Wood and thatch villas are dotted among palm trees, and hammocks are suspended over the turquoise lagoon at this picture-postcard paradise, where the only transport options are golf buggies and bikes.
Rooms are sigh-inducing. Water Villas are palatial, with enormous wooden beds topped with 300-thread-count linens, spacious sitting rooms, separate dressing areas and private decks with giant hammocks suspended over the crystal clear lagoon; a top spot for sunbathing and stargazing. Beach Villas offer private beach access and large verandas with outdoor showers; bathrooms are vast, with sunken tubs and twin sinks.
For sunset cocktails and mezzes head to Fanditha, a sand-in-the-toes drinking hole with a super-laid-back vibe, chandeliers flickering in the trees and a DJ. Other dining options include Tapasake for candlelit sushi above the lagoon, glamorous Reethi restaurant and the intimate Chef's Garden, where the dishes feature resort-grown ingredients.
At the One&Only Spa by ESPA, the treatment rooms (individual thatch villas overlooking the ocean) are as relaxing as the massages. Don't miss the Energy Equalizer, a signature treatment in which aromatherapy oils are liberally slathered and chakras are opened. There are plenty of water-based activities on-site, from water skiing to windsurfing, but the challenge here is to drag yourself away from your overwater villa.
Experience the absolute best of Maldivian and international cuisine within the resorts incredible restaurants. An exciting curation of dining, bar and lounge options, set in breathtaking ocean venues, will tantalise your senses.
Enjoy signature sundowners while watching the waves or let down your hair and dance the night away to the rhythm of the energetic resident band
Within a short distance is one of the Maldives' best shark sites, as well as the 1988 wreck of the Hembadhu, the Rasafari Protected Marine Area, and some excellent turtle and manta ray viewing.
To snorkel or dive with manta rays is an almost indescribable experience. They move through the water with such grace, gently soaring through the turquoise lagoons, over reefs bursting with life. If you wish to see mantas in their natural habitat during your visit to One&Only Reethi Rah, the dive centre has everything you need to make your dream come true.
Water-skiing, speed boat hire, parasailing and wakeboarding are just some of the exciting power sports available at the Water Sports Centre, with expert instruction to help guests get started.
The Splash Surf Shop is a trendy shop with a broad range of clothing, beach accessories and underwater equipment. Directly off the beach is the house reef, where Maldivian marine life may be explored independently or with a guide.
Each of the resort's three main pools has a unique energy, ensuring just the right ambience for every mood. Private villa pools are perfect for a day of indulgent seclusion.
Enjoy a spectacular level of Tennis play on one of two floodlit courts. Private instruction is available with a professional coach.
Five distinct rock climbing Walls with differing challeneges provide a fun experience for something a bit more out of the ordinary
Direct Flights to Maldives are available on from the following airports. Flights may not be daily from all airports and schedules may be restricted during the Covid-19 situation :
| Month | Temp | Rain |
|---|---|---|
| January | 27° C | 75 mm |
| February | 28° C | 50 mm |
| March | 29° C | 73 mm |
| April | 29° C | 132 mm |
| May | 28° C | 216 mm |
| June | 28° C | 172 mm |
| July | 28° C | 147 mm |
| August | 28° C | 188 mm |
| September | 27° C | 243 mm |
| October | 27° C | 222 mm |
| November | 27° C | 201 mm |
| December | 27° C | 232 mm |
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