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Coco Palm Bodu Hithi

Designed with Nature in Mind

Beachfront villa at Coco Palm Bodu Hithi resort in the Maldives with tropical hardwood decking, timber-framed pavilion roof, palm trees and pool lounge area
A beachfront villa at Coco Palm Bodu Hithi in the Maldives, featuring Balau-decked terraces and timber construction set among palm trees and turquoise waters.

Coco Palm Bodu Hithi is situated on the private island of Bodu Hithi in North Male' Atoll in the Maldives. This tear-shaped island, located 29km from the Male' International Airport, is rich in vegetation with naturally designed sandy walkways and coconut trees, surrounded by white sandy beaches and clear turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean. With such natural wonders in mind, the island resort's 100 villas were designed to provide guests with the option of choosing between the privacy of natural island gardens in beachfront villas or incredible 360-degree ocean views from villas built on stilts, with the furthest villa located 200 meters out to sea.

The spacious beachfront villas, called Island Villas, are artfully designed retreats that combine the best of traditional Maldivian design with the ultimate in personal luxury. Open, yet intimate, each villa features a master bedroom that comes with a king-size bed made of Malaysian Kempas, a bathtub sitting on Malaysian Merbau flooring and a split-level living area with comfortable seating and a personal bar. The Island Villas also feature a Balau-decked beachfront terrace that looks out to sea and a small private garden, also Balau-decked, which is equipped with sun loungers, a day bed, a swimming pool and an outdoor shower.

For the villas built on stilts, guests can choose either the Water Villas, Escape Water Villas or Escape Water Residences, the latter being the most luxurious. Guests at the Water Villas can step out onto Malaysian Balau-decked terraces to lounge their cares away or dip in their own private pool. The Escape Water Villa, true to its name, provides a direct 'escape' for guests via Balau steps that lead straight into the sea for swimming or snorkeling. The Escape Water Residence, on the other hand, is luxuriously spacious, with a Balau-decked al fresco terrace overlooking the Indian Ocean, where guests can laze the day away on a four-poster bed or sun loungers.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Coco Palm Bodu Hithi located?+

Coco Palm Bodu Hithi is situated on the private tear-shaped island of Bodu Hithi in North Male' Atoll in the Maldives, approximately 29km from Male' International Airport.

How many villas are at Coco Palm Bodu Hithi and what types are available?+

The resort has 100 villas, offering guests the choice of beachfront Island Villas set in natural island gardens or overwater villas built on stilts, which include Water Villas, Escape Water Villas and Escape Water Residences.

What wood species were used in the Island Villas at Coco Palm Bodu Hithi?+

The Island Villas feature king-size beds made of Malaysian Kempas, bathtubs set on Malaysian Merbau flooring, and Balau-decked beachfront terraces and private gardens.

What decking material is used for the overwater villas at Coco Palm Bodu Hithi?+

The overwater Water Villas, Escape Water Villas and Escape Water Residences all feature Malaysian Balau decking for their terraces, with Balau steps leading directly into the sea from the Escape Water Villas.

How far out to sea do the overwater villas extend at Coco Palm Bodu Hithi?+

The overwater villas are built on stilts, with the furthest villa located 200 meters out to sea, offering 360-degree ocean views.

What is the most luxurious villa option at Coco Palm Bodu Hithi?+

The Escape Water Residence is the most luxurious option, featuring a spacious Balau-decked al fresco terrace overlooking the Indian Ocean, a four-poster bed and sun loungers.