Secret Trip Desination #6 - Conrad Maldives Rangali Island Water Villa

Chris and I spent 5 nights at Conrad Maldives Rangali Island while visiting the Maldives Islands.

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Upon arrival from the seaplane, we were welcomed by a greeting line of representatives from the hotel and were introduced to Conrad’s front office manager, assistant front desk manager, and escorted to our room by the guest service team leader (Haishal). We were offered a cold welcome drink upon check in, and were accommodated in a Water Villa (upgrade from Beach Villa), featuring ocean views, jacuzzi pool, glass floor, sundeck, and steps directly into the ocean.

Drop Off Location for Seaplane with Conrad Welcome Staff

Long Walkway Leading to Water Villas Separated from Main Island

Chris and I at Check In with Cold Welcome Drinks

Water Villa Walk in Closet and Bathroom Doorway

Water Villa Bathroom Sink, Shower, and Toilet Room

Water Villa Bathroom Tub with Ocean View

Enjoying the View of the Glass Bottom Floor in Water Villa

Enjoying the View Under the Glass Bottom Floor in Water Villa

Water Villa Stairs Leading Directly Into Ocean

Conrad Welcome Letter and Chocolate Gift

Signage Outside Water Villa to Indicate Service or Privacy Requests

Chris and I in Ocean in Back of Water Villa

Our Water Villa was located on the Water Villa Island, which was connected to the Main Island by a long bridge walkway. A boat that continually runs between the two islands was available. We took the boat when we were too tired or if we were running late to a reservation. Otherwise, we actually preferred the long bridge walkway as we were often able to spot rainbow fish and manta rays under and beside the bridge. The downside to not taking the boat at night was the resulting walk through the jungle forest (with lizards) or the sandy beach (with crabs).

Chris and I on Boat Traveling Between Water Villa Island and Main Island

Manta Ray Spotted Twirling Beside Bridge Walkway

The resort and the natural setting around the island were beautiful. There were infinity pools on both the Main Islands and the Water Villa Island. But we were more likely to be in the ocean snorkeling in the reefs rather than by the pool. The shore of the Water Villa Island had a white sand beach that seemed to extend miles into the ocean. The water was clear and not too deep. Chris even learned how to float on his back!

Infinity Pool on Main Island Overlooking Ocean

Me Enjoying the View from Main Infinity Pool

Chris and I in The Quiet Zone Infinity Pool

Chris and I Enjoying Paradise in the Water Under Palm Tree

In our most relaxing destination on Secret Trip, Chris and I decided to partake in a couple’s massage at the Over Water Spa. I chose a 90-minute hot stones massage while Chris (due to his sunburns) selected the 90-minute Swedish massage. We were provided with a locker to keep our belongings after we changed into the robes and underwear provided. We were provided with cool towels and tea while filling out forms. We were led to the treatment room at the end of the walkway, which had glass floors that allowed us to see fish in the reefs below during our face-down part of the massage. After our relaxing massage, we were offered warm tea with cookies.

Entrance of Over Water Spa on Water Villa Island

Long Walkway Leading Away from Treatment Rooms

Our guest services team leader surprised us with an anniversary celebration in our room upon return from our spa treatment. We received a bottle of shiraz cabernet sauvignon with a card. The bed was intricately and beautifully decorated with flora arrangements spelling “Happy Anniversary”.