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Alila Kothaifaru Maldives

5.0 star property
Luxury hotel on the beach, with outdoor pool

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Outdoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
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Outdoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Outdoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, minibar
At Alila Kothaifaru Maldives, enjoy turquoise waters and a perfect vacation. Start with beachfront breakfast, rejuvenate with a Thai massage at Spa Alila, or lounge by the outdoor pool. Families are welcome with kids' meals, beach yoga, and water sports.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • All-inclusive
  • Pool
  • On private beach
  • Room service
  • Gym
The current price is RM3,651
RM4,800 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov

Room options

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Beach Pool Villa

Highlights

Deck/patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Private pool
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
LED TV
  • 202 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Lagoon Overwater Pool Villa

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Private pool
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
LED TV
  • 125 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, minibar

Sunset Overwater Pool Villa

Highlights

Deck/patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Private pool
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
LED TV
  • 125 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Sunset Beach Pool Villa

Highlights

Deck/patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Private pool
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
LED TV
  • 202 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, minibar

Ocean Overwater Pool Villa

Highlights

Deck/patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Private pool
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
LED TV
  • 125 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, minibar

Two Bedroom Beach Pool Villa

Highlights

Deck/patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Private pool
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
  • 265 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds
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About the area

Map
Kothaifaru Island, Kothaifaru, 05110

Restaurants

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

About this property

Alila Kothaifaru Maldives

Luxury family-friendly hotel by the ocean
Consider a stay at Alila Kothaifaru Maldives and take advantage of 2 beach bars, a poolside bar and a garden. This hotel is a great place to bask in the sun with a private beach, beachfront dining and sunloungers. Treat yourself to a deep-tissue massage, a body treatment or a detox wrap at Spa Alila, the on-site spa. At the 5 on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, children's meals and local and international cuisine. Enjoy the gym, as well as activities, such as kayaking, snorkelling and beach yoga. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a library and dry cleaning/laundry services.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool, along with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
  • A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), babysitting (surcharge) and a living plant wall
  • Surfing lessons, concierge services and a gift shop
  • Luggage storage, multilingual staff and outdoor furniture
Room features
All 80 individually furnished rooms feature comforts, such as 24-hour room service and private pools, as well as perks, such as premium bedding and pillow menus.
Extra amenities include:
  • Childcare services and free infant beds
  • Recycling, LED light bulbs and composting
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and separate baths/showers
  • 43-inch LED TVs with Netflix, streaming services and satellite channels
  • Decks/patios, wardrobes/cupboards and separate sitting areas

All-inclusive details

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

Awards and affiliations

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

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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.

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 cots are available on request at the property

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

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

  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 750
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) 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 (return)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 400 (return), (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-authorise 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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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 any lifts
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

Frequently asked questions

Does Alila Kothaifaru Maldives have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at Alila Kothaifaru Maldives?

As of 22 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Alila Kothaifaru Maldives on 1 Nov 2025 start from RM 3,651.0, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Alila Kothaifaru Maldives pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Alila Kothaifaru Maldives?

Alila Kothaifaru Maldives doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Alila Kothaifaru Maldives?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Alila Kothaifaru Maldives?

Checkout is at noon. Late checkout is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does Alila Kothaifaru Maldives provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs 6:00 AM-3:30 PM on request. A fee of USD 670 per person applies.

Are there all-inclusive benefits at Alila Kothaifaru Maldives?

Some rate plans available at this property are all-inclusive.

Where is Alila Kothaifaru Maldives located?

On its own private white sand beach, this hotel is in Kothaifaru, within the vicinity of Maduvvari Harbor. Regional attractions also include The Dutch Onion Museum and Meedhoo Harbor.

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Alila Kothaifaru Maldives Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cecile

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property with warm, welcoming and attentive staff. Exceeded expectations and appreciated that staff went above and beyond to meet our needs and made our stay special. Love the decor and modern design of property. Will definitely return.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Simply the best!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jens

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An absolutely exceptional and unforgettable experience! I’ve had the pleasure of staying at many 5* and 6* resorts around the world, but this was by far my best experience. We stayed in Room 142 – Beach Villa Sunset, which was incredibly private and just steps away from the breathtaking beach. The atmosphere was pure paradise. The staff were beyond amazing – warm, attentive, and always going the extra mile to make our stay truly special. The restaurants exceeded all expectations, delivering a level of quality that surpassed many Michelin-starred restaurants I’ve visited in Germany. Every meal was simply exquisite. If you’re looking for the ultimate Maldives getaway, this is the place! A top recommendation without hesitation. Thanks to all of the staff !!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Eric

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philipp

Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Chia-Hui

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

youngho

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
너어어어어무 좋았습니다
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Glen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Gorgeous hotel, fantastic staff, best experience

Couldn't have been better, the staff and hotel were both fantastic.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clement K

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sonal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joao

Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Derek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

KOTARO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vincent

Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2023

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