Description
The Taj Exotica is situated on one of the only clear sand lagoons in the Maldives, Emboodhu Finolhu. Surrounded by soft white sand beaches and aquamarine water, the Taj Exotica’s luxurious yet rustic style complements the natural vegetation of the island.
The 62 air-conditioned villas are all palm thatched and finished in natural wood. 55 of the villas are over-water, whilst the remaining seven are on the beach. All the villas are fully equipped with a mini-bar, satellite television, DVD player, IDD telephone and bathtubs overlooking the water.
The resort has two restaurants ’24 Degrees’ serves a multi-cuisine for dinner, whilst ’The Deep End’ serves Mediterranean fare all day. ’The Equator Bar’ offers classic cocktails, margaritas, music and a fantastic view. There is a PADI dive school, fitness centre, billiards table, beach volleyball court, library and boutique. The Jiva Grand Spa offers a full range of treatments.
Guide price
£2,275 Per person
£2,275 per person for 7 nights, based on 2 people sharing a Lagoon Villa, on a bed and breakfast basis, including international flights and speedboat transfers.
Accommodation
24 Lagoon Villas, 31 Deluxe Lagoon Villas, 4 Deluxe Beach Villas, 2 Two-Bedroomed Beach Villa Suites, 1 Presidential Suite
Childcare
Children welcome but no facilities
Facilities
Spa, gym, 2 restaurants, bar, 2 swimming pools, PADI centre, canoeing, water-skiing, sailing
Activities
Free Activities : Sailing, windsurfing, sea kayaking, volleyball, indoor games
Paid Activities : Water-skiing, diving, spa, deep sea fishing, sunset cruises
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
South Male Atoll, Maldives
The Taj Exotica Resort & Spa Maldives is located in the South Male Atoll, Maldives.
How to get there
10.5-hour direct flight to Male International Airport, followed by a 15-minute speedboat transfer.
