Kuramathi
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Kuramathi at 2km long is the largest of six islands that belong to the small natural Atoll, located a few miles off NE Ari Atoll, known as Rasdhoo or Rasdu Atoll that also belongs to Alif Alif Atoll. Kuramathi island hosts three resorts: Kuramathi Village; Kuramathi Cottage & Spa; Kuramathi Blue Lagoon. Kuramathi is one of eight holiday resort islands owned and managed by Universal Enterprises Limited, a Maldivian company.
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[edit] Geography
Geographically, the island is located approximately 35km south west of the capital island Malé and can be reached by a 45 minute sea plane flight or a 90 minute boat transfer.
[edit] Ecology
Since January 2000 Kuramathi has had a biological station where guests can obtain information about the local marine environment.
The following marine life can be encountered in Kuramathi: Angelfishes; ButterflyFish; Corals; Hawkfishes; Manta rays; Moorish Idols; Moray Eels; Parrotfishes; Rays; Sea Turtles; Sharks; Surgeonfishes; Sweetlips; Triggerfishes; Unicornfishes;
[edit] Kuramathi Village
Kuramthi Village consists of a total number of 151 rooms (33 Superior Rooms, 83 Deluxe Rooms, 35 Standard Rooms) along with three restaurants (Island Barbecue, Tandoor Mahal - Indian, Haruge Restaurant (Main Restaurant)) and the Island Coffee Shop. It also has a small parade of shops including a gift shop, photo shop, jewelry shop and a diving shop.
[edit] Kuramathi Cottage & Spa
Kuramathi Cottage Spa consists of a total number of rooms 83 guest rooms ( 50 Water Bungalows, 31 Beach Bungalows, 2 Suite ) along with three restaurants (Palm Court Restaurant, Malaafaiy Restaurant (Main Restraurant), Siam Garden (Thai)) and a Sea View Coffee Shop. It also has a small parade of shops, including a gift shop, photo shop, jewelry shop and a diving shop.
[edit] Kuramathi Blue Lagoon
Kuramathi Blue Lagoon consists of a total number 56 guest rooms (20 Water Bungalows, 36 Beach Bungalows) along with two restaurants (La Lagoona Grill, Blue Lagoon Restaurant (Main Restaurant)) and the Blue Lagoon Coffee Shop
