COMO Cocoa Island
Known locally as Makunufushi, COMO Cocoa Island sits among the coral atolls of South Malé — close enough to skip the seaplane altogether, with just a 40-minute speedboat ride from Velana International Airport. It's one of COMO's original Maldives properties, built on genuinely personalised service rather than scale. The resort tailors much of the experience around individual requests: private dinners set up on secluded stretches of sand, custom cruises to nearby islands and sandbanks, or yoga, diving, and snorkelling sessions arranged to suit. A manager stays on call around the clock, and the team can handle everything from daily excursion bookings to more elaborate custom requests. Distinctive architecture, calming spa treatments, and a kitchen that leans into authentic, sophisticated cooking round out a stay equally suited to couples, families, or extended groups. One practical note: drones and other unmanned aerial equipment aren't permitted anywhere on the island, in the interest of guest privacy.
Room Types
1/6Dhoni Water Villas
Shaped after the traditional Maldivian dhoni fishing boat, these split-level villas give the distinct sensation of floating on open water.
1/4Dhoni Loft Water Villas
A generous lower-level living space pairs with a mezzanine master bedroom in this loft-style villa, making it a natural fit for families sharing the space.
1/12Loft Water Villas
Floor-to-ceiling windows and a private sundeck give this loft villa an especially open feel, with the horizon visible from nearly every angle.
1/7One-bedroom Water Villa With Pool
Set on its own secluded jetty, this one-bedroom villa comes with a private pool and deck fully surrounded by clear, aquamarine water.
1/8Two-bedroom Como Sunrise Villa
This two-bedroom overwater villa splits into separate wings for added privacy, with a pool positioned directly above the ocean below.
Three-bedroom Como Sunset Villa
Two overwater villas link via a wooden walkway to form this three-bedroom layout, complete with two separate private pools.
Dining
Ufaa
International
Serving breakfast through dinner with flexible timing, Ufaa blends European cooking with Indian and Mediterranean influences, built around locally caught seafood and COMO Shambhala's health-focused options.
Private Dining
Private Dining
For a more private meal, the resort arranges intimate dining in dramatic spots around the island, whether it's a romantic dinner for two or a small gathering with family and friends.
Como Shambhala Cuisine
Health-Focused
This nutrition-focused menu concept uses organic ingredients rich in natural enzymes and minerals, cooked raw, steamed, or grilled for maximum benefit, with a tandoor oven adding smoky flavour without extra fat. It's available at Ufaa and through in-room dining.
Faru Bar
Bar
This easygoing, foot-in-the-sand bar sits beside the infinity pool leading down to the beach, pouring cocktails, wines, and the occasional cigar alongside light snacks, with music picking up around sunset. It runs from 10am until late.
In-room Dining
In-Villa
In-room dining covers salads, pastas, and fresh juices, available daily from 7am to 11pm.
Activities
Coral Propagation
Guests can sponsor a coral frame that the resident marine biologist plants in the island's coral garden, with photo updates on its progress every six months.
Windsurfing Lessons
Qualified instructors teach windsurfing at a pace suited to each guest, starting with balance and basic technique before moving on to more advanced moves.
Night Snorkelling
After dark, guides lead torch-lit snorkelling trips over the house reef to spot nocturnal creatures like lionfish, lobster, and moray eels.
Reef Explorer
This guided excursion visits two nearby reef sites, with guides pointing out the coral formations and marine life along the way.
UV Night Snorkelling
Special UV torches and mask lenses reveal the fluorescent colours some corals and reef creatures give off after dark, on a night snorkel over the house reef.
Shark Adventure Snorkelling Trips
A short boat ride out to nearby reefs gives guests the chance to snorkel alongside harmless white-tip and black-tip reef sharks, preceded by a brief talk on local shark conservation.
Turtle Expedition Snorkel
A 20-minute boat trip reaches reefs where green turtles are regularly seen, offering the chance to swim alongside them in open water.
Sunset Fishing
Traditional reef-bottom fishing is offered as the sun goes down, with any catch — humpback snapper or grouper, for example — available to be cooked up the next day.
Catamaran Snorkelling Trip
A private two-hour catamaran sail threads through nearby islands, atolls, and sandbanks, stopping at some of the area's best snorkelling spots — a good option for couples.
Sandbank Sunrise Breakfast
A private sandbank breakfast, complete with Champagne and a dedicated butler, is set up to catch the first light of day over open water.
Reef Explorer
This guided reef excursion covers two more nearby dive sites, with guides helping identify the coral colours and marine species found there.
Diving
Local dive sites include the dramatic Kandooma Caves and the well-known shark cleaning station at Cocoa Thila, with green turtles, reef sharks, and reef fish regularly spotted; the resident marine biologist can join select dive trips.
Transfers
40-minute speedboat from Velana International Airport
Policies
Check-in, check-out, cancellation and other resort-specific policies are confirmed directly with the resort at the time of booking.
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