At Cocoa Island Resort, indulge in nature' s bequest, from dust-white sand between idle toes, to a warm blue sea that turns blush-pink with the falling light.

Some guests find their own stretch of beach ; others prefer to relax in privacy on their suite' s hidden terrace, or lounge beside the resort' s main swimming pool - cobalt, melting into an empty horizon.

There is a watersports centre, a fully equipped Dive Centre, gym with yoga facilities, and a COMO Shambhala retreat offering a full range of treatments including massages, Ayurveda and facials.

Our library features an extensive book collection ; games are also available, which can be delivered to your suite. A hotel boutique sells a carefully edited selection of gifts as well as holiday necessities like hats and sun lotion. We also have a 24-hour concierge.

Catch the scent of spices in the pure salt air.... At Cocoa Island Resort, eat like a castaway-fresh lobster, caught locally, cooked in the Keralan style. Dine feet-in-the-sand at the main restaurant, Ufaa, beneath an alang-alang pavilion and huge Maldivian sky.

Menus change daily, blending Indian and Sri Lankan traditions with an emphasis on seafood, tandoor and organic, locally-sourced produce. Spicing is used with a lightness of touch. Choice is always tantalising, promising simplicity in the tropics, and sophistication for the more demanding gourmand. There is also a hotel bar, Faru, open from 10am until midnight, serving fine wines, exotic cocktails and energising juices. At Cocoa Island, we provide comprehensive room service menus, as well as a healthful COMO Shambhala cuisine.