One&Only Reethi Rah Maldives
One&Only Reethi Rah
North Malé Atoll
Maldives
www.oneandonlyreethirah.com
HOTEL INFORMATION
Group
Kerzner International Limited
Shareholders
Privately owned
Date of Creation
May 1, 2005
Hotel General Manager
JAN TIBALDI
Jan Tibaldi is the General Manager of One&Only Reethi Rah, the ultra-luxury, all-villa resort in the Maldives, offering an exceptional level of style, unique experiences, and endless activities to discover. In reassuming this role, Jan oversees all operational and strategic development of the award-winning resort and continues leading its exceptional team to create unrivalled guest experiences.
As the fourth generation of a family of hoteliers, Jan brings over 35 years of international experience in the luxury hospitality to One&Only Reethi Rah, having held senior positions at some of the most prestigious luxury hotels in the world, including Oberoi, Viceroy, and Four Seasons. Prior to returning to One&Only Reethi Rah, Jan spearheaded the opening of One&Only One Za’abeel as its Cluster General Manager.
A Swiss national, Jan speaks English, German, and French. An all-around sportsperson, Jan is an avid fan of tennis and a devoted golfer in mind and spirit. He loves travelling to experience new cultures and tastes from around the world, enjoys cooking, and is a wine connoisseur, with a preference for red wines like Sassicaia. Jan holds a degree in Hospitality Management from Cornell University in the USA and lists industry leaders Sol Kerzner, Prithvi Raj Singh Oberoi, Isadore Sharp and Philippe Zuber as mentors he has had the privilege to learn from personally.
Hotel Positioning
5 star Luxury
Development strategy
Confidential for sharing
ONE&ONLY REETHI RAH
History & Story
Untethered from the outside world, One&Only Reethi Rah evokes an unrivalled sense of freedom. Here, on one of the most spacious and fertile islands in the Maldives, a feeling of liberation infuses every encounter, creating a captivating stage for romantics, families, wellness seekers, and adventurers.
Unlock a sense of childlike wonder as you cycle along palm-shaded pathways, discovering hidden corners and 12 secret beaches fringing the island. Feel a deep connection to nature as you tune into the gentle rhythms of the Maldives, letting the sun set the tempo for your day, from early morning yoga to sundowners on the shoreline.
Designed by Jean-Michel Gathy, each thatch-and-timber villa has been artfully designed for unparalleled privacy and effortless barefoot glamour. Immersed in lush foliage, wander from your secluded beach villa straight onto a private stretch of sand. Or step from your overwater villa directly into the turquoise sea below.
Embrace exceptional one-off moments above and below the waves, as you cast a line for your dinner, swim with gentle nurse sharks, or master the art of free-diving. Back on the island, disconnect from the world and reconnect with yourself at One&Only Spa, an idyllic wellness sanctuary offering watsu therapy, tailored treatments, and Maldivian rituals grounded in the island.
The Indian Ocean bounty informs the resort menus, too, with freshly caught seafood at Hoshi Japanese restaurant, abundant tropical breakfasts at Reethi, and island-grown produce plucked straight from the garden at Botanica. Soak up the magic of Fanditha with sunset drinks and a Middle Eastern feast lit by hundreds of twinkling lanterns. Or let our team curate the ultimate private dining experience, from a Champagne picnic on a deserted sandbank to a romantic treehouse dinner, or stargazing and canapés on the water’s edge. Whatever your desires, find the freedom to simply be at One&Only Reethi Rah.
Date Renewal
2016 – all guest villas have been refurbished; designed by Jean-Michel Gathy.
Date added extensions
• 2025, proudly reopened Tapasake, now boasting a spacious 3,655 square-meter venue, complete with Teppanyaki stations and private dining rooms.
• 2016, introduced Rabarbaro, a lunch venue offering a selection of Italian delicacies, and also re-launched Chef’s Garden within the Botanica Restaurant in October of the same year.
• 2015, unveiled new Spa Courtyard, featuring an outdoor steam room, sauna, vitality pool, and in 2024, we placed the Ice bath.
• Additionally, introduced Barber & Blade, a private grooming studio for gentlemen, alongside the expansion of our Fitness Centre. The year 2014 – the introduction of the first Outdoor Queenax Superfunctional training facility, further enhancing our fitness offerings.
Main Strengths, Special Touch
An all-villa resort with world’s most luxurious villas that are discreetly placed along the shore boasting breathtaking ocean views –. Amongst the largest resort villas in the world, each is detached, with generous exterior spaces.
Location
Surrounded by the wonders of the Indian Ocean, One&Only Reethi Rah makes its home on one of the largest islands in North Malé Atoll.
Key sites/activities in the area
• Snorkelling,
• Chocolate making classes, pirates’ cruise and many more for children aged four to eleven years old.
• Water and land sports activities available on the island,
• An artist studio whereby guests can take part in painting classes lead by our artist in residence.
• Natural healing therapies available. Holistic, individualised programmes combine fitness, nutrition and beauty.
Fun Facts
60% of the island is reclaimed from the sea.
Reethi Rah, means “beautiful island” in Dhivehi, the local language.
Children’s Corner
KidsOnly : ages 4 to 9
One Tribe : ages 9 to 11
Teens club: ages 12 to 17
Babysitting on request.
HOTEL FEATURES
Accommodation
Number of suites: Total 15 Grand Villas and Residences
• 6 x Two-Villa Residences
Each offering one bedroom with two Queen- size beds, through an interconnected beach. Each villa has an outdoor shower and shaded verandas, and the private pool (23m2) is shared between the two villas.
Complimentary Amenities and Services:
• One private 4-seater golf cart
• Welcome amenities for the children
• Complimentary laundry for children 2 years and below
• Complimentary activities including: Non-motorised water sports KidsOnly and One Tribe activities Selected wellness activities on resort
• 5 x Grand Beach Villas
Private stretch of beach, a 50m2 pool. Two bedrooms ,a separate dining and sitting room, shaded verandas, private pool.
Complimentary Amenities and Services:
• Daily evening cocktails and canapés arranged by the personal Concierge
• SMEG refrigerator with customizable private bar
• 2 x Grand Water Villas
Each offers a 23m2 private infinity pool, a canopied daybed and an outdoor private Jacuzzi of 13m2.
Complimentary Amenities and Services:
• Daily evening cocktails and canapés arranged by the personal Concierge
• 2 x Grand Sunset Residences
The largest villa at One&Only Reethi Rah.
Special Features:
• 2,000m2 of private beachfront luxury
• Private road and entrance with gated access
• Private swimming pool
• Private outdoor dining area with fully equipped kitchen
• Private outdoor cinema with LCD projector and fire pit
Complimentary Amenities and Services:
• Private return transfers on luxury yacht
• In-villa breakfast prepared by private Chef
• Daily evening cocktails and canapés arranged by the personal Concierge
• Private Chef on call, 24 hours a day
• Personal iPhone for local island communication
• Complimentary unlimited laundry, pressing and dry cleaning
Number of rooms (keys) in all: 118
Restaurants & Bars
• Botanica
Organic garden-to-fork cuisine.
• Reethi Restaurant
Main restaurant. Fusion of French, Asian and Italian cuisine for dinner.
• Tapasake
Contemporary Japanese cuisine with a modern twist.
• Rabarbaro
Casual Italian fare .
• Fanditha
Arabian beach concept.
• The Beach Club at Club One
Salads, the signature ‘le burgé’, grills.
• Rah Bar
All day menu of healthy salads, wraps and snacks, low-fat smoothies .By night, Rah Bar metamorphoses into a sociable club, where the music is live and the champagne cocktails flow.
Wellness
• One&Only Spa: à la carte menu of specialized therapies.
• Yoga & Meditation. From hatha yoga to pranayama. meditation, tai chi and Pilates
• Visiting Practitioners
• Watsu (WATer ShiatSU) pool: It is a uniquely nurturing combination of massage, yoga-like stretches and point work carried out in 36°C water.
• Beauty & Grooming : Pedi:Mani:Cure Studio by Bastien Gonzalez, Hair Salon by Taylor Taylor London and Barber&Blade.
• Fitness Centre : Technogym® ARTIS and Personal Selection ranges (including KinesisTM, FlexabilityTM and indoor group cycle classes)
• Pools : Total 3 on resort – lap pool, infinity edge pool, kids pool
Corporate & Celebration Events
Wedding venues:
• our pristine white sandy beach overlooking the sparkling Indian Ocean
• your private beach in front of your villa.
• the Wedding Pavilion
• ‘Fire’ section of Reethi restaurant
Private Events:
• beachfront marquee that holds up to 150 guests for a cocktail reception
• Events on our 12 beaches or on your private beach in front of your villa.
Extra Notable Features
• Dive centre
• Excursions
• Water Sports
• Art & pottery studio
• Culinary school
Hotel and restaurant Awards
2025
• Maldives, 14 February 2025: One&Only Reethi Rah, the all-villa private island resort, and the One&Only Spa have been awarded a dual 5-star rating by Forbes Travel Guide
2016
• Condé Nast Traveler US Readers’ Choice Awards 2016 – Ranked #3 amongst the ‘Top Resorts in the Indian Ocean’ & One&Only Spa voted ‘Best Overseas Hotel Spa’
• Condé Nast Traveller UK Readers’ Choice Awards 2016 – Ranked #2 amongst the ‘Best Overseas Holiday Hotels in The Middle East, Africa & the Indian Ocean’
• Ultra Awards by Telegraph UK 2016 – Best Hotel in Africa and Indian Ocean
• Brides Best Honeymoon Awards Australia 2016 – Ranked #1 amongst the ‘Top Resort in Asia, Australia & New Zealand’
• Condé Nast Traveller China: Readers’ Choice Awards 2016 – Best Hotels in Maldives
• Traveller’s World Awards Germany 2016 – Ranked #2 under the ‘Most Beautiful Hotel/Resort’ category
• Condé Nast Traveller UK Gold List 2016 – Best Beach Club in the World & Best Family Hotels in the Maldives
2015
• VIP INTERNATIONAL Traveller Reader’s Travel Award 2015 – One&Only Reethi Rah voted #1 for the Most Exclusive Hotel Worldwide
• Condé Nast Traveller (UK) – One&Only Reethi Rah featured in ‘The World’s Best Family Hotels 2015’
• Travellers World Magazine (Germany) – One&Only Reethi Rah voted Best Resort in the World by its reader.
2014
• Travellers World (Germany) 2014 – Voted #1 Resort worldwide by their readers
• Elite Traveler – Top 101 Suites in the World – included the Grand Sunset Residence
• Condé Nast Traveller (UK) – September 2014 “Readers’ Travel Awards” – won Best Overseas Hotel Spa with a score of 91.97
• Condé Nast Traveller (UK) – September 2014 “Readers’ Travel Awards” – World’s Best – ranked #8 in the category Middle East, Africa and Indian Ocean
Number of employees
850