Coco Palm Dhuni Kolhu is a 4-star island resort in Baa Atoll, Maldives, with 98 villas and rooms. Guests reach the island from Velana International Airport (MLE) by a 30-minute seaplane flight.
The island
Coco Palm Dhuni Kolhu is a 4-star 'barefoot luxury' resort in Baa Atoll, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, about 30 minutes from Velana International Airport by seaplane. Open since 1998, it sits among lush greenery with a rich house reef where sea turtles are often seen, and Hanifaru Bay, famous for mantas and whale sharks in season, is about 20–25 minutes away by speedboat.
Villas
There are 98 villas. Beach Villas, Sunset Beach Villas and Deluxe Villas (about 87 m²) sleep up to four, the Deluxe Pool Villa (about 104 m²) adds a pool for couples, and Lagoon Villas and Sunset Lagoon Villas stand over the water with their own pools.
Dining and drinks
Cowrie Restaurant is the main venue, with a second restaurant, a beach bar and lounges. Meal plans are half board, full board or all inclusive.
Spa, reef and conservation
The spa offers massages, body treatments and facials, and there is a fitness centre. A Marine Biology Centre and Turtle Rescue Centre let guests learn about and support the reef, and snorkelling, diving and manta excursions are popular.
Getting there
Coco Palm Dhuni Kolhu is reached from Velana International Airport (MLE) in Malé, the main international gateway to the Maldives. The seaplane flight takes about 30 minutes, with views over the atolls on the way. Seaplanes fly in daylight only, so guests landing late in the day usually spend a night near the airport and fly on next morning. Check-in is from 14:00 and check-out is at 12:00. We arrange the transfer with the resort and include it in your quote.
Who it suits
Coco Palm Dhuni Kolhu suits families, honeymooners and nature lovers who want a natural island and conservation programmes at a good price. Through Maldives Agents, villas start from about USD 263 per night for two adults, excluding taxes and transfers.