Matemo Island Resort

Idyllic resort along a sublime white-sand beach on a 10-mile-long island known as one of the best diving and fishing destinations in the country. Set on a bluff overlooking the beach, the main pavilion is a soaring space furnished with mahogany chairs. The main restaurant offers fine cuisine and is flanked by a large freshwater pool on a stone terrace. The 24 chalets are arranged along the beach in a grove of coconut palms. Rustic exteriors of thatched roofs and clapboard walls conceal attractive interiors decorated with Arabian lanterns and Oriental carpets. Verandas are furnished with wooden deck chairs and hammocks. Baths feature freestanding showers and egg-shaped tubs; outdoor showers have direct access from the beach. The resort offers a full range of diving and boating activities, along with world-class beachcombing and rewarding visits to nearby villages. Fine cuisine and large freshwater pool.