Raaya by Atmoshpere
Raaya by Atmoshpere
This beautiful new modern luxurious resort, based around its own castaway folk lore, offers a great opportunity to escape from reality and relax. This naturally green resort tells the story of how Seb discovered the Island, following in his footsteps along the white sandy beaches. With Sebs bar offering signature rum cocktails and all guests having the opportunity to follow a treasure hunt around the Island, as well as creating their own souvenir Dhoni boats, the little reminders that link the Island to its story make this resort unique.
This modern resort is good for everyone. Families, couples, groups will all love the feel of this contemporary resort. With a new modern feel, all the villas are bright and airy and with a great dine around option and a chilled out pool bar area to watch the sunset, it ticks all the boxes. For those who want to get a different perspective of the Island, why not check out one of the 3 watch towers around the resort, offering spectacular panoramic views.
The only way to get to Raaya is by Seaplane. As Raaya doesn’t have its own private seaplane and uses Manta Air for its flights, clients will sit back and relax in the manta airways air conditioned lounge with complimentary drinks and snacks. While waiting in the lounge all clients will be assisted with resort check in via the App and are asked to have a photo taken and if its their first visit, to pass this info on to the resort.
Once you reach the resort, you can choose to walk around the Island, travel by bicycle or why not wait at one of the Island bus stops for the bus shuttle service, using the Islands own shuttle app to see when the next bus is coming.
All 167 spacious modern villas, decorated in a minimalistic contemporary style, are spacious and airy. They all offer the comforts and indulgent amenities you would expect, alongside your own minibar that is replenished once daily with soft drinks, alcohol and chocolate.
Beach villa (22) – These beautiful modern rooms with their private garden, offer their own section of white sandy beach, with direct access out onto the main beach. (sleeps two adults one child)
Beach villa with pool (50) – Matching the beach villas with their modern contemporary style, these villas have the added advantage of their own little plunge pool to hop in to and cool off. (sleeps two adults, two children)
Over water villas with hammock (32) – Modern, bright and airy opening out onto your own little sundeck, hop onto your overwater hammock and watch the world go by in these luxurious villas. (sleeps 2 adults 1 child)
Over water villas with pool (28) – These charming villas, offer the space you need to relax and unwind. Step out onto your veranda, down into the lagoon, or just relax in your private plunge pool. (sleeps 2adults, 2 children)
2 bedroom beach villa (14) – These spacious villas are perfect for families. With 2 modern bedrooms, a cosy vibrant setup and lots of outdoor space these are situated near the Kids Zone for family convenience. Or outside directly into the soft white sand or sit back and relax in your own private hammock. (sleeps 2 adults, 2 children)
2 bedroom family beach villa with pool (20) – with 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, this stunning set up sleeps up to 4 adults and 2 children. With direct beach access and your own private cabana on the beach, next to your own private pool this is a fantastic option.
1 Raaya Residence – This majestic suite option, with two large bedrooms, offers ultimate modern luxury, with your own pantry, bar, private dining pavilion, spa pavilion, large decking area, spacious garden, private glistening infinity pool and your own stretch of white sandy beach. (sleeps 2 adults, 2 children)
The Raaya plan stands out at this resort, as it offers a complete dine around experience including dining at the Islands speciality restaurants.
Raaya Life: this is the main restaurant offering all day buffet dining for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Sit back and relax with ocean views and and savour the international cuisines on offer.
The Village: Each evening step from the main square into this charming a la carte Italian restaurant.
Ampers&nd bar and speciality restaurant: Sit back and relax and enjoy locally sourced seafood and premium meats from this speciality pan Asian set menu. Enjoy the sunset from this beachfront bar, rooftop terrace or why not sit out on one of the beach cabanas and chill with a glass of wine. Once the sun is going down ere you can find live music in the evenings, including the in-house Cuban band.
Soaq pool bar: Throughout the day, relax by the pool (or in it!) and enjoy a cocktail and a light snack. Enjoy refreshing beverages and pizza or light bite favourites such as satay chicken or tempura vegetables as you enjoy the relaxing, chilled vibe on offer. Perfect location to sit back and watch the sun go down.
Mizaj Arabic restaurant: Each evening once the sun has set, watch the Soaq pool bar transform into a fine middle eastern a la carte restaurant, offering flavourful dining under the stars.
Sebs shack: refreshing light eats, chilled bar vibe. Speciality flavoured rum bar, served chilled with coke in a Tiki cup.
Bikes: All guests have access to pedal bikes which are scattered around the Island waiting to be used, if they wish to hop on and explore.
Health and Fitness: There is a well equipped fitness centre and gym that all guests can access throughout their stay. At the yoga pavilion guests can participate in daily sunset and sunrise yoga (included in the Raaya plan) or choose their own. All guests get a guided complimentary walk through the Mangroves, to explore a bit more of the Island.
EleIna Spa: This fantastic SPA has 10 treatment rooms (4 single, 6 twin) in a relaxing garden setup, offering luxury pampering and treatments. Per every 4 night stay all guests get a 45 minute spa treatment included in the Raaya plan. When I stayed I was lucky enough to get the “signature treatment” which was the holiday plan, a lovely “stress buster” massage focusing around the neck and back. The Uno Salon offers hair and makeup as well as additional treatment plans.
Discovery Den: This large kids club offers a wide range of facilities and is open daily for kids age 4-12. There is no swimming pool, but it has a large selection of indoor and outdoor attractions. Paid for babysitting is also available if required. The activity zone offers football, volleyball, mini golf, table tennis and a skate park, so there is plenty to keep everyone busy.
Water sports: Situated on the RAA atoll, this resort offers good opportunities for snorkelling and diving. While the reef is not accessible directly from the Island mainly due to strong currents, the Raaya plan offers a daily escorted snorkelling trip out by boat once or twice a day. If you want to head out with other guests and experience the beauty the reef has to offer, there are 7 different spots that the Island boat will head out to. Alternatively the resort offer a variety of paid for excursions if you wish to experience more.
Throughout the stay all guests on The Raaya plan have full use snorkel equipment and non motorised water sports.
Excursions: As part of the Raaya plan all guests are entitled to 1 sunset cruise and 1 additional excursion during their stay.
Photo shoot: The Raaya plan offers all guests a 30 minute complimentary photo shoot, with 1 photo image to take as a souvenir.
Price Range: £££
Seaplane Transfer (45mins)
Spa treatments included based on length of stay
Walk to the edge of the beach near Ampers&nd Restaurant to watch a beautiful sunrise
Wow Factor: Large Castaway Robinson Crusoe island
Atoll: Raa Atoll
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