A 100-villa all-pool resort just 35 minutes by speedboat from Malé. The house reef is exceptional — home to 180+ individually identified hawksbill turtles, reef sharks, and seasonal mantas. Four restaurants include the award-winning overwater Aqua. Indian Ocean’s Most Romantic Resort at the World Travel Awards 2024 and 2025.
since 2016
Coco Bodu Hithi vs. Other Resorts
Where this resort sits across the dimensions that matter most when choosing a Maldives property.
Choose Your Villa
All 100 villas at Coco Bodu Hithi have private pools — 44 on the island’s beaches and 56 over the water. The resort keeps things clean with just four categories, each with a distinct character. Island Villas are the largest at 188 sqm with sunken living areas and beachfront courtyards. The Escape Water Villas and Coco Residences sit closer to the best reef sections, with direct lagoon snorkeling access from the deck. Every villa includes complimentary minibar (restocked daily), Nespresso machine, and outdoor rain shower.
Not sure which villa is right? We'll match you based on your group size, budget and priorities.
Prices shown are indicative low-season per night. See the season guide in the sidebar for how rates vary by time of year. We'll confirm exact pricing for your dates.
4 Restaurants & 2 Bars
Coco Bodu Hithi’s dining lineup is headlined by Aqua — an overwater seafood restaurant voted best luxury seafood restaurant in the Maldives. Four restaurants cover international buffets, Japanese precision, and French-Mediterranean degustation, while Michelin-starred guest chefs visit annually for exclusive events. The all-inclusive plan covers dine-around across all venues with premium spirits.
Dining Inclusions
Coco Bodu Hithi offers four meal plan tiers. The All-Inclusive plan covers breakfast at Air, lunch at Latitude Bar, dinner dine-around at Air, Aqua, Tsuki, and Stars (rotating by stay length), unlimited premium spirits and wines, daily minibar replenishment, and water bottles. Honeymoon packages add floating breakfast, spa discounts, and professional photography.
| Plan | Restaurants | Alcohol | Minibar | ~pp/day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All-Inclusive | All 4 restaurants · Latitude Bar · dine-around | |||
| Full Board | Air (B/L/D) · limited dine-around | |||
| Half Board | Air (B/D) | |||
| Bed & Breakfast | Air (B) |
Your Days on the Island
Coco Bodu Hithi pairs one of North Malé's best house reefs with a well-rounded activity programme. The Dive Ocean PADI 5-Star centre gives access to Malé Atoll's top dive sites, while the resident marine biologist leads guided snorkeling tours to Turtle Point, Shark Point, and seasonal Manta Point. The Go Eco coral planting programme and overwater Coco Spa (World Luxury Hotel Awards winner) round out a strong offering for a 100-villa resort.
House Reef & Underwater
5 entry points · beach & villa access · complimentary equipment
180+ resident turtles · reef sharks · manta rays (seasonal) · coral planting
Coco Bodu Hithi’s house reef is one of the standout features of the resort and one of the finest in North Malé Atoll. The reef encircles the island with five entry points, though the best snorkeling is between the water villas and Aqua restaurant. Since 2012, the marine biology team has individually identified over 180 hawksbill turtles using the unique pattern on each turtle’s head — guests regularly swim alongside these gentle residents. Reef sharks patrol the deeper edges, and seasonal manta rays visit Bodu Hithi Thila, a cleaning station just 15 minutes from the resort. A Go Eco programme offers coral planting and guided marine biology tours.
PADI dive center on-site. Night snorkeling available. Marine life observations sourced from dive logs and guest reports.
Transfer from Malé
Coco Bodu Hithi is one of the most accessible luxury resorts in the Maldives — just 29 km from Malé in the western stretch of North Malé Atoll. The 35-minute speedboat transfer operates day and night, meaning no overnight stays in Malé regardless of arrival time. This makes it ideal for maximising resort time on short trips.
Who This Resort is For
Ideal for
- Couples and honeymooners — Indian Ocean’s Most Romantic Resort (WTA 2024 & 2025), floating breakfasts, overwater sunset dining at Stars, and an island designed for intimacy
- Snorkeling enthusiasts — one of North Malé’s finest house reefs with 180+ resident hawksbill turtles, reef sharks, and seasonal manta rays just 15 minutes away
- Foodies — four distinctive restaurants headlined by the award-winning Aqua, Michelin-starred guest chef visits, and a Wine Loft with 200+ labels
- Spa seekers — award-winning overwater Coco Spa with 8 treatment pavilions, yoga deck, and Indonesian/Thai/Indian techniques
- Short-trip travellers — 35-minute speedboat from Malé (day and night) means no wasted time on transfers, ideal for 3–4 night getaways
Consider elsewhere if
- Budget travellers — starting at $1,049/night plus $242 pp speedboat, this is firmly in the luxury bracket with no entry-level rooms
- Families with young children — the resort is couples-focused with no dedicated kids club; only Island Villas accommodate children
- Activity seekers wanting variety — land-based activities are limited to tennis and snooker; no gym classes, go-karts, or water park
- Guests wanting new-build luxury — the resort opened in 2006 and some villas show their age; ongoing refurbishment is underway but it’s not a brand-new property
More inclusions than booking direct
Everything bundled into the package price above — taken directly from the package terms we'll honour at booking time.
- Accommodation staying at the Coco Bodu Hithi
- Meet and greet at the airport by hotel representatives
- DINING EXPERIENCE:
- Breakfast Daily in Air Restaurant
- Lunch option at Latitude Bar with special all-inclusive menu (For all guests)
- Dinner dine-around option for all “All Inclusive” guests, with advance reservations at Aqua and Stars Restaurants, with a dedicated extensive all-inclusive menu - Stays of 7 nights and below: 1 dinner at Stars Restaurant, 2 dinners at Aqua Restaurant. - Stays between 8 - 14 nights: 2 dinner at Stars Restaurant, 2 dinners at Aqua Restaurant.
- BEVERAGES:
- Unlimited access to selection of wines around the world including France, Chile, Italy, Argentina, South Africa, spirits, beer, liquor, cocktails, mocktails, various juices, soft drinks, mineral water, selection of tea & coffee available from the All Inclusive Sprits & beer menu at Latitude Bar from 10:00-00:00 hrs (For all guests on All Inclusive)
- Unlimited access to selection of wines around the world including France, Chile, Italy, Argentina, South Africa, spirits, beer, liquor, cocktails, mocktails, various juices, soft drinks, mineral water, selection of tea & coffee available from the All Inclusive Sprits & beer menu at Star Bar from 10:00-00:00 hrs (For Coco Residence booked guests only)
- Unlimited access to selection of wines around the world including France, Chile, Italy, Argentina, South Africa, spirits, beer, liquor, cocktails, mocktails, various juices, soft drinks, mineral water, selection of tea & coffee available during dinner, served by the glass at Aqua and Stars Restaurant from 18:30-23:30 hrs (For all guests on All Inclusive). Advance reservations are required
- ACTIVITIES:
- Complimentary snorkeling equipment (mask, fins, snorkel) per person with unlimited use until departure day
- All-day access to the over-water fitness gym
- Use of non-motorized water sports equipment with life jackets (i.e.; Kayak, Catamaran, Windsurfing, Stand Up Paddle and Canoe). Lessons excluded
- OTHER SERVICES:
- In-villa mini bar soft drinks and water replenished daily
- Daily in-villa supply of bottle of water per person
- Unlimited in-villa tea & coffee facilities
- Special occasion celebration cake (if notified in advance)
- Complimentary Wi-Fi internet access all over the resort and in the villas.
- For a minimum stay of 4 nights honeymooners will also receive early check-in and late check-out subject to availability, welcome coconut water served in the villa, welcome fruit platter and a bottle of Champagne or Sparkling Wine in the villa, floral bed decoration, one time floating breakfast in the villa, 40% discount on a Coco Fusion Massage for two at Coco Spa (once per stay) Please note: the spa discount must be claimed and booked within 24 hours of arrival, complimentary 30 minute professional photography session with 2 digital frames . For a minimum stay of 6 nights honeymooners will also receive one complimentary dinner in Stars Restaurant (food only).*Honeymoon should not be longer than 12 months after the date of the wedding and a copy of the wedding certificate will be required upon check-in.
