...a romantic and tranquil island retreat,
offering stylish and luxury accommodation...
The lush little island of Emboodhu Finolhu, just 770m long and 15 - 30m wide, unites sophisticated comfort with a close to nature hideaway setting that would be hard to better anywhere in the Indian Ocean.
Serenely located in the centre of one of the largest lagoons in the Maldives, the Taj Exotica Resort & Spa is a truly romantic and peaceful haven.
Guests will find that all the luxury and natural beauty of the Maldives has been skillfully blended together with the amenities of an internationally renowned and award-winning hotel group, with stylish accommodation and a wide range of facilities.
Accommodation
62 Luxuriously designed palm-thatched Villas.
Amenities include air-conditioning, personal bar, LCD TV with satellite channels, DVD/CD player, MP3, Media Centre, Internet connection, international dialing, Electronic safe, tea/coffee-maker, double vanity, bathtubs overlooking the ocean (in lagoon villas ) and rain showers in the bathrooms, and hairdryer. Some of the villas have a private plunge pool.
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4 Deluxe Beach Villas
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2 Beach Villa Suites
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24 Lagoon Villas (semi-detached)
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31 Deluxe Lagoon Villas (detached, 10 with plunge pool)
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Rehendi Presidential Suite
The Deluxe Beach Villas, of 89 sq metres each, are just 5 metres from the picturesque lagoon. Each of the luxuriously styled villas offers an oversized plunge pool, a private veranda with sun beds, a tropical outdoor shower in a private walled garden and an infinite view of the lagoon.
The 2 two-bedroom luxurious Beach Villa Suites, of 158 sq metres each, are just 5 metres from the lagoon. Each villa, set on the beach, has a spacious living room, a private courtyard, an oversized plunge pool, a private veranda with sun beds and a tropical outdoor shower in a walled garden. The mezzanine bedroom unfolds a beautiful view of one of the most picturesque lagoons in the Maldives. The master bedroom has an oversized attached bathroom and a private balcony that is a perfect spot to enjoy spectacular sunsets. Guests can enjoy Taj treatments in complete privacy at the spa treatment room attached to the villa.
The 24 Lagoon Villas, of 71 sq metres each, are a series of two adjacent villas on the lagoon along the island. They offer private sun decks with loungers, easy chairs and ladders with direct access leading to the lagoon. Each villa has a double vanity bathroom, rain showers and bath tubs with panoramic views of the Indian Ocean.
The 31 Deluxe Lagoon Villas, of 60 sq metres each, are located at the far end of the island. These elegant stand-alone villas offer complete privacy as they open out to private sundecks with serene sea views and ladders leading into the lagoon, easy chairs and loungers. Stylized furniture, a double vanity bathroom, rain showers, bathtubs with an infinite view of the Indian Ocean and special in-villa furnishings create a special ambience. 10 Deluxe Lagoon Villas feature a private deck with a freshwater plunge pool and an alluring day-bed area with spectacular views.
The Rehendhi Presidential Suite, built over water, unfolds sheer luxury and privacy in its spacious and beautiful interiors. The 450 sq mts tastefully appointed villa has a living room; a master bedroom with attached his and hers bathrooms, a private balcony; a guest bedroom; a glassed bathroom with an infinite view of the Indian Ocean; a 15 ft fresh water pool with a private sundeck, two `salas’ for relaxing and dining; and a beautiful suspended deck filled with powder soft sand.
Dining Facilities
There are two excellent à la carte restaurants.
The main open-sided restaurant, 24 Degrees, for breakfast, lunch and dinner, serves
Continental, Japanese and pan-Asian cuisines from 7am to 11pm.
Set by the ocean, 24 Degrees enjoys a relaxed, almost timeless air. Meals are unhurried, and served at your pace. The service is unobtrusive yet ensures you want for nothing.
Choose between the split-level interiors or right out on the beach under a canopy of stars. Much like everything else on the island you'll find there's very little separating the great outdoors from the inside. Making this the ideal destination for candle-lit dinners, themed evenings or even a champagne breakfast.
Taj Exotica's fine
dining Mediterranean restaurant, The Deep End, serves a choice of seafood, finest meats as well as vegetarian options. Perched out on the ocean, a torch-lit wooden gangway takes you up into interiors that are no less dramatic than the location. In the centre lies a circular opening that showcases the ocean below. The seating area is arranged around this and makes for a memorable meal. An open deck takes you further out into the deep blue. While the restaurant's thatched canopy offers open-air dining for those who'd rather stay indoors.
Candlelit beach dinners for two, champagne breakfasts, picnics and private in-villa dining can also be arranged on request.
Poolside cocktails and snacks are also available.
For winding down at the end of a long lazy day in the Maldivian sun, the waterfront bar, The Equator, would be hard to
beat - A fine collection of wines and spirits nestle here. Complemented by a décor that promotes an easy, relaxed ambience. On offer is a master list of wines specially put together for the resort. Feel free to take a trip to the wine room and sample a few wines before you take your pick.
The Equator is characterised by a sunken sand pit, set around a bar and a spacious airy deck lit with traditional torches. The air is thick with a repertoire of jazz and blues. And for the late night drinkers, there are the spirits, schnapps, malts and cognacs. While cigar smokers can take their pick from a selection of Cuban cigars.
Taj
Spa
The spa has a Welcome Pavilion, Spa Boutique, Yoga and Meditation Pavilion, a VIP Spa Suite, two over-water luxurious Couple Spa Suites. The soothing signature spa ceremonies, body therapies and authentic in-depth Ayurveda programs can be enjoyed at specific pavilions.
Activities
A variety of water and land based activities are available at the
resort which enjoys one of the few clear sand lagoons in the archipelago.
Snorkelling (with trips to other islands and picnics),
windsurfing, water-skiing, parasailing, catamaran, paddle boat, water-bike, water-scooter, banana-boat rides, fun-tubing,
knee-boarding, canoeing and fishing trips are all on offer from the PADI dive and watersports centre.
On land you will find a fitness
centre, badminton court, beach volleyball, infinity swimming pool, a library\TV room, billiards and a boutique.
The Champagne sunset cruise should be a must with the romantically inclined.
The Taj Exotica Resort & Spa lives up to its name with its very own brand of exotic
pampering.
Location
South Male Atoll, 20 mns by speedboat from Male airport.
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