Hotel Review: One&Only Reethi Rah,...

An ultra luxury resort famed for its infinity pools, fine dining and thriving house reef

Key selling points for travel agents:

One of the largest infinity pools in the Maldives
Oversized villas with private pools, some featuring hammocks suspended over water
State-of-the-art spa offering innovative therapies such as Watsu and overwater wellness treatments suites
Expert-led diving excursions and vibrant house reef snorkelling
Dedicated kids’ and teens’ clubs with creative activities, including sushi-making
Private yacht and dhoni boat charters for personalised excursions
Art studio offering pottery classes and painting workshops
Weekly live music nights, beach parties and stargazing experiences

Overview: If you’re looking for a resort that combines contemporary luxury with natural Maldivian beauty, One&Only Reethi Rah in the North Malé Atoll is hard to beat. Couples will love the quiet coves dotted around the island, perfect for picnics and champagne toasts at sunset. Families are well-catered to, with Kids Only offering creative workshops, while teens can hang out at One Tribe and learn water sports.

The North Malé Atoll is a diving wonderland

Rooms: Accommodations are among the most spacious in the country, more like private homes than villas. The Beach Villas have direct access to powdery white sand and are surrounded by lush greenery, giving a sense of seclusion. Each villa is equipped with an outdoor rain shower, a massive soaking tub, and plush daybeds, and many feature their own private infinity pools. The Water Villas, suspended on stilts over the lagoon, feature wrap-around decks and nets for lounging right above the water – the perfect spot for sunrise coffee or evening stargazing.

F&B: Dining here is an event in itself. At Reethi Restaurant, the breakfast buffet is a highlight, featuring everything from tropical fruits and fresh coconuts to made-to-order crepes and eggs Benedict. By night, the restaurant transforms into a hub for Mediterranean and Asian cuisine.

The lobster ravioli and spicy tuna tartare are must-tries

Tapasake offers a jaw-dropping overwater setting, where guests enjoy melt-in-the-mouth sashimi, expertly crafted sushi, and crowd-pleasers like miso-glazed black cod. Italian restaurant Rabarbaro serves hearty wood-fired pizzas, creamy burrata and gelato that tastes like it came straight from Italy. Botanica, set in a lush garden, focuses on farm-to-table dining; try the Maldivian reef fish with locally grown herbs.

Guests can also enjoy private dining experiences, on a secluded sandbank lapped by gentle waves or in a treehouse, wrapped in treetops and serenaded by sounds of the forest.

Private dining in a treehouse setting

Facilities: The oceanside One&Only Spa hosts globally renowned experts in fields ranging from Ayurveda to Crossfit, and offers innovate treatments such as sound healing and Watsu, an in-water floating Shiatsu experience performed by a therapist in a warm, mineralised pool.

Sunrise yoga sessions in the overwater pavilion is another must-try

For adventurers, the resort’s dive centre provides expert-guided trips to nearby reefs teeming with marine life, including turtles, rays and reef sharks. Paddleboarding, windsurfing and catamaran sailing are also on offer. The resort’s iconic adults-only infinity pool stretching into the horizon is perfect for soaking up Maldivian views.

Whether unwinding at the spa, exploring the kaleidoscopic reef, or enjoying a gourmet meal under the stars, every moment at One&Only Reethi Rah feels expertly curated.

Getting there: Located in the North Malé Atoll, transfer time takes between 45-60 minutes from Velana International Airport in Malé, depending on whether guests take a luxury yacht or a speedboat.

Contact: Mohamed Yosry, Regional Account Director, Sales, GCC & Middle East. email: mohamed.yosry@kerzner.com and visit www.oneandonlyresorts.com/reethi-rah

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