Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Kuda Huraa is a magical garden island that embraces you with its warm village vibe and Forbes five-star service. Cradled by nature just a 25-minute speedboat ride from Velena International Airport, it connects guests to self and surrounds via wellbeing-focused activities and marine-inspired immersions.
Embodying the warm, convivial culture of their island home, the Kuda Huraa team specialise in making you feel like family through intuitive service and caring expertise in activities including surfing, diving, snorkelling and water sports. The minute-long dhoni ride to the Island Spa across the lagoon is the prelude to the ultimate in overwater spa experiences. This includes steps-closer-to-the-stars relaxation at The Night Spa – available to just one individual or couple a night – with double massage tables, crystal singing bowl, and circular bath.
Thrilling luxury surfing experiences await courtesy of Tropicsurf experts, a renowned annual Surfing Champions Trophy tournament. There are even lagoon-based surf lessons for guests as young as six. Just steps away, the pioneering Marine Discovery Centre encourages all to take an empowered role in island conservation, from caring for turtle hatchlings to planting their own coral reef.
During your stay sample the cooked-to-order homestyle Indian cuisine at Baraabaru – one of CNN Travel’s top 10 ‘Maldives’ Finest Tables’ for 2022. The Reef Club, brings the best of the Med to the Maldives in an ocean-side setting overlooking the Serenity Pool. Two other pools include a dedicated kids’ pool and an expansive free-form infinity pool with a lagoon-style entry and a swim-up bar.
Indoor-outdoor villas feature plunge pools and private gardens, daybeds, and direct beach access. Water villas feature overwater hammocks, soaring sea views, baths, spacious outdoor decks and pools that you can dive into directly from the bedroom.