Luxury Hotel · The Maldives
One&Only Reethi Rah
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At a glance
One&Only Reethi Rah occupies one of the largest private islands in North Male Atoll, with six kilometres of shoreline, 12 white-sand beaches, and 118 all-villa accommodations, reached by a 45-minute luxury yacht transfer or 15-minute seaplane from Male International Airport.
118 beach and overwater villas are placed discretely along the shoreline, each with ocean views, private verandas, and butler service throughout. The Grand Water Villas and Two-Villa Residences are the top of the accommodation range, with private infinity pools, dedicated dining areas, and floating cabana access above the lagoon.
Eight dining venues, the award-winning One&Only Spa by ESPA, a PADI dive centre, and one of the most comprehensive activity programmes in the Maldives give the resort a breadth matched by very few properties in the country.
Reethi Rah translates from Dhivehi as “beautiful island,” a name that captures the property’s position among the most awarded resorts in the Indian Ocean.
Highlights
- Six kilometers of coastline with 12 white-sand beaches across one of the largest private islands in the Maldives
- Eight restaurants including overwater Tapasake and The Tree House private sunset dining venue
- One&Only Spa by ESPA with overwater and jungle treatment rooms alongside Pedi:Mani:Cure Studio by Bastien Gonzalez
Accommodation
Beach Villas
Occupying their own stretch of sandy shore, these villas afford direct views of the ocean and access to a private beach. The decor is sleek with clean lines, a perfect foil for the tropical wood and thatch exteriors.
– Large verandas with picturesque outdoor seating areas and sun beds
– Comfortable, spacious interiors provide for an indulgent getaway
Choose From: Beach Villas, Beach Villas with pool, Duplex Beach Villas with pool and Grand Beach Villas with pool
Water Villas
Situated above the crystalline waters of the lagoon, Water Villas are connected by walkways from secluded points on the island.
– Outdoor covered terraces on stilts and split-level verandas with steps into the ocean
– Netting suspended like hammocks from the edges of the terrace are perfect for breezy sunbathing
Choose From: Water Villas, Water Villas with pool and Grand Water Villas with pool
Grand Sunset Residence
One&Only Reethi Rah’s largest villa, the Grand Sunset Residence is nestled in the island’s natural greenery and has the largest private stretch of beach.
– A private road leads to this unique Residence which is closed off by an electronic gate for even more tranquillity.
– Two exclusive four-seater golf carts provided
– With three bedrooms, sleeping up to seven guests, the Grand Sunset Residence is exceptionally spacious
– Private 50m² swimming pool
– 2000m² of private beach front luxury
– Unique outdoor living and dining area in which guests can enjoy meals prepared by their own private chef
Further information
Dining
Eight restaurants and bars give One&Only Reethi Rah one of the widest dining programs in the Maldives. Tapasake is the overwater signature restaurant serving Japanese-inspired cuisine above the Indian Ocean. Reethi Restaurant divides across three menus: French at Earth, Asian at Fire, and Italian at Aqua. Botanica focuses on natural and plant-forward fare. Rabarbaro delivers Italian cooking beside the resort’s lap pool. Fanditha is the beachside Middle Eastern venue. The Beach Club handles casual feet-in-the-sand dining at lunch. Rah Bar closes the evening with live music, cocktails, and a full martini menu. Private sandbank dinners and The Tree House sunset experience complete the private dining offering.
Wellness
The award-winning One&Only Spa by ESPA occupies its own private setting, with treatment rooms both overwater and deep within the island jungle, offering a holistic program of massages, facials, and wellness therapies. Pedi:Mani:Cure Studio by world-renowned French podiatrist Bastien Gonzalez and Barber&Blade for men are alongside the main spa. A state-of-the-art fitness center with indoor and outdoor facilities, a dedicated sun spa, and daily wellness programming complete the offering.
Activities
Six kilometers of coastline and 12 beaches give the resort a physical scale unusual even by Maldivian standards, with space to accommodate every type of guest without overlap. Water sports include deep-sea fishing, parasailing, catamaran sailing, jet skiing, banana and tube rides, and guided snorkeling. A PADI dive center handles all diving excursions, and surfing, tennis, football, and an art studio cover the land-based program. KidsOnly caters to children aged 2 to 11 with complimentary programming, and OneTribe runs activities for teenagers from 12 to 16 throughout the stay.
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.
Included
- Accommodation as listed
Not included
- International Flights
- Travel insurance
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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