Home of the world's most famous underwater villa (Muraka, sleeping 2m beneath the sea) — Conrad Rangali spans two islands: Rangali (adults-only, 16+) and Rangali-Finolhu (families). The Ithaa Undersea Restaurant (world's first, opened 2004) and year-round whale shark access in the Maamigili Marine Protected Area make this essential. Seaplane ~35 min.
Why We Chose It
Home of the world's most famous underwater villa (Muraka, 2m beneath the sea) — Conrad Rangali spans two islands with an underwater restaurant, two reefs, and strong diving infrastructure.
What Stands Out
- Muraka: the world's most famous underwater villa, 2 floors, sleeping 2m below the sea
- Ithaa Undersea Restaurant: world's first (2004), 6 guests, book months ahead
- Two islands: Rangali (adults 16+) and Rangali-Finolhu (families)
- Year-round whale shark encounters directly from the resort
- From ~USD$1,200/night in standard villas