Hospitality

Cocoon Maldives wins leading designer hotel at SATA 2018

Cocoon Maldives has won the leading designer hotel for the second consecutive year, among a number of prestigious hotels and resorts of South Asia region in the third edition of SATA Awards.

SATA awards presents the principle of travel and tourism achievements, celebrating the best in the fields in the South Asian region, with endorsements from key affiliations based in the partner countries of SATA. Selected among 13 nominees from Maldives, Sri Lanka, India and Bhutan, Cocoon adds this esteemed award into their collection consecutively for the second time.

“Being a young and newly established resort in the South Asian region, this is certainly an honor and a testament to the branding we try to maintain here at Cocoon Maldives”, remarked Managing Director of Cocoon Maldives, Alessandro (Alex) Azzola.

“A round of applause goes to the very dynamic and incredible management and the team here at Cocoon who try to provide every guest with a remarkable and unforgettable experience that reflects on the branding and designer aspect in the Maldives,” he added.

Cocoon Maldives officially opened in March 2016, houses 150 villas that are exclusively designed by Lago, one of Italy’s finest design firms. This 5-star, family-friendly, stylish resort, based on the principle of ‘affordable luxury’, is the perfect destination from which to discover the Maldives, whether you are honeymooning, scuba diving, or just looking for a place to unwind and relax. Inspired by the concept of lightness, Cocoon aims to regenerate the spirit and soothe the mind. Everything has been carefully planned to create a perfect atmosphere of harmony and tranquillity.

The resort offers guests both privacy and a place to socialize if they wish, in the island’s clubs, restaurants and bars. Cocoon’s ‘community table’ is a place where people from all over the world sit together to break bread and cultural barriers. Guest accommodation includes Beach Villas, Beach Suites, Family Beach Villas, Beach Suites with Pools, Lagoon Villas, Lagoon Suites, Lagoon Suites with Pools and a Cocoon Suite.

Cocoon offers an affordable Half Board plus package, which includes breakfast, dinner and drinks. The resort boasts a variety of restaurants and bars, offering a wide array of food and drinks, surrounded by beautiful tropical greenery and the stunning turquoise lagoon. Lhaviyani Atoll is a great place to enjoy world-class scuba diving, with over 50 dive sites, including famous local shipwrecks. Cocoon also boasts a Cultural Kids Club’, tailor-made guest excursions and entertainment, and a spa.

The resort is a scenic, 30-minute seaplane journey from Velana International Airport in Malé.