Four Seasons Maldives
at Landaa Giraavaru
Four Seasons Maldives at Landaa Giraavaru is a natural 44 acre wilderness in the secluded Baa Atoll, a scenic seaplane ride from Malé airport. Snorkel with turtles, dolphins, and lemon sharks in the two kilometer lagoon. Immerse in the healing heart of the Spa and Ayurvedic Retreat, complemented by Ayurvedic options in all four restaurants at Four Seasons Maldives at Landaa Giraavaru. Join pioneering marine research projects or hideaway in vast accommodation compounds on the beach, over the water or hidden down dense jungle paths.
Four Seasons Maldives at Landaa Giraavaru’s vast areas of natural wilderness incorporate 102 thatched bungalows and villas of contemporary Maldivian design. Standard conveniences include wireless high-speed internet access, 42-inch plasma television, audiovisual system with DVD player and MP3 cable, and espresso machine. Beach Bungalow with pool has a spacious garden and plunge pool. Beach Villa with pool has a 12 m lap pool, extensive private garden and outdoor, sand-floor living pavilion with sea-gazing loft accessible via a spiral staircase. Water villas some with plunge pools are stilted over the lagoon with decked outdoor living space and sea-gazing loft. Two-bedroom Water Suites have uninterrupted sunrise or sunset views from the end of the jetty. Two-bedroom Land and Ocean Suites consist of a land-based, open-plan living and dining pavilion that links via a wooden walkway, 36 m2 pool and al fresco dining pavilion to two ocean-based sleeping pavilions, each with en suite bedroom, dressing room and outdoor shower. Two-bedroom Royal Beach Villa has a Master pavilion with indoor and outdoor bathroom, kitchenette, outdoor living and dining pavilion and separate guest pavilion. The large garden includes a 20 m lap pool with ‘floating’ island dining table, beach-side bale, garden courtyard with twin massage beds and stretches of white sand beach.
Four Dining at Four Seasons Maldives at Landaa Giraavaru perched over the water, adjacent to the main jetty, Al Barakat serves Lebanese and Moroccan mezze, grills, platters and stews on two rooftop terraces under a canopy of stars. The ground floor Shisha Bar is open to the sea, with curtained sofas and magnificent sunset views the perfect spot for pre-dinner drinks or Turkish coffee and Shisha pipes. Blu Restaurant and Blu Bar is located on the island’s western tip, overlooking the two kilometer lagoon, Blu serves contemporary Italian cuisine for lunch and elegant Italian in the evening. Dazzling white interiors contrast with the blues of the surrounding sky, ocean and lagoon. A ‘sunset’ swimming pool separates the restaurant and sand-floor bar. Café Landaa has three thatched pavilions separated by reflecting ponds. The vast breakfast buffet includes Asian, continental and international buffet selections with ayurvedic-labelling, dosha-specific teas and ayurvedic tonics. Lunch and dinner feature Indian and Asian specialties; a separate Teppanyaki counter in a water garden setting opens for dinner only. The seafront Fuego Grill, with tables and chairs set in the sand, serves fresh catch of the day alongside a selection of prime cuts and salads from an open-air kitchen pavilion. Five Degrees North’s casual bar setting includes a pool table and bar counter fashioned from a dhoni which is traditional Maldivian boat. A live band plays on Thursday and Saturday nights. In-villa dining is available 24 hours to cater for any request, from a sunrise champagne breakfast to a candlelit beach or sandbank dinner, Robinson Crusoe picnic or private party.
The 2.5 acre Spa and Ayurvedic Retreat at Four Seasons Maldives at Landaa Giraavaru stretches from the heart of the island to the middle of the lagoon. Two Ayurvedic Physicians, a resident yogi and highly specialized team of therapists offer authentic Ayurveda and education from ten land and sea-based treatment pavilions and a yoga deck. All-inclusive 7-, 14- and 21-day Ayurvedic Immersions are complemented by a full spa menu, with authentic ayurvedic therapies that incorporate herbs grown in the Spa’s Herbal Garden. The Spa also runs specialist week-long retreats several times a year in conjunction with Ila-Spa. All Four Seasons Maldives at Landaa Giraavaru’s guests are offered a complimentary dosha-determining consultation during their visit.
Experience a side of the Maldives rarely seen by tourists on a 3-, 4-, or 7-night cruise on board Four Seasons Explorer – a 128-foot cruiser that sails to secluded reefs and isolated villages in superlative comfort. Dive, snorkel, surf, water-ski, fish, kayak, spa, sail, spend time with the marine biologist or visit remote islands for cultural and castaway experiences. Facilities include ten spacious cabins and the Explorer Suite, two sun decks, an open-air Jacuzzi, restaurant with indoor and outdoor dining, bar, lounge, library and a floating five-star PADI Dive Centre.
The Four Seasons Maldives at Landaa Giraavaru operates its own PADI-licensed Dive Centre with a multilingual team of professionals offering courses and daily dive trips; its isolated location places it in the heart of many virgin dive sites, with 30 beautiful coral gardens within easy reach. It is also just 20 minutes by speedboat from Hanifaru Bay one of the best places in the world to snorkel with mass gatherings of manta rays and whale sharks. Dive and snorkeling equipment is available on a complimentary basis; high-tech digital cameras can be rented and professional videography is offered at a fee.
Four Seasons Maldives at Landaa Giraavaru has daily programs for guests aged 4-12 years old at the Kuda Velaa Kids’ Club, which also has its own pool, garden and pirate ship. Teenagers can play pool or computer games in their own centre, Majaa Maizan, learn to windsurf or sail or enjoy private beach dinners with friends.
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