Taj Exotica Resort & Spa, Maldives, is an exclusive, private and romantic island resort lush with tropical plants and encircled by clear blue waters of one of the largest lagoons of the Maldives.

Taj Exotica Resort & Spa spreads idyllically along a pristine beach and the serene lagoon. The award-winning resort, now re-launched, seamlessly extends the magic of the island’s blessed natural beauty in its design even as it offers the finest contemporary luxuries and services. Jiva Grande Spa, an authentic Indian spa, offers a range of signature wellness experiences. A choice of gourmet cuisine, water sports, and recreation make for a complete and exclusive destination.

The resort is only 15 minutes by a private luxury speedboat, available 24 hours, from Malé International Airport.

Rooms & Suites

Each of the resort’s luxuriously designed 62 villas is furnished in natural tones and textures. The warmth of wood, the fragrance of flowers and the soft glow of lamps and candles create an intimate ambience in the villas. Expansive ocean views and a soothing breeze relax the senses.

All the villas are palm-thatched, built of finest natural wood finishes on the exteriors and floors and are delightfully appointed in classic Maldivian style. Amenities include air-conditioning, personal bar, LCD television with satellite channels, safe, tea/coffee-maker, satellite television, DVD/CD player, MP3, Media Centre, Internet connection, international dialing, Electronic safe, 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.

Lagoon Villas
The 24 Lagoon Villas, of 71 sq mts 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.

Deluxe Lagoon Villas with Pools
The 31 Deluxe Lagoon Villas with Pools, of 94 sq mts 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. All 31 of these villas now feature a private deck with a freshwater plunge pool and an alluring day-bed area with spectacular views.

Deluxe Beach Villas
The 4 Deluxe Beach Villas, of 89 sq mts 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.

Beach Villa Suites
The 2 two-bedroom luxurious Beach Villa Suites, of 158 sq mts each, are just 5 metres from the lagoon. Each luxuriously style 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 Rehendi Presidential Suite
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.

Facilities and Services

Guests can look forward to the finest international facilities and services at the resort.

Hotel Leisure and Other Services include:

Currency exchange
Express laundry / dry cleaning
Lifestyle Boutique
Living Room with library
Billiards and indoor games
Progressive World Cuisine Restaurant
All day dining multi-cuisine restaurant
Bar with walk-in cellar
Private in-villa a la carte dining
Travel assistance
24 hours luxury speedboat service
Over water Fitness Centre

Food and Wine

From casual, all-day dining to formal, fine dining, guests can savour a choice of gourmet cuisine, cool beverages and the choicest wines.

The resort offers a distinctive dining experience at its restaurants. The menus feature traditional and contemporary favourites of a variety of international cuisines that are complemented with fine wines from the resort’s cellar. Guests can dine at the restaurants or any spot on the island of their choice.

» 24 Degrees:

24 Degrees, the all-day dining restaurant, serves a delectable multi-cuisine menu.
Attire: Smart Casual


» Equator Bar:

Savour the soothing sounds of nature with a choice of refreshing beverages at the stylish bar.
Attire: Casual


» In Villa Dining:

Guests can dine in the comfort and privacy of their villa. A menu of gourmet specialities is offered.


» The Deep End:

The Deep End Restaurant exudes a soothing ambience and serves a selection of dishes from Progressive World Cuisine paired with fine wines. Open for dinner.

Recreation

The resort offers a spectrum of indoor and outdoor activities for irresistible fun and relaxation.

Fitness and fun include:

• Billiards
• Fresh water Infinity Swimming pool
• Football
• Volleyball
• Indoor games
• » PADI certified Dolphin Base Dive
and Water Sports Centre
• Fitness Centre

Beach and sports include:

Catamaran Sailing
Water Skiing
Banana Riding
Sea Kayaking
Windsurfing

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