Overwater villa shoreline

One&Only Reethi Rah, Maldives

Water villas situated discreetly along the shoreline, some with private pools and outdoor showers.

Places in Overwater villa shoreline

• Tapasake Modern Japanese cuisine served over the water.
• Fanditha bar A bar alongside Fanditha's à la carte Middle Eastern menu.

Practical notes for One&Only Reethi Rah

Best time to visit

December to April (dry season), for the calmest conditions across North Malé Atoll's 12 beaches and best visibility for snorkeling and diving.

Getting around

Guests fly into Velana International Airport near Malé, then transfer by speedboat directly to Reethi Rah in North Malé Atoll; once on the island, buggies and walking paths connect the 118 villas across the 3.7 miles of coastline to the six restaurants and bars.

Currency

Maldivian Rufiyaa (MVR); resorts bill in US dollars.

Language

Dhivehi; English is widely spoken.

Timezone

MVT (UTC+5)

Current trends

One&Only Reethi Rah continues to stand apart in the Maldives through sheer scale, with 118 villas spread across 12 distinct beaches on a 109-acre island giving guests genuine space and privacy rarely found even among other private-island resorts; Botanica's plant-based menu under chef Matthew Kenney reflects a broader trend of Maldivian resorts diversifying beyond seafood-and-Western fine dining into globally influential culinary programming.

Other neighborhoods in One&Only Reethi Rah

• Beach villa enclave — Beach villas and residences set along the island's 12 distinct beaches.
• Botanica herb garden district — Home to Botanica restaurant, set within the resort's aromatic herb garden.

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