Cora Cora MaldivesvsVelaa Private Island
Both hotels are recommended by expert writers. On balance, Loama Resort Maldives at Maamigili ranks marginally higher than Velaa Private Island. Loama Resort Maldives at Maamigili has a TripExpert Score of 78 with approval from 3 reviewers including Lonely Planet, Jetsetter and The Telegraph.
Cora Cora Maldives
Lonely Planet
The Telegraph
Jetsetter
Forbes Travel Guide
Condé Nast Traveler Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
20224
From $609/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Lonely Planet "A charming place which, while still firmly a luxurious experience, makes the most of its Maldivian location, with the design and approach of the property focussed on Maldivian traditions." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"When the remains of 1000-year old Buddhist ceremonial baths were discovered during construction, Loama decided to incorporate this unique slice of Maldivian history into its resort." Full review
Jetsetter "Teardrop-shaped island villa resort with a glass-floor overwater spa and six restaurants." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide Recommended
"Any fears about being marooned on a private island are banished the minute you set foot on Cora Cora Maldives' picture-perfect shores. Spread across a 43-acre spit of land on the Raa..." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Upmarket all-inclusive Cora Cora throws in a private candlelit dinner on the beach and a sunset cruise"
Lonely Planet "Fancy embracing paint power? Cora Cora Maldives, on Raa Atoll, is a great option and runs a series of art classes with a local artist who daubed his beautiful designs onto the resort's..."
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March 10, 2021
Lonely Planet "The Cora Cora Maldives resort has a dive school that offers a huge range of qualifications, including Bubblemaker courses for children who fancy heading beneath the waves for the first time"
Velaa Private Island Lonely Planet The Telegraph Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler Lonely Planet Forbes Travel Guide Condé Nast Traveler
20221
From $2,000/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Lonely Planet "The island is a stunner; a perfect circle with beach all the way around, perched above a wide circular reef. There are 43 rooms." Full review
The Telegraph9.0
"Velaa Private Island is a Maldives hotel offering an astonishingly good restaurant, private pools, white sand beaches, and a range of activities, including tennis, golf and watersports." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Editor's Pick: Hot List 2017." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "A tiny, private Maldivian island that manages to fit 45 villas, nine golf tees and the largest wine and Champagne collection in the country." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"Velaa has become a byword for personal attention and ultimate luxury...this impressive place is the personal creation of a Czech couple who turned their private-island fantasy into a business." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide 5 Stars
"A visit to Velaa Private Island is like escaping to another
world. Surrounded by pristine turquoise waters, the private island hideaway sits
tucked away in Noonu Atoll, 116 miles north..." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Splash out on a secluded villa that is only accessible by boat, such as the Romance Residence at Velaa Private Island"
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