Review
Coco Palm is a haven of peace. The island is far from Malé, and on the island, you feel completely isolated. If you need some peace and refined comfort with a light touch of luxury, then welcome to Coco Palm.
Advantages
- The tranquility of the place
- The quality of the food
- Beautiful vegetation
- A beautiful beach
- The kindness and dedication of the staff
Disadvantages
- The lack of swimming-pool
- No seaview from the main restaurant
- Its games areas
Price and availability of the Hotel
The hotel belongs to the Sunland chain. Here, it is an hour ahead of Malé. Coco Palm is exposed to the wind. Great for sailing enthusiasts. Beware, do not confuse this hotel with the Coco Palm (Kudahiti) located on the northern Malé atoll. For honeymoons, Kuoni offers a special price for newlyweds, a bottle of wine, a candlelight dinner and one massage per person. A private lounge is available before your seaplane transport to your hotel. You can inscribe your names on a wooden plaque, which you can plant wherever you wish on the island.
Underwater diving:
The Ocean Pro diving centre provides classes in French at all levels, using the PADI or Nitrox method. The coral reef is accessible by swimming (5 minutes away). 35 diving sites are known for their turtles, manta rays and whale sharks. Allow 20 to 95 min for transfer. Night divings are organized.
7/10
Built in 1999, the Coco Palm Dhoni Kolhu is located southwest of the Baa atoll, 30 min by seaplane from Malé. The hotel has a large open wooden reception area. The rooms are distributed into individual Maldivian-style villas with a large thatched roof. It has two restaurants, which are always constructed with roofs made of the same material. A spa with whirlpool baths will help you relax, as well as a weights room , a television room, with a terminal that provides Internet access. The space is not very lively, it is the same for the open space, situated really close, which is intended to accommodate billiards and a ping pong table. The hotel also has badminton and tennis courts. A half-day excursion to a fishers' village is organized free of charge. For a fee, scuba-diving and water sports (see the beach section).
7/10
The hotel has 86 villas and 14 bungalows on piers, including 2 suites. The villas are in Maldivian style, carefully decorated, with precious wood and cotton fabrics. Spacious, the Beach Villas are 935 square feet and turned towards the beach or the garden, with an outdoor bathroom facing a private small garden. With the same dimension, the Deluxe Villas, also situated on the beach or in the garden, have a bathroom in a private garden and a small private pool on the terrace. 12 Lagon Villas, on piers, also of 935 square feet, have a canopy bed, with a luxurious bathroom and a small private pool on the terrace. It is possible to dine in the villa for an extra charge. The two suites on piers have an area of 1,655 square feet, with a lounge separated from the room.
8/10
The Dhoni Kolhu has two restaurants: the largest one has a a big thatched roof and opens to reveal the outdoors. It is original and reunites simplicity with refinement by showing in this large astonishing volume a buffet presented with much subtlety, variety and taste. Sushi, raw vegetables, spices, pastry, meat and grilled fish will without doubt seduce your palate. The cuisine is international. Another restaurant offers you local and Thai specialties. There is also a grill on the beach. It costs extra if you wish to dine at the grill or at a specialty restaurant, contrary to the main restaurant intended for half or full boarding.
8.5/10
The beach is beautiful and large, one of the largest of Maldives. The sand is white. You can play beach volley, waterski, catamaran, canoeing, windsurfing... The water is translucent, and you can swim easily without encountering a rock in the water under our feet. Each villa also has two deckchairs and a sunshade on the beach.