Alila Kothaifaru Maldives

Presented by Incredible Luxury Holidays (ILH)

Overview

Location: Raa Atoll, Maldives — a secluded, private island retreat of 11.2 hectares, at the northern edge of the Maldives.

Opening: Officially opened in May 2022.

Accessibility: Approximately 45-minute seaplane transfer from Velana International Airport (Male).

Category: World of Hyatt Resort – Category 7.

Accommodation

All villas come with private pools and are designed in a minimalist, nature-immersed style.

Villa Type	Units	Size (sqm)
Beach Pool Villa	27	202
Lagoon Overwater Pool Villa	12	125
Ocean Overwater Pool Villa	12	125
Sunset Overwater Pool Villa	12	125
Sunset Beach Pool Villa	17	202

Villa Features:

– Private sun decks, plunge pools
– Floor-to-ceiling glass walls
– Indoor/outdoor bathrooms
– Mini-bar, coffee/tea, Wi-Fi, 4K TV, in-room safe, villa host service

Dining & Bars

Seasalt: Coastal cuisine with Middle Eastern & Mediterranean flavours; salt-baked fish highlights.
Umami: Japanese-inspired—teppanyaki theatre, sushi, sashimi, Wagyu beef.
Yakitori Bar: Robata grill, Asian cocktails & sakes.
Pibati Cafe: Beachside café—sandwiches, salads, pastries, gelato, barista coffee.
The Shack: Private sandbank experience—day trip with picnic or sunset BBQ with private chef. Reservations required.

Recreation & Activities

– House reef snorkelling, Hanifaru Bay, dolphin cruises
– Water Sports & Dive Centre: PADI dives, kayaking, SUP, windsurfing
– The Shack: Private sandbank dining experiences
– Spa Alila: Treetop suites, wellness programs
– 24/7 gym, beachfront pool, library, kids’ play space

Sustainability & Design

– Preserved 70% native vegetation
– Solar panels, zero-waste initiatives
– No single-use plastics
– Eco-friendly architecture by Studiogoto
– EarthCheck accreditation in progress

Resort Highlights

Why Choose Alila Kothaifaru:
– Elegant minimalism with indoor-outdoor design
– All-villa privacy with personal host service
– Premier reef access and rare manta sightings
– Eco-conscious luxury with holistic guest experiences

Quick Facts Summary

– Villas: 80 total (44 beach, 36 overwater)
– Villa Sizes: 125-202 m2
– Dining: 4+ venues
– Transfer: 45-minute seaplane
– Wellness: Spa, gym, yoga
– Recreation: Diving, snorkelling, sandbank trips
– Sustainability: EarthCheck principles