Huvafen Fushi

Huvafen Fushi
Nakachchaafushi
Holiday island resort

Huvafen Fushi
Huvafen Fushi

Location in Maldives

Coordinates: 04°22′06″N 73°22′16″E / 4.36833°N 73.37111°E / 4.36833; 73.37111Coordinates: 04°22′06″N 73°22′16″E / 4.36833°N 73.37111°E / 4.36833; 73.37111
Country Maldives
Administrative atoll Kaafu Atoll
Time zone MST (UTC+05:00)

Huvafen Fushi (Nakachcchaafushi) is a private resort island retreat by Per AQUUM in the North Malé atoll, Kaafu, Maldives Indian Ocean.

Situated near the capital Malé and 30 minutes by speedboat from Malé International Airport, it opened in July 2004 and consists of a single island with 43 bungalows. Targeting the luxury accommodation niche, its facilities include the world's first underwater spa, picturesque beaches and corals, The Lair: the islands spacious library-lounge, and deep-sea fishing to name a few. There are plenty of dining options on the island ranging from waterside bars, private dining experiences to an underground wine collection, unmatched by any other resort in the world.

Awards

In 2007, Interior Design’s Best of Year Awards (USA) bestowed Richard Hywel Evans Architecture + Design with an award for Huvafen Fushi's Underwater Spa.
In 2007, World Travel Awards named Huvafen Fushi the Indian Ocean’s Leading Spa Resort.
In 2008, Spa Finder - Reader's Choice Awards named Huvafen Fushi the Best Interior Design and the Best for Romance.
In 2008, Harper’s Bazaar Travel Guide (UK) named Huvafen Fushi the Best Beach Resort in the World.


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