Within Baa Atoll’s UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, Vakkaru occupies a densely planted island encircled by white sand and a clear lagoon. Beach and overwater villas range from intimate one-bedroom retreats to expansive pool residences, pairing thatched roofs and natural materials with direct access to the sea or gardens. Six restaurants span Mediterranean, Asian and grill-led dining, joined by private meals on the beach, in the jungle or on a sandbank. Merana Spa sits over the water with treatment pavilions and Ayurvedic therapies, while the dive centre, tennis courts and family spaces are distributed between the island’s gardens, beaches and lagoon.