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Conrad Maldives Rangali Island
Rangali Island, Maldives · Conrad · High Luxury
Conrad Maldives Rangali Island is home to two verified world firsts: Ithaa, designed by New Zealand consultancy M.J. Murphy Ltd and opened in April 2005 as the world's first all-glass undersea restaurant, dining guests five metres below sea level; and The Muraka, completed in 2018, the world's first undersea private residence, a two-level villa whose bedroom floor sits five metres below the ocean surface with a 180-degree acrylic dome. Nightly rates for The Muraka range from approximately $10,000 to $30,000.
- 151 rooms
- Opened 2007
- Architect: New Zealand's M; New Zealand
About Conrad Maldives Rangali Island
- Ithaa, opened April 2005 and designed by New Zealand's M.J. Murphy Ltd, was the world's first all-glass undersea restaurant, a 270-degree acrylic-panelled dining room five metres below the Indian Ocean, still operating after 20 years.
- The Muraka, completed 2018, is the world's first undersea private residence: a two-level, three-bedroom villa where the master bedroom floor sits five metres below sea level inside a semi-cylindrical acrylic dome, accessible via a spiral staircase or elevator from the above-water living level.
- The resort spans two separate islands, adults-oriented Rangali and family-oriented Rangali-Finolhu, connected by a 500-metre overwater jetty, a twin-island layout that allows distinct guest demographics to coexist without overlap.
- An underground wine cellar on the property holds 18,000 bottles, one of the largest cellar inventories among Indian Ocean island resorts.
- Guests transiting through Male's airport can wait in the resort's own private seaplane lounge before the final leg to Rangali.
History
Conrad Maldives Rangali Island is the Conrad-branded incarnation of the Rangali Island resort and is listed by Hilton as a twin-island luxury retreat in the Maldives. Wikipedia’s Conrad Hotels page places the property in the brand lineup with a 2007 opening year, and Hilton’s current resort pages emphasize its two-island format, overwater and beach villas, and The Muraka residence. The resort is especially notable for Ithaa Undersea Restaurant, promoted by Hilton as the world’s first undersea restaurant, and for The Muraka, a two-level residence with a bedroom 16 feet below sea level. Current Hilton pages also highlight its 12 dining venues, wellness-led experiences, and family/adults-island zoning.
The setting
The resort sits on Rangali Island in the Maldives, part of a secluded twin-island setting in the Indian Ocean. Hilton describes one island as the family island, Rangali-Finolhu, and the other as the adults-oriented Rangali Island, giving the property a split-site layout that shapes the guest experience.
Restaurants and bars
- Ithaa Undersea Restaurant — Restaurant
- Ufaa by Jereme Leung — Restaurant · Chinese · Chef Jereme Leung
- Koko — Restaurant · Japanese
- Sunset Grill — Restaurant · Seafood
- Mandhoo — Restaurant
- Vilu Restaurant and Bar — Bar
- Atoll Market — Café
- Rangali Bar — Bar
- The Quiet Zone — Restaurant
- The Cheese & Wine Bar — Bar
- The Wine Cellar — Bar
- Beach Dining Experiences — Poolside
Amenities
- The Muraka two-level underwater residence
- Overwater and beach villas across two islands
- Spa retreat and spa suites
- Outdoor pool
- Fitness center and tennis
- Kids’ club / Majaa Explorers Hub access
- Private seaplane lounge at the terminal
- Adults-only island zoning with family island alternatives
- Private pool
- Sauna
- Hot tub
- Kids' club
- Water sports
Awards
- Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star (2026)
- Forbes Travel Guide VERIFIED Responsible Hospitality badge (2025)
- Indian Ocean's Leading Hotel 2024 (World Travel Awards) (2024)
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