Kudadoo Maldives Private Island plans to redefine Indian Ocean luxury, with an exclusive 15-villa resort that blends pared back sustainable design with some of the most lavish service offerings in the Maldives. Starting with the principle that all-inclusive should really mean all-inclusive, the resort’s $3,300 per night price tag includes everything during your stay: private excursions, anytime/anywhere dining, spa treatments and, wait for it, six different types of champagne.
Louis Roederer, Veuve Clicquot and Ruinart have all been confirmed; the owners and general manager Brad Calder were still deliberating over the final three at time of press. Fine wines are also included – the only exception being the very rare bottles from the owner’s private cellar.
The island will be 100% solar powered when it opens on October, thanks to 300kw of solar panels on the roof of the main building, The Retreat. Other eco initiatives likely to ring bells among ethically-minded travellers include a water bottling plant, food recycling programme and greenhouses growing fresh produce that’s used by personal chefs to create bespoke meals at any time of day.
The 13 one-bedroom Ocean Residences and a pair of two-bedroom villas are made entirely from natural wood, creating a rustic island hideaway that’s natural in palette and ambiance. Starting from 300 sqm, the overwater residences feature private plunge pools, swing loungers, outdoor showers and glass viewing decks, through which guests can look out for Lhaviyani Atoll’s colourful marine life, including the largest manta ray population in the Maldives and schools of dolphins. Go and chat to the resident marine biologist to find out more, or set off on a private diving expedition whenever you feel like it.
The house speedboat (also included) is on hand to whisk guests away to Dream Island, a private sand bank that’s available for picnic lunches, intimate dinners or even weddings, and airport transfers come courtesy of an exclusive Kudadoo-branded sea-plane (operated by Trans Maldivian Airways) or, for an additional $5,500, a private air-conditioned eight-seat sea-plane.