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Huvafen Fushi Maldives
North Malé Atoll, Maldives · Independent · High Luxury
Huvafen Fushi opened in 2004 in North Malé Atoll with the world's first underwater spa and the Maldives' first underground wine cellar, Vinum, holding 6,000 bottles. Forty-six bungalows and pavilions, each with a private plunge pool. Small Luxury Hotels of the World; Maldives' Leading Boutique Resort in 2024.
- 46 rooms
- Opened 2004
- Rooms from 1,399 sq ft (130 m²)
About Huvafen Fushi Maldives
- Huvafen Spa is billed as the world's first underwater spa.
- Vinum, the subterranean cellar, holds about 6,000 bottles.
- An overwater gym and yoga pavilion; PADI diving with marine-biologist excursions.
- The smallest published suite or villa start at 1,399 sq ft (130 m²).
History
Opened in 2004, Huvafen Fushi pioneered the world's first underwater spa and the Maldives' first underground wine cellar. Forty-six bungalows and pavilions, each with a private plunge pool, sit in North Malé Atoll. It is owned by a local Maldivian pioneer and operates as a member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World.
Restaurants and bars
- Fogliani's — Restaurant · Mediterranean / Italian
- Umbar — Restaurant
- Raw Deck — Restaurant
- Celsius — Restaurant
- Salt — Restaurant · Seafood / French (Côte d'Azur inspired)
- RAW — Restaurant · vibrant, plant-based dishes
- Vinum — Restaurant
Experiences
- Rock Dinner — Dine at a table for two on your own rock island, with a designed menu, wines and torches on the ocean reef.
- Vinum - The Underground Wine Cellar — Underground cellar with suspended art, rare bottles, daily tastings and a six-course degustation. Reservations required.
- Latitude 4° - An Underwater Dinner — A single table nine metres below the ocean with a bespoke menu, described as the world's only private underwater dining venue.
- Dom on the Deck — Champagne and vintage pours, including Dom Pérignon, at Raw Deck at sunset.
- Underwater spa — Underwater treatment rooms offering massage, skin treatments and tailored treatments.
- Lobster and Champagne Dinner — Maldivian lobsters grilled at the edge of the Indian Ocean, paired with champagne, with live entertainment.
Amenities
- World's first underwater spa (Huvafen Spa)
- Subterranean wine cellar (Vinum) with 6,000 bottles
- Infinity pool with fiber-optic lighting
- Private plunge pools in all 46 bungalows and pavilions
- Overwater gym and yoga pavilion
- PADI-certified diving centre and marine biologist-led excursions
- Butler service
Awards
- Maldives' Leading Boutique Resort 2024 (World Travel Awards) (2024)
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