Award-Winning Maldives Resorts
Here at My Maldives, we work with only the best resorts in the Maldives, and the winners at the 2024 Travel Trade Maldives Awards & Gala prove just that. Elevate your next holiday by staying at one of these award-winning Maldives resorts.
Best Beach Resort: The Standard, Huruvalhi Maldives
Let’s face it. A holiday to the Maldives is all about soaking in the sun, and what better place to do so than on the beach? The Standard, Huruvalhi Maldives provides just that. Poised on powder-white sands framed by translucent lagoon, this resort boasts a striking collection of beach and overwater villas, defined by private pools, disco-ball bathrooms and signature pops of colour.
Offering so much more than just your typical sunbathing, swimming and snorkelling, discover unique ways to enjoy beach time at The Standard. Think private dining on private islands, exhilarating beach party nights and casual barbeque dinners on the sand.
Best Wellness Resort: Dusit Thani Maldives
For a luxe getaway and retreat, all in one, holiday at Dusit Thani Maldives. Positioned within the Maldives’ first UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve, this is your ultimate destination for well-deserved R&R. Devarana Wellness is your sacred sanctuary, complete with elevated treatment rooms set amongst the coconut trees, along with a hot and cold jacuzzi, sauna and steam room.
Wellness offerings at Dusit Thani extend well beyond the spa, with a yoga pavilion, guided meditation, personal training, nature walks, cooking and cocktail-making classes, infinity pool and personalised butler service also on offer. Other facilities of note at Dusit Thani include an award-winning dive centre, eight fine dining offerings and array of activities and tours.
Most Picturesque Resort: Ayada Maldives
Many Maldives resorts appear straight out of a postcard, yet Ayada Maldives takes out the title for ‘Most Picturesque’. After all, this resort boasts an unspoiled location in Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll, often referred to as the most beautiful region in the Maldives. Nature’s brilliance is on full display here, with crystal clear waters lapping a sugary soft white sand beach, and tropical trees elegantly overarching pathways throughout the resort.
With a collection of stunning beachfront and overwater villas – most with private infinity pools – Ayada Maldives offers a truly luxurious retreat with a genuine Maldivian style. While you soak in the stunning surrounds of the resort, take advantage of a wide range of restaurants, a multi-award-winning spa and a large variety of water sports, excursions and activities.
Most Sustainable Resort: Taj Exotica Resort & Spa, Maldives
Sustainable luxury is an increasing trend in the Maldives, and nowhere does it better than Taj Exotica Resort & Spa, Maldives. Renowned for its commitment towards energy conservation, minimisation of ecological impact and preserving the natural beauty of the Maldives, Taj Exotica is just one of only two resorts in the Maldives to hold an EarthCheck Platinum certification.
Taj Exotica Resort & Spa is also renowned for is breathtaking ocean vistas and sumptuous villa-style accommodations. In this slice of paradise, you can savour irresistible dishes and craft cocktails at four restaurants and bars, partake in a scuba diving course, recharge with a holistic spa treatment or simply laze in a hammock dangling over clear waters.
Most Innovative Resort: Siyam World Maldives
Siyam World Maldives takes WOW-worthy to a whole new level. Describing itself as a carefree playground, this resort redefines what a Maldives holiday looks like with its exciting and diverse range of ‘never-seen-before’ experiences. We’re talking horse ranches, electric go-kart tracks, circus acrobatic shows and the biggest floating water park in the Indian Ocean – and that’s only the beginning!
Regarding accommodations, Siyam World offers an eclectic collection of 16 different villa categories, including overwater villas with a fun slide leading directly into the lagoon waters below! And thanks to Siyam World’s WOW! All-inclusive offering, you’ll enjoy unlimited dining and drinks across 11 restaurants and seven bars. Nowhere else in the Maldives compares to this innovative resort.
Best Culinary Resort: Mövenpick Resort Kuredhivaru Maldives
It’s easy to indulge in gastronomic delights when holidaying at Mövenpick Resort Kuredhivaru Maldives. Best known for its culinary experiences, this resort boasts three luxury dining venues, including an overwater restaurant serving seafood feasts, a breezy market-style buffet and a poolside restaurant specialising in grilled meats. Plus, Mövenpick Resort famously hosts Chocolate Hour each afternoon, allowing you to sample an array of sweet treats.
Mouthwatering dining aside, Mövenpick Resort also treats guests to beautiful villas – each with a private pool – a yoga pavilion, water sports centre, award-winning spa, kids club and a vibrant house reef. All of this and more, just a short seaplane ride from Male International Airport.
Best Adults-Only Resort: Adaaran Prestige Vadoo
If a kid-free escape is what you crave, look no further than Adaaran Prestige Vadoo. Custom-made for romance and tranquillity, this adults-only resort delivers an intimate affair with overwater villas complete with private jacuzzis, plunge pools and butler services. Pair this with the resort’s Premium All-Inclusive offering, with unlimited food and beverages at five restaurants and bars, and additional touches like sparkling wine and fresh fruit on arrival, and evening capapes served in your villa.
Romantic experiences await at every turn at Adaaran Prestige Vadoo. Prepare for luxe treatments at the overwater Mandara Spa, private picnic dining on a deserted sandbank and peaceful sunset cruises or dolphin safaris. Adults-only luxury doesn’t get much better than this.
Editor’s Choice – Best Restaurant: OBLU Select Lobigili
Unique foodie experiences abound in the Maldives, however Only BLU at OBLU Select Lobigili has been awarded the destination’s best restaurant. Found 6.8 metres below sea level, Only BLU is the largest underwater restaurant in the Maldives. Dining here is a full affair, with a welcome glass of sparkling wine and canapes served on arrival, before feasting on a menu that encompasses seafood, meat, poultry and vegetarian fare.
Dining whilst surrounded by blue ocean hues and a colourful flow of marine life is a remarkable experience, however this isn’t all OBLU Select Lobigili has to offer. This adults-only resort also spoils with three restaurants, two bars, a spa, overwater gym, water sports hut, tennis court, certified dive school and more.
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