Coco Palm Dhuni Kolhu, Maldives

We visited the most wonderful resort in the Maldives, Cocoa Palm Dhoni Kolhu, in February 2009 with our young family, then aged 9 and 7. Then 16 years later, we met up again at the same resort using the travel agent, Angelfish Travel again who had made the inital recommendation. It was an opportunity to celebrate our 30th Wedding anniversary whilst simultaneously meeting up with our children, now a bit older and working in Australia. We love Cocoa Palm - it is the perfect mixture of being classy and luxurious but not pretentious. After an amazing 30 minute flight in by seaplane from Male, we stayed in thatched roof private villas with our own private plunge pool, loungers and access to our own piece of beach! We chose to stay for some days in the lagoon villas over the water as well where you can just swim directly from the steps off your own seafacing balcony. We particularly like how in this resort, the rooms are all quite private and you have you're own little part of paradise!! You can walk around the whole island in about 40 minutes but there is plenty of snorkelling as there is a drop-off at the edge of a reef. The staff are all the most friendly and welcoming - one remembered us! All of the food is just fantastic. My son loved the Maldivian tuna breakfasts with rotis, whilst the pancake man who makes you a palm tree, turtle or manta ray pancake in front of your eyes is impressive. We like snorkelling on the house reef and in the lagoon - so you can see turtles off the beach or indeed, visit them in the new turtle rescue centre. We joined in the Maldivian local music and dancing on Saturday night - and enjoyed a number of excursions including snorkelling with turtles, sharks and manta rays. The kids enjoyed a night snorkel excursion with the phosphorescence. We all enjoyed a massage at the beautiful spa whilst my daughter was energetic and used the gym each day. It was our favourite place to visit, once again!

CocoPalm was such a great experience. It is a barefoot island. We only had shoes on for the arriving and departure - so great. The whole staff was very lovely and accommodating. Especially I want to mention some people from the hotel: - Pratyush, who was responsible for the hotelroom. Beside a super cleaned room, we’d love to have some chats with him everytime we saw him - A very kind, open and accommodating person, who has always a smile on his face. - Irufan, our waiter. He always had a joke in stoke. We’d love to have some chats with him as well. His service was excellent and fast. The drinks we wanted were already on the table before we came - it felt like he can read our wishes - Sanjaya, the guy for the salad. Every evening we had the pleasure of eating the selfmade salad by Sanjaya. We could tell him what we wanted in it and he made it. I would recommend the saladstand to everyone. We already miss it!!

I loved everything. We had a wonderful holiday despite the heavy rain. The food was delicious every day. Our waiter was Irufan. He is a very friendly, funny, and open man. We had a fantastic time with him. He immediately fulfilled our requests and was able to remember our preferences in such a short time. The buffet had a salad corner, where Sanjaya always made us a fresh salad of our choice. Simply wonderful, we'd never experienced anything like this before. Our room was very well located and was cleaned daily by Pratyush. The room was always beautifully cleaned. It was great that we were always able to exchange a few words with him, and he told us a lot about himself and his life. He is also a very kind person and only wants the best for his guests. He always brought us towels to our room for the next day the evening before. There are also two bars with lots of games that you can use. Perfect for rainy days. We also really enjoyed the snorkeling, we spotted turtles and dolphins on and near the reef. Overall, all the staff were very friendly and helpful. I can't fault anything except the rain, which wasn't always bad and had nothing to do with the hotel. I would definitely come back!

We've not longed returned from Coco Palm Dhuni Kolhu after 11 amazing nights there, this place is paradise. This was our third visit to the Maldives and every time it gets better. The resort only has about 98 villas and being in the off season the resort wasn't at full occupancy. This made it feel even more exclusive for us, but even if the resort was full with the way its laid out i dont think you'd notice more people except for maybe at meal times. Every villa has there own area on the beach with their sun loungers and the villas have everything you need, mosquito repellent is even provided. The villa was kept immaculate by Robert our room attendant, he was such a lovely guy who always had time for a chat with us and even taught me how to open a coconut. He made our holiday feel really special with his towel art of butterflies and a rabbit. In fact all the staff are amazing but Robert stood out and really looked after us. The restaurant has some of the best food you'll eat in the Maldives and always had great choices. The curries were outstanding and really authentic, in fact, the best curries I've ever eaten. The deserts were really tasty and not like deserts we've had before where they are covered ina sickly cream substitute. These deserts and puddings were perfect. The baked yoghurt really stood out, something so simple yet really tasty. Shame it was only on the menu the 1st night we where there. The food was rarely repeated and always hot and fresh. I've got to mention the boys who looked after us in the restaurant, Mani, Faruk and two other lads (sorry I can't remember your names) they where all great and even surprised us on our last night with a lovely table setting. They kept our glasses full and the table cleared. There's a couple of bars on the island with great views out into the Islands and the sunset, gathering staff here were brilliant. Thanks to Ram, Irina and Bilal for there great service too. This was our first time arriving at a resort by seaplane and was a an amazing way to start our holiday. We were greeted by Hajiba and warmly welcomed onto the island with a cool refreshing towel. Everything about this holiday for us was amazing and will be hard to beat. I really hope we get another chance to go back here and see everyone again sometime in the future. If management read this then please let Robert know my coconuts made it home safely!

My wife and I are world travelers, and for our 25th wedding anniversary, we scoured the globe for the perfect setting. After years of planning, we decided on Coco Palm Dhuni Kolhu, Maldives and it exceeded every expectation we had — and then some. Being from Phoenix, Arizona, it took us about 36 hours of travel to reach the Maldives, but after spending six unforgettable days on this island paradise, we both agreed we would have traveled 100 hours to get there. From the moment we stepped onto the island, we were met with warm smiles, genuine kindness, and a sense of peace that instantly made us feel at home. The staff greeted us with such joy and gratitude, and even the other guests radiated the same easy happiness that comes from being in such a special place. When we arrived at our villa, we were stunned — not only was it spotless and spacious, but it had been beautifully decorated for our anniversary with palm leaves, flowers, and a “25th” display on the bed. A chilled bottle of wine awaited us by the bedside, setting the tone for the perfect celebration. Our villa was wonderfully private, complete with our own path leading to a secluded stretch of beach and cushioned loungers just for us. The weather was flawless our entire stay — it didn’t rain until the very day we left! The food was absolutely incredible — fresh, flavorful, and full of variety. We tried something new at every meal, and every dish was better than the last. The beach barbecue was a highlight, featuring freshly grilled lobster, prawns, and fish, all you could eat, under the stars. We also enjoyed a sunset cruise with wine, a couples massage, and early morning snorkeling with sea turtles. Because of the jet lag, we found ourselves waking up around 4 a.m. every morning, which turned into one of our favorite routines — watching the sunrise in total tranquility, often joined only by the quiet hum of the island staff starting their day. Evenings were spent watching the sunset from the Lagoon Bar, the perfect way to end each day. Another pleasant surprise — for all the luxury and experiences, the prices were very reasonable, both for the stay and the excursions. When we received our final bill, I was expecting it to be much higher. In short, this trip was truly the experience of a lifetime — peaceful, romantic, and deeply rejuvenating. Coco Palm Dhuni Kolhu felt like heaven on earth, and we will cherish these memories forever. Thank you to every member of the Coco Palm Dhuni Kolhu team for creating the perfect anniversary getaway. We left with full hearts and can’t wait to return someday. ❤️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (If we could give more stars, we would!)