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Dusit Thani MaldivesvsCOMO Cocoa Island
Both hotels are highly recommended by professionals. On balance, COMO Cocoa Island is the choice of most professionals compared to Dusit Thani Maldives. COMO Cocoa Island comes in at 94 with recommendations from 8 publications such as Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler and The Telegraph.
Dusit Thani Maldives
Oyster
Lonely Planet
Jetsetter
The Telegraph Lonely Planet
Mudhdhoo Island, 2188
From $854/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
OysterLuxury
"Built in 2012, this Thai-style resort is one of the best all-around luxury picks in the Maldives." Full review
Lonely Planet "Dusit Thani is a large, mass-market, Thai-owned luxury resort." Full review
Jetsetter "Remote tropical island retreat with a tree-top spa, a house reef and the largest infinity pool in the Maldives." Full review
The Telegraph9.0
"This stylish retreat in a Unesco-protected atoll has a 360-degree house reef teeming with marine life, a tree-top spa, one of the largest infinity pools in the Maldives and plenty of warm hospitality." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"It does boast the largest swimming pool in the country, a treetop spa and possibly one of the best Thai restaurants in Maldives" Full review
COMO Cocoa Island
Travel + Leisure
Condé Nast Traveler Oyster Lonely Planet The Telegraph Jetsetter
Mr & Mrs Smith
Hideaway Report
Independent Lonely Planet
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
OysterLuxury
"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 Telegraph8.0
"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 Report95.0
"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 PlanetTop 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
