COMO Maalifushi
Thaa Atoll, Maalifushi Island, Maldives
Set in the remote Thaa Atoll, COMO Maalifushi is the only resort in this unspoiled part of the Maldives. Designed by Koichiro Ikebuchi, the resort showcases Japanese minimalism amid the Maldivian landscape, offering overwater villas and garden suites that complement the island's beauty.
Surrounded by uninhabited islands, surf breaks and coral reefs, the resort attracts surfers chasing waves, divers exploring marine life and couples desiring a private escape.
Rooms and suites
With 65 suites and villas, COMO Maalifushi offers spaces that reflect the island's natural surroundings. Guests can choose from garden suites among tropical vegetation or overwater villas extending over the lagoon. High rafters, teak floors and thatched roofs create open spaces that connect indoor comfort with the outdoors.
The one-bedroom Beach Suites and Villas provide direct beach access, each with a private pool, outdoor shower and spacious sundeck furnished with loungers and dining areas. Floor-to-ceiling French doors open to the poolside, bringing the outside in. For panoramic ocean views, the Water Suites and Villas feature private pools, sunken bathtubs and direct lagoon access from your terrace. Families or groups may opt for the two-bedroom villas and houses, offering generous living spaces, private pools and butler service. The Maalifushi Beach Villa and COMO Residence provide multiple bedrooms, expansive sundecks, private lawns and bespoke amenities.
Amenities and experiences
Madi for regional all-day dining; Tai offering Japanese specialties with ocean views; Thila as an open-air bar for beachside lunches and sunset cocktails. Private dining experiences include romantic beach dinners and in-villa meals.
COMO Shambhala Retreat featuring eight overwater treatment rooms, open-air yoga pavilion and steam rooms; holistic treatments, daily yoga classes, meditation sessions.
Snorkeling excursions, PADI-certified diving courses, guided aqua safaris with resident marine biologist; surfing with Tropicsurf accessing top waves; fishing expeditions including light tackle, fly-fishing, game fishing for yellowfin tuna and sailfish.
Lavadhoo Sleepover — a private overnight stay on an uninhabited island with gourmet beach barbecue and starlit movie screening; Coral Propagation Program allowing guests to contribute to reef restoration; dolphin watching at sunset.
Play by COMO provides supervised activities for children aged 4 to 12, including arts and crafts, storytelling, marine adventures; family experiences like Cinema Under the Stars and Castaway Picnics on a secluded beach.
Gym, daily fitness classes, padel court set amid forestry; non-motorized water sports equipment including kayaks, stand-up paddleboards, windsurfing gear and catamarans.
Weekly talks with the marine biologist, in-room yoga mats with meditation videos, access to resort pool and facilities.
How to get here
Upon arriving at Malé International Airport, guests are met by the resort team and escorted to a private seaplane lounge before embarking on a 60-minute seaplane flight over the Maldivian archipelago, offering views of lagoons and coral atolls. Private seaplane transfers are also available. On arrival, the resort's amenities are within easy walking or biking distance — no vehicles are required.
