Cocoon Maldives

Set on Ookolhufinolhu island in Lhaviyani Atoll, Cocoon Maldives lies 30 minutes by seaplane from Malé. The resort holds 150 villas spread between beachfront and overwater locations, all interiors designed by LAGO, an Italian firm. Beach villas occupy the shore with direct sand access. Lagoon villas stand on stilts above turquoise water. The 70-m² Beach Suite with Pool adds a private pool and outdoor shower. The Lagoon Suite with Slide, also 70 m², incorporates a slide descending directly into the atoll. The 300-m² Cocoon Suite spans two bedrooms, a living room, outdoor dining space, and plunge pool. Octopus, the main restaurant, serves buffet breakfast, lunch, and dinner with weekly themed evenings rotating through Asian, Maldivian, Italian, Mediterranean, Indian, and Moroccan menus. Manta Restaurant, overwater, offers à la carte lunch and dinner by candlelight. Japanese Garden serves teppanyaki with views of the ocean. Kurum-Bar overlooks the sunset; Loabi Loabi, the poolside bar, hosts live music and evening entertainment. You can arrange sunset dinners on a sunken sand table or picnics on a sandbank. Manta rays, reef sharks, and dolphins frequent the surrounding waters.