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COMO Cocoa IslandvsVelaa Private Island
Both hotels are rated highly by professional travelers. On balance, COMO Cocoa Island ranks significantly higher than Velaa Private Island. COMO Cocoa Island has a TripExpert Score of 94 with accolades from 8 reviews including Travel + Leisure, Jetsetter and Mr & Mrs Smith.
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
Velaa Private Island Lonely Planet The Telegraph Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler Lonely Planet
20221
From $2,000/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Lonely Planet "The island is a stunner; a perfect circle with beach all the way around, perched above a wide circular reef. There are 43 rooms." Full review
The Telegraph9.0
"Velaa Private Island is a Maldives hotel offering an astonishingly good restaurant, private pools, white sand beaches, and a range of activities, including tennis, golf and watersports." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Editor's Pick: Hot List 2017." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "A tiny, private Maldivian island that manages to fit 45 villas, nine golf tees and the largest wine and Champagne collection in the country." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"Velaa has become a byword for personal attention and ultimate luxury...this impressive place is the personal creation of a Czech couple who turned their private-island fantasy into a business." Full review
