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Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru vs COMO Cocoa Island
Both hotels are highly recommended by experts. Overall, COMO Cocoa Island scores significantly better than Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru. COMO Cocoa Island has a TripExpert Score of 94 with praise from 8 sources like Jetsetter, Mr & Mrs Smith and The Telegraph.
Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru
Oyster
Lonely Planet
The Telegraph
Lonely Planet
Vabbinfaru Island
From $573 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Oyster
Luxury
"This luxury boutique resort from Thailand's Banyan Tree is slightly bigger and more expensive than sister property Angsana next door."
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Lonely Planet
"Banyan Tree's only Maldives resort boasts beautiful wide beaches on a lovely circular island far enough from Male to feel like a true desert island experience."
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The Telegraph
9.0
"This eco-friendly resort on a beautiful coral island brags ample white-sand shores, a colourful reef teeming with marine life, and various dive sites."
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Banyan Tree's only Maldives resort boasts beautiful wide beaches on a lovely circular island far enough from Male to feel like a true desert island experience"
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COMO Cocoa Island
Travel + Leisure
Condé Nast Traveler
Oyster
Lonely Planet
The Telegraph
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Cocoa Island
From $1,047 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Travel + Leisure
"Globe-trotters prefer this chilled-out, toes-in-the-sand retreat, where the focus is on organic cuisine, yoga and meditation, and Asian-inspired spa rituals."
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Condé Nast Traveler
"The 33 freestanding accommodations resemble a phalanx of dhonis (traditional Maldivian fishing boats), but the interiors are best described as New England beach hut meets National Geographic."
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Oyster
Luxury
"Located on a small island 35 minutes from Male, this luxury resort has 33 high-end water bungalows and a peaceful, all-natural vibe."
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"This wonderful place is one of the most unique Maldivian resorts, and since its lavish refit at the hands of the COMO group, Cocoa has consistently impressed."
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The Telegraph
8.0
"This little slice of tropical heaven offers a total escape from everyday life - relax in minimalist style, lose yourself in a yoga class and, of course, dive among the parrot fish, rays and sharks swimming close by."
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