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Overview
A pioneer in barefoot luxury, this five-star island on South Malé Atoll invites guests to shed shoes and expectations – embracing the ethos of “no news, no shoes” from arrival to farewell. With only 45 rustic-overwater villas, the focus is on tranquillity, exceptional service, and environmental care.
Each villa opens onto the lagoon via sun decks with hammocks, retractable roofs, and glass-floor sections offering views of marine life below. Private water gardens, open-air lounges, and spa tubs reveal attention to detail in simple elegance. Dining venues include beachfront Kashiveli, Japanese-Asian fusion at By the Sea, plant-rich cuisine in the Organic Garden, and high-end tasting menus in a wine cellar built from reclaimed timber.
Personal Guest Experience Managers curate each stay – from sandbank picnics to spa appointments, surf lessons and starlit movie nights. The Meera Spa overlooks the lagoon, offering reflection pool massages and sound therapy rituals. Activities range from yoga, surfing at nearby breaks, tennis and diving to coral restoration and house reef snorkels.
Hotel Features
- Overwater villas with sun decks, glass floors and personal water gardens
- Five dining venues plus wine cellar, romantic sandbank experiences
- Meera Spa with sea-view pavilions and wellness rituals over water
- Marine-driven exploration: snorkelling, conservation, surf and yoga
- Dedicated GEM service (Guest Experience Manager) guiding every detail
Legendary Barefoot Luxury
Thatched villas and serene overwater living defined by eco-conscious simplicity
Dining with Depth
Organic menus and private experiences in wine cellar and ocean settings
Spa & Reefs in Harmony
Glass-floored wellness suites and reef-based wellness rituals
Island Spirit with Purpose
Sustainability, marine restoration and barefoot hospitality at its best
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