Como Cocoa lsland

Como Cocoa Island is a boutique resort by Singapore's COMO Hotels & Resorts, refreshed in 2019, located in South Male Atoll and reachable by a 40-minute speedboat ride. The resort's most breathtaking feature is its iconic sandbank tail — fine white sand sculpted by the tides into elegant curves that stretch into the turquoise sea, creating one of the most photogenic natural landscapes in the Maldives. The island has just 34 overwater villas, all designed to resemble traditional Maldivian fishing boats called dhonis, giving each villa a distinctive sculptural quality. It scores a perfect 5 out of 5 across snorkeling, lagoon, beach, photography, and honeymoon appeal, confirming its all-around exceptional quality. The COMO brand's signature wellness philosophy is beautifully expressed here — the restaurant serves organic, health-conscious cuisine crafted from carefully sourced ingredients, while the COMO Shambhala Spa blends Eastern healing traditions from Ayurveda to Thai massage. The island features exceptional dive sites with pristine coral reef ecosystems, and the PADI dive center is expertly run. Private butler service is attentive and discreet, with a Chinese-speaking team on hand. A kids' club also makes it suitable for families. Notably, Como Cocoa Island holds nearly 2,000 reviews on TripAdvisor with an outstanding near-perfect 4.9 rating.