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  11. Octopus Restaurant
  • Maldives DMC since 2006
  • Direct contract with Cocoon
  • Air + sea transfer coordinated
  • Cuisine
    International, World Cuisines
  • Style
    Buffet
  • Setting
    Main Restaurant
  • Dress
    Smart Casual
  • Atoll
    Lhaviyani Atoll

About Octopus Restaurant

Showcasing culinary highlights from around the world, OCTOPUS serves Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. Weekly themed nights: Asian & Sushi Night, Maldivian Night, Italian Night, Mediterranean Night, Indian Night and Moroccan Night — transforming the atmosphere into a great dining experience.

Part of the dining roster at Cocoon, Lhaviyani Atoll, this international, world cuisines restaurant runs a buffet format · main restaurant setting. Dress code: smart casual.

Opening hours

When the kitchen serves

lunch
Daily
dinner
Daily
breakfast
Daily

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

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The Cocoon experience

Cocoon Maldives occupies the island of Ookolhufinolhu in Lhaviyani Atoll and is reached by a 35-minute seaplane transfer from Velana International Airport, or alternatively by a combined domestic flight via Felivaru followed by a 20-minute speedboat. Opened in December 2016, Cocoon is recognised as the first…

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How to reach

Getting there

35 min seaplane from MLE

Cocoon is reached by seaplane (35 min) from Velana International Airport (MLE) in Lhaviyani 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.

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Frequently asked

Questions about Octopus Restaurant

  • What cuisine does Octopus Restaurant serve?+
    Octopus Restaurant at Cocoon serves International, World Cuisines in a buffet format, set main restaurant. The menu rotates with seasonal sourcing — Resortlife can share current dishes on request.
  • Is there a dress code at Octopus Restaurant?+
    Octopus Restaurant operates a smart casual dress code. Most Maldivian resort dining errs on smart-casual after sunset; pack accordingly.
  • Is Octopus Restaurant included in resort meal plans?+
    Inclusion depends on the board basis you book — full-board (FB) and all-inclusive (AI) packages at Cocoon cover the main resort restaurants, while specialty venues like Octopus Restaurant sometimes carry a per-cover supplement or sit on a paid dine-around credit. Resortlife confirms the current inclusion rules at quote.
  • Where is Octopus Restaurant located?+
    Octopus Restaurant is one of the dining venues at Cocoon, set in Lhaviyani Atoll. Specialty dining in resort settings is typically a 5–10 minute walk or buggy ride from the villa accommodation.
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Reserve at Octopus Restaurant

Specialty restaurants at Cocoon 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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