Baros was chosen to be a special resort because it was small, unspoilt and idyllically located in the centre of the atoll, with its own reef encircling a pristine lagoon and untouched sandy shores. To conserve the island’s intrinsic beauty, the Maldivian family who leased it from the government and still operate it today, resolved to keep Baros pure.
Accommodation at first consisted of 56 beds in round cabanas with conical-shaped palm thatched roofs and rough coral walls. There was no air-conditioning. By 1983 the resort had expanded to 100 beds but even then only some of the rooms were air-conditioned. Ten years later 12 wooden, thatched octagonal cottages built on columns over the lagoon were added.
Where is the Maldives?
In the Indian Ocean, southwest of India and Sri Lanka. The Republic of the Maldives is an archipelago of about 1,190 coral islands southwest of India’s southern tip, some 670 km (416 miles) southwest of Sri Lanka. The islands are strung out in a chain, stretching 822 km (510 miles) from north to south across the Equator, and 130 km (80 miles) at the widest from west to east. Only 200 of them are inhabited with nearly 100 of the uninhabited islands turned into tourist resorts.
The total land area, if all the islands were one landmass, would amount to 298 square kilometres (115 square miles), about half the size of Singapore. In actual fact 99.9% of the Republic is sea. The islands are grouped in 26 natural atolls, ring-like coral formations enclosing a massive central lagoon, which gives the Maldives its unique paradise-like appearance.
Where is Baros Maldives?
The Best Luxury Resort Maldives is so easy to reach and yet so far removed from the world. It lies in the central southern part of North Male’ Atoll, about 20 to 25 minutes by speedboat from the archipelago’s capital, Male’ and from the Maldives International Airport.
The LightHouse Restaurant
The Lighthouse Restaurant is the hallmark of Baros Maldives, an overwater pavilion with a white sail pinnacle roof that serves as an iconic beacon visible long before the island comes into view. It has been acclaimed as one of the best restaurants in the whole of the Maldives
Cayenne Restaurant
The Cayenne is the place for a light lunch from a wood-fired pizza oven as well as salads, wraps, paninis, and for combination platters of grills of the world: Teppanyaki and Tandoori. There is even a dedicated Satay Bar open during the day.The Cayenne features the best steaks from all over the world as well as fish freshly caught by local fishermen, all cooked to perfection by master chefs in the open kitchen. A meal at the Cayenne is a highlight of this elegant island resort in Maldives.
Lime Restaurant
Located right by the lagoon, the contemporarily styled Lime Restaurant offers Asian influenced cuisine served to guests relaxing at tables on a spacious deck above the waves.Lime is open for a superb buffet breakfast with action stations and sparkling wine, and for salads, snacks, tea, lunch, dinner and family favourites throughout the day
The Lighthouse Lounge
The Lounge on the gallery above the Lighthouse Restaurant is best place on Baros Maldives for a sun downer in an atmosphere of elegance. The view from the gallery over the lagoon, where rays and baby sharks glide past as the sunset sets and stars appear, is complemented by seamless service of drinks and snacks.There is a wide choice of champagnes and cocktails, served with canapés, and the finest wines. Every Friday the Lighthouse Lounge features a dazzling evening of smooth Jazz and Blues by a talented band of Maldivian musician
Sails
Sails is situated in the heart of the island, in The Palm Garden, shaded by venerable palm trees creating a unique tropical atmosphere. There are daybeds and hammocks for relaxing while enjoying the best view of the lagoon and taking high tea or sipping signature cocktails, juice or premium beers as time drifts by.In the evening, the romantically-lit open-sided cocktail bar has a wide choice of aperitifs, spirits, wine, liqueurs and digestifs. Twice a week local bands play music for easy listening.
At Baros Maldives, every guest is treated to an array of facilities and services unusual to find on a small tropical island, thousands of miles away from the modern world.
Online pre-registration In-Villa check-in 24-hour guest services 24-hour laundry service 24-hour library with pool table 24-hour relaxation lounge with complimentary Internet station 24-hour security 24-hour in-Villa room service Boutique CD and DVD library Complimentary wireless Internet access in public areas and in all Villas Credit cards: Visa, Mastercard, American Express and JCB - Dive & Water Sports Centre Fitness centre Foreign currency exchange Indoor games In-Villa spa treatments Marine Centre with Resident Marine Biologist Table Tennis Luxury speedboat transfers Full-time nurse on site and on-call doctor service The Maldivian Lounge
Guests who stay in an elegant Maldives Villa can treat themselves to the finest things in life without a care; they can feel at home in the luxury Villas of Baros. There are 45 beachside and 30 over-water Villas on Baros Maldives. All are beautifully designed, built by craftsmen using sandstone and timber to blend with the natural environment. All have fine furnishings, large windows to let in natural light, and are timeless in ambience. As well as having a private veranda or sun deck, sun loungers and a teak dining table for two, each Villa has a spacious, teak-floored bedroom featuring a king-size bed with soft cotton sheets and pillows, as well as a vanity desk and a large sofa or day bed. All have direct access to the beautiful lagoon by the beach from the veranda or by wooden steps from the sun deck.
- Bathtub and separate shower
- Beach Bag & Flip Flops
- Beach Sun Loungers
- Complimentary wireless high-speed Internet access
- Deluxe bathrobes, slippers
- Electric kettle with complimentary tea selection
- Espresso machine with complimentary premium coffee capsules
- Flat screen television
- Generous wardrobe space
- Hair dryer
- IDD telephone
- In-Villa bar stocked to guest requirements
- In-Villa safe
- iPod docking station; in Baros Pool Villas, Baros Premium Pool Villas and The Residence, an iPod docking system and an iPod loaded with an extensive selection of music
- Iron & ironing board
- Individually controlled air conditioning and ceiling fan
- Make up/shaving mirror
- Open-air bathroom and outdoor rain shower (except Water Villas which have bathrooms with sea views)
- Pillow Menu
- Surround sound system with DVD/CD player
- Weighing Scale
- Wine chiller with notable wines and champagnes
- Yoga mats
