The Maldives is a destination of dazzling tropical beauty that offers the perfect recipe for relaxation and rejuvenation! A country of more than a thousand islands, endowed with a dreamlike beauty, the Maldives beckons with clear lagoons, moonlit nights, and powdery white beaches.

Maldives offers a variety of resorts catering to the taste of most travellers, with most operating at a very high-end luxury level. From adults only honeymoon style resorts with overwater villas, offering the ultimate in peace and privacy, to sprawling resorts that span multiple islands and offer kids clubs, padel and tennis courts, and even a golf course or two, you’ll find a Maldives resort that suits your needs. As alcohol and food can be expensive in resort and you won’t be venturing out to eat, we highly recommend booking an all inclusive package in this island holiday destination.

Picture yourself in a place where the sand is as white as snow and the water is a mesmerizing shade of turquoise. This is the Maldives. It’s a tropical paradise that seems straight out of a dream. And the hotels offer an unmatched level of luxury quite unlike any you’ll find in other island destinations. The people here simply know how to do hospitality. This is a place to truly relax, away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life and enjoy the finer things in life. Maldives is barefoot luxury at its best.

The Maldives has a hot tropical climate and the temperature remains remarkably consistent at around 30°C year-round – that’s on the beach and in the water! The sea in the Maldives is warm all year round and the water temperature is an average of 29°C (yowzers!) The warm seas of the Maldives also have high visibility throughout the year; with water clear enough to see the passing fish as far as fifty metres away at times so you can enjoy your holiday, snorkelling, diving, deep-sea fishing, or cruising, at any time of year.

International flights arrive at Male's Hulhule airport, which is on an island of its own. Transfers from the airport to your resort island are either by boat, seaplane, or domestic flight, depending on the distance. If your Maldives resort requires a seaplane transfer, be aware that seaplanes only operate in daylight hours. The seaplane journey in itself is an experience, as you get stunning views of the atolls - make sure you get a window seat and that you get your camera out before boarding. The seaplane will usually land next to a floating platform, from which you will be picked up by boat to be taken the remaining few metres in shore to your resort.

The Maldives is 3 hours ahead of South Africa. The standard electricity socket is the UK-style three-pin, although there are some variations, so an international adaptor will be useful. The language of the Maldivians is Dhivehi and is very similar to several other languages from Sri Lanka, South East Asia and North India. English is also widely spoken in the Maldives.

If you’re taking a seaplane transfer, the luggage allowance is a little more restrictive than your commercial flight - you are allowed 20kg per person of baggage and one piece of hand luggage weighing no more than 5kg. Be sure to take along your best beach and casual wear, perfect for the day while a light rain jacket might come in handy in the event of the occasional rain shower and sunglasses and suntan lotion are a must. It’s also a good idea to take along a few movies on a tablet or something similar as the English TV channels in your hotel may be limited and your own goggles and snorkels – even though your resort will have this equipment available to hire, you’ll probably be happier having your own.

Award winning, and exclusive to The Holiday Factory, You&Me by Cocoon is a private, peaceful, romantic and relaxing 5 star adults only resort. The breathtaking location on an untouched private island in the Raa Atoll provides a world away from the stresses of modern life and, as the name implies, it is a great choice for those wanting to spend some quality us time.

LOCATION
Raa Atoll.

HOW TO GET THERE
Seaplane transfer from the international airport (approximately 45 minutes) or
Domestic flight to the local airport (30 minutes) followed by a speedboat transfer into the resort (approximately 20 minutes).

ACCOMMODATION

42 Manta Villas (Size: 55m²)
Overlooking the ocean with a sunrise view, these water villas have a rustic, luxury feel.
The Manta Villas offer polished wooden floors, a king sized bed overlooking the ocean, rain shower and a seaside deck with an infinite view of the beautiful lagoon.

15 Dolphin Villas (Size: 55 m²)
These rustic free standing over water villas enjoy unparalleled views of the sunset.
They come with polished wooden floors, a king-sized bed overlooking the ocean, comfortable sofa, rain shower, and a private deck and direct access to the ocean.

19 Dolphin Villas with Pool (Size: 65m²)
Spacious and private, these free-standing rustic water villas offer spectacular views of the sunset and come with polished wooden floors, a king sized bed overlooking the ocean, comfortable sofa, rain shower and a seaside deck with lagoon access. They have a private infinity pool overlooking the ocean and are perfect for a memorable holiday with your loved one.

10 Beach Suites with Pool (Size: 85m²)
Located on the beach, these spacious rooms enjoy a luxurious and rustic feel, with a beautiful bathroom including a couple’s bathtub and rain shower, a king size bed overlooking the beach, sofa, deck, and private pool with private beach and sea views.

10 Aqua Suites with Slide (Size: 65m²)
These large water villas enjoy polished wooden floors, a large bathroom with rain shower and a couple’s bathtub, a king-sized bed overlooking the ocean, sofa, a large outdoor deck to relax and sunbathe with lagoon access via steps or via the slide off the deck and spectacular sunrise views.

12 Aqua Suites with Pool (Size: 80m²)
These large water villas with breath-taking sunset views with a beautiful, private infinity pool has a large sundeck with lagoon access where you can easily swim in the ocean. The rooms enjoy polished wooden floors, a sofa, a large bathroom with rain shower and a couple’s bath tub, and overlooks the ocean.

1 You & Me Suite with Pool and Slide (Size: 280m²)
The largest suite, this beautiful, rustic villa has one large bedroom, a bathroom with a couple’s bathtub, a huge living space with TV area, a kitchen area, a recreation room with private gym, cinema, and massage table, and a gorgeous lagoon setting with a sunset view. It also has a private pool plus steps and a slide for direct access to the ocean. The suite offers everything you could want for an exclusive, romantic and unforgettable holiday in the Maldives.

ROOM FACILITIES

• Air conditioning
• Ceiling fan
• King-size bed
• Bathroom with separate shower
• Hair dryer
• Sitting area with sofa
• Telephone
• Mini bar
• Electronic safe
• Flat screen TV
• Desk and reading light
• Daybed
• Sundeck
• Tea and coffee making facilities
• Iron and ironing board (on request)
• Plunge pool in all Pool Villas
• Slides in the Aqua Suites and the You & Me Suite

DINING

Meal Plans

Half Board includes:

• Breakfast in The Sand Restaurant.
• Dinner in the resort’s a la carte restaurants or main restaurant (excluding H2O by Andrea Berton).

Full Board includes:

• Breakfast in The Sand Restaurant.
• Lunch in the resort’s a la carte restaurants, or main restaurant (excluding H2O by Andrea Berton).
• Dinner in the resort’s a la carte restaurants, or main restaurant (excluding H2O by Andrea Berton)

All Inclusive includes:

• Breakfast in The Sand Restaurant.
• Lunch in the resort’s a la carte restaurants, or main restaurant (excluding H2O by Andrea Berton)
• Dinner in the resort’s a la carte restaurants, or main restaurant (excluding H2O by Andrea Berton)
• Afternoon tea and coffee with snacks (16h30 – 18h00).
• Bottled water, drinks served by the glass including soft drinks, beer, house wine and pouring spirits which includes Gin, Vodka, Whiskey, Brandy, Tequila, Rum, Arrack and Martini (10h00 – 00h00).
• Selected cocktails & mocktails.
• Mini bar - soft drinks and water (replenished once daily).
• Tea and coffee making facilities in the room.
• Non-motorised watersports.
  
  

All Inclusive Extreme includes:

• Breakfast in The Sand Restaurant.
• Lunch in the resort’s a la carte restaurants, or main restaurant (excluding H2O by Andrea Berton)
• Dinner in the resort’s a la carte restaurants, or main restaurant (excluding H2O by Andrea Berton)
• Afternoon tea and coffee with snacks (16h30 – 18h00).
• Bottled water, drinks served by the glass including soft drinks, beer, sparkling wine, house wine and pouring and premium spirits which includes Gin, Vodka, Whiskey, Brandy, Tequila, Rum, Arrack and Martini (10h00 – 00h00).
• All Inclusive Extreme menu served in all outlets (excluding the Underwater Restaurant).
  Unlimited Sparkling Wines, Unlimited house beers and soft drinks, Unlimited beverages in Cheers bar lounge and restaurants (excluding top premium brands).
• Mini bar: unlimited soft drinks, 6 beers, bottle of Prosecco, bottle of white wine, bottle of red wine and chips (replenished once daily).
• Tea and coffee making facilities in the room.
• Once during stay - Sunset canapes at the Sunken Table, Sunset fishing trip, Cooking Class (ethnic or Italian) and a candlelight dinner on the beach.
• A 25% discount on Spa treatments and retail products and a 25% discount on Saint Barth items.
• Personal training classes (yoga/pilates) twice during stay.
  
  

The Sand
Serving freshly cooked dishes prepared at several bespoke live cooking stations catering international cuisine, where the guest chooses between variety of delicious food option, served to the table by our personal waiters. Immersed in nature’s flooring and in rustic elegant design, restaurant houses a wine cellar with varieties of wineries, champagne all waiting for you.
Open for Breakfast and Dinner.

H20 by Andrea Berton 
A first of its kind, You & Me by Cocoon’s stand out feature is a fully submerged, underwater restaurant that gives diners a 360-degree view of the Maldives’ breathtaking marine environment, 
providing a unique Michelin-star dining experience. Serving only 20 guests at a time, a set menu is offered to indulge in this luxury experience.

Green Carpet
Looking to lunch in an urban-chic, fun-filled environment around the pool?
Try Green Carpet for healthy and mouth-watering options.
Open for Lunch.

Italian’s Do It Better…. La Pasta
A ‘restaurant around the beach shores’, Italians do it better…la pasta is a communal beachside restaurant, serving Italian’s finest cuisines with Italian special pasta and pizzerias.
Open for Lunch and Dinner.

Rising Sun
The unique experience of Teppanyaki is waiting to bring you into Asian flavor, option of juicy mouthwatering meat, fish and the rich Japanese delights freshly prepared for you.
Open for Lunch and Dinner.

Cheers Bar
Close to the main pool area, is the Cheers Bar, replete with sofas and chairs.
Serving freshly made cocktails and wide varieties of wine, champagne and live music performances and entertainments every night.
Open for Drinks.

SPA
At You & Me Spa, the therapists use the finest products from Elizabeth Arden PRO and HESITO®, luxury skincare brands with an international reputation for quality and excellence.  The highly trained Spa experts have mastered the power of touch to provide an unforgettable and authentic Spa experience, that is truly your own and can never be emulated by modern technology.

Wi-Fi
Complimentary throughout the resort.

WATERSPORTS & ACTIVITIES (*some at a supplement)

• Swimming pool
• Watersports centre
• Scuba diving (PADI) *
• Snorkelling
• Jet ski *
• Stand-up paddle
• Fitness centre
• Table tennis lounge
• Volleyball and futsal court
• Twice daily room service
• Excursions Desk
• Library
• Boutique
• Surfing
• Sunrise and sunset yoga
• Live music and DJ
• Cultural Show
• Glow party
• Sandbank party

All information in this Fact Sheet is applicable from January 2025 and is subject to change without prior notice.