COMO Maalifushi

We went for our honeymoon and it was absolutely amazing. The staff was so nice and took very good care of us. Diksha especially helped make sure we had all we needed to have an amazing trip and were well taken care of throughout our stay. The food was absolutely delicious. We appreciated the spaciousness of the resort as we felt the privacy. Good cleanliness and highly recommend the massage! Really good value.

Our time at the resort was honestly commendable. Everything about our visit, from the friendly greeting to the lovely surroundings, made it genuinely restful and unforgettable. Loved the measures taken towards sustainability and biodiversity preservations. The meals were excellent, the accommodations were cozy and well-kept, and the staff were welcoming, and constantly available. Throughout our visit, we particularly valued the serene setting and the first-rate friendliness. Our Villa Host Ms. Lora was the kindest of all, always willingly helpful. It was the ideal setting for unwinding, resting, and spending some time away from our hectic schedule. We liked the sunset view point in Tai restaurant and the drinks served there. We are grateful to the entire staff for making our stay so pleasurable. We would love to return and will gladly suggest this resort to others!

We had the most wonderful stay at COMO Maalifushi for our honeymoon, and it truly exceeded our expectations. From the beautiful surroundings and incredible food to the diving, spa, and exceptional service, everything made our time here feel incredibly special. Our villa host, Rana, was amazing throughout our stay — so warm, attentive, and thoughtful. She always made sure we were taken care of and even surprised us with not one, but two beautifully prepared bubble baths. It was such a lovely and romantic touch and just one example of how the team went above and beyond for us. The food across the resort was excellent. We especially loved Tai, the Japanese restaurant, where we had incredibly fresh sushi and sashimi. We also really enjoyed the Indian set menu served at the main restaurant one evening — everything was delicious and beautifully presented. The wellness experiences were another highlight of our stay. We started our mornings with daily yoga sessions with Zari, who was wonderful and made each session such a peaceful and enjoyable way to begin the day. The COMO Shambhala spa was equally incredible. We had one of the best massages we’ve ever experienced, as well as a couples massage workshop, which was such a fun and memorable experience to do together. TP was incredibly knowledgeable and genuinely one of the best massage therapists we have ever met. We also absolutely loved having the dive shop and marine biology center right on the island. We both went scuba diving with Orsi and JJ, who were incredible — professional, patient, reassuring, and an absolute pleasure to dive with. The house reef itself is beautiful, and seeing sea turtles while both diving and snorkeling was one of the highlights of our honeymoon. What really stood out, though, was how genuinely cared for we felt by everyone at COMO Maalifushi. The entire team made our honeymoon feel special, relaxed, and effortless. We left with so many wonderful memories and would happily come back again. Thank you especially to Rana, TP, Zari, Orsi, JJ, and the entire COMO Maalifushi team for making our honeymoon so unforgettable!

I visited COMO Maalifushi during the low season in late August, when the resort was wonderfully quiet and uncrowded. It set the tone for the entire trip — peaceful, relaxed, and exactly the kind of escape I was looking for. One of my favorite things about the resort was a small uninhabited island nearby, home to a group of rabbits. I went over almost every day by paddleboard or kayak at no additional charge. The staff appear to look after and feed the rabbits regularly, and there was something incredibly relaxing about lying back in a hammock, watching them run around on an otherwise uninhabited tropical island. Tropicsurf has a base at the resort, and surfing was easily one of the highlights of my stay. During my week at Maalifushi, I went out five times with my guide, Angus. He was attentive, patient, and genuinely helpful throughout every session. His consistent effort and encouragement made the whole surfing experience especially enjoyable, and I really appreciated the time and energy he put into each trip. A special thank you as well to our villa host, Lora, who was warm, thoughtful, and attentive throughout my stay. I have to be honest here that the food was mediocre at best. Not many options in general and the Japanese restaurant TAI is quite overpriced even for resort standards. I got the full board plan but still only $90 credit on à la carte / $50 credit towards omakase course, which was not enough in amount that I had to munch on my chocolate bars to get full. Andy, a nice Kazakh lady along with others were helpful and attentive during my visits to the restaurants. Overall, it was a good peaceful week in a beautiful part of the archipelago. A big thank you to Angus, Lora, Andy and everyone at COMO Maalifushi

There are beautiful places in the world and then there are places that seem almost impossible to describe. COMO Maalifushi is one of them. From the moment you arrive by seaplane and see the Thaa Atoll scattered below you like pieces of turquoise glass in an endless deep blue ocean, you know you are somewhere extraordinary. The water around Maalifushi beckons you every second. Crystal clear, luminous and constantly changing it is another world entirely, alive with coral, turtles, fish and reef life. The island itself is beautiful without feeling overdone. There is a wonderful sense of space, calm and privacy and an understated warmth to the whole resort. Every team member do their best to make you feel welcome. The days seem to unfold around the water, swimming, snorkelling, discovering, watching the enormous tropical skies roll through or simply sitting still and taking it all in. The sunsets deserve their own mention. Horizons turns coral, pink and gold and reflects across the ocean. You feel alive! I highly recommend learning to surf whike you’re here, special thx to Brooke and Angus @Tropicsurf who believe it’s never too late to start! We were lucky to see spinner dolphins en route to the surf spot too! If you love surfing there’s some extra sweet surprises at Como M too! The food and beverage team can’t do enough - it’s always so beautifully presented yes & fresh There are some places that give you beautiful photographs and others that give you memories you know you will carry for the rest of your life. Our villa host Zaeen was always keeping an eye on us to ensure we were just right - like Harvey the heron, the local guardian of the resort , such good fun! A truly magical place and an experience our family will never forget.

This was our best holiday in a long time. And what a memorable holiday we have had. What a beautiful resort on a beautiful island. Literally paradise. The location was unique and stunning. Our garden villa on the beach was just perfect. The food in all the restaurants was great and the service was excellent. Our host, M Naail was very friendly and attentive to the last minute of our departure. We had a memorable and amazing holiday. We will definitely go back and staying longer. Well done to the all the staff and the management for this wonderful experience.

The view is amazing, the food’s amazing, the staffs are amazing, everything is amazing✨

I chose COMO Maalifushi after multiple stays at its sister property, COMO Cocoa Island, wanting to visit the south, eat well, and stay on land this time. That decision, and the food, did not disappoint. COMO Shambhala Cuisine is genuinely healthy and creative, and the atmosphere of Thaa Atoll's only resort is exactly what I was hoping for: minimal boat traffic, no other hotels in sight, and peace and quiet in the middle of the Indian Ocean. I stayed for a week in July, and the weather was perfect the entire time. I'll start with the honest part. I began my stay in a Beach Suite, and at check-in found a dead gecko in the toilet bowl and trash on the beach. I requested to move, and the team relocated me to a Beach Villa, which turned out to be the better fit for what I'd come there for anyway: direct (clean) beach access, sunset views, a larger villa, and being on land rather than over water. Even after moving, attention to detail during daily cleaning was inconsistent. I found gecko droppings left on the dining table after housekeeping had already been through, trash sat in front of my villa for several days in a row, and on one occasion a dirty towel wasn't replaced and was simply hung back up for me to use again. But where they lacked, they also made up for it in other ways. I want to note the seaplane transfer. The flight runs close to an hour, and my personal limit is closer to 40 minutes. Being tall, I'm sensitive to a cramped cabin and the loud engine noise, so I asked if there was any alternative. COMO and the Manta Air team arranged for me, along with other passengers, to travel on an executive seaplane primarily used for The Nautilus. I'm genuinely grateful for how seriously they took that request. In addition to that lovely arrival and departure, what made the stay memorable, was the people. Two gentlemen in F&B, Aseel and Hassan, recognized me from my stay at JOALI Being two years ago. I actually had a photo with staff from that trip, and Aseel was in it. We updated the photo on the spot, and there's something so beautiful and special about being remembered like that. Walking from the pool to lunch one day, I was surprised to see Anura, who works the bar at COMO Cocoa Island. After more than four stays there, you get to know the staff on a small island, and he happened to be covering a few days of higher occupancy at Maalifushi while I was there. I was equally also happy to reconnect with April, who moved from Cocoa Island's spa to Maalifushi's, and who returned from her own vacation partway through my stay. Even a brief catch-up was heartfelt and overdue. I'm often traveling solo, so I make a point of talking with staff wherever I go, asking how they're doing, what they enjoy about the island, what their life is like there. So many people at COMO Maalifushi made that easy and were genuinely warm: Niaz, Mode (Marine), Brooke (Tropic Surf), Elaine (Marine), Vetris (Spa), Jahid (F&B), Rini (F&B), Almaas, Susi, and my villa host Sha

Staying at COMO Maalifushi was a truly unforgettable experience. From the breathtaking views to the tranquil atmosphere, every single day felt like magic. But what made our stay extraordinary was the incredible staff, especially Lora. Her warmth, genuine care, and attention to detail touched our hearts. You don't just get 5-star service here — you get a place filled with real warmth and soul. We left with tears in our eyes and the sweetest memories. We cannot wait to come back!