Strung out like pearls across the vast Indian Ocean, the Maldives are cooled by gentle breezes and surrounded by warm, shallow gin-clear waters. Among them lies Cocoa Island, a perfect dot of sand and a place of utter peace and stillness, affording guests the chance to cocoon themselves from the outside world and bask in the sublime surroundings.
The rooms are inspired by local Dhoni fishing boats, and are adjoined in a neat row linked by wooden walkways, all over-water. The rooms are uncluttered, cool and fashioned with contemporary chic d飯r. From your bed, wander to your private sundeck and from here step into the pristine sea. The simple luxury is complemented with facilities such as a flat screen TV and air conditioning. The sunrise side of the island sees 4 one bedroom villas and a two bedroom villa, whilst a further two bedroom villa is poised upon a private jetty facing the sunset.
At the heart of Cocoa Island is the resort's restaurant, Ufaa, open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The fresh and healthful menus are loosely inspired by a fusion of Indian and Sri Lankan traditions, including seafood and tandori. At one end of the island the resort has a tranquil lip pool, at the other the Como Shambhala; a holistic haven for rejuvenation and healing, treatments and massage. Some of the best dive sites are to be found nearby, and the resort is home to a fully-equipped dive centre offering open water diving courses. If you can bear to tear yourself away from the stunning island, join one of the daily excursions, which include fishing and snorkelling trips, island-hopping and dolphin cruises.
Como Shambhala
'Shambhala', which translates as 'centre of peace and harmony', is Cocoa Island's haven of relaxation, set in simple wooden beach huts within earshot of the gently lapping waves. Here, the spiritually based healing traditions of Asia are combined with natural therapies such as salt scrubs and marine algae wraps from the sea and earth, providing a holistic approach to the wellbeing of the mind and body. Complement your treatments with the daily programmes of yoga, meditation and movement. |
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Cocoa Island Accommodation |
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23 Over-water Rooms and Villas (8 Dhoni Suites, 9 Dhoni Loft Suites) styled like Maldivian fishing boats, 4 one bedroom Water Villas and 2 two bedroom Water Villas. All include flat screen TV, DVD, CD players, air conditioning, ceiling fans, mini-bars, twin or king-size beds, direct-dial telephone, hairdryer, in-room safe, private bath and shower, modem port and tea/coffee making facilities.
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Cocoa Island Facilities |
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Restaurant, bar, infinity swimming pool, gymnasium, Como Shambhala, in-room dining, laundry service, CD/DVD library, dive centre on-site, windsurfing, canoes and snorkelling. Fishing trips, island-hopping tour, dolphin-viewing, snorkel safaris and sunset fishing trips, are all available at an additional charge.
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Cocoa Island Location |
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Cocoa is located on the South Malè toll, 40 minutes speedboat ride from Malè
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Cocoa Island Prices |
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Please call us, or use our Personal Quotation form for prices and further details.
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