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MALDIVES

CONRAD MALDIVES RANGALI ISLAND

SOUTH ARI ATOLL
“ EXCELLENT INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS WITH TRUE MALDIVIAN STYLE AND SERVICE ”
Aerial view of the Conrad Maldives Rangali Island

THE CONRAD MALDIVES RANGALI ISLAND enjoys a breathtaking location on the two tropical islands of Rangali and Rangalifinolhu , joined by a bridge across the shallow , turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean . The resort has been designed and executed in a style that is totally in keeping with the region , with attractive use of wood and thatch , the open air and the soft coral sand . The Beach Villas all face the sea on Rangalifinolhu and boast private , open-air gardens with rain showers as well as stunning bathing pavilions . Deluxe Beach Villas are bigger in size and have a delightful plunge pool in the garden . Across the water on Rangali , the Water Villas are all built over the lagoon on timber stilts . Decorated in the natural materials of wood , cane and palm leaf , the villas are spacious and elegant with redwood oak floors , cedar walls and teak decks , from which steps lead you down into the water . The resort has seven world-class restaurants , including Ithaa , the world ’ s only undersea restaurant , with walls and ceiling built entirely out of glass . Here , you can enjoy Maldivian cuisine with Western and Asian influences while uniquely looking out at the marine life around and above you . On the main island is the Atoll Market restaurant , which opens out onto the pool and faces the ocean . International cuisine is served here from live cooking stations . On this island you will also find the overwater Mandhoo spa restaurant and the Sunset Grill . On Rangali guests can dine al fresco at the Vilu restaurant overlooking the lagoon , at the underground Wine Cellar serving a selection of gourmet Euro-Asian cuisine , or the Koko Grill where guests can enjoy Japanese teppanyaki on the beach . The islands with their soft , white , pink-tinged sand , warm waters , and beaches fringed with coconut palms provide not just classic sunbathing in glorious natural scenery but also numerous sports and leisure activities , with an excellent range of water sports and two spas . The resort ’ s overwater spa retreat , built over the lagoon on Rangalifinolhu , consists of 21 Spa Water Villas with their own private treatment room and a spa retreat with nine treatment rooms , a retail area and a hair and beauty salon . Please ask us for further details of this superb destination spa ; we also arrange holidays with prices including meals and treatments . The child policy for the hotel is such that families with young children will be accommodated in the Beach Villas and the Deluxe Beach Villas , leaving the Spa Retreat and the Water Villa Island for persons aged 12 or over . The resort offers excellent accommodation and facilities in a truly Maldivian ambience .

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