- Nilaa Coral Island, a seven-villa property on Kodegalaa, has opened in Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll, accommodating around 40 guests.
- Designed by Italian studio Hus with travertine and coloured marble, it was developed by Itaca Home Maldives and reached via Maavarulu Airport.
- The Tourism Ministry framed the opening within Visit Maldives Year 2027 preparations, citing new jobs and economic benefits for southern islands.
Nilaa Coral Island has opened on Kodegalaa in Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll, adding a seven-villa property to the southern Maldives’ tourism accommodation.
The Ministry of Tourism and Civil Aviation announced the opening in a post on 12 October. It said the resort would bring new employment and business opportunities closer to home for residents of Gaafu Dhaalu.
The property features seven oceanfront villas, comprising two-bedroom and three-bedroom villas and a five-bedroom residence. It is designed to accommodate approximately 40 guests, with bookings available through the resort’s official website.
According to the property’s website, the island is reached by a 15-minute speedboat transfer from Maavarulu Airport. Italian architecture studio Hus designed the resort, incorporating travertine and coloured marble into its buildings. Kodegalaa is a 3.4-hectare island located northwest of Gadhdhoo.
The ministry placed the opening in the context of preparations for Visit Maldives Year 2027. It said each new resort would help the country welcome more visitors while bringing the economic benefits of tourism to more islands.
