One&Only Reethi Rah

OVERVIEW

One of the most famous of all Maldivian resorts, and with good reason: One&Only Reethi Rah is an enclave of pure luxury in the Indian Ocean. Set on its own expansive island, the resort sprawls across a bustling little centre of holiday heaven, with eight restaurants and 12 beaches to choose from.

The list of facilities and activities reads like a never-ending inventory of fun and pampering. There’s a PADI National Geographic Dive Centre – the Maldives’ first, a sun spa, climbing wall and two championship tennis courts. Creative types will appreciate the artists’ studio and library, while luxe seekers will find nirvana in the shopping boutique, the relentlessly relaxing spa, the Lawn Club, the accommodation… The list goes on.

It’s well used to Brits flying in for Christmas and attracts many of our countrymates for Christmas in the sun – many celebrities have spent the festive season here and opt for the Grand Beach Villa (don’t worry, it comes with a beach buggy so you won’t have to walk home after a gut-busting dinner). We love the array of pools, especially the dazzling infinity pool that juts out into the lagoon overlooking the neighbouring islands.

SUMMARY

Rooms: 122

Location: North Male Atoll, Maldives

Nearest Airport: Male

Board Basis: Bed & Breakfast, Half Board

6 Reasons to visit One&Only Reethi Rah

  1. Each villa comes with a mobile phone, to call your butler wherever you are on the island
  2. Three dazzling pools, including that iconic infinity pool, a family friendly pool and a kids club pool
  3. Stunning ESPA spa with vitality pool, steam room, saunas and Watsu pool
  4. 12 beautiful beaches; we love Turtle Beach because it’s pretty and close to all the facilities
  5. The boutique stocks Matthew Williamson, Stella McCartney and exclusive Louboutin espadrilles
  6. A 24-hour doctor stationed on the island means you can eat, play and relax worry-free
OUR HIGHLIGHT

The sun spa means you’ve no excuses for burning in the Maldivian sun. Therapists will offer expert guidance on your skin type, match products to you personally and reapply sun lotion frequently, followed by after sun.

Where to stay

All of the villas at One&Only Reethi Rah are vast, with soaring ceilings and an airy feel. Choose from being right on the beach or over the water. Despite the island’s size they all feel remarkably secluded, too. Each villa comes with its own valet who will assist with unpacking and pressing of garments.

Beach Villa
Beach Villa with Pool
Two Villa Residence with Pool
Grand Beach Villa with Pool
Water Villa
Water Villa with Pool
Grand Water Villa with Pool
Grand Sunset Residence
OUR HIGHLIGHT

The sun spa means you’ve no excuses for burning in the Maldivian sun. Therapists will offer expert guidance on your skin type, match products to you personally and reapply sun lotion frequently, followed by after sun.

What to do

Take a seaplane excursion on an island hoping adventure before capturing the colours of the Maldives with a master class with the artist in residence. If you are looking for a healthy holiday then The Jameson Retreat will review your diet and fitness and create a tailored programme for you. Family time is encouraged and the spa has developed some great programmes; we love the concept of the Super Hero and Warrior treatment where fathers and sons can bond.

Relax
Island Excursions
Beach Club
Dive Centre
Artists Studio
Activities
OUR HIGHLIGHT

The sun spa means you’ve no excuses for burning in the Maldivian sun. Therapists will offer expert guidance on your skin type, match products to you personally and reapply sun lotion frequently, followed by after sun.

What and Where to Eat

Many choose One&Only Reethi Rah for its privacy hence in-villa dining is never a problem nor is a private dinner set up on a deserted sand bank. We particularly love the organic cuisine served at BOTANICA and its tranquil garden setting. Don’t forget to explore Epicure to select the perfect wine to accompany your meal.

Reethi
Tapasake
Rabarbaro
Fanditha
BOTANICA
The Beach Club at ClubOne
Rah Bar
Fanditha Bar
Epicure
OUR HIGHLIGHT

The sun spa means you’ve no excuses for burning in the Maldivian sun. Therapists will offer expert guidance on your skin type, match products to you personally and reapply sun lotion frequently, followed by after sun.

When to travel

Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun July Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Temp(C)

27 28 29 28 28 28 28 28 27 27 27 27

Sun(hrs)

9 10 9 9 8 7 7 7 8 8 6 7

Rain(mm)

75 50 73 132 216 172 147 188 243 222 201 232
Month

Temp(C)

Sun(hrs)

Rain(mm)

Jan

27 9 75

Feb

28 10 50

Mar

29 9 73

Apr

28 9 132

May

28 8 216

Jun

28 7 172

Jul

28 7 147

Aug

28 7 188

Sep

27 8 243

Oct

27 8 222

Nov

27 6 201

Dec

27 7 232