Swim alongside rescued sea turtles, snorkel a recovering house reef with resident sharks, and explore a UNESCO Biosphere island where conservation shapes every detail of your stay.
5-Star Luxury Seaplane 30 min Good Reef Eco Pioneer
Atoll
Baa
Villas
98
Transfer
Seaplane
Transfer Cost
~$332 pp RT
Packages From
$1,889 / couple
Meal Plans
HB / FB / AI
$1,889 / couple
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More inclusions than direct
Opened2000Renovated2024
Baa Atoll’s eco-pioneer — a barefoot luxury resort on a private island within the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, home to the Maldives’ only sea turtle rescue centre. 98 villas, resident reef sharks and turtles, and Hanifaru Bay mantas nearby. The natural choice for conservation-minded travellers who won’t compromise on comfort.
108 new reviews in the past 6 months across Google, TripAdvisor & Booking.com. Average rating 4.5 / 5 from 3,550 total reviews.
+51% review volume vs. prior 6 months
14
Awards since 2001
Leading Green Resort
World Travel Awards '25
Leading Green Resort
World Travel Awards '24
Leading Green Resort
World Travel Awards '23
Readers' Choice Award
Condé Nast Traveler '24
Readers' Choice Award
Condé Nast Traveler '22
Best Luxury Eco Resort
World Luxury Hotel Awards
Best Luxury Cultural Resort
World Luxury Hotel Awards
Award for Excellence
Condé Nast Johansens '23
How It Compares
Coco Palm vs. the Field
Where this resort sits across the dimensions that matter most when choosing a Maldives property.
BudgetUltra-Luxury
Adaaran Club
LUX* South Ari
Soneva Fushi
Coco Palm
LivelySecluded
Kuredu
Lily Beach
Kudadoo
Coco Palm
Easy AccessRemote
Gili Lankanfushi
Anantara Kihavah
Park Hyatt Hadahaa
Coco Palm
CouplesFamily
Komandoo
W Maldives
Siyam World
Coco Palm
BoutiqueLarge Resort
Makunudu (36)
Coco Bodu Hithi (100)
Meeru Island (286)
Coco Palm (98)
Poor ReefExceptional
Finolhu
Vilamendhoo
Coco Palm
Coco Palm
Reference resorts
Accommodation
Choose Your Villa
Coco Palm offers 98 villas across six categories — three beachfront types nestled among tropical vegetation, the pool-equipped Deluxe Villas set back from the beach, and two overwater categories perched above the lagoon. All feature thatched roofs, open-air bathrooms, and a barefoot-luxury design that blends traditional Maldivian craftsmanship with modern comfort.
BeachNo pool
Beach Villas
From
$378
87 sqm ·37% smaller than avg
Beach Villa87 sqmNo pool$378
Sunset Beach Villa87 sqmNo pool$494
Ocean Front Villa87 sqmNo pool$440
DeluxeAll pool
Deluxe Villas with Pool
From
$678
104 sqm ·25% smaller than avg
Deluxe Villa with Pool104 sqmPool$678
OverwaterAll pool
Lagoon Villas
From
$766
87–154 sqm ·Average size
Lagoon Villa with Pool87 sqmPool$766
Sunset Lagoon Villa with Pool154 sqmPool$1,066
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.
Dining
3 Restaurants & 1 Bar
Coco Palm's dining scene centres on the open-air Cowrie Restaurant for buffet meals, with Asian-fusion Cornus and Mediterranean-leaning Conch Bar as à la carte options. The Beach Bar handles sunset cocktails. Dine-around credits let you explore beyond your base restaurant on FB and AI plans.
Cowrie Restaurant
International
The resort's heart — an airy pavilion where international flavours meet live cooking. Breakfast ranges from sashimi to fresh pastries; dinner features themed nights with whole grilled tuna on Fridays.
SettingElegant open-air pavilion with palm-thatched roof and live cooking stations. The main dining venue serves lavish breakfast, lunch, and dinner buffets with themed nights including Asian cuisine evenings and Friday Maldivian night.
Our tipFriday Maldivian night is the standout — whole grilled tuna and traditional dishes you won't find at other restaurants.
Cornus Restaurant
Asian Fusion
Five Asian cuisines under one thatched roof — from Thai curries to Indian biryanis, all served on sand floors with the kind of relaxed intimacy that defines Coco Palm.
SettingIntimate thatched pavilion with soft sand underfoot, set among the trees. Specialises in Thai, Chinese, Indian, Indonesian, and Malaysian cuisine served à la carte at dinner.
Our tipUse your dine-around credit here — $25 per adult goes further than you'd expect for the quality.
$25 pp credit (AI/FB)
Conch Bar & Cafe
Mediterranean
The island's social hub — Mediterranean-leaning lunches and cocktails with toes in the sand, transitioning to live music as the sun drops.
SettingCasual beachside venue for light lunches, afternoon tea, and evening drinks. Mediterranean-inspired menu with salads, grilled burgers, pasta, and fresh seafood. Live music on select evenings.
Our tipAfternoon tea (3–5 PM) is included on the AI plan — a surprisingly generous spread.
Beach Bar
Cocktails
The sunset seat — tropical cocktails and international selections from a western-facing deck that catches every shade of the Baa Atoll sunset.
SettingWest-facing bar with deck chairs and sunshades, positioned for sunset views. Full cocktail menu with tropical specialities and international selections. Open 10 AM to 11 PM.
Meal Plans
Dining Inclusions
Coco Palm offers three meal plan tiers — Half Board is included with most packages, while Full Board and All-Inclusive add drinks and expanded dining options. The All-Inclusive is the sweet spot — unlimited drinks, afternoon tea, mini bar, and 2 Cornus dinners per 5-night stay make it excellent value.
All prices per person per night. Children 6–11 receive 50% discount. Under 6 complimentary. AI includes afternoon tea (3–5 PM) and $25 dine-around credit at Cornus & Conch Bar.
Coco Palm blends barefoot island activities with meaningful conservation experiences. Guests can snorkel with reef sharks and turtles off the house reef, dive 30+ sites in the Baa Atoll UNESCO Biosphere, visit the Maldives' only sea turtle rescue centre, plant coral with the resident marine biologist, or escape to a private desert island 15 minutes away.
Water & Marine
PADI diving, 30+ dive sites, Hanifaru Bay mantas
House reef snorkelingShore entry · east side best · complimentary equipment
Guided reef snorkelingHouse reef + 3-reef excursion with Marine Educator
Night snorkelingLionfish, sleeping parrotfish, nocturnal creatures
Hanifaru Bay excursionManta rays & whale sharks · ~45 min away · ~$100
PADI diving centre30+ dive sites including Nelivaru Haa manta cleaning station
Kayaking (complimentary)
Catamaran sailing (complimentary)
Windsurfing (complimentary)
Sunset dolphin cruiseComplimentary — 1 per person per stay
Big game fishing
Traditional line fishing
Maldives' Only Sea Turtle Rescue Centre. Coco Palm is home to the Olive Ridley Project's marine turtle rescue centre — the first and only fully equipped, veterinary-run facility in the Maldives. Since 2017, the resident team has treated hundreds of injured turtles with a 60% recovery rate, significantly above the global average. Guests can visit for guided tours, help with feeding, and even witness turtle releases during nesting season.
Coco Palm sits in the Baa Atoll UNESCO Biosphere Reserve with a sheltered lagoon on one side — perfect for young swimmers — and a vibrant house reef on the other for older children ready to snorkel. Children under 6 eat free, and the resort's seagrass beds nurture a resident turtle population that kids can observe on guided walks.
Babysitting
Available on request
Shallow Lagoon
Calm, shallow water safe for young children
Highlights for Kids
Seagrass turtle nursery
Snorkeling & Marine Life
House Reef & Underwater
7.2
Very Good House Reef
Lux Atolls Reef Score · top 35% of Maldives resorts
Shore entry · east side best · reef drop-off accessible
20+ reef sharks under villas · green turtle nesting site · active coral planting
The reef is recovering well from bleaching with active coral replanting by the resident marine biologist. The east side offers the best snorkeling with a reef drop-off, while the lagoon side's seagrass beds have attracted a growing turtle population. Blacktip reef sharks are abundant under the overwater villas — guests regularly count 20+ from their decks. Dhunikolhu is also a nesting site for endangered green sea turtles.
Regularly spotted here (+8)
Reef Sharks
Blacktip, whitetip, nurse sharks — 20+ counted under lagoon villas
Sea Turtles
Green (nesting site) & hawksbill — daily sightings
Stingrays
Eagle rays, feather tail rays, dark grey stingrays
Tropical Reef Fish
Parrotfish, triggerfish, boxfish, porcupinefish
Octopus
Occasionally spotted on reef dives
Dolphins
Spinner dolphins on sunset cruises
Whale Sharks
Hanifaru Bay June–November · ~45 min excursion
Manta Rays
4 manta points nearby · best May–November
PADI dive center on-site. Night snorkeling available. Marine life observations sourced from dive logs and guest reports.
Getting There
Transfer from Malé
Coco Palm Dhuni Kolhu is in the Baa Atoll — a scenic 30-minute seaplane flight from Malé. Trans Maldivian Airways operates the service with complimentary beverages and Wi-Fi in the seaplane lounge. Seaplanes operate during daylight hours only.
Seaplane Direct
Seaplane
Direct from Malé · ~30 min · Daylight only (6 AM–4 PM)
~$332 pp roundtrip
Seaplane daylight only. Arrivals after ~4 PM need airport overnight and transfer the following morning. Children under 2 fly free on seaplanes. We arrange all transfers.
Resort island map — Coco Palm Dhuni Kolhu
Our Take
Who This Resort is For
Ideal for
Eco-conscious couples — the turtle rescue centre, coral planting, and sustainability credentials are unmatched in the Maldives
Honeymooners — barefoot luxury atmosphere, private desert island picnics, and the Sunset Lagoon Villas are purpose-built for romance
Snorkelers & marine life enthusiasts — reef sharks under the villas, nesting green turtles, Hanifaru Bay mantas within reach
Value seekers in Baa Atoll — significantly less expensive than Soneva Fushi or Anantara Kihavah while sharing the same UNESCO Biosphere reef system
Consider elsewhere if
Ultra-luxury seekers — beautiful but not the same level of polish as Soneva or Anantara; furnishings can feel dated in some categories
Guests wanting all-pool villas — only Deluxe and Overwater categories have pools; the 57 beach villas do not
Party seekers — this is a quiet, conservation-focused resort with no DJ nights or pool parties
Those wanting cutting-edge design — the aesthetic is deliberately rustic and traditional, not contemporary or Instagram-ready
Season & Pricing Guide
Dec 20 – Jan 10Peak · Highest rates
Jan 11 – Mar 31High · +25–40%
Apr 1 – Jun 30Shoulder · +10–15%
Jul 1 – Dec 19Low · Best value
Peak season fills 4+ months ahead. Shoulder season offers the best balance of weather, price and availability.
Why Book Through Lux Atolls
More Inclusions, More Maldives
What you get booking with us vs. going direct or through an OTA
Book with Lux Atolls
Best rate guarantee — avg. 11% below OTAs
Complimentary room upgrade (subject to availability)
Welcome bottle of champagne on arrival
One complimentary 60-min couples spa treatment
Early check-in / late checkout (subject to availability)
Personal trip advisor — villa matching, transfers, meal plan guidance
Direct resort relationship — we resolve issues in real time
Book Through Others
Standard rack rate
Room type as booked — no upgrades
No welcome amenities
No spa inclusions
Standard check-in/out times
Generic customer support
No direct resort contact
Frequently Asked Questions
Coco Palm Dhuni Kolhu — FAQ
Is Coco Palm Dhuni Kolhu in a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve?
Yes. The resort is in Baa Atoll, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. It is near Hanifaru Bay, one of the world's best manta ray feeding sites. The resort runs regular excursions during manta season (June-November).
How do you get to Coco Palm Dhuni Kolhu?
A 30-minute seaplane from Male airport to Baa Atoll. Seaplanes operate during daylight hours only. The resort is a boutique property with approximately 98 villas across beach and overwater categories.
Does Coco Palm Dhuni Kolhu have a house reef?
Yes. The house reef is accessible from shore and offers excellent snorkelling with healthy coral and diverse marine life. The Baa Atoll UNESCO Biosphere location means the surrounding waters are rich in manta rays, turtles, and reef sharks.
Is Coco Palm Dhuni Kolhu good for honeymooners?
Yes. The boutique atmosphere, overwater villas, and UNESCO Biosphere setting make it popular with honeymooners. Lagoon Villas with direct water access are the most romantic option. Special honeymoon packages with dining and spa inclusions are available.
We'll reply within 4 hours with a personalised itinerary and exact pricing.
Lux Partner Rate
Save $3,510 per couple
5 nights in a Beach Villa with All-Inclusive (all meals, unlimited drinks, daily minibar). Sunset cruise, snorkelling gear, and non-motorised water sports included. Upgrade to Lagoon Villa with Pool from $2,589 per couple. Seaplane transfers ~$664 extra.
