Cocogiri Island Resort Maldives

For anyone who wants peace in paradise this is a must. Cocogiri is a beautiful small island, it is blissfully quiet and informal. We stayed in a beach villa which was literally on the beach with an uninterupted view of the Western Indian Ocean and we were only a few metres from a lovely lagoon close to the house reef which was a Mecca for snorkelling. The host Tina and all the team are polite, friendly and professional, and are keen to help make your stay the best. The small dive centre run by Gan and Sarah is a well organised set-up. They cater for all levels of diver, are knowledgable about all aspects of diving in the Maldives and tropics in general and worked well with a tireless dive boat crew who are very attentive and made dive preparation a walk on the beach. As for the food in the resort restaurant, if you like Asian, East Asian and European cuisine this is the place to go. The food is heavenly. We couldn’t believe the wide choice for a small resort. The chefs there did an excellent job in the daily preparation of freshly cooked food and salads. The all inclusive bar was value for money and branded drinks are available but we were happy with the house drinks. This is a place where we would happily return, it’s a special place. If you want noise and a full on party don’t go. If you want peace, tranquility in a luxurious setting this is the place for you.

A small, very well-kept resort, perfect for those seeking tranquility and relaxation in the midst of nature, crystal clear waters and a beautiful reef. All the staff are very kind and Tina, the manager, always does everything possible to accommodate guests' requests. Very well organized diving, excellent service and team, beautiful dives. Well prepared food although very spicy and with Indian influences, for those like me who don't like this type of cuisine a few more dishes with a Mediterranean flavor would be appreciated. Overall super recommended.

Just back from Cocogiri resort which is a beautiful resort. Before going we were a bit apprehensive as our group of six had three vegetarians but the food was excellent with choice of Asian and continental dishes and variety of veg dishes.Tina the manager at the resort was excellent at looking after the guests. Hats off to her for working long hours and still having a smile anytime you meet her and nothing was too much trouble for her.We stayed in overwater villa with pool jacuzzi (no.220) which was the last villa and the views from the room were excellent. Fantastic sunrise and sunset views.

We've just returned from spending 11 nights on this beautiful island. We had the best time and will definitely return! The island is very small and very personal. Tina the manager is a lovely lady and will do what she can to make your holiday special. She is always around and makes an effort to speak to everyone and see how their day has been. All the staff were lovely, the bar men, waiters, chefs, cleaners, reception are a credit to the island. It is the perfect place to just relax and unwind and enjoy your surroundings. If you are looking for a party island then this is not the place for you. It has one bar and one restaurant and live music twice a week. The rooms are very spacious with high ceilings, aircon, wifi, tv, minibar (payable), safe, kettle etc. We got to experience both as we had a complimentary beach villa on arrival until our overwater villa was ready. They are both lovely and have supplies of shampoo, conditioner, bath gel, body lotion and amenities. We thought the food variety was excellent for such a small island. I am a very fussy eater and could always find something to eat. The chef at the cooking station will always cook you up some rice, pasta, noodles etc without the spices if you prefer something plain. I was celebrating my 60th birthday whilst there and they gave me a lovely cake and decorated the bed for when we returned to our room. Any issues with the room, maintenance, housekeeping were dealt with very promptly. We took the speedboat transfer to the island which was nice but a little choppy. We did wait over an hour for the transfer but that was because we had to wait for some people to arrive on another flight. We did one excursion with Meridis to swim with the nurse sharks and the turtles. The staff were so helpful with my partner as he has a sight problem. He was a bit apprehensive as he was worried he would bump into the sharks. As soon as he got in the water with the guide he felt so comfortable. They helped him to get right up next to them and he said it was a fantastic experience he will never forget. Many thanks to all the dive crew, you are very kind. We really don't have any negatives but if we had to say anything then on our last day we had new people in the water villa next to us. They had children with them and unfortunately the young boy kept jumping off the decking and shouting every time he jumped. What had been a lovely quiet place just to sit listening to the waves then became more of an adventure park with shouting and splashing around. This is not a negative against the island but more the behaviour of these guests. We had a wonderful time. The island is beautiful and clean. We loved the snorkelling and seeing lots of different fish. Tina is a star and such a kind soul. We can't wait to return!

This island/resort is a gem, pure relaxation with gorgeous views all around, amazing reef and fantastic food. I would go back to Cocogiri in a heartbeat! This is mostly thanks to the exceptional care of the Cocogiri team, mainly Tina, the manager, always making sure the guests were happy. My daughter loved chatting to her everyday and Tina made her feel like a little princess! The waiters, cleaners, bar and reception staff were all amazing and very kind and friendly. Thanks you all for making this holiday truly special! We stayed in a beach villa first, with lovely views. We then upgraded to a water villa with a jacuzzi and finally a water villa with a pool jacuzzi, which was truly special. Hopefully we can go back soon, miss Cocogiri very much! Paradise on earth!

Incredible island with friendly staff. Recommended for those looking for just pure relaxation. The staff was super nice starting with Tina, the resort manager. The masseuses were competent The guys at the diving center were helpful and the excursions we did with them were magnificent. For snorkelers, the island offers a magnificent house reef. Overall, there is no shortage of water-related activities, indeed! The gym could be improved: the equipment needs renovation. The yoga mats should be added. As the focus of the island is to have its guests relaxed, I recommend including additional relaxation-related activities (e.g. yoga sessions) This, in my opinion, would increase the package of activities that, excluding water activities, could be improved. We recommend the resort as the island is wonderful, very friendly staff. Daily non-water activities and evening (after dinner) activities to be improved. In total, the experience was great and we will return, hopefully soon! Thank you Cocogiri!

Cocogiri island resort was one of the best experiences we have ever had! The island was amazing!!! Tina, the Manager of the resort was super nice and so lovely and welcoming!!! Our Malaysian snorkelling guide gave us the snorkelling experience that was out of the world!! He showed us another world down the ocean which we will forever cherish! Jetski guide was amazing !!! Food was awesome!! We got amazing Indian vegetarian food!! All staff were amazing!! Super welcoming!! We would definitely recommend Cocogiri to everyone who love and respect the ocean!! Lots of love to team Cocogiri Saanya Sridhar Supriya

This is our 3rd time to visit Maldives. Here is our honest review comparing to the 2 other resort which we stayed before. Pros - beautiful house reef with a lot of colorful fish and sea turtle - nice view from the water villa - comfortable bed - shower temperature and water pressure are stable - cozy island - staffs at dive center are friendly and super kind - incredible excursions We joined the shark tour and shipwreck tour, both of them are so beautiful, more than words can say. This is one of the best experience in my life. Cons - slow wifi. You can not even download the emails. If you are thinking to watch you tube, it is impossible. - all inclusive plan covers less drinks. - bad taste food. Only 1 buffet restaurant which has poor variations. Food tastes just like the frozen food in the dormitory. Nothing was delicious in 5days. - transfer waiting time is too long depends on your flight. In our case from airport to resort they made us wait 4 hours. From resort to airport, we arrived 3 hours earlier than we desired. - no hospitality. We complained about the waiting time to the manager but she did not listen to us at all. Moreover , never apologized, and made some excuses. This is not the professional way of service, or the manner which we expect for the resort. (We don’t mind it if this is the motel or hostel) - cleaning is not enough in common area. In the lobby desk there is a dust. When I touched the desk there was a lot of dust in my hand. Overall, I don’t recommend this resort unless you are super interested in the shark tour and shipwreck tour. We were pretty satisfied by the experience at the excursions and we thank to the kindness of the staff at Dive center. On the other hand, if I imagine in case the weather is bad and cannot join the excision or swim around house reef, there is nothing to enjoy there.

I want to tell you about something. Not about Vaavu Atoll. And not about Cocogiri Island Boutique Resort. Almost all the atolls in the Maldives are more or less the same: pristine white sand, dazzling turquoise ocean, warm as a baby's cradle, the most beautiful sunsets in the world... But the main thing we seek when traveling the world is empathy, compassion, the remarkable ability of some people to understand your feelings and respond to them. Such people are truly rare. Moreover, it's rare to encounter someone working in the service industry, required to listen to dozens of requests daily and attend to hundreds of details to ensure the flawless operation of a small resort hotel. 24 hours a day. At least 6 months of the season in the Maldives... And yet, to remain responsive and empathetic, as if she just met a close relative after a long separation. Her name is Tina. If you're lucky enough to stay at Cocogiri Island Boutique Resort, you'll definitely meet her and immediately understand what I mean. Such people are few, these wonderful people make the world kinder. And us, happier.