6
Beach Pool Villa
125 sqm total (72 sqm indoor, 53 sqm outdoor), with a separate bedroom and living room, and floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors opening fully to a private pool and sun deck.
- Transfer
- Seaplane
- From Malé
- 45 min
- Stay
- 80 villas
- Dining
- 6 venues
- Experiences
- 2 options
The resort
Overview
Alila Kothaifaru Maldives is a private island retreat in Raa Atoll at the northern edge of the Maldives, surrounded by a pristine house reef supporting over 200 fish species and 85% hard coral coverage.
Set on a 28-acre island in Raa Atoll, reached via a 45-minute seaplane journey from Malé, Alila Kothaifaru Maldives offers 80 pool villas — 44 beachfront and 36 overwater — each with a private pool and sun deck. The island's house reef is among the Maldives' most pristine, accessible directly from the resort's beach, with easy access to the Hanifaru Bay UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve and the 'Sea of Stars' bioluminescence near Vaadhoo Island.
Why book with us
Best price guarantee
We match any competitor price — often beat major OTAs
Local expertise
Maldives travel specialists based in Hulhumalé
Flexible booking
Free cancellation options on eligible stays
24/7 support
Before, during, and after your trip
The island
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Stay in style
Accommodations
5
Ocean Overwater Pool Villa
125 sqm total (72 sqm indoor, 53 sqm outdoor), with indoor and outdoor spaces blending amidst Indian Ocean views, and a private pool for observing marine life below the villa.
4
Two-Bedroom Beach Pool Villa
265 sqm with a king-size bed and twin beds, an enclosed bathroom with separate shower and bathtub, a dining area, living room, kitchenette, maid's room, and a dedicated villa host. Opens onto a 160 sqm outdoor space with a 45 sqm private pool, sundeck, and poolside BBQ area.
4
Boduge Residence
395 sqm total (235 sqm indoor), with a king-bedded master suite, a twin bedroom, and a dedicated service room with twin bedding — able to connect to a neighbouring villa for a three-bedroom sanctuary. Outdoor space includes a 45 sqm private pool, sunbeds, a wooden swing, and a BBQ area.
Culinary experiences
Dining
Seasalt
Local fish caught and delivered daily by neighbouring fishermen stars at Seasalt, with coastal cuisine blending Middle Eastern and Mediterranean influences. Lunch offers light, sharing-style dishes with daily specials, while signature salt-baked fish is a dinner highlight.
Umami
Japanese dishes served in a setting near the resort's Yakitori Bar entry point.
Pibati Sul Mare
Artisanal pizzas and handcrafted pastas made with fresh, high-quality ingredients, including herbs grown on the island, set against ocean views.
Mirus Bar
Named after the local Dhivehi word for 'chili', Mirus Bar serves cocktails inspired by the region's former Portuguese and Arabic spice trade routes, concocted with ingredients from the resort's own herb garden.
Yakitori Bar
Asian-inspired creative cocktails and mocktails alongside fine Japanese sakes and spirits, with a robata grill and smoky yakitori aromas. Set by one of the best parts of the house reef for snorkelling.
The Shack
Reached by a five-minute speedboat journey, The Shack offers picnics, sunset barbecues, and bespoke twilight dinners on a secluded private sandbank.
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Facilities & activities
Spa Alila
Spa Alila offers signature therapeutic massages with soothing essential oils across four double treatment suites, built around nurturing, restorative techniques.
Diving
A PADI dive centre offering access to the Maldives' marine life through diving, snorkelling, and watersports, with easy reach of the Hanifaru Bay UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve.
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