Opened 2014

The only resort in Thaa Atoll — which means no reef traffic, no day-tripper boats, no over-booked dive sites. Three restaurants, a small dive boat that's never crowded, and an evening pace closer to a yacht than a resort. Ideal for couples who come for the ocean, not the atmosphere.

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Lux Pulse™Updated May 13, 2026
Steady
128 new reviews in the past 6 months across Google, TripAdvisor & Booking.com. Average rating 4.6 / 5 from 988 total reviews.
+6% review volume vs. prior 6 months
5
Awards
since 2019
Best Luxury Wellness Resort
World Luxury Hotel Awards '24
Travelers' Choice Award
TripAdvisor '24
Best Dive Resort (Indian Ocean)
World Travel Awards '23
How It Compares

COMO Maalifushi vs. Other Resorts

Where this resort sits across the dimensions that matter most when choosing a Maldives property.

BudgetUltra-Luxury
Adaaran Club
Niyama
Soneva Fushi
COMO Maalifushi
LivelySecluded
Kurumba
Niyama
Soneva Jani
COMO Maalifushi
Easy AccessRemote
Kurumba
Niyama
Park Hyatt Hadahaa
COMO Maalifushi
CouplesFamily
Komandoo
LUX* South Ari
Siyam World
COMO Maalifushi
BoutiqueLarge Resort
Makunudu (36)
Coco Bodu Hithi (100)
Meeru Island (286)
COMO Maalifushi (65)
Poor ReefExceptional
Finolhu
Vilamendhoo
COMO Maalifushi
COMO Maalifushi
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Accommodation

Choose Your Villa

65 villas and suites across eight categories — from the entry-level Garden Room to the four-bedroom COMO Residence. Beach and overwater options are evenly split, with every category above Garden Room including a private pool. Most guests choose the Water Suite or Beach Villa for the balance of space, ocean access, and value.

Beach 2 of 3
Beach Villas
From
$900
72–116 sqm · 25% smaller than avg
Garden Room72 sqmNo pool$900
Beach Suite with Pool101 sqmPool$1,350
Beach Villa with Pool116 sqmPool$1,717
Overwater All pool
Water Villas
From
$1,531
107–120 sqm · Average size
Water Suite with Plunge Pool107 sqmPool$1,531
Water Villa with Pool120 sqmPool$1,904
Signature All pool
COMO Residences
From
$6,440
213–408 sqm · 2.5× larger than avg
Maalifushi Water Villa (2-Bed)213 sqmPool$6,440
COMO Villa (2-Bed)408 sqmPool$8,369
COMO Residence (4-Bed)356 sqmPool$9,278

Not sure which villa is right? We'll match you based on your group size, budget and priorities.

Talk to us about villa selection

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

2 Restaurants & 1 Bar

Three dining venues — intimate by Maldives standards, but deliberately so. Madi handles the volume with themed buffet nights and grill stations; Tai is the headline, an overwater Japanese restaurant that ranks among the best in the atolls. Thila doubles as pool bar and casual restaurant. Under the Simply COMO AI, all three are included.

Madi restaurant
Madi
International
The main restaurant, open for all three meals. Breakfast is buffet with live stations; lunch is a la carte Mediterranean and Asian; dinner rotates through themed nights — Maldivian seafood, Indian Ocean grill, and pan-Asian.
SettingBeachfront · All meals
Our tipThursday's Maldivian seafood night features the freshest catch of the week
Tai restaurant
Tai
Japanese
Overwater Japanese restaurant specializing in omakase, sushi, sashimi, and robata grill. The open kitchen sits above the reef with glass floor panels. One of the stronger Japanese venues in the Maldives and the resort's signature dining experience.
SettingOverwater · Dinner only
Our tipBook the omakase counter for the full chef's experience — reserve on arrival day
Thila restaurant
Thila
Pool Bar
Poolside bar and casual dining venue serving wood-fired pizza, salads, grilled seafood, and fresh juices through the day. Transitions to a cocktail bar in the evening with views across the infinity pool to the ocean.
SettingPoolside · Open-air · All day
Our tipThe wood-fired margherita is the best casual lunch on the island
Meal Plans

Dining Inclusions

Four meal plan tiers, from bed-and-breakfast through to the Simply COMO All-Inclusive launched in February 2026. The AI covers all three venues plus house wines, spirits, and cocktails. Half Board and Full Board include Madi only; Tai requires AI or a supplement.

PlanRestaurantsAlcoholMinibar~pp/day
Bed & BreakfastMadi (breakfast)Included
Half BoardMadi (B+D)+$85
Full BoardMadi (B+L+D)+$130
Simply COMO All-InclusiveAll 3 venues · dine-aroundHouse+$230
Bed & BreakfastIncluded
Madi (breakfast)
Alcohol —Minibar —
Half Board+$85 pp/day
Madi (B+D)
Alcohol —Minibar —
Full Board+$130 pp/day
Madi (B+L+D)
Alcohol —Minibar —
Simply COMO All-Inclusive+$230 pp/day
All 3 venues · dine-around
Alcohol HouseMinibar —
Experiences & Activities

Your Days on the Island

Thaa Atoll is the draw — the only resort here means virgin dive sites, uncrowded manta cleaning stations, and year-round surf breaks with Tropicsurf coaching. On land, COMO Shambhala offers one of the Maldives' most respected wellness programmes, and the house reef rivals the best in the country.

Water Sports & Diving
PADI 5-Star · Tropicsurf partnership · Only resort in Thaa Atoll
PADI 5-Star Dive CenterFull course progression · Discover Scuba through Divemaster
Manta ray encountersDec–Apr · Thaa Atoll cleaning stations — exclusive access
Whale shark snorkelingNov–Apr · South Thaa channels within boat range
Hammerhead shark divesJan–Mar · Deep channel dives for advanced divers
Tropicsurf coachingYear-round · breaks within 15 min boat ride · all levels
House reef snorkelingExcellent shore access · turtles, reef sharks, eagle rays
Kayaking & stand-up paddleboarding
Catamaran sailing
Night snorkelingGuided reef torch tours — nurse sharks and octopus
Thaa Atoll Exclusivity. COMO Maalifushi is the sole resort in Thaa Atoll — one of the least developed atolls in the Maldives. This means exclusive access to pristine dive sites, uncrowded manta cleaning stations (Dec–Apr), whale shark passages (Nov–Apr), and hammerhead shark channels (Jan–Mar). Tropicsurf provides year-round surf coaching at breaks that see virtually no crowd pressure.
Excursions & Cruises
Thaa Atoll island hopping · dolphin cruises · sandbank picnics
Dolphin watching sunset cruiseSpinner dolphins · Thaa Atoll channels
Sandbank picnicPrivate sandbank · Champagne hamper · castaway-style
Local island visitThaa Atoll inhabited islands · fishing villages, lacquer crafts
Sunset fishingTraditional Maldivian handline · cook your catch at Madi
Big game fishingYellowfin tuna, wahoo, sailfish, GT
Private yacht charter
Castaway island picnicUninhabited island — full day with BBQ lunch
Spa & Wellness
COMO Shambhala Retreat · 8 overwater treatment rooms · holistic wellness
COMO Shambhala Retreat8 overwater treatment rooms · signature wellness programmes
Multi-day wellness retreatsCleanse, fitness & Ayurvedic programmes with visiting practitioners
Asian-inspired massage therapies
Facial treatments & body scrubs
Hydrotherapy pool
Yoga & PilatesDaily classes · overwater pavilion
GymTechnogym equipment · ocean views
Personal training sessions
COMO Shambhala Retreat. COMO's signature wellness brand brings eight overwater treatment rooms, visiting practitioners from Bali, and programmes combining Ayurvedic therapies, nutrition, and movement. Multi-day cleanse and fitness retreats are available. This is one of the most respected spa operations in the Maldives — a genuine reason to choose the resort.
Sports & Recreation
Tennis · pool · cinema · star gazing
Infinity poolMain pool with ocean views · adjacent Thila bar
Floodlit tennis court
Beach volleyball
Table tennis & board games
Open-air cinemaBeachside screenings · weekly schedule
Star gazingMinimal light pollution in Thaa Atoll — telescope sessions available
Bicycle useComplimentary · explore the island at your own pace
Library & games room
Kids & Family
Play by COMO · ages 4–12 · marine biology · free
Play by COMO Kids ClubAges 4–12 · daily · complimentary
Treasure hunts on the island
Fort building & sandcastle competitions
Marine conservation projectsCoral planting · reef monitoring with marine biologist
Palm leaf folding & island crafts
Drumming sessions
Talent shows & storytelling nights
Babysitting on request
Play by COMO. The kids club runs daily for ages 4–12, free of charge. Activities blend marine education with island adventure: crab races on the beach, marine biology outings to the house reef, PS5 games room sessions, and castaway island picnics. Children under 6 eat free. The shallow lagoon and gentle house reef make this a natural fit for families with young snorkelers.
Family & Kids

Family-Friendly Features

Play by COMO blends marine education with island adventure: crab races, reef outings with a marine biologist, PS5 sessions, and castaway picnics on uninhabited islands. The shallow lagoon makes it a natural fit for young snorkelers. Children under 6 eat free, and the multi-bedroom COMO Residence sleeps up to ten. The only limitation is scale — 65 villas means a small peer group for kids.

Play by COMO
Ages 4-12 · daily · Free
Under 12 Stay Free
Under 6 eat free
Babysitting
$30/hr
Shallow Lagoon
Calm, shallow water safe for young children
Highlights for Kids
Crab races on the beachMarine biology outingsPS5 games roomCastaway island picnic
Family Villa Options
Maalifushi Water Villa (2-Bed)COMO Villa (2-Bed)COMO Residence (4-Bed)
Snorkeling & Marine Life

House Reef & Underwater

8.2
Excellent House Reef
Lux Atolls Reef Score · top 15% of Maldives resorts

Shore entry · easy access from beach and overwater villas

Reef sharks · Turtles · Mantas Dec–Apr · Whale sharks Nov–Apr · Hammerheads Jan–Mar

One of the strongest house reefs in the Maldives, made exceptional by Thaa Atoll's isolation. Shore entry is easy, the drop-off is close, and resident turtles, reef sharks, and eagle rays are present year-round. The wider atoll delivers manta rays (Dec–Apr), whale sharks (Nov–Apr), and hammerhead sharks (Jan–Mar) — all within boat range of a single resort. No other property shares these sites.

Regularly spotted here (+8)
Reef Sharks
Blacktip and whitetip reef sharks — regular sightings on the house reef
Sea Turtles
Green and hawksbill turtles — resident on the house reef year-round
Eagle Rays
Spotted eagle rays cruising the outer reef edge — frequent sightings
Manta Rays
Thaa Atoll cleaning stations — Dec to Apr peak season · exclusive access
Whale Sharks
Nov to Apr · Thaa Atoll channels — no other resort competes for these sites
Hammerhead Sharks
Jan to Mar · deep channel dives for advanced divers · seasonal
Tropical Reef Fish
Pristine coral — butterflyfish, angelfish, parrotfish, moray eels in abundance
Dolphins
Spinner dolphins in Thaa Atoll channels — frequent on sunset cruises

PADI dive center on-site. Night snorkeling available. Marine life observations sourced from dive logs and guest reports.

Getting There

Transfer from Malé

Sixty minutes by seaplane from Velana International Airport to one of the Maldives' most remote atolls. The flight crosses Dhaalu and Thaa with stunning aerial views. Return transfer is approximately USD 950 per person. The remoteness is the point: you are the only resort guests in the atoll.

MaleKaafu AtollCOMO MaalifushiThaa AtollDISTANCE~200 km · 124 mi
Seaplane
Trans Maldivian Airways
Velana Airport → Thaa Atoll (60 min)
~$950 pp roundtrip
Seaplane daylight only. Arrivals after ~3:30pm require an airport hotel or domestic flight. The resort arranges both.
COMO Maalifushi island map
Resort island map — COMO Maalifushi
Our Take

Who This Resort is For

COMO Maalifushi's proposition is geographic exclusivity. The sole resort in Thaa Atoll, it has access to marine life no other property can match — mantas, whale sharks, and hammerheads within boat range, all to yourself. COMO Shambhala wellness, Tropicsurf coaching, and Tai's overwater Japanese dining round out a resort that rewards the 60-minute seaplane. Three restaurants and a quiet bar are enough for most, but not for those wanting dine-around variety.

Ideal for

  • Divers and snorkelers who want pristine, uncrowded sites — the only resort in Thaa Atoll means exclusive access to manta stations, whale shark channels, and hammerhead dives
  • Wellness seekers — COMO Shambhala is one of the Maldives' most respected spa operations, with multi-day retreats and visiting practitioners from Bali
  • Surfers — Tropicsurf partnership with year-round breaks that see virtually no crowd pressure
  • Couples seeking seclusion — 65 villas on a remote island with no neighbouring resorts and minimal light pollution

Consider elsewhere if

  • Those wanting nightlife or social energy — 65 villas, three dining venues, and no bar scene beyond Thila means quiet evenings
  • Budget-conscious travelers — seaplane transfer alone is ~$950 pp RT, and entry-level rooms start at $900
  • Guests who want dining variety — three venues is intimate but limiting for a week-long stay compared to larger resorts
Season & Pricing Guide
Dec 20 – Jan 10Peak · Highest rates
Jan – AprHigh · +25–40%
May – JunShoulder · +10–15%
Jul – NovLow · 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 Than Just a Booking

What you get with us vs. booking direct or through a generic OTA
Book with Lux Atolls
Best rate guarantee on partner resorts — we match or beat what you find elsewhere
Exclusive package inclusions negotiated through our direct resort relationships
Transparent pricing — transfers, taxes, and meal plans quoted upfront, no hidden fees
Personal trip advisor — villa matching, meal plan guidance, and honest recommendations
Maldives-only expertise — we know every reef, transfer route, and seasonal sweet spot
Direct resort contact — if something needs fixing, we call the GM, not a call centre
No booking fees, no hidden charges — the price we quote is the price you pay
Book Through Others
Published rack rate — no negotiated extras
No package inclusions beyond the standard rate
Transfer costs and taxes added at checkout
Generic customer support with no local knowledge
One-size-fits-all recommendations across dozens of destinations
Issues routed through a ticketing system, not a person
Hidden fees and service charges added late in the process
Frequently Asked Questions

COMO Maalifushi — FAQ

How do you get to COMO Maalifushi?
By seaplane from Velana International Airport — approximately 60 minutes. Transfer costs around USD 950 per person return. Seaplanes operate in daylight only; arrivals after ~3:30pm require an airport hotel overnight. The resort arranges both transfers and any overnight stays.
Is COMO Maalifushi all-inclusive?
Optional. Four meal plans are available: Bed & Breakfast, Half Board, Full Board, and the Simply COMO All-Inclusive (launched February 2026). The AI covers all three dining venues — Madi, Tai, and Thila — plus house wines, spirits, and cocktails.
Is COMO Maalifushi good for diving?
Exceptional. It is the only resort in Thaa Atoll, meaning exclusive access to pristine, uncrowded dive sites. Manta rays visit Dec–Apr, whale sharks Nov–Apr, and hammerhead sharks Jan–Mar. The house reef is among the best in the Maldives with easy shore entry.
Is COMO Maalifushi family-friendly?
Yes. Play by COMO kids club runs daily for ages 4–12, free of charge. Activities include marine biology outings, crab races, and a PS5 games room. Children under 6 eat free. The shallow lagoon suits young snorkelers, and family villas accommodate larger groups.
What is COMO Shambhala?
COMO's signature wellness brand. At Maalifushi it includes eight overwater treatment rooms, multi-day cleanse and fitness retreats, visiting Ayurvedic practitioners from Bali, yoga and Pilates classes, and a hydrotherapy pool. It is one of the most respected spa programmes in the Maldives.