ALILA KOTHAIFARU MALDIVES
PRIVATE ISLAND SANCTUARY
Alila Kothaifaru Maldives
Unwind in peaceful seclusion with awe-inspiring views at this all-pool-villa sanctuary.
Unwind in peaceful seclusion with awe-inspiring views at the Alila Kothaifaru all-pool-villa sanctuary. This 11.2 hectare private island retreat lies at the northern edge of the Maldives in the far-flung Raa Atoll, accessible via a scenic seaplane journey from Malé. Lush vegetation, turquoise waters and abundant marine life set the scene for a relaxing stay interspersed with adventure. A scenic 45-minute seaplane journey from Velana International Airport.
Beach Villa
Enjoy a slice of paradise embraced by nature just steps from the beach. Our Beach Villas offer an indulgence of private space with a separate bedroom and living room, while floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors open fully to the fresh ocean air, a private pool and sun deck.
Useful Information
- Open-air bathroom in garden environment
- Freshwater swimming pool in villa
- Private seating space overlooking swimming pool
- Early check-in or late check-out request is subject to availability and additional charge
- Spa Alila wellness activities
- Daily afternoon tea & coffee at Pibati from 3.00pm to 4.00pm
- Complimentary use of snorkelling equipment
- Daily poolside refreshments
Room Facilities
- Safe
- Tea/Coffee Making Facilities
- Mini Bar
- Welcome Amenity
- Open-air shower
- Bathtub
- Television
- Living Room
- Swimming Pools
- Wi-Fi
- Twin Vanities
- King-Sized Bed
- Balcony
- Private Pool
- Bottled drinking water
- Direct beach access
- Satellite channels
- Villa host
Lagoon Water Villas
Enjoy a slice of paradise embraced by nature just steps from the beach. Our Beach Villas offer an indulgence of private space with a separate bedroom and living room, while floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors open fully to the fresh ocean air, a private pool and sun deck.
Useful Information
- Open-air bathroom in garden environment
- Freshwater swimming pool in villa
- Private seating space overlooking swimming pool
- Early check-in or late check-out request is subject to availability and additional charge
- Spa Alila wellness activities
- Daily afternoon tea & coffee at Pibati from 3.00pm to 4.00pm
- Complimentary use of snorkelling equipment
- Daily poolside refreshments
Room Facilities
- Safe
- Tea/Coffee Making Facilities
- Mini Bar
- Welcome Amenity
- Open-air shower
- Bathtub
- Television
- Living Room
- Swimming Pools
- Wi-Fi
- Twin Vanities
- King-Sized Bed
- Balcony
- Private Pool
- Bottled drinking water
- Direct beach access
- Satellite channels
- Villa host
Sunset Beach Villas
Enjoy a slice of paradise embraced by nature just steps from the beach. Our Beach Villas offer an indulgence of private space with a separate bedroom and living room, while floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors open fully to the fresh ocean air, a private pool and sun deck.
Useful Information
- Open-air bathroom in garden environment
- Freshwater swimming pool in villa
- Private seating space overlooking swimming pool
- Early check-in or late check-out request is subject to availability and additional charge
- Spa Alila wellness activities
- Daily afternoon tea & coffee at Pibati from 3.00pm to 4.00pm
- Complimentary use of snorkelling equipment
- Daily poolside refreshments
Room Facilities
- Safe
- Tea/Coffee Making Facilities
- Mini Bar
- Welcome Amenity
- Open-air shower
- Bathtub
- Television
- Living Room
- Swimming Pools
- Wi-Fi
- Twin Vanities
- King-Sized Bed
- Balcony
- Private Pool
- Bottled drinking water
- Direct beach access
- Satellite channels
- Villa host
Sunrise Water Villas
Enjoy a slice of paradise embraced by nature just steps from the beach. Our Beach Villas offer an indulgence of private space with a separate bedroom and living room, while floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors open fully to the fresh ocean air, a private pool and sun deck.
Useful Information
- Open-air bathroom in garden environment
- Freshwater swimming pool in villa
- Private seating space overlooking swimming pool
- Early check-in or late check-out request is subject to availability and additional charge
- Spa Alila wellness activities
- Daily afternoon tea & coffee at Pibati from 3.00pm to 4.00pm
- Complimentary use of snorkelling equipment
- Daily poolside refreshments
Room Facilities
- Safe
- Tea/Coffee Making Facilities
- Mini Bar
- Welcome Amenity
- Open-air shower
- Bathtub
- Television
- Living Room
- Swimming Pools
- Wi-Fi
- Twin Vanities
- King-Sized Bed
- Balcony
- Private Pool
- Bottled drinking water
- Direct beach access
- Satellite channels
- Villa host
Sunset Water Villas
Enjoy a slice of paradise embraced by nature just steps from the beach. Our Beach Villas offer an indulgence of private space with a separate bedroom and living room, while floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors open fully to the fresh ocean air, a private pool and sun deck.
Useful Information
- Open-air bathroom in garden environment
- Freshwater swimming pool in villa
- Private seating space overlooking swimming pool
- Early check-in or late check-out request is subject to availability and additional charge
- Spa Alila wellness activities
- Daily afternoon tea & coffee at Pibati from 3.00pm to 4.00pm
- Complimentary use of snorkelling equipment
- Daily poolside refreshments
Room Facilities
- Safe
- Tea/Coffee Making Facilities
- Mini Bar
- Welcome Amenity
- Open-air shower
- Bathtub
- Television
- Living Room
- Swimming Pools
- Wi-Fi
- Twin Vanities
- King-Sized Bed
- Balcony
- Private Pool
- Bottled drinking water
- Direct beach access
- Satellite channels
- Villa host
Sunrise Beach Villas
Enjoy a slice of paradise embraced by nature just steps from the beach. Our Beach Villas offer an indulgence of private space with a separate bedroom and living room, while floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors open fully to the fresh ocean air, a private pool and sun deck.
Useful Information
- Open-air bathroom in garden environment
- Freshwater swimming pool in villa
- Private seating space overlooking swimming pool
- Early check-in or late check-out request is subject to availability and additional charge
- Spa Alila wellness activities
- Daily afternoon tea & coffee at Pibati from 3.00pm to 4.00pm
- Complimentary use of snorkelling equipment
- Daily poolside refreshments
Room Facilities
- Safe
- Tea/Coffee Making Facilities
- Mini Bar
- Welcome Amenity
- Open-air shower
- Bathtub
- Television
- Living Room
- Swimming Pools
- Wi-Fi
- Twin Vanities
- King-Sized Bed
- Balcony
- Private Pool
- Bottled drinking water
- Direct beach access
- Satellite channels
- Villa host
Wine & Dine
Seasalt
Savour a creative medley of international flavours in a relaxed beachside setting with all-day dining. Thoughtfully sourced and carefully served, local fish is the star of the show at Seasalt, caught and delivered daily by neighbouring local fishermen. Enjoy the fresh taste of the sea in coastal cuisine that blends Middle Eastern and Mediterranean influences and traditions in dishes that burst with ancient flavours, spices and colours.
Useful Information
- Coastal Cuisine with Middle Eastern and Mediterranean influences
Service Hours
- Breakfast: 07:00 AM – 10:30 AM
- Lunch: 12:00 PM noon – 05:00 PM
- Dinner: 06:30 PM – 10:30 PM
Mirus Bar
Named after the local Dhivehi word for “chili”, Mirus Bar serves a refreshing selection of cocktails inspired by the region’s former Portuguese and Arabic spice trade routes and concocted with ingredients from our own herb garden. Here, you can also enjoy an extensive range of Old and New World wines, including organic and biodynamic varieties. Pair your drink with Spanish tapas and local bites famous in the South Asian region.
Service Hours
- Daily: 11:00 AM – midnight
Umami
Umami means “essence of deliciousness” in Japanese and is known as the fifth element of taste. It perfectly describes the variety of mouth-watering experiences that await in this relaxing open space cooled by the gentle ocean breeze. Japanese-inspired menus carefully prepared in the teppanyaki theatre offer a premium selection of organically grown vegetables, Wagyu beef and sustainably sourced fish and seafood. In the main dining room or beachside, enjoy a wide range of traditional and modern a la carte Japanese dishes, including fresh caught fish grilled over charcoal embers and served with delicate signature sauces, as well as sushi and sashimi featuring Maldivian seafood.
Service Hours
- Daily: 06:30 PM – 10:30 PM
Yakitori Bar
Yakitori Bar is the place to be to indulge in sundowners, including Asian-inspired creative cocktails and mocktails crafted by our team of mixologists alongside fine Japanese sakes and spirits. Delicious smoky aromas from the robata grill permeate the bar and work to whet your appetite.
Useful Information
- Daily: 12:00 PM noon – midnight
Pibati
Pibati means “to drink, absorb, imbibe” in Sanskrit. This chilled beachside café satisfies your daytime cravings with comfort food ranging from pressed sandwiches to hand-pulled Roma-style pizzettes, organic salads, cakes and pastries, gelato and more, along with freshly brewed barista coffees, forest-friendly teas, juices and wellness concoctions.
Service Hours
- Daily: 09:00 AM – 06:00 PM
The Shack
A true island escape experience, The Shack is the resort’s own private sand cay (giri). Two distinct trips to The Shack are available daily – a 4- hour day trip including a picnic-style lunch, and a 4-hour evening trip with a private chef to cook up a sunset BBQ.
Useful Information
- Reservation in advance is required
Dining Escapes
Dine your way, anywhere… Select your own gourmet menu and location for a memorable dining experience curated by a professional culinary team. Dine at a sunken table on the beach, poolside in your villa, or at other secluded corners of the island. Venture further on a sunset cruise or to a private sandbank for an intimate soiree or a magical outdoor movie night under the stars.
Wellness
Spa Alila
Experience inner peace and be pampered in this tranquil treetop spa, cocooned amidst the leafy canopy within the lush surroundings.
Experience inner peace and be pampered in this tranquil treetop spa, cocooned amidst the leafy canopy within the lush surroundings. Spa Alila features four double treatment suites, all with a private bathroom, shower and a floor-to-ceiling window offering views. Treat yourself to rejuvenating treatments and beauty rituals that put a contemporary spin on ancient healing techniques and draw on the benefits of natural ingredients to deliver pure luxurious indulgence.
Useful Information
- Daily: 10:00 – 20:00
Fitness Centre
Work out in the island’s light-filled gym offering the latest Technogym equipment and floor-to-ceiling views of the lush surrounding.
Yoga Space
Restore balance and clear your mind with yoga in this refreshing space nestled amidst greenery.
Kids Clubs
Play Alila
A dedicated play space for young guests, keeping them entertained and engaged with toys, games and fun, with supervised indoor activities.
Games Room
Indulge in some fun, with a wide variety of games for all ages to choose from.
Experiences
Water Sport & Dive Centre
Enter a whole new world of rich and diverse marine life in the Maldives or simply lose yourself in a vast lagoon, where the waters teem with exotic reef fish and stunning corals.
As one of the deeper atolls in the archipelago, the Raa Atoll offers abundant snorkelling and diving options to discover its rich marine life, from colourful corals to manta rays and sharks. Beyond swimming in the stunning house reef, enjoy easy access to the famous Hanifaru Bay UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve in the period from May to November. This protected marine sanctuary is the largest feeding and breeding hotspot in the world for manta rays and if you’re lucky, you’ll see whale sharks, which at times congregate here in their hundreds.
Alila Kothaifaru Maldives is also close to Vaadhoo Island, one of the best spots to witness the spectacular “Sea of Stars” phenomenon, an extraordinary sight to behold.
Embark on a journey of underwater adventures with a variety of non-motorised water sports activities, including sailing, kayaking and snorkelling, while an expert certified instructor from the Dive Centre by Euro Divers at Alila Kothaifaru Maldives provides unparalleled dive opportunities and PADI certifications.
Wedding and Celebration
From barefoot chic to elegant sophistication, seal your love with an enchanting celebration at Alila Kothaifaru Maldives, set in tropical splendour.
Surrounded by nature’s majestic beauty, Alila Kothaifaru Maldives provides idyllic settings to create timeless memories together. Tie the knot or renew your vows on a pristine palm-fringed beach with the glistening ocean as your backdrop, or begin this next chapter in your love story with a private event in one of our restaurants. For a more intimate celebration, a sunset ceremony on a private sandbank followed by a bespoke dining experience under the stars conjures a perfect moment of magic.
Sustainability
Features
- Eco-friendly alternatives
- Sustainable water use
- Recyclable energy inclusion
- Comprehensive waste management
- Supporting local community
- EarthCheck Design certified hotel
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Expect the Unexpected
With a long list of well satisfied regular clients from around the world due to our reliable and fast communication, we are proud to be the leading tour operator worldwide for several Maldives resorts. Due to our sales team who has firsthand experience of all properties we sell in the Maldives; we know it all and are happy to share our knowledge with our partners to ensure we curate the perfect holiday for the client.
In addition to consistently achieving several top producer awards from our partners, we are humbled to have received the Best Travel Agent award at the Maldives Tourism Award Ceremony 2022. It is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our staff, who are committed to providing high-quality service to our clients.
