One & Only Maldives at Reethi Rah Island is one of the most luxury and deluxe five-star beach resort hotel in the Maldives surrounded by the wonders of the sparkling Indian Ocean. One & Only Maldives is located on North Male’ Atoll, one of 26 natural atolls scattered across 90,000 square kilometers of Indian Ocean. Its spectacular shape creates six kilometers of stunning coastline with 12 beaches – ample space to grace each and every villa with an ocean view, a generous private veranda, and over-water deck or stretch of powder-soft sand. All villas and bungalows in the resort hotel offers an unrivalled level of style, choice and personalized exploration. Sleek and spectacular, with unprecedented privacy, One & Only Reethi Rah Maldives inspires extraordinary journeys for the soul.

One & Only Reethi Rah is unusual, designed in an octopus shape with an extraordinary 6 km of coastline. As a result, villas are wonderfully spacious and all guests can enjoy beautiful ocean views and access. Set on one of the largest islands in North Male’ Atoll, adorned with endless white sand coves and turquoise bays, all villas have direct access to the lagoon and an unprecedented degree of privacy. Villas, service and dining are geared to guests accustomed to the highest world-class standards.

One & Only Maldives at Reethi Rah’s 130 villas are discreetly placed amidst beautiful landscaping, each occupying its own secluded piece of sandy shore or private deck over crystal clear waters of the lagoon. These are some of the largest resort villas in the world, with a minimum area of 135m2, high airy ceilings and generous exterior space, ranging from private verandas and stretches of beach to private swimming pools with large decks. The look and feel is sleek and elegantly tropical, using beautiful natural materials and contemporary styling.

All villas feature air-conditioning, wide-screen plasma TVs, DVD players, surround sound systems, fully stocked beverage cabinet, smoke alarms, sun beds, safes, double bathrooms and dressing areas, large soaking tubs with oversize bathroom area. Extensive in-villa dining is available and the resort keeps a library of books, CDs and DVDs for use by guests.

Lavishing new tastes from the One & Only Maldives Reethi Rah hotel offers a variety of culinary delights.

Reethi Restaurant: The main restaurant, on the eastern side of the island, is set in thatched over-water pavilions.

Tapasake: This spectacular over-water restaurant, on the island’s western shore, provides a relaxed, romantic setting in which to sample the many delights of modern Japanese cuisine.

Fanditha: Hidden on the northern tip of the island this exotic, boho-chic beachside spot serves a Middle Eastern influenced menu of mezzos, char grills and salads accompanied by the finest selection of chilled  champagnes. Open for sunset cocktails and dinner only.

Rah Bar: Serves swimmers at main pool and sunbathers. At evening this Bar is transformed into a vibrant cocktail bar with live music, cool martinis, tropical cocktails, sparkling champagne, fine collection of vintage rums from the Indian Ocean and Caribbean islands.

For a more intimate dining experience One & Only Maldives at Reethi Rah offers In Villa Dinning. An extensive villa dining menu is available 24 hours a day. Alternatively, a team of chefs is on call for exquisite tailor-made dining in privacy.

The Spa experience of One & Only Maldives at Reethi Rah is set within tranquil gardens and manicured lawns encompassing eight pavilion treatment suites, two double over-water spa suites, Pedicure de Bastien, separate resting areas for men and women, each with hot vitality pool, crystal steam room, lifestyle showers and stone sauna. A Chi Pavilion is positioned over the lagoon, ideal for yoga or meditation. The One & Only Spa has its own lavish pavilion, complete with a health and beauty center, with separate amenities for ladies and gents.

At the One & Only Reethi Rah Dive Centre, a PADI Gold Palm Resort and the only PADI National Geographic Dive Centre in the Maldives, a team of experts offer a wide range of PADI-certified dive programs for adults and children as young as 8 years old, including a complimentary daily orientation dive. A PADI Open Water Dive qualification can be achieved during a one-week stay. “Bubble maker” lessons for younger kids and Discover Scuba programs for pre-teens and older are also available. Underwater scooters, digital cameras and camcorders are available for personal use. The One & Only Reethi Rah Dive Centre operates two luxury Dive Dhonis, complete with sun decks, hot showers, robes and refreshments.