THE RESIDENCE MALDIVES FALHUMAAFUSHI , GAAFU ALIFU ATOLL

THE RESIDENCE MALDIVES IS AN EXCLUSIVE and secluded retreat and a member of the Leading Hotels of the World group . Situated on the pristine island of Falhumaafushi , measuring one kilometre long by 120 metres at its widest point , this luxury hotel offers an unspoilt , tranquil and utterly breathtaking paradise idyll . Residence Maldives comprises 94 thatched villas built in a traditional Maldivian style and designed to seamlessly blend into their natural island environment . Airy and infused with an abundance of natural light , the villas blend colonial sophistication with contemporary style , where bespoke furnishings are complemented by local curios and artworks . Amidst verdant surroundings , beachfront villas at The Residence Maldives offer a true ‘ sand between the toes ’ experience , with a cosy veranda leading out from the spacious living room boasting expansive views of the ocean . The overwater villas meanwhile allow you to slip straight from your private deck into the cool , clear surrounding waters teeming with lively schools of fish and vivid coral reefs . Overlooking the beach and partially submerged in the swimming pool , the beach bar is the focal point of the resort . It serves light meals and island-style drinks , whilst the Dining Room offers a casual setting for breakfast , lunch and dinner , serving Asian and Indian Ocean inspired cuisine with a contemporary twist . The Falhumaa meanwhile is a spectacular overwater venue , located at the end of a 230-metre jetty overlooking the colourful reef . Here , you ’ ll dine from a menu that features western cuisine , with a natural emphasis on fresh fish accompanied by the finest wines from around the world . As well as a fitness centre , sauna and steam room , hair salon , meditation and yoga classes , The Residence Maldives features a Spa by Clarins , which features a wide array of holistic treatments and massages to rejuvenate both mind and body . The resort has its own five-star PADI dive centre , with exceptional dive sites amongst rare and unspoilt coral reefs rich in marine life between five minutes and an hour away by boat . All in all , The Residence Maldives is an idyllic resort promising blissful tranquillity at every level .