Taj Exotica Resort & Spa
Taj Exotica Resort & Spa sits on Emboodhu Finolhu, sometimes called the Three Coconut Isle, within one of the largest lagoons in the Maldives. A 15-minute speedboat ride from Velana International Airport is all it takes to reach this rich, reef-fringed pocket of South Malé Atoll, where 64 sea-view suites and villas balance genuine luxury with a light touch on the surrounding nature. The resort's philosophy — what it calls 'Taj Time' — treats doing nothing as a genuine pursuit. Days can unfold by the infinity pool, on a private stretch of beach, in a hammock strung over the water, or on a gentle wildlife-spotting walk, while the kitchen team sources ingredients from both nearby waters and further afield. Dinner might mean fresh seafood at Deep End, a teppanyaki performance at 24 Degrees, or sunset cocktails at Equator Bar. Butlers handle everything from arranging snorkelling and scuba trips to setting up in-room dining, and the resort's celebrated presidential suite has built a reputation as one of the most striking private retreats anywhere in the islands. Whether the occasion is a honeymoon, a family holiday, or a vow renewal, the setting leaves little reason to rush.
Room Types
1/5Lagoon Villa Ocean View
Built on stilts above the water, this villa has a private sun deck with loungers and easy chairs, plus direct steps down into the lagoon. Inside, a double-vanity bathroom with rain shower and bathtub takes in panoramic Indian Ocean views.
1/6Deluxe Lagoon Villa with Pool
Raised over the lagoon for uninterrupted horizon views, this villa lets guests choose between stepping down into the turquoise water from the private deck or soaking in their own pool while taking in the same view.
1/6Premium Villa with Pool
One of just three of its kind, this villa comes with a master bed and bath suite, a dramatic round bathtub, a man-made private beach area, an oversized plunge pool, a veranda with sun beds, and a walled outdoor shower garden, all facing an open lagoon view.
1/7Deluxe Beach Villa with Pool
Set on fine white sand just steps from the lagoon, this villa adds a private walled garden and outdoor shower to the classic beachfront experience.
1/8One-Bedroom Ocean Suite with Pool
A glass-walled bathroom overlooking the lagoon connects to the bedroom in this suite, while a suspended sundeck with powder-soft sand surrounds the private pool.
1/4One-Bedroom Beach Suite with Pool
Just five metres from the lagoon, this suite offers a spacious living room, private courtyard, and sunset-facing balcony, along with a walled-garden outdoor shower and the choice of cooling off in the ocean or the private pool.
1/9Two-Bedroom Beach Suite with Private Pool
Set on the beach five metres from the water, this two-bedroom suite pairs a spacious living room and private courtyard with an oversized plunge pool, veranda, and sunset balcony. The upstairs master bedroom has its own oversized bathroom and balcony, and guests can book Jiva Grande Spa treatments privately in their own in-suite treatment room.
1/10Two Bedroom Rehendi Presidential Suite Pool
This award-winning overwater presidential suite pairs grand scale with genuine luxury, centred on a substantial freshwater pool and sundeck, two open-air salas, and a hammock suspended directly over the turquoise lagoon.
Dining
Deep End Restaurant
Mediterranean
Set over the water with partial al fresco seating, candlelit tables, and the sound of waves close by, Deep End serves a Mediterranean-inspired menu suited to a romantic evening.
Equator Bar
Bar
Wines, vintage spirits, cocktails, cigars, and shisha are served on a patio built for watching the sunset.
24 Degrees Restaurant
Pan-Asian
A wide-ranging menu moves between Pan-Asian dishes and international favourites.
Poolside Bar and Restaurant
Bar
Cocktails and light bites served alongside the resort's infinity pool.
Activities
Essence of Environment
Consistently ranked among the best hotels in the Maldives, the resort is designed around a relaxed, romantic mood its team calls 'Taj Time.'
Activities
Set on one of the Maldives' larger lagoons, known for its white sand and vivid coral, the resort's clear waters are well suited to scuba diving, snorkelling, and parasailing.
Unique Dining
Private dining experiences are set in some of the resort's most scenic spots, pairing handcrafted menus and attentive service with beachfront or ocean views.
Jiva Grande Spa
Rooted in the Indian concept of Jiva, or 'inner force,' the spa's philosophy draws on the country's long-standing approach to wellness.
Renewal of Vows
A dedicated renewal-of-vows experience lets couples celebrate their relationship against the Indian Ocean's turquoise waters.
Wedding Pavilion
This overwater pavilion offers uninterrupted views and doubles as one of the resort's most romantic settings for vow renewals and private dining.
Transfers
15-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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