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Villas and Residences | Club Intercontinental Benefits | Opening Special | Getting Here VILLAS AND RESIDENCES | CLUB INTERCONTINENTAL BENEFITS | OPENING SPECIAL | GETTING HERE RESTAURANTS AND BARS | OCEAN CONSERVATION PROGRAM & COLLABORATION WITH MANTA TRUST | AVI SPA & WELLNESS AND KIDS CLUB A new experience lies ahead of you this September with the opening of the new InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau Resort. Spread over a private island with lush tropical greenery, InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau Resort seamlessly blends with the awe-inspiring natural beauty of the island. Resort facilities include: • 81 Villas & Residences • 6 restaurants and bars • Club InterContinental benefits • “The Retreat” - an adults only lounge • An overwater spa • 5 Star PADI certified diver center oering courses and daily expeditions with an on-site Marine Biologist • Planet Trekkers children’s facility VILLAS AND RESIDENCES Experience Maldives’ breathtaking vistas from each of the spacious 81 Beach, Lagoon and Overwater Villas and Residences at the InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau Resort. Choose soothing lagoon or dramatic ocean views with a perfect vantage point from your private terrace for a spectacular Bedroom - Overwater Pool Villa Outdoor Pool Deck - Overwater Pool Villa sunrise or sunset. Each Villa or Residence is tastefully designed encapsulating the needs of the modern nomad infused with distinct Maldivian design; featuring one, two or three separate bedrooms, lounge with an ensuite complemented by a spacious terrace overlooking the ocean or lagoon with a private pool. GO TO TOP Livingroom - Lagoon Pool Villa Bedroom - One Bedroom Beach Pool Villa CLUB INTERCONTINENTAL BENEFITS As an All Club InterContinental Island concept, every guest will enjoy the following Club InterContinental benefits throughout the island: • Daily breakfast with a choice of two venues: Café Umi or The Retreat • Afternoon tea served at alternating venues • Daily evening cocktails at The Retreat from 8:00pm till 10:00pm • Complimentary house pouring alcoholic beverages from 11:00am till 6:00pm • Pool side and beach refreshment available daily OPENING SPECIAL In addition to our Club InterContinental benefits, we’re extending the following opening oers until 31st January 2020: • Daily dinner at Cafe Umi. Aerial View - One Bedroom Beach Pool Villa • Complimentary Seaplane transfers for stays from 5 nights and above HAA ALIFU ATOLL GETTING HERE HAA DHAALU SHAVIYANI ATOLL ATOLL NOONU ATOLL RAA ATOLL Guests will be greeted upon arrival by the resort’s Airport Representatives before they are whisked away LHAVIYANI ATOLL InterContinental Maldives BAA ATOLL Maamunagau Resort NORTH MALE ATOLL to the Seaplane Terminal to await for a 35 minute Seaplane ride to the resort. Alternatively, guests arriving Hanifaru Bay Velana International Airport SOUTH MALE ATOLL on flights after 3.30pm will be escorted to the Domestic Terminal to embark on a 20 minute domestic ARI ATOLL Dharavandhoo VAAVU ATOLL Domestic Airport FAAFU ATOLL flight to Dharavandhoo Domestic Airport, followed by a 35 minute speedboat transfer to the resort. DHAALU ATOLL MEEMU ATOLL THAA ATOLL LAAMU ATOLL For more information & reservations, contact us: [email protected] GAAFU ALIFU ATOLL GAAFU DHAALU ATOLL InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau Resort GNAVIYANI ATOLL Maamunagau Island, Raa Atoll, Republic of Maldives SEENU ATOLL intercontinental.com/maldives GO TO TOP For more information & reservations, contact us: [email protected] | intercontinental.com/maldives VILLAS AND RESIDENCES | CLUB INTERCONTINENTAL BENEFITS | OPENING SPECIAL | GETTING HERE RESTAURANTS AND BARS | OCEAN CONSERVATION PROGRAM & COLLABORATION WITH MANTA TRUST | AVI SPA & WELLNESS AND KIDS CLUB RESTAURANTS AND BARS Café Umi Wake up and enjoy the first meal of the day with unobstructed views of the pristine beach. Inspired by natural, organic and sustainable international cuisine, Café Umi provides elevated comfort and classic favourites, with a Japanese accent and Teppanyaki interactive experience. This all day dinning restaurant oers a minimalistic buet breakfast, complemented by the Café Umi Café Umi best pastries techniques from Europe. The Collective The Collective is your all day deli serving up Italian comfort and healty foods and wood fired pizzas, complemented by our speciality coees, craft beers and eveything in between. The Collective The Collective The Retreat With stylish contemporary Maldivian design, The Retreat is an exclusive adults-only enclave. From breakfast by the infinity pool facing the azure-blue waters of the lagoon, to evening cocktails and array of small plates and bites, guests will relax in a warm and cozy environment. Crafted afternoon tea will be provided by our renowned tea sommelier. The Retreat The Retreat The Lighthouse Simple but extraordinary, inspired on the Mediterranean Sea with contemporary twist on the classic Spanish tapas and flavours, guests will embark on a culinary journey from the top of the Lighthouse with a pre-dinner drink and exclusive 360º views of the Indian Ocean, followed by a curated private dining experience or a social sharing dinner at the main restaurant area. The Lighthouse The Lighthouse Fish Market With a unique “from sea to table” and interactive kitchen concept, guests will be able to select their own live seafood. The Fish Market blends the best Maldivian seafood with aromatic flavours from the South East Asia. Designed as a hub of connectivity and inspired by the port, this signature restaurant will provide picturesque sunset views. Fish Market Fish Market and Sunset Bar Sunset Bar Signature bar oers the best sunset views on the island complemented by GO TO TOP stylish and romantic ambiance with curated music throughout the evening. OCEAN CONSERVATION PROGRAM & COLLABORATION WITH MANTA TRUST Marine Discovery Center operated by a team of Marine Biologists sharing their research and conservation of the marine environment. The resort will collaborate with Manta Trust on their global research and conservation eorts around manta rays and their habitats in our lagoon. GO TO TOP Raa Atoll - Manta Ray For more information & reservations, contact us: [email protected] | intercontinental.com/maldives VILLAS AND RESIDENCES | CLUB INTERCONTINENTAL BENEFITS | OPENING SPECIAL | GETTING HERE RESTAURANTS AND BARS | OCEAN CONSERVATION PROGRAM & COLLABORATION WITH MANTA TRUST | AVI SPA & WELLNESS AND KIDS CLUB AVI SPA & WELLNESS PLANET TREKKERS KID’S CLUB Avi Spa & Wellness Planet Trekkers Kid’s Club A stunning overwater escape, AVI Spa is inspired by raw nature, the This children facility oers a range of daily activities tailored for dierent whimsy of water, the psychology of natural light and sound play with age groups from 4 to 12 years old, designed to connect them to the the touch of sunshine. The resort also oers other wellness benefits unique magic of Maamunagau island, exploration and water activities in such as yoga, fitness centre as well as the holistic approach of Traditional our house reef. Chinese Medicine (TCM). For more information & reservations, contact us: [email protected] | intercontinental.com/maldives .
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