Description: One&Only Maldives at Reethi Rah, meaning 'beautiful island', is the idyllic setting for a unique and exceptional One&Only resort. 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.
Rooms:
Carefully placed among the stunning landscape are 130 villas. Each villa has its own section of the sandy shore and private decking so you can perch above the clear, calming waters of the lagoon. The villas are considered to be some of the biggest resort villas worldwide. A minimum area of 135m2, high ceilings and expansive outdoor space with features like private verandas, stretches of beach and private swimming pools with large decks. The decor of the rooms is tasteful and inspired by natural materials making your stay one to never forget.
All villas come with 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. There is a wide selection on the room service menu and there is a library of books, CDs and DVDs to provide entertainment for guests. The hotel provides comprehensive levels of service including the resorts anytime pick and drop-off electric buggy service.
63 Beach Villas (135m2 / 1453 ft), 30 Beach Villas with Pool (165m2 / 1776 ft), 30 Ocean Villas (149m2 / 1604 ft), 5 Grand Beach Villas (260m2 / 2799 ft), 2 Grand Ocean Villas with Pool (241m2 / 2594 ft).
Facilities:
One&Only offers a host of activities on and offshore, including tennis, beach football and volleyball, table tennis and indoor games. Pros are available for lessons and as playing partners on request. Guests can choose from numerous excursions: deep-sea fishing, sunset dhoni fishing, dolphin watching, deluxe "desert island" picnics and cultural visits to local islands.
Woven hammocks are placed around the island, for guests to relax in and read the days away. The boutique offers a wide variety of items and extends onward to the library for those seeking quiet enrichment. Live music is an integral part of the evening's entertainment. Children and Teens are fully catered to with special age appropriate clubs: KidsOnly & ClubOne.
There are two outdoor swimming pools, one lap pool and a leisure pool, there is also a separate children's pool at the children's club. Other sports facilities include volleyball, football, a fitness centre and a jogging track. There are also two outdoor, hard-surface, floodlit tennis courts. The One&Only spa offers signature heat experiences such as the Crystal Steam Rooms alongside E'SPA treatments. The Chi Pavilion is a practice area for T'ai Chi, yoga and pilates, while diving, sailing or windsurfing are available at the watersports centre. Younger guests have their own area of the resort, with KidsOnly amd ClubOne offering separate entertainment and dining options just for children.
Dining: For island dining, choose from eating on the beach, beside the pool, on the decking by the ocean, or more formally in one of the main restaurant's thatched pavilions. All four of the uniquely designed restaurants boast innovative menus consisting of seafood, Indian/Japanese tapas, filling char-grills, healthy wraps or an a la carte menu.
Reethi Restaurant - This is the focal restaurant, located in thatched pavilions above the sea. Outdoor tables are positioned right next to the sea. The service is excellent and the food is delicious, the surroundings are tranquil with a tropical breeze. A large window off glass divides the contemporary kitchen and impressive wine cellar from diners seated in relaxed luxury. The menu mixes tastes from the Far East, Middle East and Mediterranean to make a nice selection of contemporary cuisine.
Tapasake - An amazing over the water restaurant where you can sit and enjoy the spectacular views. There is a choice of seating styles to cater for your comfort. The menu includes sushi and fresh seafood from the Indian ocean.
Fanditha - Set right on the beach, this is a very relaxed restaurant where the dress code goes out the window. Guests are encouraged to lay back and enjoy the low lying sofa seating, hammocks and Arabic carpets. Here you can enjoy different chargrills and salads. Open for lunch and special functions only.
Edge - This has an amazing menu of healthy salads, wraps and snacks. Low-fat smoothies made with exotic fresh fruits and vegetables, a variety of waters and a fresh juice station. During the day it is convenient for swimmers and sunbathers as it is situated next to the main pool. At night it becomes a cool cocktail bar with live music, cool martinis, tropical cocktails, sparkling champagne and a fine collection of aged rums from the Indian Ocean and Caribbean islands.
In villa dining - An expansive room service menu is offered 24 hours a day as well as a team of chefs that are on call for a custom made dining experience.
Important Note
Please note that as the hotel runs very busy and it is unlikely that you will have access to your room until the Check-in time of 14:00. If you arrive in the morning it is recommended that you book the night before to ensure you can go straight into your room.