Coco Palm Dhuni Kolhu, Maldives

I consider myself well travelled and have been lucky enough to stay in some incredible places and countries and my priority has always been that my accommodation is my base and my break lies outside of the hotel or resort walls So I'm looking for a great base and an amazing holiday experience I can absolutely assure you that Coco Palm will tick every single box for you and at the most professional but "human" level that you could ever hope to experience from arrival at Male all the way through to the greeting at the resort and the return journey Nothing is missed and nothing is too much trouble little touched that make big differences make you feel part of a family rather than just a special guest - you will be treated as a VIP and your needs will be met Sounds like high praise and Coco Palm earns that praise every single day From changing the rooms - evening room turndowns - choice in the restaurants - approachability of the staff at the bars in resort and off resort for the many awe inspiring Indian ocean trips This was a return visit for me and yes - I will be going again I enjoy more than just sunbathing and on a small and personal island like this I could fill every hour of every day The coral garden reefs are abundant with Marine life A short boat ride (which is an adventure in itself) and more reefs open up, offering sightings of Turtles and sharks in their natural habitats Much time spent snorkelling as I wasn't signed off for Suba diving but that again brings new life at depth Within the island you can experience the Olive Ridley Project - turtle conservation and care with first hand guiding from the staff Treat yourself to a Spa or check out the farm gardens to see just how sustainable the farm to fork credentials of the island can be Our Villa (72) plunge pool outside the door and the indian ocean only a few yards away offered seclusion even though it was beachfront - the island is respectful of your space and the tourists quickly feel the same way There are no negatives about staying here and we will be going again in 2027 The trick is to immersive yourself in the island Don't be needy - your needs will be met at every turn and just slow down Your time on the island will pass all too quickly anyway I have spent my life in hospitality and have paid 10x what I have paid here per night for less attention that I received here in a moment - from arrival to departure this island and its team give everything I'm 62 and not a Tik Tok tourist looking for the next great pic so If like me, you are looking for a genuine island getaway quite frankly there isn't a better Maldivian experience And as for influencers - I challenge you to find a better more complete experience Special thanks to all of the team and to you Siraj / Abul / Anas /Sadiq and what an employee you have in Omkar who looked after our room

We travelled for 12 nights in early September via Dubai. This trip was over a year in the making and as always with our Indian ocean trips was booked through Angelfish Travel. Thanks to Liz, Clare and the team for their usual effortless efficiency and professionalism. Their product knowledge is absolutely second to none. Onto Coco Palm Dhuni Kolhu and firstly, it has to be said, what a beautiful natural picture postcard island, powder puff sand, a lovely lagoon and a lush interior teeming with birdlife. Our Villa 81 on the sunrise side of the island was large, well-appointed and just steps from the water and, with some variable weather during our visit, it proved to be the less windy side of the island, which was most welcome The highlight throughout our stay was the food in the Cowrie buffet restaurant. Who says that buffets can be bland? The quality, freshness, variety and taste of almost everything we had was outstanding. Fish cooked perfectly on one of several live cooking stations and a simply excellent selection of salads. Praise and thanks to the Executive Chef Aakash and his team of talented professionals, Danish & Pravan in particular, who all served with a smile. The all-inclusive package was reasonable for the price point with a decent selection of cocktails, spirits and one draught beer. However, the biggest letdown was the quality of the house wine - truly dreadful, especially when you’re enjoying such lovely food. Having seen other reviews pointing out the same disappointment, surely the resort can do a little better. The snorkelling on the sunrise side of the island was a little disappointing. Large amounts of bleaching in places, a strong breeze and distance from the shore to the reef would certainly put off novice snorkelers and was tiring even for stronger swimmers. Lack of engagement from the management team was very noticeable during the entirety of our stay. It did not particularly bother us but I would imagine others would disagree. This was the polar opposite to other resorts we have visited where management go out of their way to engage. All in all, we had a lovely time on a truly beautiful island. Special thanks to our room attendant Hari who, as well as keeping our room spotless, was also a very friendly, helpful and polite young man. To Nahlinda who was our waiter for almost all of our stay & who got to know our drink preferences so quickly - many thanks for your hard work and friendly personality. Sithik his team in the restaurant also made us feel very welcome in the restaurant – Shukuriyyaa, Moose!

Just back from 7 fabulous days at the Coco palm . already looking to return. We stayed in one of the lagoon villas I can’t praise the place enough.

A beautiful, unspoilt island resort which keeps the importance of the environment and natural beauty and ethos of the Maldives at the forefront. The staff are second to none and go out of their way to make sure your stay is relaxing and comfortable. The villas are all air conditioned and contain everything you need, including a huge four-poster bed! The resort is quiet with two restaurants and some limited evening entertainment, but is the place to go if you want relaxation, comfort and simplicity.

Coco Palm has a natural beauty and is a real gem of an island .The staff are truly what make you want to return again and again. Everyone who visits will arrive as a guest but will leave as friend. We have indeed made many new friends over the years and it is so nice to meet people again. We enjoyed all the food on the island and Chef Akash certainly can provide delicious food for everyone and some very special dinners for very special occasions. The staff look after everyone with the same care and we look forward to our next return. Thank you to all the staff …there are too many to mention. Thank you from our hearts for a fantastic time with you all and we will look forward to creating some more memories.