Cocoa Island

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If Robinson Crusoe had hung out with Kevin McCloud and Giorgio Armani instead of Man Friday, his desert-island dwelling would probably have looked a lot like Cocoa Island by Como hotel: beautifully designed, this resort in the Maldives is the embodiment of understated elegance. Resembling a collection of Keralan boathouses, the individual over-water villas have soothing white-on-white interiors and teak flooring to create an ambience of laid-back romance. The scuba diving here is terrific, and after an afternoon of reef watching you can soothe away any aches and pains in the world-class Como Shambhala spa.

At one end of the island is a powdered spit sculpted by the

evening tides. The beach is elegant, fringed with wild sea grapes, hibiscus and palms. Across the ocean local fishing boats glide like birds. These dhoni boats have inspired Cocoas villas, each connected by wooden walkways and built above the shallow waters.

Villas overhang the lagoons cobalt shallows, the sand as soft as velvet underfoot. It is a place that reflects the Maldives soul, the view from the wide platform beds directly out on to the sea. Interiors are quietly contemporary with a nod to local style, the high-roofed suites soaking up light as it floods through living spaces.

Why we love it

An intimate private Maldives island resort with 33 overwater suites
Private world class diving school, and amazing snorkelling opportunities
The COMO Shambhala Retreat offers yoga and Asian-inspired therapies

Facilities

A/C in room

WIFI

Beach Side Pool

COMO Shambhala Retreat

World Class Dive Centre

Room Service

Beach Bar

Experiences

Garden Tour

Discover the acres of manicured gardens and vineyards on a tour with the lodge's head gardener, as well as visiting the vegetable garden.

Cooking Class

Spend an afternoon with one of the lodge's chefs to learn how to recreate some of the delicious food using the lodge's homegrown produce.

Spa

Relax body and soul by treating yourself to a massage using all-natural New Zealand essential oils, filled with health benefits.

Wine Tasting

Visit the lodge's wine shack to taste a selection of the region's best wines, matched to your tastes by the onsite sommelier.

Chef's Bench

Enjoy dinner with a show by snagging the Chef's Bench table, with an intimate view into the kitchen to watch the lodge's chefs cooking your dinner.

Biking

Cycle along the endless stretch of coast along the Marlborough Sounds, dotted with what are considered some of the best trails in the country.

Tennis

Challenge your friends and family to a competitive game of tennis out on the grass courts - the perfect way to spend some time in the sun.

Swimming Pool

Soak up the sunshine or swim some laps in the heated outdoors pool, peacefully secluded amongst the lodge's acres of garden.

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Sophie

Cheval Blanc was absolutely amazing. That place is off the charts and the rooms are incredible and the style and design are perfect. As a standard room (considering all the rooms in the resort are the same), they will be the best in the world, that I’m sure! The staff are amazing and accommodating, and I couldn’t fault the food – I could go on and on! Thank you so much for all your work organising, genuinely, the most perfect trip.