Luxury Hotel · The Maldives
Alila Kothaifaru Maldives
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At a glance
Alila Kothaifaru is a sustainable private-island resort in the Maldives’ remote Raa Atoll, with 80+ pool villas, a treetop spa, and a vibrant house reef.
Alila Kothaifaru is the Maldives outpost of Hyatt’s Alila brand, set on an 11.2-hectare private island in the remote Raa Atoll in the northern Maldives, around a 45-minute seaplane flight from Velana International Airport at Malé. The Raa Atoll is one of the less-developed parts of the country, which keeps the reefs healthy and the crowds light.
The resort runs to more than 80 villas, designed by Singapore studio Studiogoto in an eco-minimalist style built around clean lines, natural materials, and a neutral palette.
Every villa comes with a private pool, split across beachfront categories from 202 sqm and overwater villas from 125 sqm, with newer two-bedroom villas and the Boduge Residence added for families and groups.
Dining covers a spread of restaurants and bars, from the all-day Seasalt to Japanese at Yakitori and Umami. Spa Alila, a treetop spa set in the canopy, anchors the wellness side.
Highlights
- More than 80 villas, all with private pools, across beachfront and overwater categories.
- Spa Alila, a treetop spa set in the island’s canopy, plus an infinity pool and Technogym gym.
- Eco-minimalist design by Studiogoto, EarthCheck certified, on a remote Raa Atoll house reef.
Accommodation
Beach Villa
Experience your personal natural paradise just moments from the beach. The Beach Villas at the Alila Kothaifaru Maldives provide a luxurious retreat with a separate bedroom and living room.
Floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors open wide to invite the fresh ocean air in, and lead to a private pool and sun deck.
Choose from a standard Beach Villa, a Sunset Beach Villa, or a Sunrise Beach Villa.
Overwater Villa
Wash your worries away in the gentle lull of the lagoon waters, and embrace tranquil relaxation.
Choose from a Lagoon Water Villa, a Sunset Water Villa, or a Sunrise Water Villa.
Further information
Dining
The food spread runs across several venues. Seasalt is the all-day main restaurant, with Umami covering à la carte Japanese, sushi, and a teppanyaki theatre serving Wagyu and charcoal-grilled fish. Pibati Sul Mare handles beachside Italian with pizzas and pastas, while the Yakitori Bar pairs robata-grill bites with sake and cocktails. Mirus Bar is the signature cocktail spot, and The Shack runs daily speedboat trips to a private sandbank for picnics and sunset BBQs.
Wellness
Spa Alila is a treetop spa set within the island’s canopy, open daily and built around treatments that blend Asian and Western techniques. The menu covers signature therapeutic massages, facials, body scrubs, and nail care, all customizable with product and treatment add-ons. Daily yoga and meditation classes run on the beach at sunrise and sunset, with an ocean-facing infinity pool and a Technogym-equipped fitness center rounding out the wellness side.
Location
Alila Kothaifaru is on the private island of Kothaifaru in the Raa Atoll, at the northern end of the Maldives, around a 45-minute seaplane flight from Velana International Airport at Malé. The Raa Atoll is one of the country’s quieter, less-developed regions, known for healthy reefs and rich marine life. The resort is ringed by its own house reef, with the surrounding waters good for snorkeling, diving, and manta and whale shark encounters seasonally.
The Maldives
The Maldives is made up of more than a thousand coral islands scattered across the Indian Ocean, each resort occupying its own private atoll. No shared beaches, no neighbouring properties, no traffic. The geography does something that no amount of hotel design can replicate: it removes you completely from everything else. The range across those islands is wider than most people expect.
Our Experts
The Maldives is a stand-out when it comes to luxury travel and our most popular destination. We are also proud to be able to work with properties that are welcoming to the LGBTQ+ community.
Staying in an over-water bungalow is a once-in-a-lifetime experience that I'd recommend to any traveller. It's amazing to swim in some of the world's most impressive coral reefs and the sunset's divine.
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