Cocoa Island

• COMO Shambhala retreat
• On-site dive center
• “Feet in the Sand” gourmet restaurant

Cocoa Island consistently garners rave reviews from its many repeat guests. They come back again and again, for the crystal clear waters, amazing food and outstanding staff. Guests leave their shoes at home and dress casual to stay in this non-pretentious paradise. This spiritual oasis offers a holistic approach to self-betterment. Soothe away the stresses of the modern world at this private atoll on the Indian Ocean, where the breezes are gentle and the sunsets are spectacular.

Guests step out of their room and into the underwater world of the encircling reef. Incredible snorkeling awaits guests right outside their door, or they can opt for a scuba trip departing from the fully equipped on-site dive center. Watersports range from deep sea fishing adventures to windsurfing and catamaran sailing off the beach. The COMO Shambhala Retreat includes a full range of Asian inspired treatments designed for rejuvenation and restored vitality of mind, body and spirit.

Dining
The joy of eating is an important part of the Cocoa Island experience. Dine feet-in-the sand at the Ufaa restaurant with menus emphasizing on seafood, tandoori and locally sourced produce, or the healthful organic COMO Shambhala menu.

Profile:

• 17 overwater dhoni suites and dhoni loft suites
• 10 loft villas & 6 one or Sunrise and Sunset COMO villas
• Children under 3 free in parents’ room
• Air-conditioning
• Ceiling fan
• Phone
• Satellite TV
• CD and DVD players
• iPod docks
• 1 restaurant
• 1 bar
• Complimentary breakfast included
• 24 hour concierge
• Guest lounge equipped with PC and Mac systems
• Boutique
• Dive center
• Spa
• Watersports center
• Gym and yoga facilities

Location

A private island 30 minutes by speedboat from Malé Airport (connect from US with nonstop flights through Europe, Dubai, Doha and European cities).

Open year round.