Milaidhoo Island Maldives

Name: Milaidhoo Island Maldives
Rating: 5

Intimate and stylish, at Milaidhoo it’s about enjoying the natural environment in understated luxury.

This stunning small island sits in the remote Baa Atoll – the Maldives’ only UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve that’s inhabited by dolphins, manta rays and whale sharks, and known for its seriously swish but sensitively-designed resorts. Milaidhoo opened its ‘doors’ in November 2016 and offers a world-class Indian Ocean escape with a focus on authentic barefoot luxury.

The house reef lies close to the beach and, as a marine-protected reef, is known for its excellent snorkelling and diving. For dining, Ba’theli makes an impression – set overwater with a spectacular design inspired by traditional dhonis, open for dinner and offering island-inspired cuisine. There’s also the main all-day dining Ocean restaurant at the water’s edge and a beach grill with private outdoor beach huts for two, intimate teppanyaki dining and a wine cellar. The spa is on the sunrise side of the island, with a yoga pavilion for sunrise yoga sessions.

Stylish, light and airy, the large villas all have private pools and an emphasis on outdoor living. With thatched roofs, bespoke furniture and a contemporary design that’s still in harmony with the surroundings, these are some of the most beautiful villas in the Maldives. Most are Water Pool Villas, with a curved infinity pool on the deck featuring an overwater gazebo/daybed and steps straight into the ocean. If you prefer to be on land, Beach Pool Villas have a spacious deck with day bed and oval-shaped pool fronting the white sands. For the ultimate in luxury, opt for one of the residences, where you’ll have your very own butler, private chef and outdoor cinema.

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Key information

In the unspoilt Baa Atoll

Airport transfer time: Approx. 35 minutes by seaplane, or a 15-minute domestic flight plus a 15-minute speedboat ride, from Malé airport

Rooms: 50

Kuoni extras -

You’ll receive access to a private seaplane lounge on arrival in Malé

Good to know

Children over 9 are welcome. Minimum stay: 5 nights 23 Dec-10 Jan.

Accommodation information

50 pool villas

Activities

• Go diving in this protected marine-rich reserve* • Take a trip to Hanifaru Bay to try and spot manta rays and whale sharks* • Sail out to a sandbank for a desert-island picnic*.

Dining

3 restaurants, overwater lounge, pool bar

What's included

Half Board • Breakfast and dinner at Ocean restaurant • Wi-Fi • Bottle of Champagne on arrival • Use of snorkelling equipment • Selected non-motorised watersports • Laundry. Guests also receive a set credit towards the à la carte restaurants.

Meal upgrade options (per person per night)

Milaidhoo Gourmet Dining All Inclusive from £252 • Buffet breakfast at Ocean restaurant • À la carte lunch at Ocean restaurant or Compass pool bar • Dinner at Ocean restaurant or Shoreline Grill restaurant • 1 dinner at the chef’s table per 3-night stay • 1 dinner at the signature Ba’theli restaurant per 4-night stay • A set credit towards destination dining options • Selected drinks including premium spirits, cocktails, beer, hand-picked selection of wines, fresh juices, soft drinks, mineral water, tea and coffee, milkshakes and smoothies • 1 bottle of in-villa Champagne per stay.