Experience one of the most modern luxury resorts in the Maldives: Alila Kothaifaru is understated yet luxurious, located on a lush, natural private island. The elegant pool villas on the beach and over the water feature floor-to-ceiling glass fronts that offer the best views of the exotic vegetation and turquoise blue ocean. From a romantic dinner on a secluded sandbank to an upscale dinner at the Japanese restaurant Umami, to diving adventures with manta rays and dhoni cruises at sunset, this resort leaves nothing to be desired.
You will find first-class relaxation in the idyllic spa, which is hidden away on stilts among the treetops in the interior of the island. Treat yourself to a massage, a treatment with Alila Living products, or a manicure. There is also a yoga platform where you can listen to the sounds of the jungle as you perform your sun salutation. A dive in Raa Atoll will enchant you with its colorful underwater world – the atoll also offers easy access to the UNESCO Hanifaru Bay Biosphere Reserve, famous for its manta rays. Children are kept busy with locally inspired craft activities at the Kid's Club, while snorkeling, windsurfing, stand-up paddleboarding, and kayaking are popular options for teenagers and adults. Sunset cruises in a traditional wooden dhoni are a great experience for the whole family.
The 80 minimalist accommodations include 36 overwater villas and 44 beachfront villas. All feature a private swimming pool, and you can choose between a stunning view of the sunrise or sunset. The beachfront villas are shielded from each other by dense vegetation, providing a wonderful sense of privacy. A small path leads down to the sea. In the overwater villas, you can enjoy a private sun deck with steps leading directly into the sea. The furnishings and architecture are ultra-modern, and large windows with sweeping sea views allow plenty of natural light to flood into the rooms.
You can choose between four restaurants and two bars. Seasalt, open all day, serves international cuisine in a relaxed beach atmosphere, while the famous Umami offers Japanese-inspired fine dining. Be sure to try the local lobster with yuzu glaze or the black cod marinated in miso. The Mirus Bar is the ideal place for a sundowner, as from here you can watch the sky turn orange, pink, or red. We particularly recommend the house Mirus Martini and the Negroni, which is aged for three days in a hollowed-out coconut. An absolute highlight of the resort is The Shack – a secluded sandbank just a short boat ride away, where you can enjoy a private picnic or evening BBQ.
The Alila Resort on the 11-hectare private island of Kothaifaru exudes modern minimalism and understated Maldivian elegance. The sleek design by Studiogoto from Singapore is characterized by an eco-centric philosophy, extensive comfort, and the typical wooden latticework that you will encounter in most buildings. The Alila brand focuses on sustainability and environmental awareness, which is implemented in the form of a sophisticated composting and waste management program and solar panels, among other things. Plastic is generally avoided at the resort, and nature is deliberately placed in the foreground. In all 80 beach and overwater villas, floor-to-ceiling glass fronts offer magnificent views of the lush vegetation or the turquoise blue ocean. Instead of the typical thatched roofs, the architecture of the accommodations has a cubist touch and captivates with a light, soft color palette and plenty of natural light.
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