Set in a sparkling ocean over two lush tropical islands connected by a wooden walkway, the Conrad Maldives Rangali Island is quite unique. Its setting is spectacular and it is the ultimate romantic destination offering sophisticated barefoot luxury.
Twice voted ‘Best Hotel in the World’ and several times ‘Best Resort’, there are 50 luxurious water villas, 79 exotic beach villas and 21 fabulous spa water villas with private treatment rooms.
The three luxurious villa types are on two islands. On Rangali Island all accommodation consists of romantic over water villas set on stilts in the Indian Ocean. The Sunset Water Villas offer the ultimate in luxury with a glass-floored lounge and circular beds that rotate 180 degrees so you can enjoy sunrise and sunset.
On Rangalifinolhu Island there are beach villas with stunning outdoor garden bathrooms. At the Spa Retreat, consisting of 21 Spa Water Villas built over the lagoon at the tip of Rangalifinolhu Island, guests can expect in-villa treatment rooms and private sundecks for total indulgence.
There are three restaurants and seven bars to choose from, including the Wine Cellar, where guests can enjoy some of the finest hand-picked wines in the world.
Ithaa Undersea Restaurant is the only aquarium-style undersea restaurant in the world. Set five metres underwater on a coral reef, Ithaa's innovative glass aquarium design gives diners 360 degree views of the surrounding reef life, while offering an exciting and novel Maldivian-western fusion menu.
Although the hotel is ultimately a haven for relaxation and rejuvenation, those in a more active frame of mind have plenty of recreational facilities to take advantage of. The water sports centre offers anything from snorkelling to windsurfing, while deep sea fishing, diving and glass bottom boat excursions are other popular water-based pursuits. Yoga, tennis and a gym are available for those who wish to stay on dry land, or you could simply laze the days away on the beach or by the pool.
Ms Cheryl Davison has recently joined Conrad Maldives Rangali Island as resident Naturopath. Cheryl is also a Reiki II practitioner. She will allow numerous opportunities for guests to learn more on how to improve their own nutrition and to be introduced to a healthy lifestyle.
The stunning Over Water Spa on Rangali Island is world renowned. It is set on stilts 50 metres out over the ocean. Here indulgent therapies have been effortlessly combined to provide guests with a chance to experience some of the most pampering treatments in the world.
Within the traditional timber structure of the Over Water Spa, the four treatment rooms are beautifully designed with natural wood interiors and thatched roofs, and offer outstanding vistas of the Indian Ocean. Three have spectacular glass floors providing unbeatable views of the colourful reef life below while guests are pampered above.
The Conrad Maldives Rangali Island is a breathtaking 30 minute seaplane flight over the islands from Male International Airport.