7 Nights from£1799

MALDIVES

Kanuhura

Unique villa resort

Own private island for weddings

World class diving sites nearby

Kid’s club

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Kanuhura

Famed for its laidback luxury and natural Maldivian charm, Kanuhura is a very private retreat. The island setting is genuinely breathtaking – an endless expanse of turquoise blue sea and serene sandy shores. A personal host welcomes you to one of the 95 stunning Water or Beach Villas. Created from traditional Maldivian thatch and stone, the interiors are inspired by local designs. The most luxurious feature teak floors, private courtyards, open-air bathrooms and a 24 hour personal host service. Intimate and tranquil, the water villas have sundecks and steps leading directly into the lagoon. The Beach Villas, with private verandas, are dotted along the island’s coral sand fringe. An in-room champagne bathing ceremony takes indulging to a new level, as do romantic meals delivered to your veranda, beach front or picturesque spots around the island. Your villa apart, a timber table at the Veli Café at one end of the island is perhaps the most romantic place to dine. The Spa is a vast wooden pavilion offering over 40 blissful therapies, including The Thari Experience which customises treatments to your zodiac sign. The resort’s sister island Jehunuhura is perfect for weddings or a romantic picnic for two. 

PURELY FOR YOU

Honeymoon Offer: Stay a min of 5 nights recieve a USD$150 food & beverage credit, bottle of sparkling wine

Valid 01 Jun - 19 Dec 08

 

2008|2009 PRICES FROM


01 MAY – 03 JUL

04 JUL -16 JUL

17 JUL – 10 AUG

11 AUG – 12 DEC

13 DEC – 15 JAN 09 16 JAN - 30 APR

7 Nights

£1799

£1999

£2379

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Extra nights

£132

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£306

£219

 

PRICE TERMS

Prices are per person for 7 nights staying in a Beach Villa including breakfast. Image shown is a Water Villa.

YOUR HOLIDAY INCLUDES: Return economy class flights with Emirates from London Gatwick, pre-payable taxes, Airline Failure Insurance, accommodation based on twin share, meet & greet by local representatives on arrival & return airport transfers by Sea plane.

CHILD PRICE: From £1079 for 7 nights.  ROOM UPGRADE: Water Villa from £87 per person per night.

FLIGHT SUPPLEMENTS: 10 Dec 08 - 16 Dec 08 £379, 17 Dec 08 - 24 Dec 08 £541. FLIGHT UPGRADES: Upgrade to Business Class from £629 one way. Upgrade to First Class from £959 one way. REGIONAL DEPARTURES: Flights are also available from Heathrow, Manchester, Newcastle and Glasgow from the same cost.

 

ROOM TYPES

Rooms

Enchanting and natural private villas, over the water or on the beach, have all the discreet luxuries and freedoms of modernity - personal villa hosts and the most sensuous bathrooms semi-open to the sky.

Kanuhura offers 100 villas and grand villas in five different types of accommodation, each surrounded by the breathtaking natural beauty of the Indian Ocean, and each catering to the individual needs and desires of guests.

Beach Villa

The 68 Beach Villas are dotted on the island's coral sand fringe. Each with a bedroom area and windows looking out to sea, a large open-air bathroom with a stone bath and outdoor shower, dressing room area and a decked terrace leading to a private stretch of beach, thatched umbrella and long wooden sun loungers. Lush foliage between the villas provides privacy.

  • Air Conditioning
  • Tea/Coffee Facilities
  • Broadband Access
  • Safe
  • Outdoor Shower
  • Satellite Television
  • DVD player

 

Water Villa

Stretching from the centre of the island, a long wooden bridge leads guests to the resort's Water Villas. Captivating and romantic, they feature a large outdoor deck creating generous space for sunbathing and alfresco dining. The most

sensuous over-water bathrooms, semi-open to the sky, envelop guests in natural comfort with freeform stone bath and outdoor shower.

Here, set above the crystalline blue waters of the Indian Ocean, guests discover the true meaning of paradise.

  • Broadband Access
  • DVD player
  • Outdoor Shower
  • Safe
  • Satellite Television
  • Air Conditioning
  • Tea/Coffee Facilities

 

 

DINING

Dining Information

Food for romance, for relaxation, for the sheer pleasure of company. On the porch of a villa, on a secluded beach, around the pool, on the seashore. At Kanuhura exists cuisines of unimaginable variety - and all the fruits of the Indian Ocean.

Restaurants

Buffet Restaurant - Thin Rah - The main restaurant at Kanuhura, Thin Rah offers expansive buffets with open-cooking stations where chefs prepare themed cuisines and individual dishes for guests. In one of three dining pavilions, each with a distinct theme and ambience, enticing choices include fish, seafood and regional specialties, fusion dishes, sushi and sashimi, exotic salads and fruits from markets around the world, homemade ice creams and selections for younger guests.

Mediterranean Restaurant - Olive Tree - serves a la carte dishes from throughout the Mediterranean and features an open pizza oven. Specialties are fresh pastas, salads and a mouth-watering selection of freshly caught grilled seafood and steaks. ‘Cuisines of the sun' inspired by the flavours of the Mediterranean are offered for lunch. Enjoy the intimate atmosphere of the restaurant itself, or take a poolside table for a romantic candlelit dinner as a glowing sunset fades into a million twinkling stars.

Seafood Restaurant - Veli Cafe - candlelit romance on the shores of the Indian Ocean sets the tone for Veli Cafe, with its white-linen covered tables and chairs set amidst the luxurious shade of frangipani trees on the beachside wooden terrace. An extensive choice of carefully selected wines make the perfect accompaniment to fresh seafood from the Maldivian atolls, fused with spices, pickles and sauces to form a delectable Thai cuisine. Serving dinner only to guests age 12 and over.

Bars

Handhuvaru Bar - cool off with a chilled drink in the shade with feet dangling in the sand... or enjoy the sunshine around the pool. A selection of cocktails, beers, wines by the glass, and fresh juices are available throughout the day, complemented by an all-day snack menu of international favourites. This specious, partly sand-floored bar also offers an outdoor terrace with over-cushioned daybeds and over-sized chairs for two, and an interior with inviting, cozy seating and windows wide-open to the daylight. Evenings are relaxed at this prime location for watching the sunset. For the connoisseur, Handhuvaru Bar offers a selection of Cuban and Dominican cigars. Open from 10am to 1am.

Lava Lounge - just around the corner from the Handhuvaru Bar, the air-conditioned Lava Lounge can be used as private movie cinema or for watching big-screen sporting events during major world competitions, for karaoke entertainment, or as a conference and meeting room (for up to 50 people, theatre-style). A range of audio-visual equipment is available.

 

LEISURE

Leisure Information

Long a favourite destination for generations of travellers seeking the ultimate escape, Kanuhura's relaxed and welcoming ambience allows for moments of spontaneous fun and adventure.

Close to some of the world's finest diving sites, scuba and snorkelling enthusiasts explore shipwrecks and coral reefs. Others fall into a state of bliss at the award-winning Spa, renowned for its Southeast Asia-influenced treatments.

From sublime pursuits of yoga, to tennis at the Peter Burwash Tennis Centre, to driving bio-degradable dissolving golf balls from the jetty deep into the ocean, guests revel in the chilled-out and adventurous spirit of Kanuhura.

The Spa is a place rich in peace and pleasure. A place of vibrant colour - a verdant island fringed by coral-white sand, and wrapped in the dramatic blues of sea and sky. So time stands still, allowing for perfect moments of personal discovery and rejuvenation.

The Spa has its own lavish pavilion, complete with a health and beauty centre with separate amenities for ladies and gentlemen. For total beauty treatment, the Beauty Salon offers hair care, manicure, pedicure and personalised make-up and styling. Aerobics, yoga, meditation and workouts at the Gymnasium are also part of the spa's daily attractions, where facilities are among the best in the world.

  • Children's Pool
  • Games Room
  • Gym
  • Library
  • Pedaloes
  • Sailing
  • Scuba Diving
  • Snorkelling
  • Spa - The Spa is a place rich in peace and pleasure. A place of vibrant colour - a verdant island fringed by coral-white sand, and wrapped in the dramatic blues of sea and sky. So time stands still, allowing for perfect moments of personal discovery and rejuvenation.
  • Squash Court
  • Swimming Pool
  • Tennis Academy
  • Tennis Courts
  • Wake Boarding
  • Waterskiing
  • Windsurfing
 

HOTEL FACILITIES

  •  Baby sitting
  • Cots on request
  • Kids Club - On an island in a faraway sea, children ages four to eleven revel in the adventure of discovering Kanuhura with a dedicated enrichment programme all their own - KidsOnly. The complimentary program features professionally trained staff incorporating the natural environs of the island into an engaging schedule of enriching activities: Maldivian arts and crafts, hermit crab races, Dhivehi language lessons, pirate games and pizza making with the chef all keep kids busy and interested. Available daily from 9am - 12 noon, 2pm - 5pm and 7pm to 10pm, KidsOnly is a dedicated area located on the southern end of the island, featuring a large sand-filled playground, treehouse and swimming pool, ensuring kids have their own sense of place, and parents have peace of mind. At Kanuhura, the KidsOnly programme offers days themed to the island with a day of "Whirling Wind" finding children making paper airplanes followed by a flying competition; while animal art collages, finger puppet shows, mask making and creating a crab kingdom highlight a day devoted to "Amazing Animals." Children under four are welcome at the club if accompanied by a parent or guardian. Baby-sitting services can be arranged for a nominal fee.
  • Teens Club - Designated staff provide a personal service for the twelve- to seventeen-year-olds, helping them connect and socialise with new friends from around the world in a fun environment. They can enjoy a wide variety of programme options including sports, nature, adventure and local excursions.
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