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A solar-powered private island in the Maldives with 15 overwater bungalows is the best new luxury hotel to visit in 2019

Kudadoo Maldives is on a private island in Lhaviyani Atoll in the Indian Ocean. Guests fly into Malé International Airport ...

A solar-powered private island in the Maldives with 15 overwater bungalows is the best new luxury hotel to visit in 2019

... and are then flown to the resort, which is about 40 minutes away, by private seaplane.

... and are then flown to the resort, which is about 40 minutes away, by private seaplane.

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The resort consists of 15 bungalows that arch out over the water in a circular shape.

 The resort consists of 15 bungalows that arch out over the water in a circular shape.

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Kudadoo is an adults-only resort that only welcomes guests over the age of 15. Parties can also rent out the entire island for private events, in which case guests of all ages are welcome.

Kudadoo is an adults-only resort that only welcomes guests over the age of 15. Parties can also rent out the entire island for private events, in which case guests of all ages are welcome.

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Both one-bedroom and two-bedroom residences are available.

Both one-bedroom and two-bedroom residences are available.

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The resort prides itself on its exclusivity and its wellness services, not to mention its eco-friendly status.

The resort prides itself on its exclusivity and its wellness services, not to mention its eco-friendly status.

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The resort's 984 solar panels (visible in the photo below) enable it to be entirely solar-powered.

The resort

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And its environmentally friendly approach doesn't end there: The resort relies on minimal single-use plastics (plastic straws and utensils, for example, are banned) ...

And its environmentally friendly approach doesn

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... and the buildings were built with sustainably sourced wood.

... and the buildings were built with sustainably sourced wood.

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The resort has a bar ...

The resort has a bar ...

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... and a restaurant that relies heavily on locally caught seafood.

... and a restaurant that relies heavily on locally caught seafood.

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According to its website, Kudadoo is also home to the Maldives' first Himalayan salt chamber.

According to its website, Kudadoo is also home to the Maldives

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It's said to cleanse sinuses and ease muscles.

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That's in addition to an extensive range of massages, facials, and acupuncture and reflexology treatments.

That

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The resort has a gym, but if that's not enough, a yoga and meditation guru is also on site.

The resort has a gym, but if that

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As can be expected for a luxurious, all-inclusive stay in a remote location, it doesn't come cheap.

As can be expected for a luxurious, all-inclusive stay in a remote location, it doesn

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A one-bedroom residence booked for two adults starts at $3,400 per night ...

A one-bedroom residence booked for two adults starts at $3,400 per night ...

Source: Kudadoo

... and a two-bedroom residence (four guests) starts at $4,800 per night.

... and a two-bedroom residence (four guests) starts at $4,800 per night.

Source: Kudadoo


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