COMO Cocoa Island
Makunufushi, South Male Atoll, Maldives
Overview
Wellness is central to the experience here. The COMO Shambhala Retreat combines expert Asian-based therapies, yoga, Pilates and the Maldives’ only hydrotherapy pool with the turquoise horizon as a backdrop. Marine life flourishes here, too – rainbow-hued house reefs and dive sites make snorkelling and diving tip-top, often guided by resident experts.
As for dining? Expect beautifully presented, locally sourced produce and contemporary spins on Mediterranean and Indian fare. There’s also a relaxed bar for cocktails and sunsets.
The resort welcomes all ages, with a variety of activities for children, including family yoga and a dedicated kids’ club. The spa is restricted to guests aged 16 and over.
When to go
What we love
- Get involved in the resort's coral regeneration project
- Spot dolphins on the sunset cruises aboard a luxury yacht
- Enjoy 360-degree views from the yoga pavilion
Who should go
- Couples who want to escape to an environment with privacy and total relaxation
- Those who want a luxury holiday with a wellness lifestyle slant, but not to feel like they're going without
- Solo travellers, thanks to the hotel's intimate size and personalised approach (be prepared for a relatively high cost)
Offers
- Seasonal Offer
- - 25% off room price + free half board, for stays from 6 January onwards, must be booked by 31 March 26
- Ultimate savings offer
- - Complimentary roundtrip speedboat transfers
- - Book by 28 Feb, for stays from 10 April - 19 Dec 26, min stay 4 nights
- - Offers is combinable with Advanced purchase offer
- Advanced purchased offer
- - 25% discount if you book 90 days prior
- - 20% discount if you book 45 days prior
- - 15% discount if you book 14 days prior
- - for stays between 6 Jan 2026 - 7 Jan 2027
- Combined stay - stay in COMO Cocoa Island & COMO Maalifushi
- Contact us for details
Wellness
Despite its small size, COMO Cocoa Island has an impressive range of wellness facilities, with a third of the resort dedicated to the COMO Shambhala Spa. Treatments are offered in open-air pavilions overlooking the lagoon, or in a private couples’ pavilion shrouded by tropical foliage. The resort is home to the Maldives’ only hydrotherapy pool, which comes with high-pressure jets to ease tension and promote relaxation.
The open-air yoga pavilion provides a 360-degree view of the island, and the fully equipped gym, complimentary group fitness classes, and Pilates reformer and Cadillac equipment make it easy to keep up with workouts. A variety of Ayurvedic and Asian-inspired therapies complete the offering.
You can choose from programmes focused on the like of beauty, sleep and active lifestyle, or stay on a B&B basis and simply select your favourite wellness offerings to add on.
Just so you know, the Exclusive Wellbeing Booster Spa Programme is unavailable between 1 December and 10 January and 15 March and 15 April.
- COMO Shambhala massage
- Indonesian massage
- Thai massage
- Hot river stone massage
- Marin algae therapy wrap
- Sundari facials
- Guinot facials
- Joint mobilising massage
- Reflexology
Activities
- Snorkelling
- Coral propagation
- Stand up paddle
- Sailing lessons
- Windsurfing
- Marine conservation talks
- Scuba diving
- Dolphin & sunset cruises
- Diving
- Catamaran sailing
- Private charters
- Fishing trips
- Night snorkelling
- Turtle expedition
- Local island excursions
Sample Weekly Class Schedule
Please note - Classes are subject to change and seasonal adjustmentsRooms
Please note, a Green Tax of $12 per person per day is payable at the resort.
Size: 75 square metres
These rooms come with an open-plan bedroom and living area, a bathtub and separate shower and a sundeck with loungers, a dining table and steps leading into the lagoon. Facilities include air-conditioning and a ceiling fan, Wi-Fi, a 42-inch satellite TV and DVD player, iPod docking stations and a Nespresso machine.
These split-level loft villas come with a ground floor with a spacious living area, a mezzanine bedroom with an en-suite, a bathroom with a bathtub and separate shower and a sundeck with loungers, a dining table and steps leading into the lagoon. Facilities include air-conditioning and a ceiling fan, Wi-Fi, a 42-inch satellite TV and DVD player, iPod docking stations and a Nespresso machine.
Size: 123 square metres
These loft villas come with a ground floor with an open-plan bedroom and seating area, a loft with a king-size en-suite master bedroom, a bathroom with a bathtub and separate shower and a sundeck with a rain shower, loungers, dining table and steps leading into the lagoon. Facilities include air-conditioning and a ceiling fan, Wi-Fi, a 42-inch satellite TV and DVD player, iPod docking stations and a Nespresso machine.
These villas are located on their own jetty and come with a bedroom and separate living area, a bathroom with a bathtub and separate shower and a sundeck with a private pool, loungers, daybed and stepped access to the lagoon. Facilities include air-conditioning and a ceiling fan, Wi-Fi, a 42-inch satellite TV and DVD player, iPod docking stations and a Nespresso machine.
What’s on the menu
COMO Cocoa Island’s dining scene is top-notch. At Ufaa, the focus is on locally caught seafood, with chefs creating elegant South Indian dishes with European influences. There’s also the COMO Shambhala Cuisine option, designed for optimal health with ingredients rich in living enzymes, vitamins and minerals, prepared raw, steamed or grilled to preserve their benefits.
Faru Bar offers a toes-in-the-sand experience, serving refreshing drinks with lounge beats and sunset views. Romantic private dining experiences can be arranged on the beachfront or on the sandbank on request.
Location
The nearest airport is Malé, which is a 40-minute group speedboat ride from the island. Private transfers can also be arranged – ask us for details.
Families, Children & Infants
Resort welcomes all travellers. There is a wide range of exciting activities for children including family yoga as well as kids club. Spa is accessible from 16 years of age.Why Wellbeing Escapes?
