COMO Maalifushi
Set in the far southern waters of Thaa Atoll, roughly 50 minutes by seaplane from Velana International Airport, COMO Maalifushi holds 65 land and overwater suites and villas across a genuinely remote setting. It's the sister property to COMO Cocoa Island, COMO's first Maldives resort, and guests can island-hop between the two. Japanese architect Koichiro Ikebuchi designed the resort as the country's first true boutique hotel, favouring restrained, nature-led architecture over anything flashy. New Zealand pine and thatched Kajan roofs frame each room, with floor-to-ceiling windows opening onto generous decks, and high-raftered ceilings and teak floors carrying the sea-and-sand palette indoors. Beyond the design, the island is known for its surf break at Farms, run in partnership with Tropicsurf, and for diving trips out to a lively house reef. In the kitchen, fresh local seafood turns up as sushi and sashimi at the Japanese restaurant Tai, alongside organic, health-focused dishes at Madi, Thila, and through the COMO Shambhala menu — with chefs happy to adapt for allergies, kids, or more particular palates.
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