COMO Cocoa Island, The Maldives

I have just returned from a 6 night stay, arranged as always by the wonderful Angelfish Travel. The island I was meant to visit had not reopened in time but I knew I was in safe hands with Angelfish as they know the islands so well and I was delighted to have the possibility of visiting COMO Cocoa. I stayed in a Dhoni loft water villa and I loved everything about it. The room was traditional yet spacious and modern with every amenity you could possibly require. I particularly enjoyed the daily replenishment of the fruit bowl. On the way to the speedboat terminal their representative asked me how I like to be addressed and from that moment on most of the staff addressed me by my first name. It’s a small thing but important when you are travelling alone as it makes you feel seen. The food in the restaurant was incredibly good and probably the best that I have ever experienced in the Maldives. I tried in room dining and was impressed that the only additional charge was a tray charge. There’s only one restaurant as it’s such a small island but the changing menu and variety on offer really means that this is not a problem and the staff can’t do enough for you. The hydrotherapy pool is impressive and there is no additional charge for using it. Having 3 snorkelling house reefs was very special and each area was different and suitable for all abilities. COMO Cocoa island is in a busy part of the Male Atoll but you quickly forget that once you are cocooned on the island. It’s a real paradise.

Me and my mother stayed in the loft water villa this january. It was an amazing experience. The island itself was stunning, the hospitality and service from the staff was fantastic, the breakfast and the food in the restaurant Ufaa was incredible. We tried the room service the first night which was excellent as we could have our delicious dinner on our sundeck. The gym left nothing more to ask for and the open air yoga pavilion was amazing. We loved the villa, the space, the fact that there is two showers ( one inside and one amazing outdoor shower), the fact that there also is a toilet upstairs and not just downstairs was perfect. The cleanliness in the villa was outstanding. Complimentary fresh fruit, cookies and different nuts every day was much appriciated. We got a complimentary late check-out with no problem at all. We loved the peace and quiet on the island and cant wait to be back. There is so much more to say about this beautiful island and staff but we will leave it for now. Just go there :) To the staff of Como Cocoa; thank you so much for a memorable experience.

We had a wonderful stay at COMO Cocoa Island and were truly impressed by the level of care from the entire team. We stayed in Villa 1001, a one-bedroom overwater villa with a private pool, beautiful sunrise views, and stunning sunsets from the low-tide sandbank just in front of our villa. Our butler, Fanny, was outstanding — attentive, warm, and incredibly thoughtful. She arranged and personally served our sandbank dinner, and handled so many delightful surprises… everything about the experience was seamless and perfectly executed. One of the highlights was the marine life right off the villa — regular visits from reef sharks, feathertail stingrays, and even “Jack” the heron, who became a familiar and welcome sight. Special thanks to the wonderful Shambhala Spa team (with a special nod to Tri), Chef Frederico for amazing meals, Ravi for his excellent G&T special, Sharky and the sunset cruise team, and Arta with the leadership team for hosting cocktails and making us feel so genuinely welcome from the moment we arrived. If you’re looking for relaxed luxury with exceptional service, friendly home-away-from-home vibes and zen atmosphere, COMO Cocoa Island truly delivers.

Returning home after a truly exceptional 6 days on this wonderful island. Our first time in the Maldives and judging by the number of returning guests it is hard to beat The island itself is stunning - even better than the photos if that’s possible. But even more impressive is the warm and wonderful hospitality of every team member who go out of their way to give you the best experience It does have a couple of islands (less pretty) nearby and some construction happening as new island resorts are built in the vicinity (you can see at a distance), but this in no way took away from the amazing experience and you soon forget there is anyone outside this island paradise. Being able to snorkel such a brilliant reef right from your bedroom door and again off the beach made it even more special. We saw amazing sea life every day. The food is also first class - don’t be worried by there only being one restaurant. Everything is delicious and the menu changes daily as do the specials on offer. Chef Federico and his team do a fantastic job. The size of the resort makes it very special with only 33 rooms and so you often feel as though you have the island to yourself. Thank you to the whole team for a holiday we will never forget. I truly hope we can return one day.

A magical stay at Como Cocoa Island over New Year. The whole experience was perfection from the airport pick up, arrival at the Island, staff, food, accommodation and of course the magical location. A special thank you to all at the Water Sports Centre, Max, Sharky, Ilaria and Modu and my biggest thank you to Ali, the fabulous Dive Master, who supported me so brilliantly to refresh my scuba diving skills so I was ready to join a Live Aboard for a week after my stay. The whole experience was incredible. Can't wait to return.