33 overwater villas on a private Maldivian island — COMO's adults-only wellness-led resort with dhoni-inspired architecture.
BrandCOMO Hotels and Resorts
DestinationMaldives
RegionIndian Ocean
Price TierTier 3 ($5k-$7k)
SettingPrivate island
Best ForWellness-focused couples seeking structured reset trips, repeat COMO guests collecting properties, travelers who want Maldivian overwater format without family presence.
PrivacyHigh
ServicePersonalized and attentive service
ButlerHigh
Private PoolNo
Built2002
Renovated2019
COMO Cocoa Island opened in 2002 on a private island in the South Malé Atoll, with 33 overwater villas designed to echo the lines of traditional Maldivian dhoni boats. The property underwent renovation in 2019 and runs as an adults-only resort anchored by the COMO Shambhala spa program — Ayurvedic c
Key Features
Overwater villas with direct access to the lagoon
World-class spa featuring holistic treatments
Fine dining restaurant serving Asian cuisine
Diving and snorkeling experiences
Yoga and wellness programs available
Personalized service and attention to detail
Outdoor infinity pool
Private beach access
Dining
Ufaa Restaurant
Signature Experience
The Shambhala spa's multi-day wellness consultations, which go deeper than the typical resort spa format and connect to COMO's Bali Estate lineage.
COMO Shambhala wellness programming at intimate scale — 33 villas only — on a private island with adults-only policy. The dhoni-inspired villa architecture is structurally distinctive in the Maldives' overwater-villa market.
Signature Suite: Dhoni Loft Water Villa
Inspired by traditional Maldivian dhonis, these villas offer expansive living spaces with direct lagoon access and panoramic ocean views.
Accolades
Top 20 Resorts in the Indian Ocean 2025 (19th), Indian Oceans Leading Boutique Resort 2025, Indian Oceans Leading Boutique Resort 2024, Best of Maldives Award, Experts Choice Award 2017 by TripExpert
