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Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Landaa Giraavaru
Landaa Giraavaru, Maldives · Four Seasons · Apex Luxury
Built on a former coconut plantation inside UNESCO Baa Atoll Biosphere Reserve, Four Seasons Landaa Giraavaru opened in 2006 and has hosted the Manta Trust's Maldivian Manta Ray Project since 2005 — researchers working from the resort's Marine Discovery Centre have built the largest database of individually identified manta rays in the world, cataloguing over 5,500 reef manta rays in Maldivian waters. Guests can join scientists on research boats during manta season (May–November) at Hanifaru Bay.
- 103 rooms
- Opened 2006
- Rooms from 829 sq ft (77 m²)
- Architect: MICD Associates; Murad Ismail
- Interiors: Design Basis Pte. Ltd.; Avalon Collective
About Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Landaa Giraavaru
- The Manta Trust's Maldivian Manta Ray Project has operated from Landaa Giraavaru's Marine Discovery Centre since 2005, amassing the world's largest catalogue of individually identified manta rays — over 5,507 distinct individuals recorded in Maldivian waters by 2022.
- The resort was instrumental in Baa Atoll's designation as a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve, and its Reefscapers coral restoration programme is one of the longest-running resort-based reef rebuilding efforts in the Maldives.
- Built on a former coconut plantation, the resort's design by MICD Associates and Murad Ismail preserved original jungle vegetation amid the resort footprint — architect Murad Ismail is a prominent Maldivian designer whose work shaped the visual language of high-end Maldivian resort architecture.
- During manta season a 'Manta on Call' system issues guests a dedicated phone — the moment mantas are spotted near the resort, a speedboat departs within minutes for an open-water snorkel alongside the aggregation.
- Entry-level rooms start at 829 sq ft (77 m²).
History
On a former coconut plantation in the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve Baa Atoll, preserving original jungle vegetation amid white-sand beaches and a protected crystal lagoon ideal for year-round swimming. Home to the world's largest manta ray population, emphasizing marine conservation.
Built on a former coconut plantation inside UNESCO Baa Atoll Biosphere Reserve, Four Seasons Landaa Giraavaru opened in 2006 and has hosted the Manta Trust's Maldivian Manta Ray Project since 2005 — researchers working from the resort's Marine Discovery Centre have built the largest database of individually identified manta rays in the world, cataloguing over 5,500 reef manta rays in Maldivian waters.
Restaurants and bars
- Blu Beach Club — Poolside · Nino Di Costanzo
- Al Barakat — Restaurant · Chef Aline Kamakian
- Café Landaa — Café
- Fuego Grill — Restaurant
Experiences
- AyurMa Ayurvedic and wellness programmes — Bespoke therapeutic programmes drawing on Planetary Wellbeing, Ayurveda, Yoga Therapy and Wellness, including Panchakarma.
- Rahumathuge Vaguthu — A daily Earth Blessing ritual that unites guests and staff in celebration of the island's natural beauty.
- Yoga Therapy courses — Bespoke Yoga Therapy Courses devised with S-VYASA, including Stress Management, Spinal Care, Thyroid Health and Immunity Builder.
- Daily group yoga — Morning sun salutations and evening meditation held daily on the yoga platform facing the ocean; private sessions available.
- Water sports and marine activities — Beach, boating, fishing, scuba diving, snorkelling, water toys and windsurfing on site; deep sea fishing off site.
- Kuda Velaa Kids' Club — Supervised indoor and outdoor activities including painting, crafts, hermit crab race, beach games, touch tank and yoga.
Amenities
- AyurMa spa
- overwater villas
- PADI dive center
- manta ray snorkeling
- private beach
- butler
- Marine Discovery Centre
- infinity pool
- Sauna
- Fitness center
- Kids' club
- Tennis
Awards
- Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star (2026)
- MICHELIN One Key (2026)
- Condé Nast Traveller Readers' Choice Awards (2025)
- Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star (2022)
- Condé Nast Traveller 'Most Meaningful Experience' Spa (2020)
- Condé Nast Traveler World Savers 'Doing It All' and 'Wildlife Conservation' (2012)
- 2025)
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