Sunrise Overwater Villa
71 square metres, an overwater villa oriented toward sunrise views.
Resort · South Malé (Kaafu Atoll)
Taj Exotica Resort & Spa Maldives
5-star15 min from Malé
- Transfer
- Domestic Flight
- From Malé
- 15 min
- Stay
- 67 villas
- Dining
- 4 venues
- Experiences
- 3 options
The resort
Overview
Taj Exotica Resort & Spa is set on Emboodhu Finolhu island on one of the Maldives' largest lagoons in South Malé Atoll, roughly a 15-minute speedboat transfer from Velana International Airport.
Taj Exotica's eight villa and suite categories range from the 71sqm Sunrise Overwater Villa to the flagship 500sqm Rehendhi Presidential Overwater Suite. Mediterraneo by Jeffrey Vella is the resort's overwater fine-dining restaurant helmed by the celebrity chef, while Mediterraneo Waterfront offers poolside Mediterranean-inspired small plates and 24 Degrees Restaurant serves all-day multi-cuisine fare, alongside sunset drinks at Equator Bar & Lounge. J Wellness Circle offers Indian and international spa therapies, and watersports span jet ski, catamaran sailing and parasailing.
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
Stay in style
Accommodations
Overwater Villa with Pool
94 square metres, an overwater villa with a private pool.
Sunrise Oceanfront Villa with Pool
193 square metres, an oceanfront villa with a private pool, oriented toward sunrise views.
One Bedroom Sunrise Overwater Suite with Pool
195 square metres, a one-bedroom overwater suite with a private pool, oriented toward sunrise views.
Sunset Beach Villa with Pool
200 square metres, a beachfront villa with a private pool, oriented toward sunset views.
One Bedroom Sunset Beachfront Suite with Pool
270 square metres, a one-bedroom beachfront suite with a private pool, oriented toward sunset views.
Two Bedroom Sunset Beachfront Suite with Pool
365 square metres, a two-bedroom beachfront suite with a private pool, oriented toward sunset views.
Rehendhi Presidential Overwater Suite – Two Bedroom with Pool
500 square metres, the resort's flagship two-bedroom overwater presidential suite with a private pool.
Culinary experiences
Dining
Mediterraneo by Jeffrey Vella
An overwater fine-dining restaurant above the lagoon, its menu created by celebrity Chef Jeffrey Vella, with candlelit sunset dining.
Mediterraneo Waterfront
A poolside, waterfront all-day venue serving Mediterranean-inspired small plates including bruschetta, yellowfin tuna and bolognese, alongside a cocktail bar.
24 Degrees Restaurant
An all-day dining venue spanning breakfast through South Asian curries, grills and seafood.
Equator Bar & Lounge
A sunset-view patio bar and lounge offering over 200 wines and 75 spirits, with shisha available.
Explore and indulge
Facilities & activities
Spa
J Wellness Circle offers a range of Indian and international spa therapies.
Diving
PADI-certified ocean diving is available for guests exploring the surrounding lagoon and reef.
Watersports
A range of watersports including jet ski, catamaran sailing, inflatable rides, scuba diving, snorkelling and parasailing.
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