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Price on request
Resort · South Male Atoll, Maldives
Como Cocoa Island
COMO Cocoa Island offers 33 dhoni-style overwater villas above a lagoon in the South Malé Atoll, reached by a 40-minute speedboat from Malé.
Overview
COMO Cocoa Island sits in the South Malé Atoll, on an island known locally as Makunufushi, about 30 kilometres south of Malé International Airport. Guests arrive by a 40-minute speedboat transfer, with no seaplane required. The resort has 33 overwater villas, built in the curved shape of traditional Maldivian dhoni boats and connected by wooden walkways, with one- to three-bedroom configurations and direct access to the lagoon. The whole island can also be taken as a private buyout for up to 72 guests, for weddings or other group occasions.
Dining is centred on Ufaa, an inside-outside restaurant serving Indian and Mediterranean dishes made with local produce and sustainably caught seafood, and Faru Bar, a poolside bar with direct beach access. COMO Shambhala Kitchen, the resort's health-focused menu, is served at Ufaa and through in-room dining, alongside options such as sandbank picnics and a villa-based yakiniku dinner. The COMO Shambhala Retreat has treatment rooms overlooking the lagoon, four massage pavilions (three for couples), a two-storey building with an open-air yoga pavilion above a fitness centre, a Pilates studio equipped with reformer, cadillac, ladder barrel and combo chair, and a hydrotherapy pool, one of the few in the Maldives, along with a steam room.
The house reef is reached directly from the villas, with complimentary snorkel gear, kayaks and paddleboards, daily yoga, and weekly talks with a resident marine biologist. Further afield, guests can snorkel with nurse sharks in the Vaavu Atoll, dive the surrounding reefs, or charter the resort's yacht, which has three cabins and both indoor and open-air dining spaces. The property holds EarthCheck Silver certification and runs its own water bottling, coral restoration and waste reduction programmes.
- Rooms
- 33
- Minimum stay
- 1 night
- Check in
- 15:00
- Check out
- 12:00
Why we like it
- 33 overwater villas built in the curved shape of traditional Maldivian dhoni boats
- 40-minute speedboat transfer from Malé International Airport, no seaplane required
- COMO Shambhala Retreat includes one of the few hydrotherapy pools in the Maldives
- Private island buyout available for up to 72 guests
- House reef reached directly from the villas, with complimentary snorkel gear and kayaks
- EarthCheck Silver certified, with on-site water bottling and coral restoration
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Rooms & suites
Categories shown for orientation. Your travel advisor will confirm which are available for your dates and recommend the one that suits the trip.
Water Villas
One- to three-bedroom overwater villas built in the shape of traditional Maldivian dhoni boats, reached by wooden walkway, each with a private terrace and direct access to the lagoon.
Up to 2 guestsLagoon view
Amenities
- Ufaa Restaurant
- Faru Bar
- COMO Shambhala Kitchen
- COMO Shambhala Retreat
- Hydrotherapy pool
- Massage pavilions
- Open-air yoga pavilion
- Fitness centre
- Pilates studio
- Steam room
- Private yacht charter
- House reef
- Butler service (selected villas)
- Wi-Fi throughout the resort
Reserving through us
Included when your travel advisor confirms this stay
- Daily breakfast for two
- Room upgrade on arrival, subject to availability
- Property credit or equivalent where the house offers one
- Early check in and late check out on request
- Welcome amenity and your travel agent known to the general manager
Eligible preferred amenities are applied wherever available, subject to the property at the time of stay, and are confirmed in your proposal.
Location
South Male Atoll, Maldives
Twenty six atolls, one resort per island, and water you can read a book through.
Part of Overwater & Private Islands
Questions
- Where exactly is COMO Cocoa Island located?
- The resort is on an island known locally as Makunufushi, in the South Malé Atoll of the Maldives, about 30 kilometres south of Malé, surrounded by coral reefs.
- How do guests get to COMO Cocoa Island from the airport?
- Guests travel by a 40-minute speedboat transfer from Malé International Airport across the South Malé Atoll. No seaplane transfer is needed.
- Can guests snorkel or dive straight from their villa?
- Yes. The resort has direct access to a house reef just steps from each overwater villa, with complimentary guided snorkelling and snorkel gear provided.
- What is included in a stay at COMO Cocoa Island?
- A stay includes daily replenishment of selected minibar items and bottled water, Wi-Fi throughout the resort, COMO Shambhala bathroom amenities, a beach bag, coffee and tea-making facilities, complimentary snorkelling and non-motorised water sports equipment, access to the COMO Shambhala Retreat, and scheduled wellness classes. Butler service is provided for selected villas.
- Can the whole island be booked for a private event?
- Yes. COMO Cocoa Island offers a private island buyout for up to 72 guests, covering all villas, dining venues and wellness spaces, suitable for weddings, milestone celebrations or corporate retreats.
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