COMO Cocoa Island, The Maldives

My partner and I had the most wonderful stay at COMO Cocoa Island! From the moment we landed in Malé, everything was seamless. Nasha, the airport representative, took great care of us while we waited for our transfer. The boat ride to the island was faster than expected — in just 30 minutes, we were already in paradise! Even though we arrived late at night, the welcome was smooth and warm. Azwan gave us the perfect orientation and explained everything clearly. Throughout our stay, everyone was extremely caring yet never intrusive. A special mention goes to Ibrahim (Assistant Front Office Manager), who was truly a gem and made us feel so welcome. Even though there’s only one restaurant on the island, we never got bored — the menu changes daily and differs for each mealtime, so every meal felt new and exciting. The food was always fresh and beautifully presented. The resort itself is perfect if you’re looking to rest and unwind. The sea is breathtaking, the rooms are spacious and private, and with only 30 villas, you never feel the crowd. There are also plenty of activities for all interests! We chose a candlelight dinner, which was beautifully romantic without being over the top, and the staff organized everything perfectly. We also went on the sunset cruise, which I absolutely recommend — we even saw dolphins! The crew was fantastic and spoiled us with drinks and bites throughout the trip. The spa deserves a special mention — COMO never disappoints! The treatments were amazing, and I highly recommend the classic COMO Shambhala massage. We were also pleasantly surprised by the small boutique on the island — it had such cute items and dresses, all at very reasonable prices! On our last day, we had the pleasure of meeting Wisam, the Assistant Manager of Rooms, who was also incredibly kind and welcoming. Honestly, we left the island already dreaming of coming back. It was a perfect stay for both of us — peaceful, romantic, and unforgettable. Thank you to the entire COMO Cocoa Island team for making our trip so special! 💙

Staying at COMO for a real R and R is an experience like none other. From the beauty of the island to the dedicated staff who cater to your every whim you can't help but relax! Our Butler Binoy was phenomenal and we were so lucky to have him.

Como has that something, magic. A small island, with down to earth luxury, serenity in the air, a beautiful lagoon and an excellent reef for snorkeling. The wellness area is perfect, top treatments and experienced therapists. My biggest worry was that I would get bored with just one restaurant, I was wrong. Excellent a la card menus as well as themed dinners, quality ingredients and preparation. But most importantly the wonderful people who work here, absolutely everyone. See you again Como, that's for sure!

My wife and I had four amazing days and nights on this beautiful natural and peaceful island. The experience of these days will be one of my most unforgettable memories of all time.

We spent four nights in September 2025 at COMO Cocoa island. This was our second trip to COMO Cocoa and it won’t be our last if I have anything to say about it! It’s hard to quantify exactly what makes COMO Cocoa such a magical spot—there’s just a certain something about it that I love. What we loved most and what was just as good as our first trip: - The sandbank and walking around the island. COMO Cocoa has the most gorgeous sandbank I’ve ever visited in the Maldives. It’s accessible at all times of day, although it obviously grows or shrinks depending on the tides. Our waiter suggested we walk up it under the full moon one night and it was truly magical. - The bungalows. We had a Loft Water Villa this time and the resort graciously gave us the exact villa we requested (801). It was truly spectacular to be over the sand when the tide came washing in. There were quite a few sharks swimming past and one afternoon we actually had a small manta. The outdoor shower was also lovely. - The reef is still excellent. It was quite windy when we were there so I could not snorkel the coral garden off the pool, but I went along the drop-off in front of the villas and up the sandbar multiple times. Excellent! There were almost always turtles along the sandbar and currents were minimal. Unfortunately, the trigger fish were nesting halfway down the drop-off, but fortunately the dive shop had added a buoy to mark the point at which one should turn around. - The team is one of the friendliest, nicest group of people ever. Our housekeeper Ismail was such a pleasure and did an amazing job keeping us tidy. Wissam is still there and as efficient and charming as ever. We even ran into Fanny again! - The special set menus. We absolutely loved the Thai night—it was so much fun. Although there’s technically just one restaurant, we could have room service as part of our full board plan (for a $25 tray charge) and they offered both a “main” menu and their Shambhala menu. The inclusion of soft drinks and juices in the minibar at no-charge is also quite appreciated. - The transfer is extraordinarily easy. We arrived on the 5:40am Etihad flight and they were waiting to whisk away. Although we were delayed by a half hour as another passenger accidentally took our suitcase instead of theirs, they got us on the boat right away (we were the only passengers) and then straight into our villa. We were at the resort as fast as possible and we absolutely appreciated being able to go straight to the villa. - The lagoon in front of 801 was crystal clear, sandy-bottomed, and entirely free of coral rubble and sea grass. It was perfect for bobbing around in. I know that there are some complaints about boat traffic (it didn’t bother us, although we grimaced when a snorkel boat unloaded its passengers literally right on top of the trigger fish buoy), views of the local islands (still think the local prison is weirdly pretty), and the lack of restaurants (worked for us just fine and not having to make dinner reservations was lovely). COMO Cocoa is deeply serene, laidback, wonderful for beach walks, and has both lagoon and coral for snorkeling. For us, it’s really a place that “has it all” and is a completely relaxing experience. We look forward to returning!