- Maldives DMC since 2006
- Direct contract with Alila Kothaifaru
- Air + sea transfer coordinated
- CuisineBBQ, Private Picnic Dining
- StyleFine Dining
- SettingPrivate Sandbank (5-min boat ride)
- ReservationRequired
- AtollRaa Atoll
About The Shack (Private Sandbank)
Alila's own private sand cay (giri). Two daily trips: (1) 4-hour day trip with picnic-style lunch, (2) 4-hour evening trip with private chef sunset BBQ. Advance reservation required.
Part of the dining roster at Alila Kothaifaru, Raa Atoll, this bbq, private picnic dining restaurant runs a fine dining format · private sandbank (5-min boat ride) setting.
Signature dishes
- Private Chef BBQ
- Sandbank Picnic Lunch
Menu rotates with seasonal sourcing — ask Resortlife for the current shortlist.
Other restaurants at Alila Kothaifaru
SeasaltMediterranean, Middle Eastern, Seafood, InternationalBuffetBeachfrontView restaurant
UmamiJapanese, Teppanyaki, Asian FusionTeppanyakiBeachfront, Open AirView restaurant
Pibati Sul MareItalian, Pizza, Café, WellnessÀ la CarteBeachfront, CasualView restaurant
Mirus BarCocktails, Tapas, Light BitesCafe/BarBeachfrontView restaurant
Yakitori BarJapanese Cocktails, Yakitori, SakeCafe/BarWaterside, OutdoorView restaurant
The Alila Kothaifaru experience
Alila Kothaifaru Maldives is a five-star resort on its own island in Raa Atoll, about 45 minutes by seaplane from Velana International Airport. It is operated under the Hyatt-owned Alila brand and sits on a 27.6-acre (11.2-hectare) natural island with a surrounding house reef. The resort has 80 villas, all with…
Getting there
Alila Kothaifaru is reached by seaplane (45) from Velana International Airport (MLE) in Raa Atoll.
Daylight-only seaplane operations (06:00–15:30) mean late-arriving long-haul flights may require an overnight in Malé before continuing — Resortlife coordinates the full air-and-sea chain when you book through us.
Questions about The Shack (Private Sandbank)
What cuisine does The Shack (Private Sandbank) serve?
The Shack (Private Sandbank) at Alila Kothaifaru serves BBQ, Private Picnic Dining in a fine dining format, set private sandbank (5-min boat ride). The menu rotates with seasonal sourcing — Resortlife can share current dishes on request.Do I need to reserve a table at The Shack (Private Sandbank)?
Yes — reservations are required at The Shack (Private Sandbank), typically booked in-resort the day before. Resortlife can flag preferred slots to the resort before your arrival when you book the stay through us.What are the must-try dishes at The Shack (Private Sandbank)?
Private Chef BBQ, Sandbank Picnic Lunch. Sourcing varies by season — ask the maître d' on arrival for the current pick.Is The Shack (Private Sandbank) included in resort meal plans?
Inclusion depends on the board basis you book — full-board (FB) and all-inclusive (AI) packages at Alila Kothaifaru cover the main resort restaurants, while specialty venues like The Shack (Private Sandbank) sometimes carry a per-cover supplement or sit on a paid dine-around credit. Resortlife confirms the current inclusion rules at quote.Where is The Shack (Private Sandbank) located?
The Shack (Private Sandbank) is one of the dining venues at Alila Kothaifaru, set in Raa Atoll. Specialty dining in resort settings is typically a 5–10 minute walk or buggy ride from the villa accommodation.
Reserve at The Shack (Private Sandbank)
Specialty restaurants at Alila Kothaifaru are typically reserved in-resort once you check in, but Resortlife can flag preferences (theme nights, chef's table, private dining) with the resort before arrival when you book your stay through us.