- Maldives DMC since 2006
- Direct contract with The Halcyon Private Isles Maldives, Autograph Collection
- Air + sea transfer coordinated
- CuisineSake, Pisco, Mezcal Cocktails + Sushi + Light Tapas
- SettingOverwater — sunset lounge
- DressSmart Casual
- AtollGaafu Alifu Atoll
About Yapa
Gather with family and friends to experience sunset views and relaxed lounge ambiance at Yapa. Specialises in sake, pisco, mezcal and creative cocktails paired with sushi and light tapas. South American and Japanese influences. Open 5 days a week from 6:00 PM to 11:00 PM.
Part of the dining roster at The Halcyon Private Isles Maldives, Autograph Collection, Gaafu Alifu Atoll, this sake, pisco, mezcal cocktails + sushi + light tapas restaurant runs a overwater — sunset lounge setting. Dress code: smart casual.
When the kitchen serves
- daily
- 18:00–23:00
Hours subject to resort operating calendar — confirm with a Resortlife specialist when booking.
Other restaurants at The Halcyon Private Isles Maldives, Autograph Collection
ThariAsian, MediterraneanÀ la CarteBeachfront — indoor and outdoor seatingView restaurant
YuzuNikkei — Japanese-Peruvian FusionÀ la CarteOverwater — panoramic ocean viewsView restaurant
The FirepitAsian, MediterraneanÀ la CarteBeachfront — torch-lit, open-flame grillsView restaurant
Bell BarSignature Cocktails, Fine SpiritsCafe/BarIsland — evocative of a bygone eraView restaurant
The The Halcyon Private Isles Maldives, Autograph Collection experience
Located on Meradhoo Island in the Maldives, The Halcyon Private Isles Maldives, Autograph Collection is a 5-star beachfront resort. The property features a private beach, a spa, and a pool, with multiple restaurants and two poolside bars. Guest reviews highlight consistently great food, including fresh seafood and…
Getting there
The Halcyon Private Isles Maldives, Autograph Collection is reached by seaplane (90) from Velana International Airport (MLE) in Gaafu Alifu 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 Yapa
What cuisine does Yapa serve?
Yapa at The Halcyon Private Isles Maldives, Autograph Collection serves Sake, Pisco, Mezcal Cocktails + Sushi + Light Tapas, set overwater — sunset lounge. The menu rotates with seasonal sourcing — Resortlife can share current dishes on request.Is there a dress code at Yapa?
Yapa operates a smart casual dress code. Most Maldivian resort dining errs on smart-casual after sunset; pack accordingly.Is Yapa included in resort meal plans?
Inclusion depends on the board basis you book — full-board (FB) and all-inclusive (AI) packages at The Halcyon Private Isles Maldives, Autograph Collection cover the main resort restaurants, while specialty venues like Yapa sometimes carry a per-cover supplement or sit on a paid dine-around credit. Resortlife confirms the current inclusion rules at quote.Where is Yapa located?
Yapa is one of the dining venues at The Halcyon Private Isles Maldives, Autograph Collection, set in Gaafu Alifu Atoll. Specialty dining in resort settings is typically a 5–10 minute walk or buggy ride from the villa accommodation.
Reserve at Yapa
Specialty restaurants at The Halcyon Private Isles Maldives, Autograph Collection 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.