Conrad Maldives Rangali Island

Maldives, Indian Ocean

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Ufaa by Jereme Leung
Rangali Bar
Superior Water Villa
Deluxe Water Villa
Sunset Water Villa
Ufaa by Jereme Leung
Koko Grill
Vilu Restaurant & Bar
Spa
Premier Water Villa
Deluxe Beach Villa
Water Villa
Deluxe Beach Villa
Superior Water Villa
Deluxe Beach Villa pool and deck
Sunset Water Villa living room
The Overwater Spa treatment room
Superior Water Villa
Superior Water Villa bathroom
Water Villa bathroom
Sunset Water Villa
Deluxe Water Villa
Yoga
The Overwater Spa
Water-skiing
Paddleboarding
The Quiet Zone pool
Premier Water Villa deck
Premier Water Villa bathroom
Main Island pool
The Wine Cellar
Ithaa Undersea Restaurant
Ufaa by Jereme Leung
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Rangali Bar
Superior Water Villa
Deluxe Water Villa
Sunset Water Villa
Ufaa by Jereme Leung
Koko Grill
Vilu Restaurant & Bar
Spa
Premier Water Villa
Deluxe Beach Villa
Water Villa
Deluxe Beach Villa
Superior Water Villa
Deluxe Beach Villa pool and deck
Sunset Water Villa living room
The Overwater Spa treatment room
Superior Water Villa
Superior Water Villa bathroom
Water Villa bathroom
Sunset Water Villa
Deluxe Water Villa
Yoga
The Overwater Spa
Water-skiing
Paddleboarding
The Quiet Zone pool
Premier Water Villa deck
Premier Water Villa bathroom
Main Island pool
The Wine Cellar
Ithaa Undersea Restaurant

The hotel

At this oasis of luxury, you can relish two palm-fringed tropical islands, as well as a separate Spa Retreat. The resort is linked by a 500-metre footbridge — stroll across and admire the underwater life from above or take a dhoni or beach buggy if that's more your style. Choose from three different luxury resort experiences: beautifully furnished Beach Villas on the main Rangalifinolhi Island, home to the main pool, kids pool and water sports centre; amazing, thatch-roofed Water Villas perched on stilts over the shallow waters off Rangali Island, where you'll also find the Quiet Zone pool; or luxurious Retreat Water Villas, with their own treatment room and jacuzzi, part of the only Destination Spa in the Maldives. You'll also be spoilt for choice when it comes to dining, with eight restaurants across the two islands. Set five metres below the surface of the Indian Ocean is the underwater restaurant, Ithaa, with fantastic 180º views of the surrounding coral gardens and serving exquisite European cuisine.

Amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • Beachfront location
  • Tennis
  • Restaurant
  • Scuba Diving
  • Snorkelling

Where is it

On Rangali and Rangalifinolhu islands in South Ari Atoll. Transfer time from Malé International Airport: 30 minutes by seaplane.Please note: Seaplane transfers to/from your resort will only operate in daylight hours. Please ensure your international flights into and out of Malé allow for this schedule.

Hotel information

150 villas. All villas have air-conditioning, ceiling fan, WiFi*, satellite TV/DVD, CD player with iPod connector, Nespresso™ tea/coffee machine, in-room water (two bottles), mini-bar* and private terrace. Beach Villas, on Rangalifinolhu Island, have private beach access, open-air bathrooms and either 1 king-size bed or twin beds, sleeping maximum 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children (in screened sleeping area).

Half Board option: includes breakfast and dinner in the Atoll Market Restaurant (guests are entitled to a meal credit for the other restaurants, excluding Rangali Bar, Quiet Zone or for In Villa Dining).

Half Board Plus option: (applicable for bookings made from 7 Apr '18) includes breakfast and dinner in the Atoll Market Restaurant (guests are entitled to a meal credit for the other restaurants, excluding Rangali Bar, Quiet Zone or for In Villa Dining). Plus unlimited drinks during dinner (house wines, beers, non-alcoholic soft drinks and a cocktail selection from internationally trained mixologists).

Full Board option: (applicable for bookings made from 7 Apr '18) includes breakfast and dinner in the Atoll Market Restaurant (guests are entitled to a meal credit for the other restaurants, excluding Rangali Bar, Quiet Zone or for In Villa Dining). A three-course lunch at either Mandhoo Restaurant or Ufaa by Jereme Leung. 

Full Board Plus option: (applicable for bookings made from 7 Apr '18) includes breakfast and dinner in the Atoll Market Restaurant (guests are entitled to a meal credit for the other restaurants, excluding Rangali Bar, Quiet Zone or for In Villa Dining). A three-course lunch at either Mandhoo Restaurant or Ufaa by Jereme Leung. Selected drinks (house wines, beers, soft drinks and a cocktail selection) included during lunch and dinner, from the restaurant where the guests are dining. 

Water Villas have a private sun terrace with plunge pool and steps giving direct lagoon access, with 1 king-size bed and extra bed, sleeping maximum 3 adults.

Superior Water Villas are as the Water Villas but with whirlpool on the private sun deck facing the evening sunset, with 1 king-size bed and extra bed, sleeping maximum 3 adults.

Deluxe Beach Villas are steps from the beach on Rangalifinolhu Island. They are larger than the Beach Villas and also feature a larger garden and a plunge pool, with either 1 king-size bed or twin beds, sleeping maximum 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children.

2-bedroom Deluxe Beach Villas feature a terrace that leads to a private pool with access to the beach. There is 1 king bedroom and living area, twin bedroom, internal bathroom with shower and dual vanities as well as a private outside rain-shower set in lush greenery, sleeping maximum maximum 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children.

Grand Water Villas are set on stilts in a private part of the resort's lagoon, each with separate lounge area which can be converted into a second bedroom. The private sundeck features a large jacuzzi and steps leading directly into the lagoon waters. There is 1 king-size bed and a lounge that can be converted into an extra bed, sleeping maximum 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children.

Grand Water Villas with pool are set on stilts in a private part of the resort's lagoon, each with separate lounge area which can be converted into a second bedroom. The private sundeck features a pool and steps leading directly into the lagoon waters. There is 1 king-size bed and a lounge that can be converted into an extra bed, sleeping maximum 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children.

2-bedroom Grand Water Villas feature a private sundeck with jacuzzi and steps leading directly into the lagoon waters. There is 1 king bedroom, twin bedroom and a bathroom, sleeping maximum 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children.

2-bedroom Grand Water Villas with pool feature a private sundeck with pool and steps leading directly into the lagoon waters. There is 1 king bedroom, twin bedroom and a bathroom, sleeping maximum 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children.

Deluxe Water Villas are similar to Superior Water Villas but larger and with the added feature of outdoor colour changing whirlpool on the private sun deck, floating bed and spacious lounge area, with 1 king-size bed and extra bed, sleeping maximum 3 adults.

Premier Water Villas are of chic contemporary design, artwork by Eagan Badeeu, and featuring a beautiful sunken bathtub, 50"TV, designer furniture and large infinity pool on the outdoor sundeck, with 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 3 adults.

Junior Beach Suite is a Deluxe Beach Villa with a living room attached for added space, with either 1 king-size bed or twin beds, sleeping maximum 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children.

Beach Suites feature two Deluxe Beach Villas combined with a central living room giving a great family space or for larger groups, sleeping maximum 6 adults or 4 adults and 2 children.

The Water Suite has 2 bedrooms, sleeping maximum 6 adults.

Sunset Water Villas are the ultimate luxury experience, these spacious 2 bedroom villas have glass floors in the lounge, a 270º rotating bed to follow the setting sun, ocean view circular bathtub, outdoor whirlpool and infinity pool, sleeping maximum 6 adults.

Please note: guests staying in Premier Water Villas, Junior Beach Suites, Beach Suites, Premier Water Suite and Sunset Water Villas will receive the services of a Personal Island Host. The main Rangalifinolhu Island features Beach Villas and Deluxe Beach Villas. The smaller Rangali Island is where you'll find the water villas and the Spa Retreat is home to the Grand Water Villas, Grand Water Villas with Pool, 2-bedroom Grand Water Villas and 2-bedroom Grand Water Villas with Pool.

8 restaurants and 4 bars; Atoll Market buffet restaurant with 8 'show kitchens' (open for breakfast and dinner), Vilu Restaurant & Bar (fine dining open-air restaurant, open for breakfast and dinner), Koko Grill (Japanese cuisine, open for dinner), Sunset Grill (open-air à la carte dinners), Mandhoo Spa Restaurant (open for lunch and dinner), Ithaa - the Maldives' first undersea restaurant (European cuisine, open for lunch and dinner), Ufaa by Jereme Leung (the Maldives' first authentic Chinese restaurant by celebrity chef Jereme Leung), The Wine Cellar (gourmet private dinners), Rangali Bar (open for poolside drinks, lunches and dinners). The Cheese and Wine Bar. Private beach dining. Quiet Zone adults-only pool and beach lounge, open for lunch and dinner). Main pool and separate kids' pool. Snorkelling and non-motorised water sports (stand-up paddle boarding). Water sports*. PADI dive centre*, big-game fishing*, tennis*, fitness centre. The Spa Retreat* and Over Water Spa*. Kids' club (3–12 years). Private lounge at seaplane terminal (welcome drinks, snacks and 10-minute massage on arrival). Complimentary WiFi access.

*Denotes local charge.

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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Fantastic service, wonderful facilities, great cuisine and a true luxury experience, managed in a 100% COVID safe manner

Oct 21, 2020 johngV2302OV Aberdeen, United Kingdom

Considering the time of our visit, I have separated my review in to 2 parts: Part 1 deals with the excellent safety provisions in both the Maldives, and the resort WRT COVID. Part 2 deals with the wonderful experience we enjoyed. PART 1 The COVID measures at Male airport were excellent, as they were on our EK flight from Dubai. The hotel staff… Read more
Considering the time of our visit, I have separated my review in to 2 parts: Part 1 deals with the excellent safety provisions in both the Maldives, and the resort WRT COVID. Part 2 deals with the wonderful experience we enjoyed. PART 1 The COVID measures at Male airport were excellent, as they were on our EK flight from Dubai. The hotel staff met us as advised and took us to their dedicated lounge. We then transferred by seal plane to the resort - at all points strong COVID measures were followed. At the resort everything was sanitised and masks worn b the staff. Temperature were taken regularly and people showed good vigilance and practices. The team arranged our return PCR test which was performed at our convenience on the island - the results were back within 24 hours and were readily accepted by Emirates. In summary we felt 100% safe during the journey and at the resort in these COVID times. PART 2 We stayed in a luxury beach villa. Beautifully appointed, with direct beach access, it's own pool, it was spacious and immaculate. It was also a short walk to everything. For those not wishing to walk a buggy could be summoned at short notice. There was great wi-fi, UK 3 pin plugs, USB points, and a Nespresso coffee machine in the room. We were also kept well supplied with drinking water. There report had 5 restaurants / bars open so we had plenty of choice. All were excellent and the staff really knew the menus. Some high spots were the grilled lobster at Sunset Grill, the Chicken and Risotto at Mandhou, the 7 course undersea meal at Ithaa, the fondue in the wine cellar, and our regular lunch of the Keralan Fish Curry at Rangali bar. Great wine selection at all outlets - the St Clair Sauv Blanc especially good. The chef met us on a number of occasions and created a special desert on our last night. First class wining and dining. We dived most days and also went on the Whale Shark trip. This was all run by Ocean divers - an expat led business in the island. True luxury diving and some great dive sites to enjoy (quiet now so take advantage). We saw 4 whale sharks on that trip - you snorkel as they stay near the surface. The staff, led my the charming manager Carla, were excellent. They contemplated your needs and went the extra mile at all times. We arrived as guests but left as friends. We can't wait to return. Read less
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Aug 10, 2020 ali12473

This hotel is great. Service is fantastic, food is fantastic, choice of facilities is fantastic, diving/snorkelling works very well. It is of course expensive, but it makes up in the overall quality. The villas are very beautiful and it is great to have a huge choice of restaurants. There are so many good restaurants to choose from. The kids… Read more
This hotel is great. Service is fantastic, food is fantastic, choice of facilities is fantastic, diving/snorkelling works very well. It is of course expensive, but it makes up in the overall quality. The villas are very beautiful and it is great to have a huge choice of restaurants. There are so many good restaurants to choose from. The kids program is nice as well. The Christmas buffet is unbelievable and the New Year’s Eve party is also big fun.Live music is great as well. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating First-rate Accommodations and Impressive Staff

Jun 11, 2020 KarenThinksSo Charlotte, North Carolina

Beyond the incredible scenery... Comments on Rooms: The rooms were top-notch. We stayed in three different room types during our weeklong stay: Beach Villa, Deluxe Villa, and Superior Water Villa. The difference between the water villas was not very noticeable except for increased privacy as you go up in price/size, and the bathroom is larger… Read more
Beyond the incredible scenery... Comments on Rooms: The rooms were top-notch. We stayed in three different room types during our weeklong stay: Beach Villa, Deluxe Villa, and Superior Water Villa. The difference between the water villas was not very noticeable except for increased privacy as you go up in price/size, and the bathroom is larger with a fuller view. Both were very spacious, though. Bonus: the quiet island was definitely more secluded and less busy + almost no families/children. We used the Beach Villa for one afternoon between check-out and plane departure. It was gorgeous. Outdoor tub and shower, direct beach access with designated chairs. The reef-side beach is a bit more rocky, FYI. All beach villas are on the big island which is busier and holds most of the families with children. Comments on Food: The breakfast buffets were so wonderful. The primary buffet had a fantastic fruit spread and wide range of options from traditional Japanese to Chinese to American to a full fresh juice bar. Ufaa, Mandhoo, and Vilu were our favorite dinner locations. The staff at Villu can't beat! Expect astronomical prices ($100+ per couple per meal). Comments on Staff: Everyone was so friendly. The scale of the operation is quite amazing, and it's impressive for the staff to be 'on' and both working hard and being friendly all the time. Kudos to the team. 100% recommend. Also recommend using Hilton points to save so much $$$ Read less
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Jun 7, 2020 Sijia22 Sydney, Australia

The family stayed for 6 nights at the Conrad Maldives after arriving on Chinese New Year Day and it turned out to be absolutely amazing. We stayed in the newly renovated 2-bedroom Deluxe Beach Villa (220), Superior Water Villa (334) and Premier Water Villa (314), which were all terrific, the PWV was by far the most gorgeous, private and modern… Read more
The family stayed for 6 nights at the Conrad Maldives after arriving on Chinese New Year Day and it turned out to be absolutely amazing. We stayed in the newly renovated 2-bedroom Deluxe Beach Villa (220), Superior Water Villa (334) and Premier Water Villa (314), which were all terrific, the PWV was by far the most gorgeous, private and modern (including a PS4 for my daughter). As Hilton Diamond member, we enjoyed breakfast and drinks at Vilu and Atoll on both sides of the two island resort (actually 3 in total). We also dined primarily at the Rangali Bar, Mandhoo, and also the world's first underwater restaurant - ithaa. We were lucky that most other dining guests left the Ithaa early and so we had the whole restaurant to ourselves to take beautiful memorable photos. Having in-room dining on your private overwater balcony with delicious Maldivian lobsters was also an excellent option! We also got to see and tour the absolutely stunning Muruka which is the world's first underwater residence. There were also a great variety of activities available to guests, paid and complimentary, and snorkeling in the morning was fantastic at the House Reef on the very east side of the Island. I would like to express my gratitude to our reservation supervisor Nadia for arranging the variety of beautiful Villas for our stay. In addition, a huge thank you for Asif and Maad for quickly sorting out any issues for us during our stay and accommodating any special requests we had, especially during the busy end of January season. You both have made our stay very memorable and have set an excellent example of the flawless service offered by the friendly staff at the Conrad Maldives. Finally, we would like to also thank Jessica (our host) for welcoming us, showing us around the island and providing any assistance we required during our stay. Everyone says you have to visit the Maldives at least once in your lifetime. But after our stay at the Conrad Maldives, we firmly believe that you really have to visit the Maldives 'not just once' in your lifetime! Read less
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May 20, 2020 Travellingtex59 Texas Gulf Coast, Texas

Loved our time in the Maldives, stayed in a water villa with direct access to the lagoon. Couldn't fault the staff, food, ambience. Weather was great for the duration of our stay. Have been to other islands in the Maldives, and they're all great, but this one is definitely one of the best.