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COMO COCOA ISLAND
MALDIVES
Utterly Chic.
At Cocoa the style is deliberately restrained, a simple yet sophisticated mix of the contemporary and the indigenous. There are just 33 rooms that occupy converted “dhoni” boats as used by the Maldivian fishermen.
Each of the dhoni sit offshore overhanging the lagoon. The inside-outside space merges on the horizon-side with floor to ceiling glass windows opening up to a substantial deck for slipping in and out of the water. The same decks ensure privacy for lounging in the sun or a quiet place for al fresco dining.
The resort is instantly recognisable by overwater villas shaped like the gently curving wooden forms of the local ‘dhoni’ fishing boats. Each bungalow sits above the lagoon, connected by planked walkways. All are built with high rafters, glossy teak floors, New Zealand pine and Kajan-thatched roofs. Interiors reflect accents of sea, sand and sky, while floor-to-ceiling windows and large decks evoke openness while maintaining complete privacy.
