Description
The resort is set on a stunningly beautiful island, offering a harmony between spectacular natural beauty and understated contemporary villas and restaurants.
Baros has 75 villas, some of which are over-water and the rest are located right on the beach. They mix natural elements such as wood, stone and coconut thatch with the very latest in comfort, style and refinement.
The hotel has a complete range of dining options. The Lime Restaurant is set over the turquoise lagoon and offers modern a la carte favourites. The Cayenne Grill offers thatched gazebos for two and is also over-water providing freshly prepared seafood, fish, meat and vegetarian dishes served with sauces of choice and accompanied by a lavish selection of salads and desserts. The Lighthouse is the fine dining restaurant, offering a superb menu and fine wines. The Sails Bar is the perfect destinations for an end of night cocktail. There are also in-villa dining options, as well as al fresco options on the beach. Whether it’s a private barbecue for two on the beach, a romantic dinner on the boardwalk, a candle-lit picnic in a palm grove or a special dinner on a secluded sandbank, a dedicated team takes care of it all.
Baros has a stunning alternative to shore based relaxation - "Nooma" - is modelled on the traditional Maldivian sailing dhoni. It's a great excuse for secret reef snorkelling, sunset sailing or a romantic dinner for two. With gourmet meals served on board by your personal butler, secluded sun deck for two in the bow, and a private saloon lounge, toilet, shower, and air-conditioned double bedroom, this is the dhoni for the ultimate intimate cruise. And it can be yours when you stay at Baros
As with the spirit of the Maldives, The Aquum Spa offers superb bespoke spa packages in four Spa suites.
There is also a superb house reef for snorkelling from the beach, as well as excellent dive sites nearby with PADI courses available. Baros can also organise a multitude of other excursions from big game fishing to sunset cruises.
In short, Baros is a truly luxurious and serene retreat offering guests the highest levels of service, with refined taste.
Guide price
£2,000 Per person per night
£2,000 per person for 7 nights, based on 2 people sharing a Deluxe Beach Villa, on a bed and breakfast basis, including international flights and speedboat transfers.
Accommodation
A total of 75 contemporary and chic villas, there are 24 Deluxe Villas, 10 Baros Villas with direct access to the beach, 30 Water Villas built over the lagoon with direct access to the Indian Ocean!, 8 Baros Pool villas which have a private pool, 2 Baros Premium Pool Villas with the addition of a Jacuzzi and 1 Baros Residence also with private pool.
Childcare
This resort is more suited as a retreat for couples and therefore to ensure the tranquillity and balance of the resort Baros do not welcome children under 8 years of age.
Facilities
With service to match the superb cuisine and an atmosphere of relaxed refinement, the overwater Lighthouse restaurant is the island's highlight. THE SPA offers a range of massage, health and beauty treatments. There is a PADI certified scuba diving centre which offers snorkelling too, a water sports centre, fitness room, pool table, table tennis, wireless and cable internet, library, lounge with internet access, CD & DVD Library a the lovely Island Boutique.
Activities
At Baros there is a wide range of escapes and experiences to choose from including the Spa, the Baros dive centre which offers PADI certified SCUBA diving courses, the water sports centre has a multitude of water sports on offer as well as marine information and snorkelling on the house reef. In addition there is a pool table, table tennis and board game. A range of other excursions including Big Game Fishing or a dolphin cruise are also available.
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Services
Baros offers guests a 24-hour Villa Dining service as well as a 24-hour Laundry Service. There is an Island Doctor on Call (located on nearby island) should any guests require assistance.
When to travel
The Maldives has a tropical climate distinguished by two seasons, or monsoons: the dry northeast monsoon from December to March, and the wet southwestern monsoon from May to November, with more strong winds and rain. April is a transitional period noted for clear water and heat. The temperature remains remarkably consistent at around 30°C.
February to April is the hottest period and resorts are almost all operating at capacity during this period. Mid-December to early January comes at even more of a premium due to Christmas and New Year and prices are even higher. Easter and the Italian holiday week in August also attract peak prices at most resorts.
Storms are more likely from May to November, though it’s still warm, skies can be cloudy and the humidity is higher. This is the low season, with fewer people and lower prices, with the exception of August.
Diving is good year-round, although a basic rule is that life on the reef is more varied and visibility better on the western side of any atoll from May to November and from the eastern side of any atoll December to April.
The surfing season runs from March to October, which is when resorts are cheapest.
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Location and directions
North Male Atoll, Maldives
To the north of Male Atoll, Baros island is a stunning reef-ringed island with white sandy shores. Just 25 minutes gentle cruise by speed boat from Male International Airport.
How to get there
10.5hr flight to Male Airport followed by a 25 minute speedboat transfer to Baros.
