Beach Villa Choices At All New Brennia Kottefaru
Situated in Raa Atoll, in the northern part of Maldives, Brennia Kottefaru has only recently opened its door to guests and is quickly becoming a favourite vacation spot in the Maldives. Nestled in a glittering aqua lagoon, this five-star luxury resort is a stunning island haven with exquisite sandy beaches, lush natural vegetation and an array of different villas for you to choose from.
The resort has a total of 190 villas – 106 beach villas and 84 water villas – in 10 different categories, each designed with distinct wooden interiors and warm hues. There are three restaurants and three bars on the island as well as an 18-room spa village, a main swimming pool with an adjoined kids’ pool, a gym and fitness centre, and a guest recreation centre including tennis, volleyball and futsal courts. Additionally, there are also dive and water sports centres respectively, along with a souvenir shop and a photography studio. For guests with children, Brennia Kottefaru has a kids club with an outdoor play area; babysitting services are available on request as well with an added surcharge.
Transfer to the resort is available via a direct, 45-minute seaplane ride from Velana International Airport. Alternatively, for guests who would like to get a deeper feel of the Maldives, you can opt for a domestic flight to the local airport at Ifuru island – a 20-minute flight – followed by a short speedboat ride to the resort. Either way, you will be able to see the amazing beauty of the natural Maldivan atolls and lagoons as you go!
Bougain Villa
Nestled within the natural greenery of the island, this 79 sqm villa is perfect for those looking for an intimate private retreat with loved ones. Enclosed within your own garden area, this villa comes with a fully equipped bedroom that has a king-sized bed and a cosy seating area as well as a minibar and a flat-screen TV. There is also a partly open-air bathroom and an outdoor deck with a swing and a seating area. Wake up with the soft glow of the sunrise, spend the day lounging on your boat-shaped swing and finish off with a private, in-villa dinner under the stars.
Beach Villa
With direct beach access, this villa is the perfect place to enjoy the beautiful Maldivian ocean – either swimming by the beach or sipping a drink on the edge of the shore! This beach villa is 143 sqm in size, and has an expansive bedroom with a king-sized bed, an indoor daybed and a seating area. There is also a fully-stocked minibar and a flat-screen TV with a variety of cable channels available for you. The open-air bathroom comes has a double vanity and a beautiful outdoor rain shower with complimentary toiletries. The outdoor deck area comes with sun loungers and a dining area for your in-villa dining needs. There is also a double sun lounger with a sun umbrella in your own private beach area – a perfect vantage point to lounge on while watching your children splash around in the sea.
Beach Pool Villa
The Beach Pool Villa is the optimum accommodation for those who are looking for a relaxed stay with much-needed creature comforts on hand. Located on the beachfront – with direct access to the beach – this 159 sqm villa comes with a spacious bedroom, an open-air bathroom and a vast sundeck with your very own private plunge pool. The bedroom consists of a king-sized bed, an indoor daybed and a seating area as well as a minibar and a flat-screen TV with full cable channels while the bathroom comes with a double vanity and an outdoor shower area as well as complimentary toiletries. The outdoor sundeck area features the plunge pool, sun loungers and an in-villa dining area. Enjoy the sparkling beaches and the glittering azure seas of the Maldives – all without leaving the comfort of your own villa!
Deluxe Beach Pool Villa
A subtle upgrade from the Beach Pool Villa, the Deluxe Beach Pool Villa is 198 sqm in size – perfect for families with children. The expansive bedroom features a king-sized bed, an indoor daybed, a seating area, a fully-stocked minibar and a flat-screen TV with all channels. The open-air bathroom is spacious, with a double vanity and an outdoor rain shower whereas the outdoor sundeck features a private plunge pool, as well as double sun loungers and a dining area for in-villa dining. You can take a dip in your private pool, go for a swim in the ocean or simply sit by the beach and build sandcastles with your children – the options are endless in these beautiful deluxe villas.
Two Bedroom Family Beach Villa
For those vacationing with their extended family or travelling together with friends, Brennia Kottefaru has the Two Bedroom Family Beach Villa. At 370 sqm in area, this villa comes with two en suite bedrooms and an outdoor sundeck area with direct access to the soft sands of the beach just ahead. Each bedroom is spacious with a king-sized bed, an indoor daybed, a seating area, a minibar and a flat-screen TV while the bathroom comes with a double vanity and a rain shower area. Situated at one end of the island, away from the main areas, these villas ensure that you can solely focus on having quality together time with your loved ones while enjoying the luxurious benefits Brennia Kottefaru has to offer.Other Accommodation Options – Water Villas
For those looking for other accommodation options, Brennia Kottefaru also has marvellous water villas for you to choose from. Located over the natural lagoon of the island – with direct steps down to the water – these over-water retreats are gorgeous with beautiful views overlooking the ocean. The first tier of water villas is the 111 sqm Water Villa which has a spacious bedroom, a partly open-air bathroom and an outdoor sundeck with sun loungers and an in-villa dining area. Next is the 130 sqm Water Pool Villa, the 143 sqm Deluxe Water Pool and the 192 sqm Water Pool Suite, where all come with their own private plunge pool on the outdoor sundeck. Moreover, the Deluxe Water Pool and the Water Pool Suite both have water slides going straight down to the lagoon waters below – perfect for children to enjoy! Additionally, there is also the Two Bedroom Water Pool Residence, a massive 420 sqm villa with two bedrooms – ideal for large groups of friends and family travelling together. Whether you are looking for a villa on the land or water, or one with a pool (or not), Brennia Kottefaru has it all for you.
Dining Facilities
Brennia Kottefaru has three restaurants and three bars, dotted across various points on the island for your ease. Each establishment offers you a variety of delectable dishes as well a carefully selected list of wines and alcoholic beverages.
Lime is the main restaurant on the island, serving all-day dining with breakfast, lunch and dinner buffets. Located on the beachfront, with both indoor and outdoor seating, the restaurant has live cooking stations and features a variety of dishes from all corners of the world. Here, you can start your mornings with custom-made blends of juices and smoothies and end it with splendid dishes and wines curated from all over the world, just for you.
Manta : Another restaurant on the island is Manta, featuring an à la carte menu with Asian specialty cuisine. Open for exclusively for dinner, the restaurant promises you a variety of delicacies from all over Asia, from spicy soups to the sweetest desserts – all full of unparalleled flavour. Do note that seating is limited and as such, reservations have to be made in advance.
Sunset Grill : A bar by day and a restaurant by night, Sunset Grill offers you a variety of interesting cocktails throughout the day with savoury grilled and barbecued dishes for dinner. Enjoy the vibrant hues of the Maldivian sunset as you enjoy flavourful dishes prepared specially for you; just remember to make a reservation ahead.
La Pella : Situated next to the swimming pool, La Pella is the main bar of the resort, offering you skillfully concocted drinks and light snacks all throughout the day. Furnished with comfortable sofas and distinct wooden interiors, La Pella is the ideal spot to sit back and relax with a cocktail following an afternoon in the pool or a day filled with fun activities!
Sing Sing : Next to La Pella is Sing Sing – the karaoke bar of the resort. Specially designed for night birds, this bar is the perfect place to end the night with a groove. Spend a night out with your friends with cocktails and tunes, surrounded by the exquisite tropical beauty of the Maldives.
Sports Bar : For sports enthusiasts, Brennia Kottefaru has a specially designed bar where you can watch your favourite sports on TV. Enjoy a variety of limited beverages, while watching your team’s matches with supporters just like you. Catering for all, Brennia Kottefaru ensures that you do not have to miss what you love, even on vacation.
Recreational Activities
To provide you with unforgettable experiences on your vacation, Brennia Kottefaru offers you a range of activities to engage in; from diving and snorkelling excursions to various on-land activities, the resort has something for everyone!The resort has a diving centre – located close to the shore for your ease – where diving activities are conducted by Ocean Dimensions, a brand specialising in diving and water sports operations. Under their management, the dive centre organises an array of both dive trips and lessons. Dive trips are done by boat and can vary from dives in the morning or afternoon to full day or private excursions, depending on your specific requirements. PADI certification programmes are also available, including beginner courses and specialty and rescue courses for veterans. For those who want to take advantage of this opportunity, they also have the PADI eLearning Initiative, an approach specially designed so that guests can complete the theory aspects of the course online and ahead of time. They also have the Bubble Maker course for children to introduce them to the wonders under the sea.
Largely untouched, Raa Atoll is one of the most sought-out dive spots in the country with vibrant coral gardens – which are characteristic to the area – as well as a host of other marine life, including manta rays, gray reef sharks, clownfish, turtles and even schools of banner fish. Take this opportunity to explore the stunning underwater beauty of the Maldives – an experience you will surely remember for a long time to come!
Other than diving activities, the resort also offers snorkelling cruises with complimentary snorkelling equipment available for you. Moreover, you can also explore the house reef on your own, or with guided tours – free of charge. For water sports, the resort has a variety of both motorised and non-motorised sports available such as jet skiing, water skiing, kayaking, canoeing, paddle boarding and catamaran sailing. For thrill-seekers, Brennia Kottefaru has parasailing, kitesurfing, windsurfing and fun tubing activities a well. Additionally, the resort also provides a range of excursions for you, including dolphin cruises – where you can see large pods of dolphins and even a sea turtle or two – and private island excursions for all-day picnic trips or even just to watch the sunset with drinks and snacks on hand. To give you a chance to experience the local culture, the resort offers you sunset fishing trips on traditional “dhoni” (Maldivian wooden boats) as well as trips to nearby inhabited islands.
For on-resort activities, guests can engage in live cookery classes with chefs and learn how to recreate some of the delicious flavours on the island. Moreover, there is also a nightly line-up of both local and international performers including artists, entertainers and DJs. Whether you prefer a vacation fully-packed with activities or a more relaxed stay; quiet nights in or adventurous after hours, Brennia Kottefaru offers it all.
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