5* Deluxe Kagi Maldives Spa Island

There are just 50 villas at Kagi Maldives, 40 that are set out over the lagoon. The style is stylish and calming with natural and cool white tones, rustic wall décor and soft furnishings that you’ll just want to sink into; think along the lines of contemporary beach chic and you’ll have Kagi’s design in mind. Each villa, whether by the beach or above the water, has a private infinity-edge pool. If you opt for an Ocean Villa, this refreshing spot is the place to be for a front-row view for those epic Indian Ocean sunsets. The Beach Villas lead straight out onto talcum sands while the Lagoon and Ocean Villas have direct access to the water.

The taste of countries of the Pacific Rim are brought to the Maldives by way of the ocean-view signature restaurant Ke-Un. This is a rare concept in these Indian Ocean atolls, but you’ll soon get on board as you try flavourful Hawaiian, Japanese, Thai and Peruvian dishes. A little more casual and serving cuisine from around the world, Noo Faru is the island’s main restaurant; it’s a great place to begin your day as you sit down to freshly-made buffet dishes with a backdrop of the pool and turquoise lagoon beyond.

Restaurants & bars

Noo Faru is Kagi Maldives’ main restaurant, with fresh buffet dishes bookending the day. Breakfast overlooking the pool and ocean is a great way to start the day, while the international cuisine at dinner as the pool is lit up beautifully is the perfect place to bring it to a close. An alternative spot for dinner – and a great lunch spot – is the ocean view restaurant Ke-Un. The emphasis here is on Pacific Rim cuisine with dishes from the many countries that border the Pacific Ocean so you can try Thai, Peruvian, Hawaiian and Japanese cuisine. Over the water, within the Baani Spa, is the healthy dining venue, Spa Corner. Lunch is served here as well as light dishes during the spa’s opening hours (10am-8pm). If you’d rather not leave your villa, meals can be delivered straight to you around the clock.

There are also three bars at Kagi Maldives: poolside Ufaa, toes-in-the sand Beach Hut and the Piano Bar which is set on the floor above Noo Faru. The latter is a great place to sip on a cocktail before or after dinner downstairs or over at Ke-Un.

Spa & wellness

At Kagi Maldives Spa Island it’s not just about spending a few hours at the spa, it almost feels as if the whole holiday is centred around your health and wellbeing. The striking Baani Spa is suspended over the lagoon and features four ocean-view treatment rooms, a yoga sound room and the Spa Corner restaurant where healthy light meals and lunch dishes are served.