allows you to slip effortlessly into the turquoise lagoon to explore the nearby house reef.
Encircled with powder white sand, the carefree, understated luxury experience includes holistic wellness treatments, South Indian-influenced cuisine and some of the best diving in South Male Atoll.
Accommodation At Cocoa Island
The style and design of the 33 overwater suites and villas are like that of no other luxury resort in the Maldives. Uniquely inspired by dhoni boats—the gently curving wooden vessels used by local fishermen—Cocoa Island’s rooms arc out from the island itself. Simple wooden walkways built above the shallow lagoon connect them, forming a sinuous boardwalk pathway.
Each room has its own private terrace, all the better for slipping into the warm Maldivian sea, right from your room. The view from the wide platform is directly out to the watery expanse and horizon. Interiors are dominated by whites and blues, with only the subtlest nod to a certain local rustic aesthetic.
Dhoni Suite : Among Maldives beach resorts, the eight 75 Sqm split-level suites stand out for the generous indoor seating area with a Balinese day-bed, large bathroom and private terrace allowing for easy access to the lagoon’s warm waters.
Dhoni Loft Suite : These nine 110 Sqm rooms work well for families because of an expansive downstairs living area (which doubles up as a sleeping area for children) and then the master bedroom on a mezzanine level, just beneath the rafters. Again the terrace has steps straight into the lagoon.
Loft Villa : With private sundecks and full-length windows overlooking the Indian Ocean, these 123 Sqm Maldives villas bring the outside in. An elevated loft sequesters a king-sized bed while downstairs on the main level a large and airy sitting area doubles up as a sleeping area for kids.
One Bedroom Villa : The largest (125 Sqm) of Cocoa Island water villas, these four light-filled bungalows, all of which sit on their own secluded jetty, feature three private al fresco areas: an outdoor shower, a balcony with a daybed, and off the sitting area, which converts into a kid-friendly sleeping area, there’s a sun terrace fitted with a table and pair of loungers.
Como Villa : Two COMO Villas (Sunset and Sunrise of 300 Sqm) offer a unique experience. Approached by a private jetty, each villa is arranged with two wings, each with a bedroom (one king, one twin), ensuite bathroom, outdoor shower and private terrace. These wings are connected by living and dining areas with balconies on either side, which allows for step-off-the-deck access to the lagoon.
Stay in a COMO Villa and you will experience the personalised butlers. Their role is to ease you through your arrival, organise castaway picnics with the children and arrange meals, becoming your chief activities planners during your stay.
Rooms Amenities :
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Private sundeck with loungers and dining table
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Bathtub and separate shower stall
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Air conditioning and antique colonial ceiling fan
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Mini bar and snacks
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Coffee/tea making facilities (Nespresso machine)
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42” LCD/plasma satellite TV
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DVD player
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In room safe
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International direct dial telephone
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WiFi Internet access
Drink & Dine
Cocoa Island offers some modern restaurants, steeped in the nuances of South Indian cuisine. They also offer contemporary interpretations of other Asian and Mediterranean classics, as well as old favourites like pastas and salads.
The relaxed atmosphere of Ufaa, the main restaurant, belies the sophisticated flavours behind each dish. Dine casually beside the infinity pool and the sea, or eat like a castaway, with meals delivered to your private villa. And Faru, the bar, is where to relax with wines, tasteful cocktails, juices and snacks.
Restaurants:
Ufaa : Unique among restaurants in the Maldives, New Zealand-born Executive Chef draws inspiration from the Malabar Coast’s rich gourmet heritage and local seafood. He also creates modern interpretations of Southeast Asian and Mediterranean cuisine. The kitchen’s tandoor oven allows for fat-free, flavour-rich grilling of meats, vegetables and fish.
With the COMO Shambhala Cuisine, the resort presents health-conscious alternatives at every meal. And three times a week Ufaa offers a set Indian, Thai and Seafood Barbecue dinner menu.
Faru Bar : Faru Bar is an easy, foot-in-the-sand Maldives’ resort bar where the artful bartenders put together refreshing cocktails and mocktails. Wines, cigars and snacks also feature, alongside some easy beats at sunset
Spa & Wellness
Coco Island is full of activities to keep you Health up and relax; the COMO Shambhala Retreat is a Maldives luxury spa that delivers greater health through yoga and related treatments, offering Asian-inspired therapies ranging from body treatments to facials and massages. Cocoa Island offers gym features cardio equipment and weights. For those who prefer Yoga the resort offers yoga classes as well as private instruction.
Kitesurfing On Cocoa Resort
From May 1st to 31st 2023, enjoy guided kitesurfing with resident athlete: two-time kitesurfing world champion, Youri Zoon. Learn new tricks or get some airtime with his expert guidance and take your kitesurfing to the next level — or learn the basics with a beginner session.
Learn To Kitesurf
Private introductory session – US$130 per hour
Package of three sessions (four hours each) – US$1,296
Improver kitesurf lessons
Private session – US$150 per hour
Package of three sessions (four hours each) – US$1,620
Private half-day excursion and picnic – US$600
*All prices are subject to service charges and prevailing government tax.
For The Family
Cocoa Island understands the importance of spending time together as a family.
Therefore Cocoa Island offers babysitting services. Rather than force children into group activities, the familial intimacy of Cocoa Island by COMO allows children to mix easily and find their own friends.
What's more different and adapted menus for children are available. Some accommodation are arranged just for family to share their accommodating with children..
Beyond Cocoa, there are a number of family-friendly excursions available from beachside picnics to following dolphins from the prow of a privately chartered boat.
Children are welcome at Cocoa Island, however due to its over-water accommodation children should be proficient swimmers and supervised at all times.
Facilities And Services
Facilities:
-COMO Shambhala Retreat
-Hydrotherapy pool
-Steam facility (separate male/female)
-Meditation and relaxation area
-Gym with weights and cardio equipment
-25m infinity-edge swimming pool
-Watersports centre
-COMO The Shop
-Book/iPod/DVD library
-Restaurant and bar
-Sunset cruises offering a chance to watch dolphins at play, who are often active in close proximity to the resort.
Services:
-Complimentary Wi-Fi Internet connection throughout the resort
-Complimentary use of non-motorised watersports equipment
-Complimentary use of snorkelling equipment
-Complimentary use of the guest lounge, incorporating PC/Mac stations and flatscreen TV
-Comprehensive travel and tour assistance
-24-hour manager on duty
-Personalised butler service (COMO Villas only)
-Multilingual hotel staff
-Laundry service (no dry cleaning)
-Twice daily maid service
Diving From Cocoa Island
The dive centre is located in the South Male Atoll. There are at least 25 dive sites, for example the ‘Cocoa Thila’ which is rated among the 10 best dive sites in the Maldives.
Half day and full day boat diving are offered. A range of PADI Diving Courses is available and the dive centre rents offers full equipment rental.
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