The entry level of accommodation is the Beach Bungalow which comprises a living and dining pavilion that opens onto a private beachfront garden and a sleeping pavilion with a lounge area and dressing room. The extensive bathroom houses a bath, indoor shower and a traditional outdoor Maldivian shower. There is also an outdoor deck with a 5 metre plunge pool with sunbed and a gazebo. | Floor plan |

A turquoise gate with traditional Maldivian style coral walls leads into the private compound of the spacious Beach Villa which comprises a sleeping pavilion, indoor living area, dressing area and luxuriously appointed bathroom with outdoor shower. The highlight of the Beach Villa is a 12 metre lap pool coupled with an adjacent sand-floor outdoor living and dining pavilion. A mezzanine-level private loft complete with day-bed is perfect for sea viewing. A traditional Maldivian swing, poolside day-beds and direct – yet shielded - beach access enhance the extensive outdoor living space. | Floor plan |

A suite of palatial proportions, the two-bedroom Royal Beach Villa consists of a Master pavilion with indoor and outdoor bathroom, a living and dining pavilion, with kitchenette and butler’s room and a separate guest pavilion. The extensive exterior has a 20 metre lap pool extending along – yet shaded from – the beach, an open dining area over the water, beach-side Bale, private massage area and a spacious sundeck. Two additional Beach Villas can be inter-connected to the two-bedroom Royal Beach Villa to accommodate the largest of families. | Floor plan |

A villa concept that is a Maldivian first, the Koimala Land and Ocean Villa combine the dual attraction of accommodation based on both land and water. The twobedroom villa consists of land-based pavilion with private beach access, alfresco living and dining area, library/ guest room, kitchenette and butler’s room. The beach pavilion is linked by a wooden walkway which leads past a 36m² plunge pool to the sea-based sleeping pavilion with bedroom, dressing room and ensuite bathroom with outdoor shower area. Outside is a spacious sundeck and sea-gazing gazebo, with steps leading to a lower platform with sea access and feature shower. | Floor plan |

Located at the end of the water bungalow jetty, the twobedroom Water Villas offer stunning views of the sunset and sunrise respectively. Each villa consists of two identical bedrooms complete with separate dressing area, bathroom and outdoor shower. A shared living and dining area overlooks the plunge pool and sundeck, which provides access to a sea gazing loft. Steps lead from the sundeck to a lower platform with sea access and feature shower.

All villas are equipped with high-speed internet access, digital telephone lines, 42 inch plasma TV and DVD entertainment system. Deluxe bathroom amenities include thick, absorbent towels, make-up/ shaving mirror, hair dryer, pure cotton robes and slippers, and superior quality bath toiletries. In-room safes provide secure storage for personal valuables. Crisp 100% cotton bed sheets, air conditioning, overhead fans, and refreshments from the private bar add to the feeling of cool comfort in every bungalow.

The all-day dining restaurant, Café Landaa, overlooks the swimming pool and beach and comprises three thatched pavilions separated by reflecting ponds, and a separate private dining room. For breakfast, guests can look forward to exotic fruits and juices, freshly baked pastries and a home-style buffet set-up of Asian and Continental selections. For lunch and dinner, feast on the freshest haul from the ocean cooked in various interesting styles. The Sushi and Teppanyaki counter, located in a dramatic water garden setting of the restaurant, provides an authentic Japanese dining experience. The popular theme nights marry a culinary experience with colourful entertainment.

Adjacent to the main jetty and spectacularly perched over water, Al Barakat features specialities from Arabia, with an emphasis on Moroccan and Lebanese cuisine. The Bar on the ground floor overlooks the sea with magnificent views of the sunset and abundant marine life at the adjacent coral reef. It is the perfect place for pre-dinner drinks. A stairway leads to two rooftop dining terraces with cosy niches decked with colourful cushions. Lebanese mezze, grills, Moroccan couscous platters and stews are served under a canopy of stars. After dessert, guests can move down to the bar to enjoy Arabic tea, Turkish coffee and Shisha pipes.

Located on the western tip of the island overlooking the 2km lagoon, Blu embraces the essence of the Maldives as the place where the ocean meets the sky. Blu consists of a bar and a dining pavilion, separated by a shallow pond. The restaurant offers a European buffet and a la carte main courses for breakfast, light Antipasti, pizza and pasta for lunch, home-made gelati at the poolside nearby and elegant Italian dining in the evening. The wine list includes a fine selection of Italian wines.

The resort’s main bar, named after the island’s geographical location 5 degrees north of the Equator, is located on the first floor of the Reception building amidst coconut treet-tops, and has commanding views over the entire island. Featuring a counter fashioned from a local dhoni, the nautically inspired bar also serves Maldivian ‘Sae Bon’ afternoon tea and has a library, pool table and selection of board games.