PARTNER CONTENT FOR FAIRMONT MALDIVES SIRRU FEN FUSHI
Fairmont Maldives Sirru Fen Fushi MALDIVES
This resort, with its 120 luxury villas, sits on an island that covers just 40 acres of land and features one of the largest lagoons in the Maldives. Fairmont Maldives Sirru Fen Fushi includes a 200-metre swimming pool, destination spa and an intricate open-air bamboo bar
As the only hotel in the northern Shaviyani Atoll, Fairmont Maldives Sirru Fen Fushi — which means ‘secret water island’ in the local language — is set on a spacious stretch of white-sand beach with uninterrupted views over the Indian Ocean, the largest resort lagoon in the Maldives and a pristine kaleidoscope reef, brimming with an abundance of marine life.
THE CORALARIUM Striving to protect this flourishing marine life and the resort’s natural surroundings is the Coralarium, the Maldives’ first underwater art installation and coral regeneration project. The semi-submerged cube structure stands in the ocean, lined with underwater poplar trees and endemic planted coral, shadowed by an impressive, abstract sculpture, designed by British artist, Jason deCaires Taylor. Acting as an artificial reef, the Coralarium
encourages the settlement of underwater life, and over time, will become an undersea garden,
patrolled by manta rays and more than 250 species of tropical fish.
ACCOMMODATION The resort boasts 120 luxury villas, each with their own private pool, which are a seamless blend of art and nature, with natural materials, creamy marble, local decoration and native patterns. Choose from hideaway Beach Villas set in the mangroves, Water Villas perched over the glistening Indian Ocean, or castaway Tented Jungle Villas. Set in the heart of the interior jungle, the secluded Tented Villas are designed to mirror the island’s verdant flora and fauna, with wooden frames, amber-toned interiors and artfully undone interiors. A Master Suite opens onto an expansive deck, with outdoor roll-top tub, private pool and a Sala for communal dining.
DINING OPTIONS Guests can choose to enjoy a private dining experience in their villa, or head to one of the
many onsite restaurants, drawing from the local flavours and cooking techniques of the Maldives. A marketplace of aromas and flavours, Raha Market is the dining hub of the resort, with live cooking stations that entice with traditional Maldivian dishes and Asian cuisine, while Azure offers fresh-from-the-ocean seafood, fine wines and ocean views. Signature Japanese restaurant Kata celebrates pan-Asian flavours with a menu of Japanese-style tapas, Robatayaki grill and Maldivian-influenced creations. Enjoy a selection of dishes on the rooftop lounge with a creative cocktail or special sake, before a toast in the all-bamboo Onu Onu, a poolside bar with an extensive cocktail menu and unrivalled views.
FOR THE ADVENTUROUS When they’re not making a splash in the 200-metre infinity pool — the longest in the Maldives — adventurous guests can sail to a nearby deserted island for a castaway picnic, join a sunset dolphin cruise aboard the resort’s
own private yacht, or discover Maldivian culture with a visit to a nearby local community. Fitness aficionados can practise their serve on manicured tennis courts, workout with a personal trainer or paddleboard the pristine lagoon.
THE SPA Those who prefer to relax can retreat to Willow Stream Spa, a huge sanctuary inspired by the resort’s tropical setting. Connected to island culture, treatments are energised by the waters of the Indian Ocean and the fragrant herbs in Maldivian gardens, underlined by ancient Ayurveda aromatherapy. Fresh herbal teas and wellness refreshments are available in sea-view relaxation rooms, and a 50-metre serenity pool is enhanced with aromatherapy scents and varying water temperatures. Guests can also join guided meditation in the spa gardens and aerial yoga sessions with views of the ocean.
FOR YOUNGER GUESTS With an array of exciting activities and
experiences designed with families in mind, the resort is proof that the Maldives isn’t just for grown-ups. Whether it’s arts and crafts in the on-site art studio, exploring the expansive Kids’ Club, Toddler’s Play Garden or the Maldives’ only Teen Town, children of all ages are well catered for. Under the watchful eye of a resident artist, families can learn how to make dreamcatchers, paint coconuts, design their own jewellery and create a marine-inspired masterpiece, inspired by the vibrant reef. Eco-conscious families can discover the
vibrant underwater world with a resident marine biologist, snorkel the Coralarium, explore the manta ray cleaning station and even plant their own coral. An Ocean Discovery programme aims to educate the next generation of conservationists, with talks on the importance of protecting marine life, turtle release programmes and tree planting. Furthering its environmental initiatives, the resort has no plastic straws, bottles its own water in the on-site distillery, and will install solar panels early next year.
Don’t miss Explore the underwater world of the Coralarium, the Maldives’ first underwater art installation and coral regeneration project
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KEY FACILITIES • 120 villas • Three restaurants • Two bars • Willow Stream Spa • Kid’s Club & Teen Town • Tennis courts • Infinity pool • Watersports
KEY ACTIVITIES • Diving • Fishing • Yacht trips • Coral planting
Get in touch
fairmont.com/maldives
T: +960 654 8888 E:
reservations.maldives@fairmont. com
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