Cocoa Island is located in the Maldive Islands, each a perfect smudge of white. Here, in the quiet waters of the Indian Ocean the strongest winds are gentle breezes, and the highest points, leaning palm fronts. Each lagoon is a point of stillness, but the encircling reefs bristle with life.

This private island resort is found in the less developed South Male Atoll, a 40-minute speedboat ride from the international airport.

On the west side lies the Kandooma Channel, considered to be one of the best dive sites in the Maldives; on the other side is a quiet reef for snorkelling flanked by a curl of rockless beach which tapers into a spit of sand. This is as long as the island, disappearing with the advance of the Maldivian tide.

AWARDS
Robb Report Summer 2008
100 Ultimate Escapes

Andrew Harper's Hideaway Report (April 2008)
Awarded 95 points out of a 100
'A truly great resort among the finest of its kind in the world'

Conde Nast Traveller (November 2007)
The Ultimate Island Beach in the Maldives

Conde Nast Traveler (July 2007)
30 Best Island Beaches Worldwide

The Sunday Times Travel Magazine
(September 2007)
100 Best Places to Stay

Hotel Accommodation
Guest room amenities include the following:
- beds with handmade Italian linen
- private sun deck with loungers
and dining table
- bathtub and separate shower stall
- air conditioning
- antique colonial ceiling fan
- minibar and snacks
- tea and coffee making facilities
(Lavazza Espresso maker)
- complimentary bottled water and
fresh fruit daily
- satellite TV (42" LCD TVs) and
CD player with DVDs
- complimentary WiFi
- international direct dial telephone with
modem port
- COMO Shambhala bathroom amenities
- hairdryer
- private safe
- resort bag
- flip flops

The accommodation at Cocoa Island is laid out to maximise privacy. For further advice on the room type best suited to your needs, please contact the resort at res@cocoaisland.como.bz.

Two Bedroom Villas:
Both the king-size and twin bedded room have an ensuite bathroom with double vanity unit, WC, island bath, separate walk-in shower, an outdoor shower and private sundeck. The spacious living room offers striking views of the turquoise lagoon through full-length windows. A private bale, ideal for dining or relaxing, is reached via a walkway.

One Bedroom Villas:
A private entrance deck leads into a calming space of simple elegance. The bedroom features a comfortable king-sized bed and an ensuite bathroom with double vanity unit, WC, island bath, separate walk-in shower and an outdoor shower. The spacious living room leads to the private sundeck and bale with direct lagoon access.

Loft Villas:
Loft Villas offer a spacious living area with full-length windows overlooking the Indian Ocean. The loft area is fitted with a king-sized bed and ensuite WC. The main bathroom features a double vanity unit, separate bathtub, shower stall, WC and a secluded outdoor shower with steps into the sea. Loft Villas also have private sundecks.

Dhoni Loft Suites:
Expansive living areas with vaulted ceilings are surrounded by full length glass windows on three sides. A staircase leads to the loft, fitted with a king-sized bed and ensuite WC. A larger bathroom on the lower level contains a double vanity unit, separate bathtub, shower and WC. From the sundeck there is direct access to the lagoon.

Dhoni Suites:
These split-level bedrooms have king-sized or twin beds. The spacious living area leads onto a private sundeck with two chaise lounges, a dining table and direct access to the lagoon. The bathroom contains a single vanity unit with separate bathtub, shower stall and WC.

Hotel Restaurants and Bars
At Cocoa Island, eat like a castaway - fresh lobster, caught locally, cooked in the Keralan style. Dine feet-in-the-sand at the main restaurant, Ufaa, beneath an alang-alang pavilion and huge Maldivian sky.

Menus change daily, blending Indian and Sri Lankan traditions with an emphasis on seafood, tandoor and organic, locally-sourced produce. Spicing is used with a lightness of touch. Choice is always tantalising, promising simplicity in the tropics, and sophistication for the more demanding gourmand.

There is also a hotel bar, Faru, open from 10am until midnight, serving fine wines, exotic cocktails and energising juices.

Cocoa Island also provides comprehensive room service menus, as well as a healthful COMO Shambhala cuisine.

Hotel Activities and Entertainment
• Main Swimming pool with sun deck areas
• Waterspouts centre
• Fully equipped dive centre
• Gym with yoga facilities
• Hydrotherapy pool
• Steam rooms
• Meditation area
• Library
• Games
• Hotel boutique
• Diving on site centre with PADI certified instructors
• Water sports are available from the beach
• Como Shambhala Retreat
A Sanctuary where mind, body and spirit are nurtured holistically. A comprehensive range of therapies are offered at this exceptional award winning Spa and wellness centre.

Hotel Additional Guest Services
Complimentary WiFi is now available in all guest rooms as well as in the reception area, the restaurant and bar on Cocoa Island.

Hotel Local Attractions
Island Hopping:
Particularly popular are the beach drop-offs, dolphin and sunset cruises, allowing guests to indulge in the natural solitude of empty beaches and mirror-flat horizons.

Below are a selection of dive sites accessible from Cocoa Island.

Waagiri: Inner Reef
Kudagiri: Inner Reef Wreck Dive
Kandooma Caves: Outer Reef and Channel
Guraidhoo: Outer Reef and Channel
Cocoa Thila: Thila Dive
Cocoa Corner: Outer Reef and Channel
Boduhora: Inner Reef
Back Kandooma: Along the Outer Reef
Bushi Out: Outer Reef