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Alila Kothaifaru Maldives

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

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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

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

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

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Sunset Overwater Pool Villa

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

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Sunset Beach Pool Villa

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

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Ocean Overwater Pool Villa

Highlights

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

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Deck/patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Private pool
Air conditioning
Free cribs/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 neighborhood

Located in Kothaifaru, Alila Kothaifaru Maldives is on a private beach. Travelers looking for local activities can try Maduvvari Harbor and Meedhoo Harbor, while those looking to experience a bit of culture can stop by The Dutch Onion Museum. Take an opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as swimming.
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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 sun loungers. Treat yourself to a deep-tissue massage, a body treatment, or a detox wrap at Spa Alila, the onsite spa. At the 5 on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, kids' meals, and local and international cuisine. Enjoy the gym, as well as activities like kayaking, snorkeling, 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 sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), babysitting (surcharge), and a living plant wall
  • Surf lessons, concierge services, and a gift shop
  • Luggage storage, multilingual staff, and outdoor furniture
Room features
All 80 individually furnished rooms offer comforts such as 24-hour room service and private pools, as well as thoughtful touches like premium bedding and pillow menus.
Other amenities include:
  • Childcare services and free infant beds
  • Recycling, LED light bulbs, and composting
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and separate tubs/showers
  • 43-inch LED TVs with Netflix, streaming services, and satellite channels
  • Decks/patios, wardrobes/closets, and separate sitting areas

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.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • Roundtrip 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
  • Snorkeling
  • Surf lessons
  • Table tennis
  • Windsurfing

Family friendly

  • Baby toys
  • Children's games
  • Children's toys
  • Free children's club
  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room crib
  • 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
  • Elevator
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • 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 crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • 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

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Alila Kothaifaru Maldives have a pool?

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

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?

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out 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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