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Water Villa with Pool

Located along a double-loaded jetty off the northwestern end of the island, these villas are perfectly positioned for viewing sunrise or sunset.

• Water Villas with Pool feature a 67-square-metre (721-square-foot) deck overlooking the pool, with access by spiral staircase to a furnished sea-gazing loft.
• The air-conditioned living/dining area is glass-fronted and features comfortable sofas.
• A bedroom, adjacent to the living room, is also glass-fronted, creating a double-width glass façade for taking in the views. This spacious room is air conditioned and features teak furniture, including a four-poster king bed with mosquito netting. Additional amenities include a plasma screen television, audiovisual system with DVD player, coffee- and tea-making facilities, private bar and separate dressing area.
• The large full bathroom has a deep soaking tub, double vanity and separate family-size indoor rain shower that opens onto an outdoor walled area featuring a traditional Maldivian shower. An additional outdoor shower is located on the deck for use after a quick dip in the lagoon.
  

Water Villa

Located along a double-loaded jetty off the northwestern end of the island, Water Villas are perfectly positioned for viewing sunrise or sunset from an elevated loft.

• Water Villas feature a 53-square-metre (570-square-foot) deck with access by spiral staircase to the furnished sea-gazing loft.
• The living/dining area is glass-fronted and features comfortable sofas.
• A bedroom, adjacent to the living room, is also glass-fronted, creating a double-width glass façade for taking in the spectacular views. This spacious room is air conditioned and features teak furniture, including a four-poster king bed or twin beds with mosquito netting. Additional amenities include a plasma screen television, audiovisual system with DVD player, coffee- and tea-making facilities, private bar and separate dressing area.
• The large full bathroom has a deep soaking tub, double vanity and separate family-size indoor rain shower that opens onto an outdoor walled area featuring a traditional Maldivian shower. An additional outdoor shower is located on the deck for use after a quick dip in the lagoon.
  

Beach Villa with Pool

Beach Villas are located on the south side of the island with direct access to the beach and lagoon. View sapphire waters from the loft of the sand-floor living/dining gazebo, or enjoy an aquatic workout in the lap pool.

• The 260-square-metre (2,799-square-foot) outdoor area features a 12-metre (40-foot) lap pool surrounded by a deck with daybeds and a traditional Maldivian swing.
• The living/dining pavilion is a sand-floor open-air pavilion with comfortable sofas and an over-sized daybed on the loft level for ocean viewing.
• The sleeping pavilion is air conditioned and features teak furniture, including a four-poster king bed or twin beds with mosquito netting. Additional amenities include a plasma screen television, audiovisual system with DVD player, coffee- and tea-making facilities, private bar and separate dressing area.
• The large full bathroom has a deep soaking tub, double vanity and separate family-size indoor rain shower that opens onto an outdoor walled area featuring a traditional Maldivian shower.
• Select Beach Villas are equipped for wheelchair use.
  

Beach Bungalow with Pool

Beach Bungalows with Pool feature a spacious, foliage-filled garden overlooking the lagoon. With separate living and sleeping pavilions, they provide privacy in a natural setting.

• The 91-square-metre (980-square-foot) garden features a private plunge pool.
• An open-air bale (traditional thatched hut) serves as the living and dining area. It features comfortable sofas and a daybed and is equipped with high-speed Internet access.
• The sleeping pavilion is air conditioned. It features teak wood furniture, including a four-poster king bed or twin beds with mosquito nets. Additional amenities include a plasma screen television, audiovisual system with DVD player, coffee- and tea-making facilities and private bar.
• The large full bathroom has a deep soaking tub, double vanity and separate family-size indoor rain shower that opens onto an outdoor walled area featuring a traditional Maldivian shower.
• Select Beach Bungalows are equipped for wheelchair use.
  

Two-Bedroom Koimala Land and Ocean Villa

Uniquely designed Koimala Land and Ocean Villas are built over land and water on the north-eastern shore of the island. A land pavilion houses the living area. From a wooden walkway, past a plunge pool, the sleeping pavilion "floats" on water.

• The foliage-filled 400-square-metre (4,306-square-foot) outdoor garden features an 11-metre (36-foot) pool with built-in seating, a sundeck, a bale (traditional thatched hut) and sun lounges. Private beach access to the lagoon is available from a platform with outdoor shower.
• The land pavilion features al fresco living and dining areas, a library, a dining area that seats six, a full kitchen and a butler's room.
• Amenities in the living and dining areas include comfortable sofas and lounges, a plasma screen television, audiovisual system with DVD player, private bar, writing desk, dual-line telephone and high-speed Internet access. The full kitchen features a refrigerator, stove, microwave oven, toaster, juicer, espresso machine and a full range of cooking utensils and crockery.
• From the living pavilion, a teak veranda leads to the sleeping pavilion, which is built on stilts over the water and features two air-conditioned bedrooms, each with a separate dressing area. From a spacious deck outside the sleeping area, a sea-gazing open-air pavilion provides stunning views of the lagoon and ocean beyond. Steps lead to a lower platform for direct access to the beach.
• Three spacious full bathrooms each feature a deep soaking tub, double vanity and separate family-size indoor rain shower that opens onto an outdoor walled area with a traditional Maldivian shower. A guest powder room is located in the living pavilion. An additional outdoor shower is located on the deck for use after a quick dip in the lagoon.
  

Two-Bedroom Royal Beach Villa

The Two-Bedroom Royal Beach Villa, located on the western end of the island, overlooks 2 kilometres (1.2 miles) of glistening turquoise lagoon. This one-of-a-kind villa comprises master, living/dining and guest pavilions, linked by outdoor teak verandas dotted with water features.

• Nestled in the vast 890-square-metre (9,580-square-foot) outdoor space is a 30-metre (98-foot) lap pool with an island dining room "floating" over the 10-metre (33-foot) reflecting pool section near the east end. Nearby, a beach-side bale (traditional thatched hut) provides shade where you can enjoy the hypnotising ocean breeze.
• A large, open living/dining pavilion features comfortable lounges and sofas, direct access to an outdoor courtyard and a furnished veranda. Indoors, a dining area seats eight. Adjacent to the dining area is a full kitchen complete with refrigerator, microwave oven, toaster, juicer and espresso machine. A full bathroom and maid's room are located off the living area.
• The air-conditioned master and guest pavilions feature bedrooms with a sitting area and oversized closet. Additional amenities include a plasma screen television, audiovisual system with DVD player, private bar, coffee- and tea-making facilities, writing desk and high-speed Internet access. The garden courtyard is furnished with two massage beds; the veranda has two sun lounges.
• The spacious full bathrooms each have a deep soaking tub, double vanity and separate family-size indoor rain shower that opens onto an outdoor walled area featuring a traditional Maldivian shower.
  

Hotel & Recreational Facilities

The Spa and Ayurvedic Retreat, a resort in itself, provides a comprehensive approach to physical, spiritual and mental well-being, with a special emphasis on yoga and ayurveda. Secluded open-air treatment areas make the lush tropical setting an integral part of the relaxation and treatment process.

Activities

The Health Club at Landaa Giraavaru is a unique mind-and-body experience designed to provide physical challenges and mental relaxation. Maintain your regimen in a state-of-the-art fitness facility featuring floor-to-ceiling windows, full-length mirrors, surround-sound audio system and advanced cardio fitness equipment with individual flat screen televisions. The rustic Maldivian charm of the setting magically stimulates and helps you unwind, resulting in an ultimate wellness experience.

• Pool
  Laze by your choice of three swimming pools at the Resort. The spectacular 50-metre (164-foot) Olympic-size main pool cantilevers over the lagoon on the north shore of the island, providing a view of unsurpassed natural beauty. Unwind with a drink from the swim-up bar, lounge on the sundeck or in your private gazebo or enjoy a game of chess at the oversized chessboard.
  

• Tennis
  Take a break from aquatic activities to practise your tennis skills or take lessons from our on-site tennis pro. The Resort's outdoor tennis court is lit for night play, and complimentary tennis racquets and balls are available.
  

• Diving
  Maldives is known internationally as one of the world’s best dive destinations. A large number of excellent dive sites, including marine-protected sites, are located near the Resort and transfers are carried out by specially equipped dive dhonis. The Resort operates its own Dive Centre, licensed by PADI (Professional Association of Diving Instructors). A multilingual team of dive instructors offers courses for beginners and advanced divers, as well as leading daily dive trips. Underwater photography and videography services are also available.
  

• Water Sports Centre
  Complimentary snorkels, masks, fins, equipment for non-motorised water sports, such as sailboats and catamarans, and state-of-the-art windsurfing equipment are available at the Water Sports Centre. Motorised water sports equipment is available for rental. The Centre is open daily from 8:00 am to 7:00 pm.
  

• Sunset fishing
  A line and some bait are all you need to participate in the sunset fishing experience. Catch one if you can, and our chef will be delighted to prepare it to your liking. The excursion takes about two hours by dhoni.
  

Dinning

In-Villa Dining at Four Seasons is a fine-dining experience within the comfort and convenience of your bungalow or villa. Choose from an extensive menu throughout the day, featuring western and Asian favourites.

• Blu
  Located at the western end of the island overlooking a 2-kilometre (1.2-mile) lagoon, Blu embraces the essence of the Maldives as the place where the ocean meets the sky. From the restaurant pavilion on one side or the Blu Bar pavilion on the other, you can watch the sun sink below the horizon. The restaurant serves à la carte breakfast, light antipasti, pizza and pasta at lunch and fine Italian cuisine in the evening. Seats 40 indoors, 42 at the bar and 12 on the beach.

• Al Barakat
  Named after Abu Al Barakat Yusuf Al Barbari, a North African scholar who made Baa Atoll his home in the 12th century, Al Barakat serves authentic Arabian cuisine. The restaurant is built over water, off the main jetty. A Shisha Bar is located on the ground level. The main dining area on the rooftop features comfortable low seating. Seats 40 indoors, 74 outdoors and 44 at the bar.

• Café Landaa
  Overlooking the swimming pool and beach, the three thatch-roofed pavilions of Café Landaa are separated by reflecting ponds. For breakfast, lunch and dinner, our chefs create exquisite delights with eastern and western influences. The restaurant seats 82 indoors, 8 at the sushi counter, 8 at the teppanyaki counter and 50 outdoors.

• Barbecue Giraavaru
  Located next to the seawater pool overlooking Kudarikilu Kandu (the channel), Barbecue Giraavaru offers fresh catch of the day as well as a wide selection of meats, salads and side dishes. Opens for dinner only; seats 32 outdoors.