Vivanta by Taj Coral Reef Resort, Maldives

Everybody deserves a makeover and in 2009 this light, bright, breezy resort got a stylish head-to-toe makeover and was rechristened into the global family of Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces. One-island-one-resort a la exclusive Maldives have long been known as a premium destination...here, affordable luxury beckons with open arms

Hembadhu, North Male Atoll, Maldives
Located on Hembadhu Island, less than 32 kilometres from Male airport, the resort is reached by a 50 minute speed boat ride

As with all of Maldives the water here is fabulously clear; the resort is located right on a coral reef so snorkelling and exploring thousand-year-old reef is just a dip away, especially if you are staying in an overwater villa

The lagoon fronted infinity edged pool, Celcius, is perfectly serviced with sun-beds, lounges, cabanas, palms, the Reef Bar, Open-The Grill and armies of staff to look after conceivable poolside need

Fitness centre open 24-hours, yoga, spa, steam rooms, concierge, pool, library, day lounge with board games, gift shop, PADI dive school, snorkelling, windsurfing, canoeing, catamaran, fishing, volleyball, table tennis, badminton, glass bottom boat

A total of 62 villas (12 Superior Charm Beach Villas, 16 Deluxe Delight Beach Villa, 32 Premium Indulgence Water Villas, 2 Presidential Nirvana Two Bedroom Suite with Pools)
In all villas: king bed, LCD TV with home theatre system, iPod dock and DVD player, IDD telephone, WiFi, mini-bar with organic food selection, robe and slippers, tea & coffee making facilities, electronic safe

000PM / NOON

Latitude – open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, features a Pan Asian cuisine menu (aka Maldivian, coastal Indian, Thai, Indonesian cuisine with a twist); the ambiance is light and fresh
Open – there is something about the combination of beach, swimming and smoky char grills; enjoy uncomplicated grilled seafood and prime cuts over lava stone or Teppenyaki for lunch or dinner down by the pool
Reef Bar – chilled out and mellow is what you will be after downing the bar’s signature Six-Salt Tequila Shot Tray - half a dozen tequila shots served with a platter of exotic salts ranging from Pink Himalayan, Smoked Hickory, Red Hawaiian, Peruvian Maras, Jalapeno flavoured salt and Natural Organic Sel Gris, oh, along with fresh lime too

Personalised Butler service available in the Presidential Nirvana Suite

Signature Jiva Spa treatments are inherently rooted in the wisdom of ancient Indian healing and aim to restore balance, detoxify and relax the mind and body; there are two double and two single treatment rooms with private soaking areas. The Pehlwan Maalish signature Warrior Massage is doubly invigorating and the Champi Indian head massage promotes healthy mind and hair, are must tries

Couples will enjoy this romantic refuge on the water

The lovely overwater thatched pavilion, Moon Deck is perfect for intimate weddings... to see Vivanta's wedding package click here>

Children are welcome although there are no kids’ club, however they will love the feeding the stingrays every afternoon at 5pm