Alila Kothaifaru Maldives

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Outdoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • All-inclusive
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • On private beach
  • Room service
  • Gym

Explore the area

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Kothaifaru Island, Kothaifaru, 05110
  • Place, The Dutch Onion Museum
  • Place, Maduvvari Harbor
  • Place, Meedhoo Harbor

Room options

Beach Pool Villa

  • 202 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Lagoon Overwater Pool Villa

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 125 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Sunset Overwater Pool Villa

  • 125 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Sunset Beach Pool Villa

  • 202 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Ocean Overwater Pool Villa

  • 125 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Two Bedroom Beach Pool Villa

  • 265 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

BEACH POOL VILLA

  • Sleeps 2

SUNSET BEACH POOL VILLA

  • Sleeps 3

SUNSET OVERWATER POOL VILLA

  • Sleeps 3

OCEAN OVERWATER POOL VILLA

  • Sleeps 3

LAGOON OVERWATER POOL VILLA

  • Sleeps 3

2N Beach Pool Villa+2N Lagoon Overwater Pool Water

  • Sleeps 3

2N Beach Pool Villa+2N Sunset Overwater Pool Water

  • Sleeps 3

2N Beach Pool Villa+2N Ocean Overwater Pool Villa

  • Sleeps 3

2N Sunset Beach Villa +2N Sunset Water Villa

  • Sleeps 3

TWO-BEDROOM BEACH POOL VILLA

  • Sleeps 5

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About the area

Kothaifaru

When you stay at Alila Kothaifaru Maldives in Kothaifaru, you'll be by the ocean and within the vicinity of Maduvvari Harbor. .This beach hotel is within the region of The Dutch Onion Museum and Meedhoo Harbor.

Restaurants

  • Seasalt
  • Sunset Pool Cafe
  • Umami
  • Spice Garden
  • Mirus Bar

About this property

Alila Kothaifaru Maldives

Mediterranean hotel with 5 restaurants and a full-service spa
Alila Kothaifaru Maldives offers 80 accommodations with private pools and minibars. These individually furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas. Beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 43-inch LED televisions come with satellite channels and Netflix. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries.

This Kothaifaru hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desk chairs, safes, and phones. Additionally, rooms include espresso makers and complimentary bottled water. Hypo-allergenic bedding, irons/ironing boards, and change of towels can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a private beach, an outdoor pool, and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Spa Alila has 4 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, Thai massages, and facials. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including Ayurvedic and reflexology. The spa is open daily.
Treat yourself to a stay in one of the 80 individually furnished guestrooms, featuring private pools and LED televisions. Your bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and separate sitting areas.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. You can soak up the sun at the private beach or enjoy other recreational amenities including an outdoor pool and a fitness center. This Mediterranean hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge).
Enjoy local and international cuisine at Seasalt, one of the hotel's 5 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. When you are in need of a refreshing drink, visit the poolside bar or one of 2 bars/lounges, or 2 beach bars.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available on request).
Seasalt - This beachfront restaurant specializes in local and international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available.
Umami - This beachfront restaurant specializes in Japanese cuisine and serves dinner only. A children's menu is available. Reservations are required. Open daily.
Mirus - This beach bar serves light fare only. Open daily.
Yakitori - Overlooking the ocean, this cocktail bar specializes in Japanese cuisine and serves light fare only. Open daily.
The Shack - This beachfront restaurant specializes in local and international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Reservations are required. Open daily.
Late night fare is available from 24-hour room service.

All-inclusive details

All-inclusive room rates at Alila Kothaifaru Maldives are available. These rates are higher because they include onsite food and beverages in the room rate (some restrictions may apply).

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in EarthCheck, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge) from 6:00 AM to 3:30 PM at scheduled times and on request

Food and drink

  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 beach bars
  • 5 restaurants
  • A poolside bar
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics

Restaurants on site

  • Mirus
  • Seasalt
  • The Shack
  • Umami
  • Yakitori

Things to do

  • Beach volleyball
  • Beach yoga
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Boat
  • Boat tours
  • Books
  • Fishing
  • Free children's club
  • Full-service spa
  • Games
  • Gym
  • Kayaking
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkelling
  • Surf lessons
  • Table tennis
  • Windsurfing

Family friendly

  • Baby toys
  • Children's games
  • Children's toys
  • Free children's club
  • In-room babysitting
  • In-room cot
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • On a private beach
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Vegetable garden

Full-service spa

  • 4 treatment rooms
  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Prenatal massages
  • Reflexology
  • Spa open daily
  • Thai massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in room
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Lift
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Annual offsets purchased for at least 10% of carbon footprint
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Built in 2022
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Living plant wall
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Mediterranean architecture
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Free cot
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 43-inch LED TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Netflix
  • Private pool
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Composting
  • Desk chair
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Guests must transfer via Floatplane to the property; guests must contact the property at least 72 hours before travel, using the contact information on the confirmation received after booking
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests will receive an email within 7 days before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
This property is accessible by a seaplane flight from Male International Airport directly to the property, or by a domestic flight from Male International Airport (MLE) to Ifuru Airport (IFU) followed by a 45 minute speedboat ride to the property. Guests are required to book transfers to this property at least 7 days prior to arrival. Contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. Seaplane service is offered between 6:30 AM-3:30 PM. Guests arriving outside of these hours are advised to book a hotel room in Male until services resume.

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from October 25 2025 to November 5 2025 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Exterior

Alternate facilities are located offsite and include:

  • Recreational facilities

Renovation work will only be conducted during business hours. Every effort will be made to minimize noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 128.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 750
  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per child: USD 375 (from 6 to 11 years old)
  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 12.00 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 2 years of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 670 per person (roundtrip)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 400 (roundtrip), (from 2 to 11 years old)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 128.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses solar energy, plus a grey water recycling system and eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Alila Kothaifaru Maldives Hotel
Alila Kothaifaru Maldives Kothaifaru
Alila Kothaifaru Maldives Hotel Kothaifaru