Two islands in South Ari Atoll joined by a 500-metre bridge, home to Ithaa, the first undersea restaurant, and The Muraka underwater residence.
Conrad Rangali spans two islands in South Ari Atoll, Rangali and Rangali Finolhu, linked since 1997 by a 500-metre bridge across the lagoon. It's 30 minutes by seaplane from the airport, and whale sharks and mantas can be seen in the surrounding waters all year.
Villas start with Beach Villas (150 m²) and family beach villas; over the water there are Sunrise and Sunset Water Villas for guests 16 and over, Grand and Premier Water Villas, two- and three-bedroom villas and pavilions, and The Muraka, a three-bedroom residence with a master suite below the sea.
Dining is the draw: Ithaa, five metres under the Indian Ocean; Koko's teppan bar; Sunset Grill over the reef; Ufaa's Chinese cooking; Italian at Vilu; Mandhoo's organic cuisine over the lagoon; and the Atoll Market's live stations. There's an underground wine cellar, the Aaraha champagne bar, the adults-only Rantheli Beach Club, an overwater spa, a PADI Eco Center and the Majaa Explorers kids' club.
It's spread over two islands joined by a long bridge, so expect some walking. Ithaa and the signature restaurants cost extra on top of breakfast, and children aged 6 to 12 pay a daily supplement.
Beachfront villas with an open-air bathroom and rain shower, a terrace with sunbeds and an outdoor pavilion swing.
King bed
Two connecting bedrooms steps from the beach, with outdoor showers, day beds and a swing.
Two king beds and two sofa beds
Overwater villas for two (16 and over) facing the sunrise, with an outdoor whirlpool, a glass floor panel and an ocean-view bathtub.
King bed
Overwater villas for two (16 and over) facing the sunset, with a private pool and ocean-view bathtub.
King bed
Larger water villas with a jacuzzi, an indoor lounge and direct lagoon access, facing the sunrise.
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Grand Water Villas with a private infinity pool and a bathtub overlooking the sea.
King bed
Overwater villas for guests 16 and over with a living and dining area, a private pool and an ocean-view sunken tub.
King bed
Two bedrooms over the water, each en suite, with an outdoor jacuzzi.
King bed and twin beds
Two bedrooms over the water with a private infinity pool, facing the sunset.
King bed and twin beds
A beach villa with a detached twin bedroom, a living area and a private pool.
King bed and twin beds
Three bedrooms, two private pools, a kitchenette and living and dining areas on the beach.
Two king beds and twin beds
Two bedrooms over the water, each with an ocean-view bathtub, and a private pool.
King bed and twin beds
Three bedrooms: two above the water and a master suite five metres below the surface.
Two king beds and twin beds
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Tasting menus five metres beneath the Indian Ocean
Japanese teppan bar facing the ocean
Premium cuts and seafood over the reef at sunset
Chinese cooking on Rangali Finolhu's shore
Italian-inspired plates to share by the lagoon
Organic, nature-inspired cuisine over the lagoon
Live cooking stations from Asian to Western, on the sand
Six-course degustation two metres underground among 18,000 bottles
The main social bar by the pool
Champagne by the glass at sunset
Adults-only retreat by an infinity pool
Spa above the lagoon with hydrotherapy
Diving and coral restoration
Kids' and teens' clubs with a splash park
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A 30-minute seaplane flight from Velana International Airport, or a short domestic flight followed by a speedboat.
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