COMO Cocoa Island, The Maldives

One of the best resorts we have ever stayed in. Overwater accommodation, food, cocktails and friendly service from absolutely everyone was truly fantastic. We stayed for a week. Every meal (half board - breakfast and dinner) was delicious and with lots of variety. Marine team were excellent with the local knowledge for dolphin watching and snorkelling the house reefs - sharks / rays / turtles all resident and seen daily. Special shout out to Yuika the mixologist who created some great cocktails and Ilaria for finding those pods of dolphins. Truly memorable. Only downside is cost of some of the excursions and alcohol (to be expected though in this part of the world).

My family has been here many times! Had the absolute best diving holiday here! The dive sites are just incredible and super close to the resort—only a quick boat ride away, which means more time in the water. We were lucky enough to see so many pelagics, including sharks and rays Back on land, the accommodation was super comfy, and the food was delicious after long dive days. What truly made this trip unforgettable was the staff—they were beyond attentive, warm, and always went the extra mile. Can’t wait to come back!

I had a really good experience during my stay at the resort. The staff were friendly, welcoming, and always happy to help, which made the whole stay even more enjoyable. The atmosphere was relaxing, and everything came together to make it a pleasant and memorable experience.

I am ashamed that it took me so long to write a review given the stupendous time that we had at Como Cocoa Island! We traveled here to celebrate my 40th birthday and the staff at Como Cocoa Island went above and beyond to make me feel special! My stress levels plummeted - we were SO relaxed. We traveled at the end of February and had some issues with our return flight being cancelled (going through DXB). As a result, we got a few more days at Como and got to stay in two different rooms. Our original booking was for Dhoni Loft Water Villa which we loved - I would actually say we almost preferred the Dhoni Water Villa a touch more. The seating/couch area was slightly more comfortable and it was nice to not have to go up and downstairs when you needed something from the exquisite bathroom downstairs. But both are AMAZING options with pristine views and top tier amenities. We are divers so had the opportunity to spend time out on the water enjoying the beautiful coral reefs and dive sites around the island. There are 3 reefs on the actual island themselves and there is SO much wildlife to enjoy just by snorkeling from your room. We saw nudibranchs, octopus, sharks, turtles, squid just snorkeling. While diving, we even saw a WHALE SHARK which was incredible and a first for us. A big thank you to the entire dive squad that made our trip so special - Max, Ilaria, Sharky, Ali, Saitte, Nim and Mort. We also did the night snorkel and UV tour with Ilaria which was a very unique way to see the underwater world at night! She's so well informed and passionate, we would definitely recommend! I would be remiss without mentioning the restaurant, chef and front of house staff as well. Every meal was excellent - they have theme nights but you can also order off of the regular menu. We were a little apprehensive that there was only one restaurant and that we may tire of the options but the menu is expansive and changes often for dinner. We enjoyed Chef Federico's Degustation Dinner for my birthday and he really knocks it out of the park. I can still taste the Culurgiones (smoked potato, pecorino sardo, goat cheese and dill oil ravioli)! Hindra made our time in the restaurant extremely special - he made us laugh, gave us superb recommendations and shared experiences from his home in Bali that in turn made us feel right at home. We are grateful for our friendship and his hospitality! The whole restaurant staff (Binoy, Ravi, Blu, Michael, Photo, John, Anara, Saeed, Suman, Sulthan) made us feel so welcome and special! Last, a very special thank you to Arta and her team including Wisam and Ibrihim for curating such a beautiful environment from the staff to the facilities and for making us feel extremely pampered. What could have been a rocky departure for us with a cancelled flight, they swooped right in and took the stress away from us by welcoming us for at least another night. There is such a unique, relaxed energy and aura on this island that makes you feel grateful for being able to have put your feet in the sand there. We can't wait to return! Thank you!

This was my second visit, and this hotel is so perfect! Especially once again it was an unforgettable diving experience. Whether we visited the same dive sites as last year or explored new ones, every dive was exciting, beautiful, and full of surprises. We saw eagle rays, sharks, many sea turtles, Napoleon wrasse, stingrays, and dogtooth tuna, while countless colorful tropical fish decorated the reefs. The coral was mainly hard coral, but there were also beautiful overhangs covered with vibrant soft corals. Not only were the dive instructors highly professional and kind, but the boat crew was also incredibly kind and attentive, making every dive safe, comfortable, and enjoyable. I have visited the Maldives over 10th times, and in my opinion, this resort offers the best collection of dive sites I have experienced. Thank you all for another wonderful holiday. I hope to dive with you again in the near future!