Finolhu unveiled by SMIC
Following the successful launch of the Amilla Fushi hotel last year, The Small Maldives Island Company are set to announce their second project, Finolhu, opening June 2016.
Finolhu recalls the concept of vintage beach vacations with its classic design, retro touches and laid-back ambiance, all set within the UNESCO biosphere reserve of Baa Atoll, and served by the new Baa Atoll airport.
Finolhu’s 125 villas come on the ocean, the lagoon or by the beach, with or without pool, and are outfitted luxury interiors and vintage-style Marshall speakers, while bathrooms and spa facilities are stocked with all-natural, organic products from Neal’s Yard Remedies.
Facilities feature a range of activities including various beach games and watersports from the Thunderball complex; individually-tailored activities for kids at The Oceaneers Club; as well as diving and snorkelling trips through Finolhu’s Marine HUB.
The Cove Club provides a luxury spa area featuring a massage and fitness centre, movement pavilion and outdoor beach gym. The island’s natural environment is the inspiration for fitness activities at The Cove Club, from capoeira and paddle boarding to ballet and kickboxing, while the facilities will also include a relaxation area overlooking the beach, sauna, wellness areas, salon and retail pavilion.
Finolhu offers laid-back yet elegant dining options, with the relaxed Baa Baa Beach Club at its heart, featuring luxury breakfasts and handcrafted cocktail options. Meanwhile, the Fish & Crab Shack located halfway along Finolhu’s 1.8km sandbar is just a swim, stroll or Dhoni ride across the lagoon, and features a range of locally sourced seafood options.
Located on the tip of the island with sweeping views of the Indian Ocean, Finolhu’s star dining venue Kanusan spans three areas: a vibrant overwater bar area; a relaxed indoor space, and an al fresco lower deck for an archetypal Maldivian experience. An open kitchen puts the cuisine centre stage, embracing the theatricality of Kanusan’s Asian spirit. Meanwhile, the boutique-style Baahaa Grill restaurant will celebrate the legendary spice blends of pre-Moorish North Africa.
Other facilities include The two-storey Beach Club Bar, the Cinema Retro screening classic movies and live international sports action; an on-site arcade and a panoramic upstairs bar and viewing lounge.
