COMO Cocoa Island

Overview

Accommodation

Dining

Our Opinion

Cocoa Island has been under the COMO umbrella for fifteen years, and it shows in every detail. This is a small, beautifully curated island — 33 overwater suites, a 45-minute speedboat from Male — and it has consistently ranked among the Maldives' top resorts for its cool, understated elegance. The suites take their cue from the traditional Maldivian dhoni, with clean lines, bleached wood, and direct lagoon access. You can walk the entire island in fifteen minutes.

Dining is a la carte across the board. Ufaa, the main restaurant, is the kind of place that makes seafood and organic vegetables feel exciting — unpretentious but clearly aimed at a discerning palate, blending European techniques with Indian and Mediterranean warmth.

The COMO Shambhala Retreat spa is as good as you would expect from this brand, and the dive school manages to be both professional and genuinely friendly, whatever your level.

Cocoa is not cheap. But it delivers. Low season packages offer real value, and the recent upgrade programme — covering villas, Ufaa, Faru Bar, and the wellness centre — has only sharpened what was already an exceptional product.

Special Offers

2026 25% Ultimate Savings Offer

Summary

Cocoa Island sits in the South Malé atoll, a 45-minute speedboat ride from Velana International Airport. The surrounding waters offer some of the region's finest diving, with two house reefs to explore.

The accommodation consists of 33 suites, each designed to lead directly into the lagoon. Their architecture draws inspiration from traditional Maldivian dhoni boats, using bleached wood and kajan roofs, connected by boardwalks that arc across the water.

The COMO Shambhala Retreat provides a full wellness offering, including a spa, yoga pavilion, gym, steam room, and hydrotherapy pool. The dive school caters to all levels with professional tuition.

Ufaa, the main restaurant, serves a la carte menus that blend European dishes with Indian and Mediterranean influences. The emphasis is on locally caught seafood and fresh, organic produce.

Please note that essential maintenance work on the arrival jetty is scheduled from 1 August to 15 October 2026, during which a section of the island near the jetty will be closed.