The Retreat

• Maldives DMC since 2006
• Direct contract with InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau Resort by IHG
• Air + sea transfer coordinated

• Cuisine
  Light lunch, afternoon tea and aperitif
• Style
  Adults-only Club InterContinental lounge
• Setting
  Overwater infinity-pool retreat
• Dress
  Island Chic
• Reservation
  Required
• Atoll
  Raa Atoll

About The Retreat

When the kitchen serves

daily

11:00–20:00

lunch

12:00–17:00

aperitif

17:00–19:00

afternoon_tea

15:00–17:00

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

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  Dining By Design

  Bespoke private diningCurated private diningBeach, sandbank or villa

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  The Lighthouse

  MediterraneanSignature fine diningLighthouse tower, ocean terrace and beach

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  Fish Market

  Maldivian seafood and Southeast AsianInteractive sea-to-table diningOverwater restaurant

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  Cafe Umi

  International and AsianAll-day diningPoolside beachfront restaurant

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  The Collective

  Pizza, gelato and cafe fareCasual cafe and pizzeriaSocial island hub

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  Pool Bar

  Cocktails, mocktails and beveragesSwim-up pool barMain activity hub beside the beach

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The InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau Resort by IHG experience

The InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau Resort by IHG is a 5-star private island resort located in the Raa Atoll. It is accessible via a scenic seaplane transfer, indicating a remote location. The property features three distinct restaurants: Umi, Fish Market, and Lighthouse, with no evening buffet service. The…

Getting there

35 min seaplane from MLE

InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau Resort by IHG is reached by seaplane (35 min) 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.

Atoll

Raa Atoll

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Questions about The Retreat

• What cuisine does The Retreat serve?+

  The Retreat at InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau Resort by IHG serves Light lunch, afternoon tea and aperitif in a adults-only club intercontinental lounge format, set overwater infinity-pool retreat. The menu rotates with seasonal sourcing — Resortlife can share current dishes on request.
• Do I need to reserve a table at The Retreat?+

  Yes — reservations are required at The Retreat, 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.
• Is there a dress code at The Retreat?+

  The Retreat operates a island chic dress code. Most Maldivian resort dining errs on smart-casual after sunset; pack accordingly.
• Is The Retreat included in resort meal plans?+

  Inclusion depends on the board basis you book — full-board (FB) and all-inclusive (AI) packages at InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau Resort by IHG cover the main resort restaurants, while specialty venues like The Retreat 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 Retreat located?+

  The Retreat is one of the dining venues at InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau Resort by IHG, set in Raa Atoll. Specialty dining in resort settings is typically a 5–10 minute walk or buggy ride from the villa accommodation.