Cocoa Island Resort - Maldives - overview introduction
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A small luxury resort only thirty minutes by speed boat from Male Airport. A tiny slither of land surrounded on one side by one of the best dive sites in the Maldives and on the other by aquamarine shallows, Cocoa Island looks to be the ultimate desert island retreat. Luckily for the guests, appearances can be misleading and the levels of comfort, cuisine and service are about as far removed from Robinson Crusoe style living as it is possible to get. The standards and style of hospitality on this island are exquisite and on arrival, guests are greeted as honored visitors by the chef and his entourage in a charming ceremony that welcomes newcomers with the traditional coconut flower drink.
It is almost impossible to resist the temptation of taking one's shoes off to feel the softest sand before being shown to either a two bedroom villa, the Owner's Beach House or one of thirty-three dhoni-style thatched houseboats. Moored along planked walkways, these wonderful suites include elegant bedrooms that extend into spacious lounges with glass walls opening onto private verandas. From here it is no effort at all to slip into the warm waters lapping below and when salt water palls, to return up the steps and recline in the wooden whirlpool bath or pull back the glass-top coffee table to feed the rainbow-hued fish below.
Location
Cocoa Island is located in the Maldive Islands, each a perfect smudge of white. Here, in the quiet waters of the Indian Ocean the strongest winds are gentle breezes, and the highest points, leaning palm fronts. Each lagoon is a point of stillness, but the encircling reefs bristle with life.
Quick Facts....
Property type: Resort
Distance from airport: 30.00 Km
Total no. of rooms: 23
No. of room types: 5
Accepted credit cards: 
Address: Cocoa Island Resort, South Male' Atoll, Maldives
Airport Transfer
Transfer time between the airport and the resort is about 30 minutes by speed boat.
Airport transfer modes available: 
Night Transfer available. Speed Boat transfer.
Cocoa Island Resort - Maldives - Accommodation Room Villa Suites
Accommodation
Rooms are inspired by dhoni boats, as used by local fishermen, adjoined by simple wooden walkways built above the shallow ocean. Each is its own discreet fiefdom. From your room, walk out on to a private terrace; from your terrace, slip into a warm Maldivian sea.
The view from the wide platform bed is directly out to the watery expanse. And the bathrooms, all with double sinks, a bath and shower, share the horizon views.
Dhoni Suite - (8 rooms / units)
These split-level bedrooms have king-sized or twin beds. The spacious living area leads onto a private sundeck with two chaise lounges, a dining table and direct access to the lagoon. The bathroom contains a single vanity unit with separate bathtub, shower stall and WC.
* Beds with handmade Italian linen
* Private sun deck with loungers & dining table
* Bathtub & separate shower stall
* Resort Bag
* COMO Shambhala bathroom amenities
Available facilities and amenities:
Air-Conditioned Daily free bottled water Mini bar Balcony Hair Dryer Safe Bath tub Hot & Cold fresh water Separate living area Bidet IDD Telephone Slippers Cable / Satellite TV Internet WiFi Tea / Coffee Ceiling fan
Dhoni Loft Suite - (9 rooms / units)
Expansive living areas with vaulted ceilings are surrounded by full length glass windows on three sides. A staircase leads to the loft, fitted with a king-sized bed and ensuite WC. A larger bathroom on the lower level contains a double vanity unit, separate bathtub, shower and WC. From the sundeck there is direct access to the lagoon.
* Beds with handmade Italian linen
* Private sun deck with loungers & dining table
* Bathtub & separate shower stall
* Resort Bag
* COMO Shambhala bathroom amenities
Available facilities and amenities:
Air-Conditioned Cable / Satellite TV Mini bar Bath tub Hair Dryer Safe Beach Front Hot & Cold fresh water Tea / Coffee Bidet IDD Telephone
Loft Villa - (10 rooms / units)
Loft Villas offer a spacious living area with full-length windows overlooking the Indian Ocean. The loft area is fitted with a king-sized bed and ensuite WC. The main bathroom features a double vanity unit, separate bathtub, shower stall, WC and a secluded outdoor shower with steps into the sea. Loft Villas also have private sundecks.
* Beds with handmade Italian linen
* Private sun deck with loungers & dining table
* Bathtub & separate shower stall
* Resort Bag
* COMO Shambhala bathroom amenities
Available facilities and amenities:
Air-Conditioned Hair Dryer Open-air bath room Bath tub Hot & Cold fresh water Safe Bidet IDD Telephone Tea / Coffee Cable / Satellite TV Mini bar
1 Bed Villa - (4 rooms / units)
A private entrance deck leads into a calming space of simple elegance. The bedroom features a comfortable king-sized bed and an ensuite bathroom with double vanity unit, WC, island bath, separate walk-in shower and an outdoor shower. The spacious living room leads to the private sundeck and bale with direct lagoon access.
* Beds with handmade Italian linen
* Private sun deck with loungers & dining table
* Bathtub & separate shower stall
* Resort Bag
* COMO Shambhala bathroom amenities
Available facilities and amenities:
Air-Conditioned Cable / Satellite TV Mini bar Bath tub Hair Dryer Safe Beach Front Hot & Cold fresh water Tea / Coffee Bidet IDD Telephone
2 Bed Villa - (2 rooms / units)
Both the king-size and twin bedded room have an ensuite bathroom with double vanity unit, WC, island bath, separate walk-in shower, an outdoor shower and private sundeck. The spacious living room offers striking views of the turquoise lagoon through full-length windows. A private bale, ideal for dining or relaxing, is reached via a walkway.
* Beds with handmade Italian linen
* Private sun deck with loungers & dining table
* Bathtub & separate shower stall
* Resort Bag
* COMO Shambhala bathroom amenities
Available facilities and amenities:
2 bedroom Cable / Satellite TV Mini bar Air-Conditioned Ceiling fan Queen size bed Bath tub Complementary toiletries Safe Beach Front Hair Dryer Tea / Coffee CD + DVD Player IDD Telephone
Cocoa Island Resort - Maldives - Food and Beverage Restaurant
Food & Beverage
At Cocoa Island, eat like a castaway - fresh lobster, caught locally, cooked in the Keralan style. Dine feet-in-the-sand at the main restaurant, Ufaa, beneath an alang-alang pavilion and huge Maldivian sky.
Menus change daily, blending Indian and Sri Lankan traditions with an emphasis on seafood, tandoor and organic, locally-sourced produce. Spicing is used with a lightness of touch. Choice is always tantalising, promising simplicity in the tropics, and sophistication for the more demanding gourmand. There is also a hotel bar, Faru, open from 10am until midnight, serving fine wines, exotic cocktails and energising juices. At Cocoa Island, we provide comprehensive room service menus, as well as a healthful COMO Shambhala cuisine.
COMO Shambhala cuisine
With COMO Shambhala cuisine, guests can benefit from a wide and changing variety of menus (breakfast, lunch and dinner, as well as room service) which focus on nutritionally enriching and organic foodstuffs. The emphasis is on raw ingredients, which are more easily digested as well as richer in living enzymes, vitamins and sea minerals.
We don’t use cow’s milk, nor genetically tampered soy alternatives, but our own blended nut milks. We use honey instead of processed sugars. We also use sea vegetables high in nutrients, including magnesium and pumpkin seed ‘parmesan’ which replaces the flora found naturally in the intestine but is destroyed by cooking. Fish is an important feature on our menus - caught and brought straight to your plate. COMO Shambhala cuisine is not about deprivation; it’s for people who enjoy their food but want to feel good.
Cocoa Island Resort - Maldives - Facilities & Services - Recreation
Facilities & Services
At Cocoa Island, indulge in nature's bequest, from dust-white sand between idle toes, to a warm blue sea that turns blush-pink with the falling light.
Some guests find their own stretch of beach; others prefer to relax in privacy on their suite's hidden terrace, or lounge beside the resort's main swimming pool - cobalt, melting into an empty horizon.
The resort facilities includes: Gym with yoga facilities, and a COMO Shambhala retreat offering a full range of treatments including massages, Ayurveda and facials.
Available Facilities
Aroma Therapy Internet desk with PC Room Service Baby Cot Internet dial-up Safe Deposit Bar Laundry Sauna Beauty Saloon Massage Parlor Spa Services Business Center Porters Steam Bath Coffee shop Reflexology Swimming Pool First Aid Restaurants
Como Shambala Retreat
A sanctuary where mind, body and spirit are nurtured holistically
Cocoa Island attends to guests' needs at a deeper level, courtesy of the COMO Shambhala Retreat. We offer healing traditions from Asia with natural therapies from the sea and earth, honed by international health consultants.
It is a place where wellness is nurtured in simple wooden beach houses, aired by breezes carrying the scent of the ocean.
This holistic approach is coupled with expert yoga tuition, which includes week-long retreat weeks led by world-renowned specialists. Couple with our signature health-giving cuisine, and feel the benefits of a complete return to real wellbeing.
The beach
The resort has got one of the magnificent beaches in Maldives...
Facilites at Cocoa Island
The resort library features an extensive book collection; games are also available, which can be delivered to your suite. A hotel boutique sells a carefully edited selection of gifts as well as holiday necessities like hats and sun lotion.
The all-day lounge offers a comfortable, stylish environment for guests. It features Internet access, flatscreen TV and media player as well as books and magazines.
The resort also offers 24-hour concierge services.
Cocoa Island Resort - Maldives - Sports, Entertainment & Excursions
Sports, Entertainment & Excursions
Although most of our guests come to Cocoa Island to relax in privacy, there are others who spend their time exploring the local region – both above and underwater. You can go deep-sea fishing, or partake in water sports off the beach, like windsurfing or catamaran sailing.
The resort has got a water sports centre and a fully equipped Dive Centre..
Available Facilities
Aroma Therapy Excursions Restaurants Baby Cot First Aid Room Service Bar Fishing trips Safe Deposit Beach Volley Gym Sauna Beauty Saloon Internet desk with PC Scuba Diving Business Center Internet dial-up Sea side Games Canoeing Laundry Snorkeling Catamaran Sailing Live Music Spa Services Coffee shop Massage Parlor Steam Bath Cultural Shows PADI Dive School Swimming Pool Darts Porters Volley Ball Discotheque Reflexology Windsurfing
Diving
The diving is exceptional, with a team on island to teach beginners and challenge the experienced. Visit our dedicated page for more detailed information.
Diving in the Maldives is rated among the best in the world. Cocoa Island is located in a quiet atoll where the waters are undisturbed, ensuring extraordinary colour close to hand.
We have an on-site dive centre staffed by PADI certified instructors catering to every level of experience. You can rent equipment, enrol on PADI sanctioned diving courses, visit the house reef or take part in night dives. Boat dives visit more than 20 different dive sites in the area. Our safari dives explore even further afield.
At Cocoa Island, we take care of every individual, their safety and expectations of the world that lies beneath these gin-clear seas.
Water Sports
You can go deep-sea fishing, or partake in water-sports off the beach, like windsurfing or catamaran sailing.
Island Hopping
Particularly popular are the beach drop-offs, dolphin and sunset cruises, allowing guests to indulge in the natural solitude of empty beaches and mirror-flat horizons.
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