North Male Atoll
Maldives
Ultimate Maldivian luxury. Sapphire lagoon. Overwater villas. This is One & Only Reethi Rah, a collection of spectacularly appointed villas with direct lagoon access and sunbathing verandas and said to number among the largest in the world.
Rooms are decorated with the design equivalent of “Asian fusion” in mind. Touches of scarlet meld with wood and wicker, oversized baths and beds make relaxation the top priority. Water villas boast wraparound hammocks, and the grand water villas with private pools are truly stunning, especially at sunset.
The Asian fusion extends to resort restaurants such as beautiful Reethi, which fuses Asia-Pacific with Mediterranean influences. The over-water Tapasake imports seafood straight from Japan. Boho-chic Fanditha serves Middle Eastern delicacies right on the beach. Healthy lunchtime fare is available at the poolside Rah Bar.
One&Only Reethi Rah, Maldives is unusual in that it is spectacularly designed in an octopus shape with an extraordinary 6 km of coastline. The resort is only 35km from the airport at Male'. A 50-minute luxury launch ride brings guests directly to the island.
Recognition
No. 1 Overseas Leisure Hotel in Middle East, Africa & Indian Ocean - 2007 - Conde Nast Traveller, Reader’s Travel Awards
No. 59 on The Top 100 List - 2007 Conde Nast Traveller, Reader’s Travel Awards