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  9. Cowrie Restaurant
  • Maldives DMC since 2006
  • Direct contract with Coco Palm Dhuni Kolhu
  • Air + sea transfer coordinated
  • Cuisine
    International
  • Style
    Buffet
  • Setting
    Open-air pavilion with high thatched ceiling
  • Dress
    Smart Casual

About Cowrie Restaurant

Atmospheric all-day dining restaurant with a Maldivian thatched roof. Spacious and airy with live cooking stations. Generous buffet for every meal celebrating Asian and international cuisines.

Part of the dining roster at Coco Palm Dhuni Kolhu, this international restaurant runs a buffet format · open-air pavilion with high thatched ceiling setting. Dress code: smart casual.

Opening hours

When the kitchen serves

lunch
Buffet — fresh fruit, salads, hot dishes
dinner
Buffet — Asian cuisines; Maldivian Night on Fridays
breakfast
Buffet — sashimi to porridge

Hours subject to resort operating calendar — confirm with a Resortlife specialist when booking.

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The resort

The Coco Palm Dhuni Kolhu experience

Coco Palm Dhuni Kolhu is a private-island resort in the Baa Atoll, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. The resort is noted for its personalized service, with guests frequently acknowledging the attentive and dedicated staff. Dining is a highlight, with food described as fantastic and made to a high standard, featuring fresh…

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Getting there

30 seaplane from MLE

Coco Palm Dhuni Kolhu is reached by seaplane (30) from Velana International Airport (MLE).

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.

Frequently asked

Questions about Cowrie Restaurant

  • What cuisine does Cowrie Restaurant serve?+
    Cowrie Restaurant at Coco Palm Dhuni Kolhu serves International in a buffet format, set open-air pavilion with high thatched ceiling. The menu rotates with seasonal sourcing — Resortlife can share current dishes on request.
  • Is there a dress code at Cowrie Restaurant?+
    Cowrie Restaurant operates a smart casual dress code. Most Maldivian resort dining errs on smart-casual after sunset; pack accordingly.
  • Is Cowrie Restaurant included in resort meal plans?+
    Inclusion depends on the board basis you book — full-board (FB) and all-inclusive (AI) packages at Coco Palm Dhuni Kolhu cover the main resort restaurants, while specialty venues like Cowrie Restaurant sometimes carry a per-cover supplement or sit on a paid dine-around credit. Resortlife confirms the current inclusion rules at quote.
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Reserve at Cowrie Restaurant

Specialty restaurants at Coco Palm Dhuni Kolhu 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.

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