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Alila Kothaifaru Maldives

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9.6 out of 10
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  • All inclusive
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • On private beach
  • Room service
  • Gym
$1,157
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26

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Kothaifaru Island, Kothaifaru, 05110
  • Place, The Dutch Onion Museum
  • Place, Maduvvari Harbor
  • Place, Meedhoo Harbor

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  • 2174 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 4
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  • 1346 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Sunset Overwater Pool Villa

  • 1346 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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  • 2174 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Ocean Overwater Pool Villa

  • 1346 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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  • 2852 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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About this property

Alila Kothaifaru Maldives

5-star Kothaifaru hotel with private pools
Catch some rays on Alila Kothaifaru Maldives's private white sand beach or spend the day relaxing at the full-service spa. Then enjoy a meal at one of the hotel's 5 restaurants. Change of towels is available on request.
Alila Kothaifaru Maldives offers 80 accommodations with private pools and minibars. These individually furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas. Beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 43-inch LED televisions come with satellite channels and Netflix. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries.

This Kothaifaru hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desk chairs, safes, and phones. Additionally, rooms include espresso makers and complimentary bottled water. Hypo-allergenic bedding, irons/ironing boards, and change of towels can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a private beach, an outdoor pool, and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Spa Alila has 4 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, Thai massages, and facials. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including Ayurvedic and reflexology. The spa is open daily.
Some rates at Alila Kothaifaru Maldives are all-inclusive. These rates include onsite meals and beverages, and may include taxes and gratuities. Additional charges may apply for meals at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, certain beverages, and other amenities.

Step outside to feel the sun on your face and the sand in your toes on the white sand beach. Lie back and work on your tan with relaxing beach amenities like umbrellas and sun loungers. At Alila Kothaifaru Maldives, pamper yourself with a treatment at the full-service spa or have fun in the sun with activities like snorkeling and scuba diving.

Dining is available at one of the hotel's 5 restaurants. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the hotel's bars, which include 2 beach bars and 2 bars/lounges. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. This Mediterranean hotel also offers a complimentary children's club, an outdoor pool, and a fitness center.

Alila Kothaifaru Maldives has designated areas for smoking.

Seasalt - This beachfront restaurant specializes in local and international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available.
Umami - This beachfront restaurant specializes in Japanese cuisine and serves dinner only. A children's menu is available. Reservations are required. Open daily.
Mirus - This beach bar serves light fare only. Open daily.
Yakitori - Overlooking the ocean, this cocktail bar specializes in Japanese cuisine and serves light fare only. Open daily.
The Shack - This beachfront restaurant specializes in local and international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Reservations are required. Open daily.
Late night fare is available from 24-hour room service.

All inclusive details

All-inclusive room rates at Alila Kothaifaru Maldives are available. These rates are higher because they include onsite food and beverages in the room rate (some restrictions may apply).

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in EarthCheck, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) from 6:00 AM to 3:30 PM at scheduled times and on request

Food and drink

  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 beach bars
  • 5 restaurants
  • A poolside bar
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics

Restaurants on site

  • Mirus
  • Seasalt
  • The Shack
  • Umami
  • Yakitori

Things to do

  • Beach volleyball
  • Beach yoga
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Boat
  • Boat tours
  • Books
  • Fishing
  • Free children's club
  • Full-service spa
  • Games
  • Gym
  • Kayaking
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Surf lessons
  • Table tennis
  • Windsurfing

Family friendly

  • Baby toys
  • Children's games
  • Children's toys
  • Free children's club
  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room crib
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • On a private beach
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Vegetable garden

Full-service spa

  • 4 treatment rooms
  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Prenatal massages
  • Reflexology
  • Spa open daily
  • Thai massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in room
  • Elevator
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Annual offsets purchased for at least 10% of carbon footprint
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Built in 2022
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Living plant wall
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Mediterranean architecture
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 43-inch LED TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Netflix
  • Private pool
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Composting
  • Desk chair
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Guests must transfer via Floatplane to the property; guests must contact the property at least 72 hours before travel, using the contact information on the confirmation received after booking
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests will receive an email within 7 days before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
This property is accessible by a seaplane flight from Male International Airport directly to the property, or by a domestic flight from Male International Airport (MLE) to Ifuru Airport (IFU) followed by a 45 minute speedboat ride to the property. Guests are required to book transfers to this property at least 7 days prior to arrival. Contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. Seaplane service is offered between 6:30 AM-3:30 PM. Guests arriving outside of these hours are advised to book a hotel room in Male until services resume.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 128.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 750
  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per child: USD 375 (from 6 to 11 years old)
  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 12.00 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 2 years of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 670 per person (roundtrip)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 400 (roundtrip), (from 2 to 11 years old)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 128.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses solar energy, plus a grey water recycling system and eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Alila Kothaifaru Maldives Hotel
Alila Kothaifaru Maldives Kothaifaru
Alila Kothaifaru Maldives Hotel Kothaifaru

Reviews

Alila Kothaifaru Maldives Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cecile, Ringoes

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property with warm, welcoming and attentive staff. Exceeded expectations and appreciated that staff went above and beyond to meet our needs and made our stay special. Love the decor and modern design of property. Will definitely return.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philipp

Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Chia-Hui

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Glen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Gorgeous hotel, fantastic staff, best experience

Couldn't have been better, the staff and hotel were both fantastic.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clement K

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Simply the best!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sonal, Reseda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joao

Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Derek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vincent

Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2023

6/10 Okay

Eric

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jens

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An absolutely exceptional and unforgettable experience! I’ve had the pleasure of staying at many 5* and 6* resorts around the world, but this was by far my best experience. We stayed in Room 142 – Beach Villa Sunset, which was incredibly private and just steps away from the breathtaking beach. The atmosphere was pure paradise. The staff were beyond amazing – warm, attentive, and always going the extra mile to make our stay truly special. The restaurants exceeded all expectations, delivering a level of quality that surpassed many Michelin-starred restaurants I’ve visited in Germany. Every meal was simply exquisite. If you’re looking for the ultimate Maldives getaway, this is the place! A top recommendation without hesitation. Thanks to all of the staff !!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

youngho

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

KOTARO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023