FACILITIES
One&Only Spa
Located in a secluded area of the resort with expansive relaxation lawns and manicured gardens, One&Only Spa commands an impressive space of 9,500m2 (102,250ft2) with spectacular views of the ocean.
Natural and healing therapies are provided in eight luxurious treatment villas, each nestled beneath its own thatched roof and uniquely designed to form a soothing natural environment with exquisite finishes of Batu Chandi stone surrounding the terrace platform. Two over-water double treatment suites are an enticing retreat for couples. Customized treatments are based on Ayurvedic traditions infused with western luxuries.
It is an all-encompassing experience with swirling vitality pools, crystal steam rooms, saunas and stimulating ice fountains. Lifestyle showers create a refreshing burst of tropical rain, and healthy spa cuisine and beach-side relaxation pavilions complete the journey.
Pools and beaches
With 12 beaches and 40 pools, water sports abound on this island paradise.
For more relaxing pursuits, guests may bask in the carved stone bed of the lap pool which stretches out into the ocean, cool in the main pool under swaying palms, or simply indulge in a day of seclusion at a private villa pool or personal stretch of sandy beach.
Children have their own pool at KidsOnly, which is supervised at all times by a certified lifeguard.
Beauty studio
A full range of holistic and traditional hair and nail services are on offer from hand and foot treatments including manicure and pedicure, to hair styling, colour and conditioning treatments.
Fitness
Yoga, Tai Chi and meditation are practiced in the tranquility of the Chi Pavilion set above the gentle waters of the lagoon, while the high-tech gym focuses on more energetic fitness training.
Situated beachside with breathtaking sea views, the Fitness Studio offers state-of-the-art, innovative TechnoGym equipment, including the very latest Kinesis Body centric training system, all supervised by highly qualified resident trainers. In addition to personal lifestyle and wellness assessments, trainers arrange beach volleyball, triathlon circuit training, swimming and even revitalizing wave walking.
Yoga
The serene beauty of the Maldives is ideally suited to the spiritual healing of yoga. A dedicated open air Chi Pavilion extends out over the sea, offering a serene and calming environment for yoga classes or simply pure meditation. A resident yoga teacher is available for private sessions.
Wellness Journeys
Whether addressing a specific health concern, or seeking a higher level of overall wellness, embark on a journey towards making positive lifestyle choices and reaping the rewards in daily life. Lifestyle Consultants blend holistic and conventional expertise to create individualized programs combining ESPA treatments and fitness activities in line with nutritional intake, creating focused spa regimens to inspire lifestyle change and well-being. With programs ranging from 3 to 14 days, all Wellness Journeys begin with a personal lifestyle, fitness and nutrition consultation and target specific goal orientated journeys, such as weight loss or anti-stress.
Weddings and honeymoons
Dreams become reality in the glorious setting of the Maldives as the resort’s idyllic location provides the perfect island hideaway for celebrating a new life together. Against the stunning backdrop of the Indian Ocean, with a gentle breeze rustling in the palm trees, experience a magical wedding ceremony and an unforgettable honeymoon.
SPORTS AND RECREATION
Diving and snorkelling
Thilas, giris, reefs, drop-offs, corners, channels, wrecks and visibility of up to 50 metres make this a wonderful and totally safe place to learn to dive, and an equally rewarding centre for further exploration by the already qualified. Within a short distance is on of the Maldives' best shark sites, as well as the 1988 wreck of the Hembadu, the Rasfari Protected Marine Area and some excellent turtle and manta ray viewing.
At the Reethi Rah Dive Centre, a team of experts offer a wide range of PADI-certified dive programmes for adults and children as young
as 8 years old, including a complimentary daily orientation dive. A PADI Open Water Dive qualification can be achieved during a one-week stay. Bubble-maker lessons for younger kids and Discover Scuba programs for pre-teens and older are also available.
Underwater scooters, digital cameras and camcorders are available for personal use. The Reethi Rah Dive Centre operates two luxury Dive Dhonis, complete with sun decks, hot showers, robes and refreshments.
State-of-the-art equipment includes SCUBAPRO, as well as Bauer and Komptec compressors, all serviced on a regular basis with absolute safety
in mind.
Diving and Water sports
Acclaimed for its rare underwater beauty and Technicolor coral reefs, the Maldives is home to some of the world’s best snorkelling and dive sites many guests visit simply to explore the amazing tropical wonders of the Indian Ocean. Embark on a dolphin-watching expedition, glide over crystalline waters on a catamaran, or soar into the sky on a parasailing adventure. Other water sports on offer include banana tube rides, canoeing, kayaking, water-skiing and windsurfing. Enjoy island hopping and cocktail cruises or set out on a big game deep-sea fishing excursion.
Other Sports and Recreations include:
• volleyball
• football
• Pe’tanque
• Croquet
• Bicycling
• Jogging
• Excursions
• Cruising
• Big game fishing
• Luxury yacht charter
• Sandbank excursions/picnics
• tennis
