COMO Maalifushi
COMO Maalifushi is the first and only resort to open on the unspoilt Thaa Atoll, in the archipelago’s southern reaches well regarded for its diving and surf breaks. Its culturally appropriate architecture includes low-lying garden and overwater villas, with views of white beach, tropical greenery and cobalt lagoon. Guests can also enjoy yoga and holistic Asian therapies at the COMO Shambhala Retreat, with the entire guest experience defined by COMO’s exacting, passionate service.
Useful Information
- Maalifushi island time zone GMT +6 hours
- COMO Shambhala Retreat
Transfer Information
- The private island resort of COMO Maalifushi is located in the turquoise waters of the Maldives’ southerly Thaa Atoll, just a 60-minute seaplane flight from Velana International Airport, or a 45-minute seaplane flight from sister property, COMO Cocoa Island.
Island Map
| Location: | Thaa Atoll |
| Check-in Time: | 14:00:00 |
| Check-out Time: | 12:00:00 |
| No. of Restaurants: | 2 |
| No. of Bars: | 1 |
| Time to airport: | 60 |
| Distance to airport: | 210 KM |
Garden Room
The Garden Rooms are located in the centre of the island, shaded by the resort’s tropical greenery and just a short foot-in-the-sand walk to all the resort’s amenities including the COMO Shambhala Retreat and restaurants. They have an open-plan feel, and come with an outdoor deck and furniture for al fresco dining.
Useful Information
- Garden Rooms interconnecting with each other are available on request
Room Facilities
- Sunloungers
- Private deck with loungers
- Air Conditioning
- Ceiling fan
- Tea/Coffee Making Facilities
- Satellite channels
- Television
- Telephone
- Wi-Fi
Floor Plan
Beach Suite
Nestled in the shade of COMO Maalifushi’s lush gardens, Beach Suites have direct access to the beach and are extremely spacious and private, making them ideal for couples or families with small children. The suites have floor-to-ceiling French doors that open up on to their own private terrace with a pool, and the bedroom has a living area and an outdoor bathroom.
Room Facilities
- Air Conditioning
- Separate Bathtub and Shower
- Tea/Coffee Making Facilities
- Telephone
- Bathtub
- Television
- Wi-Fi
- Wooden Deck
- Ceiling fan
- Espresso Machine
- Sunloungers
- Dining Table
- Private Pool
- Satellite channels
Floor Plan
Two Bedroom Beach Suite
Sheltered in the shade, this stylish accommodation space offers the same facilities as our Beach Suites but with two bedrooms. The second bedroom offers twin beds and a smaller shower room, making it ideal for families.
Room Facilities
- Wooden Deck
- Private Pool
- Sunloungers
- Separate Bathtub and Shower
- Air Conditioning
- Ceiling fan
- Tea/Coffee Making Facilities
- Television
- Satellite channels
- Telephone
- Wi-Fi
Floor Plan
Beach Villa
These one-bedroom villas have their own access to the beach, as well as their own private pool. Elegant, simple interiors are lit up with large windows to make the most of the island setting with French doors giving guests access from the bedroom to the terrace with their own private pool.
Room Facilities
- Private Pool
- Wooden Deck
- Sunloungers
- Separate Bathtub and Shower
- Air Conditioning
- Ceiling fan
- Tea/Coffee Making Facilities
- Espresso Machine
- Television
- Satellite channels
- 55in plasma TV
- Living Room
- Telephone
- Wi-Fi
Floor Plan
Two Bedroom Beach Villa
These two-bedroom villas (one king and one smaller twin room) have their own access to the beach, as well as their own private pool. Elegant, simple interiors are lit up with large windows to make the most of the island setting, with French doors giving guests access from the bedroom to the terrace where they can relax within their own private plunge pool.
Room Facilities
- Private Pool
- Sunloungers
- Wooden Deck
- Dining Table
- Separate Bathtub and Shower
- Air Conditioning
- Ceiling fan
- Tea/Coffee Making Facilities
- 55in plasma TV
- Telephone
- Wi-Fi
Floor Plan
Two Bedroom Beach House
The two-bedroom duplex beach house leads on to its own private lawn. Surrounding a large private pool is a secluded sundeck complete with sun loungers and furniture, allowing you to eat, drink and watch the sun rise and set from the comfort of your own space
Room Facilities
- Air Conditioning
- Separate Bathtub and Shower
- Tea/Coffee Making Facilities
- Telephone
- Wi-Fi
- Wooden Deck
- Ceiling fan
- Sunloungers
- Dining Table
- Private Pool
- 55in plasma TV
Floor Plan
Maalifushi Beach Villa
Made up of two sleek, comfortable bedrooms (both doubles), the accommodation offers sunrise views out over an endless ocean. It features a private lawn and swimming pool with space for al fresco dining and a full butler service.
Room Facilities
- Private Pool
- Wooden Deck
- Sunloungers
- Separate Bathtub and Shower
- Air Conditioning
- Ceiling fan
- 55in plasma TV
- Telephone
- Wi-Fi
Floor Plan
COMO Residence
Our two-storey four-bedroom COMO Residence offers all the comfort that one would expect from a luxury COMO resort, combining endless sea views with a contemporary living area, spacious media room and full kitchen. The sundeck is completed with loungers and furniture – suitable for private dining, with butler service included.
Room Facilities
- Butler service
- Private Pool
- Wooden Deck
- Sunloungers
- Dining Table
- Air Conditioning
- Ceiling fan
- Tea/Coffee Making Facilities
- Television
- Living Room
- Telephone
- Wi-Fi
Floor Plan
Water Suites
These overwater suites are located above the water and occupy their own jetty with spectacular views of the Maldivian sunrise. They feature a large bedroom with a living area and wide doors that open to a terrace with a plunge pool and direct access to the turquoise lagoon. The bathroom features a sunken bath and outdoor shower.
Room Facilities
- Private Pool
- Private over water sundeck
- Sunloungers
- Dining Table
- Separate Bathtub and Shower
- Air Conditioning
- Ceiling fan
- Tea/Coffee Making Facilities
- Television
- Telephone
- Wi-Fi
Floor Plan
Water Villa
Each of these spacious villas has a private pool, sundeck and full-length windows overlooking the Indian Ocean. The bedroom has a separate dressing area and the bathroom features a sunken bath and outdoor shower. The large and airy sitting area can double up as a sleeping area for children.
Room Facilities
- Private over water sundeck
- Private Pool
- Separate Bathtub and Shower
- Air Conditioning
- Ceiling fan
- Television
- Telephone
- Wi-Fi
Floor Plan
Maalifushi Water Villa
This is one of COMO Maalifushi’s most spectacular overwater villas: an oversized, two-bedroom, light-filled bungalow, which sits on its own secluded jetty, featuring a private pool and sundeck.
Room Facilities
- Private Pool
- Sunloungers
- Dining Table
- Separate Bathtub and Shower
- Air Conditioning
- Ceiling fan
- Tea/Coffee Making Facilities
- 55in plasma TV
- Satellite channels
- Telephone
- Wi-Fi
Floor Plan
COMO Villas
The two-bedroom overwater COMO Villa sits above the lagoon. This spacious villa comes with its own private pool and butler, making this COMO Maalifushi’s ultimate luxury experience, with two large bedrooms suitable for two couples sharing, as well as families.
Room Facilities
- Air Conditioning
- Separate Bathtub and Shower
- Tea/Coffee Making Facilities
- Telephone
- DVD/CD Player
- iPod Docking Station
- Wi-Fi
- Wooden Deck
- Ceiling fan
- Sunloungers
- Dining Table
- Private Pool
- Butler service
- 55in plasma TV
Floor Plan
Tai
COMO Maalifushi’s Japanese restaurant, Tai, offers sushi and sashimi in an overwater setting. Tai’s cocktail bar offers stunning views of the Maldivian sunset. In the high season Tai is open six days a week except Fridays, when a seafood barbecue is offered on the beach between Madi and Thila. In the low season Tai is closed on Mondays, Wednesday and Fridays.
Thila Bar
Laid-back music, a pool table and an open-air pool bar with ocean views make Thila the relaxed and vibrant heart of island life at COMO Maalifushi.
Service Hours
- Monday to Sunday: 11:00 - 23:00
Madi
Menus at Madi are light and flavourful, with a range of local, Mediterranean, Indonesian and Thai-influenced dishes served from breakfast to late evening. Madi holds themed nights each week, including a local seafood barbecue, and ‘Taste of the Indian Ocean’ – a culinary journey through the region’s most popular dishes. Expect a medley of sweet, sour, salty and hot flavours. The signature COM Shambhala Cuisine is also available at Madi – healthy food rich in living enzymes, vitamins and minerals
Service Hours
- Breakfast: 7:00 - 10:30
- Lunch: 12:00 - 15:00
- Dinner: 19:00 - 22:00
Private Dining
At COMO Maalifushi you can find a place for the most memorable of meals, from intimate gourmet meals on the deck of your villa to picnics and candlelit dinners on the beach. The nearby uninhabited islands can be yours as the sun sets and rises, with chef-prepared meals served by private butlers.
COMO Shambhala Retreat
COMO Shambhala Retreat at COMO Maalifushi offers holistic, Asian-inspired treatments with views of the Indian Ocean. It is the embodiment of a philosophy for healthy living that COMO Shambhala has successfully refined at its award-winning retreats all over the world. There are eight overwater ocean-facing treatment rooms, steam rooms, a pool and an open-air yoga pavilion – all enveloped by blue horizons and gentle sea breezes
Useful Information
- COMO Shambala Experience at COMO Maalifushi
- Massage Therapy
- Body Care
- Beauty Care
- Facial Care
- Mind and Body
- Experts
Play by COMO Space
Play by COMO Space is designed to inspire purposeful and creative child-directed play for children aged four to 12, with carefully-selected toys, books, games and art materials. The Play Space is open daily between 9.00am and 6.00pm. Toddlers under four must be accompanied by a babysitter or parent at all times.
- Kids Club
- Marine Discovery Centre
- 24-hour crew
- Wi-Fi
- Airport Transfer
- Butler service
- Baby Sitting
- Shops
- Laundry Service
- Daily housekeeping service
- In-room dining
- Foreign Exchange
- Library
- Games Room
- Private Dining
- Multilingual hotel staff
- Buggy Service
- Scuba Diving
- Water Sports
- Yoga
- Fishing
- Excursions
Diving at COMO Maalifushi
The sheer abundance of marine life and clear visibility makes Thaa Atoll one of the greatest underwater regions on the planet. While around 25 sites in the Thaa Atoll are already chronicled, there are numerous unexplored channels and reefs, with the waters offering something for divers of all abilities. All divers are required to hold an International SCUBA diving license, which you will be asked to provide together with your logbook. COMO Maalifushi offers a range of PADI courses for those looking to earn their diving license.
