Hotels & Resorts

Taj Coral Reef Resort and Spa

A private-island retreat on Hembadhu with beach and overwater villas, house-reef diving, island dining and J Wellness Circle spa.

About

Taj Coral Reef Resort and Spa occupies Hembadhu Island in North Malé Atoll, surrounded by white-sand beaches, a lagoon and a house reef. Thatched-roof villas and suites offer beach-facing and sea-facing settings, with sunrise and sunset views bringing guests close to the island landscape. Dining includes Bokkura, Open The Grill and The Reef Bar, alongside 24-hour in-villa dining. Guests can unwind at J Wellness Circle with massage, herbal scrubs and skin treatments, or join yoga and meditation sessions. An infinity-edge swimming pool, a children’s pool and a fitness centre provide further ways to relax or stay active. The PADI-certified Blue In Dive Centre introduces guests to the surrounding marine environment, including the house reef and a shipwreck. Guided snorkelling, diving adventures, fishing experiences, sandbank escapes and dolphin outings offer different ways to explore the sea. Concierge assistance is available to help arrange island experiences. The resort is reached by speedboat from Velana International Airport, with a published journey time of approximately 45 minutes. Airport pickup and drop-off can be arranged through the resort team.

At a Glance

Distance from VIA (Velana Airport)
Approximately 35.4 km (straight-line)
Nearest airport
Velana International Airport (MLE)
Number of rooms
64
Operator name
Tal Maldives Resorts Pvt. Ltd.
Number of beds
128
Island
Hembadhu
Atoll
Kaafu
Transfer
Approximately 45 minutes by speedboat from Velana International Airport; airport pickup and drop-off can be arranged.

Services

  • Beach and overwater villas
  • Restaurants and bar
  • 24-hour in-villa dining
  • J Wellness Circle spa
  • Yoga and meditation
  • Infinity-edge swimming pool
  • Children’s pool
  • Fitness centre
  • PADI-certified dive centre
  • Guided snorkelling
  • Diving and shipwreck exploration
  • Fishing experiences
  • Sandbank excursions
  • Dolphin outings
  • Concierge assistance
  • Speedboat airport transfers