Amilla Maldives Resort & ResidencesvsCOMO Cocoa Island
Both COMO Cocoa Island and Amilla Fushi are endorsed by experts. On balance, COMO Cocoa Island ranks significantly higher than Amilla Fushi. COMO Cocoa Island ranks #1 in Maldives with praise from 8 publications like Jetsetter, Lonely Planet and Oyster.
Amilla Maldives Resort & Residences
Baa Atoll, Maldives, P.O.Box 2123
From $762/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
The Telegraph
9.0
"Younger, hipper, with a more flexible approach to tropical island luxury, Amilla has done away with sneaky hidden charges and costly added extras while still cutting a distinctly fashionable figure." Full review
Jetsetter
"An unforgettable tropical escape at a minimalist-chic Indian Ocean retreat, staying in a luxurious villa." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith
"Sci-fi-esque white-cube villas are laid out along the beach and over the reef, and it’s home to the Maldives’ first luxury stilted treehouses." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"This stunning new arrival to Baa Atoll has instantly joined the ranks of the finest resorts in the country, having transported the glamour and style of Palm Beach to a gorgeous Indian Ocean island." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"Amilla is worth coming to for its spectacular tropical setting. The unhurried sense of calm—such a foil to warp-speed life in the big city." Full review
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The standout is Koi, the candelit Japanese restaurant at the end of the jetty where you should request a table right by the water.
Travel + Leisure
"At Amilla Maldives Resort and Residences, the sand is speckled with shells, the service is impeccable, and the offerings are unique, from its endangered white-tailed bird population and treetop villas to its giant glamping bubble on a private beach"
The Telegraph
8.0
"This five-star resort has a splendid location in the Baa Atoll, with its very own blue hole just offshore. Villas are smart, service is smooth, the food is delicious." Full review
Independent
"The large contemporary villas were designed for lingering in, with large living rooms, big soaking tubs, plenty of outdoor space and private pools."
COMO Cocoa Island
Cocoa Island
From $1,047/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Travel + Leisure
"Globe-trotters prefer this chilled-out, toes-in-the-sand retreat, where the focus is on organic cuisine, yoga and meditation, and Asian-inspired spa rituals." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"The 33 freestanding accommodations resemble a phalanx of dhonis (traditional Maldivian fishing boats), but the interiors are best described as New England beach hut meets National Geographic." Full review
Oyster
Luxury
"Located on a small island 35 minutes from Male, this luxury resort has 33 high-end water bungalows and a peaceful, all-natural vibe." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"This wonderful place is one of the most unique Maldivian resorts, and since its lavish refit at the hands of the COMO group, Cocoa has consistently impressed." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"This little slice of tropical heaven offers a total escape from everyday life - relax in minimalist style, lose yourself in a yoga class and, of course, dive among the parrot fish, rays and sharks swimming close by." Full review
Jetsetter
"A dream vacation at an award-winning resort, with a bottle of champagne, a daily fruit platter and more." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith
"An understatedly romantic retreat in the Maldives, Como Cocoa Island hotel lulls you into relaxation with quietly elegant overwater villas that have all the comforts customary of a five-star property." Full review
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Guests are free to choose where they dine – on the beach, in their villa or on their deck.
Hideaway Report
95.0
"Understated yet luxurious resort on a small coral island, a 45-minute speedboat ride from Malé." Full review
Independent
"Located an easy-breezy 40-minute speedboat ride from the airport, with broad champagne-gold beaches and just 33 overwater villas, the island exudes tranquility. "
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"This wonderful place was an early Maldivian resort, and since its lavish refit at the hands of COMO, Cocoa Island has consistently impressed with its style and service" Full review