COMO Cocoa Island is an intimate, romantic white-sand retreat with just 33 overwater suites and villas. Days unfold with barefoot ease, from time spent in the turquoise lagoon to restorative COMO Shambhala wellness.
Ease is everything, with COMO Cocoa Island located just a 40-minute speedboat ride from Malé’s international airport. The short crossing is part of the escape, with open water and a widening horizon giving way to the island’s white-sand shores.
A wooden boardwalk leads to our one- to three-bedroom overwater villas, each shaped like a gently curved dhoni.
Join Ocean Culture Life founders Matt Porteous and Tamsin Raine for a 13-day journey uniting ocean storytelling, photography, film and conservation at COMO Cocoa Island.
This December, join acclaimed artist and Paralympian Gregory Burns for a three-week residency of open studios, intimate conversations and hands-on workshops.
Our vibrant house reef puts ocean discovery within easy reach, with opportunities for snorkelling and world-class diving. Venture further for fishing, marine conservation activities, dolphin cruises and yacht experiences, or simply spend an afternoon picnicking on silk-soft sand.
Embark on a snorkelling excursion in the Maldives' Vaavu Atoll, and swim alongside nurse sharks in this fascinating and unique adventure.
Your meals can be set up on your own private sandbank surrounded by turquoise waters, with a bottle of chilled Champagne and a dedicated butler on hand.
Our COMO luxury yacht is perfect for exploring further afield, with three cabin rooms, lower and upper sundecks, indoor and al fresco dining spaces, and a sea-level platform as a jumping off point to your water adventures.
Experience an underwater light show at COMO Cocoa Island's house reef. Special UV torches and mask lenses will reveal the stunning hues of fluorescent greens, yellows, reds and oranges emitted at night by various coral species.
Our menus bring a light, modern touch to South Indian cooking, alongside contemporary Asian and Mediterranean classics. COMO Shambhala Kitchen offers nourishing choices, prepared with fresh, wholesome ingredients.
For weddings, milestone celebrations and corporate retreats, make COMO Cocoa Island entirely your own. A private island buyout gives you exclusive use of all 33 overwater suites and villas, dining venues and wellness spaces, with personalised service for up to 72 guests. It's the ease and intimacy of island life, shared only with the people you choose.
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Makunufushi
South Malé Atoll
Republic of Maldives
COMO Cocoa Island, known locally as Makunufushi, is located in the South Malé Atoll of the Maldives — about 30 kilometres south of Malé, surrounded by coral reefs and clear turquoise waters
COMO Cocoa Island is located just 30 kilometres (19 miles) from Malé International Airport, making it one of the most conveniently accessible Maldives resorts. Guests reach the island via a scenic 40-minute speedboat transfer across the turquoise waters of the South Malé Atoll — no seaplane required.
The speedboat transfer from Malé International Airport to COMO Cocoa Island takes approximately 40 minutes, offering a seamless journey across the South Malé Atoll. As the resort is near Malé Airport and accessible by speedboat, guests can begin their Maldives island escape shortly after landing — perfect for those seeking a Maldives resort without a seaplane transfer.
Yes. COMO Cocoa Island is a luxury Maldives resort with direct access to a vibrant house reef, just steps from each overwater villa. Guests can snorkel or dive among coral gardens home to reef fish, turtles, and rays in the calm, clear waters of the South Malé Atoll.
Yes. COMO Cocoa Island is a sustainable luxury resort in the Maldives, holding EarthCheck Silver certification for its environmental performance. The resort integrates eco-friendly initiatives such as on-site water bottling, coral restoration, waste reduction, and refillable amenities — offering a mindful, low-impact island experience without compromising on comfort.
