From the Suite Collection — Suite No. 10
Grand Water Villa
One&Only Reethi Rah — Nord-Malé-Atoll, Malediven
Built above the reef, with a private pool and steps into the water.
The Grand Water Villas sit at the end of a jetty, far enough out that the island disappears behind you. Below the deck the water runs pale and shallow; rays pass by in the morning.
The plan is generous: separate bedrooms, a living area, a terrace with a pool and a sun deck for the afternoon.
Why we recommend this suite
For families the combination of space, water access and quiet is hard to better — children spend the day between the steps and the pool.
The jetty gives distance from the rest of the island without giving up restaurants or the kids' club.
Who it suits
- Families with children who can swim.
- Couples looking for a stay without a programme, with water at the door.
- Less suited to guests with very young children — jetties and open water access require attention.
What makes it special
The pool above the reef
Heatable, in the afternoon sun, facing west.
Steps into the lagoon
Direct access to the water, ideal for a snorkel before breakfast.
The layout
Separate sleeping areas keep two generations on their own rhythm.
Which position along the jetty is best?
The outer villas: more privacy, better reef, a longer walk. If you plan to return to the main restaurant several times a day, choose the inner ones. A practical point: the orientation decides whether you see sunrise or sunset from the deck — asking costs nothing and changes the stay noticeably.
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Where this suite sits
Nord-Malé-Atoll, Malediven
One&Only Reethi Rah
An unusually large island with twelve separate beaches — enough space to lose your bearings.
Alternatives
Other suites worth considering
Rosewood Castiglion del Bosco
Villa im Borgo
A stone house of your own in the Val d'Orcia, with a pool, a kitchen and cypresses.
Singita Lebombo Lodge
Lebombo Private Villa
Glass, steel and bushveld — a house for one family, with its own guide.
NIHI Sumba
Raja Mendaka
A timber house above the surf, worth two flights to reach.
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