Conrad Maldives Rangali Island lies in South Ari Atoll and spans two naturally formed islands: Rangali Finolhu, the lively heart of the resort, and the quieter Rangali Island. A walkway across the lagoon links the two. Since 2005 the resort has been home to Ithaa, an undersea restaurant five metres below the surface. According to the resort, whale sharks and manta rays can be seen in the surrounding waters all year round. The Conrad suits couples looking for an overwater villa just as well as families with children and teenagers who value space, a programme for every age group and a wide choice of restaurants.
At Ithaa you sit five metres below the surface, surrounded by curved acrylic walls with reef fish drifting past. Only 14 guests are seated per service. Tasting menus are served at lunch and dinner, and breakfast is offered in the morning.
Rangali Finolhu and Rangali Island are connected by a walkway across the lagoon that you can cross on foot at any time. You can stay on the more peaceful side if you wish and still reach every restaurant, bar and activity on the neighbouring island.
The resort has two spas. The Spa Retreat sits above the turquoise lagoon and is a hideaway in its own right, with the Mandhoo restaurant serving nature-inspired cuisine made from sustainably grown produce. There is also a fitness centre and yoga on the beach.
Over the water, the choice ranges from the Sunrise Water Villa with a whirlpool on its sundeck to Water Villas with their own infinity pool, some with two bedrooms. On the beach you can stay in a Beach Villa, a Deluxe Beach Villa with Pool or the Family Beach Villa, made up of two interconnected villas. Groups have room in the 3 Bedroom Beach Suite with Pool or the 2 Bedroom Rangali Ocean Pavilion with Pool. The Muraka is a category of its own: a two-level residence whose master bedroom lies below sea level.
Much of life at the Conrad happens above or below the water: the Ithaa undersea restaurant, The Muraka with its bedroom beneath the sea, the spa above the lagoon and a wine cellar two metres under the sand holding around 18,000 bottles. Dining ranges from teppanyaki at KOKO and Chinese cuisine at Ufaa to Italian-inspired dishes at Vilu. As a PADI Eco Center, the resort is also committed to restoring the coral reefs of South Ari Atoll.
Book Ithaa early, as there are only 14 seats per service. Transfers are not included in the room rate: the seaplane flight takes around 30 minutes and, according to the resort, operates daily between 6:00 and 15:30. We will plan your international flights accordingly.
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