Six spa destinations operated by Mandara Spa in the Maldives have been recognised in the TOP 100 Spas of the World 2026 by Luxury Lifestyle Awards, marking a significant milestone for the international spa and wellness brand and its hospitality partners.

The recognition spans six properties across four hospitality groups: Mandara Spa at Adaaran Prestige Vadoo, Adaaran Select Meedhupparu, and Adaaran Select Hudhuranfushi; Mandara Spa at Cinnamon Velifushi Maldives; Th.ari Spa by Mandara at NOOE Maldives Kunaavashi; and Wellness by Mandara at Barceló Nasandhura.

From secluded island retreats to contemporary urban hospitality, the six destinations reflect the diversity of wellness experiences across the Maldives. Each is shaped by its unique setting and character, while sharing a commitment to attentive service, therapeutic expertise, and genuine guest care. Beyond the awards themselves, this collective achievement celebrates the dedication of the spa teams and the enduring hospitality partnerships that have helped shape Mandara Spa’s presence in the Maldives.

Wellness in the Maldives is shaped as much by the character of a destination as by the treatments it offers. Mandara Spa’s long-standing collaboration with Adaaran Resorts reflects this diversity across three distinctive properties. At Adaaran Prestige Vadoo, the spa complements an intimate luxury island experience, while Adaaran Select Meedhupparu offers a restorative balance to the resort’s activities and experiences. Meanwhile, Adaaran Select Hudhuranfushi, known for its surfing and vibrant island atmosphere, provides guests with an opportunity to unwind after days spent exploring the surrounding waters.

At Cinnamon Velifushi Maldives, Mandara Spa draws on traditional healing practices to offer moments of relaxation within the resort’s tropical surroundings. Th.ari Spa by Mandara at NOOE Maldives Kunaavashi brings a contemporary perspective to wellness, combining therapeutic traditions with tailored care that reflects the resort’s relaxed and modern character. In contrast, Wellness by Mandara at Barceló Nasandhura brings the brand’s approach to the heart of Malé, offering hotel guests and visitors a place to recharge amid the energy of the capital.

Across all six properties, Mandara Spa’s approach extends beyond a single spa concept. Each experience is shaped by its surroundings, the identity of its hospitality partner, and the expectations of its guests. By combining its therapeutic heritage with an understanding of individual destinations, the brand creates wellness experiences that feel connected to their settings while maintaining a shared commitment to attentive service.

While the six spas differ in location and experience, their success is shaped by the people who bring each wellness journey to life and the guests who place their trust in Mandara Spa. Across the Maldives, therapists, spa managers, and operational teams work together to create experiences that feel welcoming, thoughtful, and attentive to individual needs. Equally important are the guests who continue to choose Mandara Spa as part of their travels, whose confidence and appreciation inspire the teams to uphold the standards of care that define the brand.

This commitment extends throughout the guest experience, from maintaining service standards to working closely with resort teams to ensure thoughtful and consistent care. The recognition offers an opportunity to acknowledge these collective efforts while expressing sincere gratitude to the guests and hospitality partners whose continued trust has supported Mandara Spa’s journey in the Maldives.

“Having six of our spas recognised in the same year is a proud moment for everyone at Mandara Spa. This achievement reflects the dedication of our therapists and spa teams, who bring genuine care and professionalism to every guest experience. We are especially grateful to our guests for the trust they place in us and for allowing us to be part of their wellness journeys. Our sincere appreciation also goes to our hospitality partners at Adaaran Resorts, Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts, NOOE Maldives, and Barceló Hotel Group for their continued support and collaboration. It is a privilege to share this recognition with everyone who has contributed to our journey in the Maldives,” said Trent Munday, Mandara Spa.

Through each of these partnerships, Mandara Spa has brought its spa management expertise to properties with distinct identities and guest expectations. While every collaboration has its own history and character, they share a common understanding of the importance of wellness within the wider hospitality experience. By working closely with hotel and resort teams, Mandara Spa develops offerings that reflect the individuality of each destination while drawing on its experience in spa operations and service delivery.

Beyond the treatments themselves, successful spa operations depend on thoughtful planning, skilled teams, and a close understanding of each property’s hospitality environment. This includes developing wellness concepts, supporting therapist development, and maintaining the standards that allow each spa to operate consistently within its resort or hotel environment. Across the six recognised destinations, these efforts demonstrate how thoughtfully integrated wellness can enrich the guest experience and contribute to the distinctive character of each property.

As Mandara Spa celebrates this milestone, the recognition also highlights the brand’s enduring commitment to wellness, rooted in the rich healing traditions of Asia. Across six distinct destinations, each spa brings together time-honoured therapies, skilled practitioners, and thoughtful service to create meaningful moments of relaxation and renewal. This shared achievement reflects Mandara Spa’s dedication to honouring its heritage while continuing to evolve its wellness experiences, supported by the people and hospitality partnerships that have shaped its journey in the Maldives.

Villa Resorts is expanding its approach to wellbeing with a new series of experiences at Villa Nautica, led by holistic wellness practitioner Adrianna Lawera. Centred on breath, sound, somatic movement and intentional rest, the programme invites guests to step away from the pace of everyday life and reconnect with a slower, more considered rhythm.

Adrianna is a wellbeing lifestyle coach and integrated holistic practitioner specialising in skeletal restoration, fascia release, vibrational sound healing and breath-based movement. Through her signature approach, Wellness for Busy Minds, she makes rest and mindfulness feel more relevant to modern life, helping people build sustainable wellness habits that can exist alongside demanding routines.

Based in the Maldives, Adrianna draws much of her inspiration from nature and the restorative power of slowing down. She serves as a World Digital Detox Day Ambassador and a Global Wellness Day Official Key Supporter for the Maldives, with a wider mission to encourage more intentional relationships with technology, attention and rest.

At Villa Nautica, her programme brings together shared experiences and personalised therapeutic practices designed to address mental, physical and emotional fatigue. Rather than treating wellness as another activity to schedule into the day, the sessions create space for guests to release physical tension, quiet the mind and become more present in their own lives.

The island itself becomes part of that experience. Open skies, ocean air and the natural pace of life in the Maldives create an environment where slowing down feels instinctive rather than prescribed.

The programme reflects Villa Resorts’ wider approach to wellbeing, with experiences shaped by nature, place and meaningful restoration. By welcoming practitioners such as Adrianna, Villa Resorts continues to explore more thoughtful ways for guests to reconnect with themselves and with the environments around them.

Le Méridien Maldives Resort & Spa marked the 10th edition of World Wellness Weekend with a three-day programme led by Singapore-based wellness practitioner Dawn Sim. From 18 to 20 September 2026, guests were invited to embrace a more mindful approach to wellbeing through a curated series of experiences centred on movement, relaxation and nutrition.

With more than 25 years of experience in fitness and wellness, Dawn Sim has dedicated her practice to encouraging healthier, more balanced lifestyles. A yoga and Pilates instructor, certified sound bowl therapist and health coach, she brings together movement, breathwork, sound and holistic practices through an approachable philosophy centred on physical and mental wellbeing.

Across the three-day programme, Dawn led sunrise and sunset yoga, Pilates, meditation and sound bath sessions, with private classes also available for guests seeking a more personalised experience. Moving beyond physical practice, she hosted a diet and nutrition conversation focused on mindful eating and practical ways to support everyday wellbeing.

“I am delighted to return to Le Méridien Maldives, this time for World Wellness Weekend. The Maldives offers a beautiful environment to slow down, reconnect and spend time in nature, and I hope guests leave feeling restored and inspired to carry some of these practices into their everyday lives,” said Dawn Sim.

Set on the natural island of Thilamaafushi in Lhaviyani Atoll, Le Méridien Maldives Resort & Spa brings wellbeing into the island experience through an active lifestyle, restorative treatments, nourishing cuisine and time spent outdoors. At Waves Lifestyle Hub, guests can take part in a daily programme including yoga, Pilates, Zumba, aqua aerobics, workout sessions and more, complemented by a 24-hour fitness centre and personal training. Outdoors, the resort offers a padel court alongside complimentary non-motorised water activities including kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding and snorkelling, while the surrounding lagoon and nearby housereef invite guests to explore below the surface.

For moments of relaxation, the overwater Explore Spa features treatment rooms with glass-panel floors offering views of the ocean beneath. Drawing inspiration from Ayurvedic principles, its collection of massages, body treatments and facials is designed to restore balance and enhance overall wellbeing. Expanding its wellness offering, the resort has recently introduced dynamic air-compression boots, designed to support circulation and ease tired legs after workouts, watersports or active days around the island.

Mindful dining forms another part of the resort’s approach to wellbeing. Waves Café presents an all-day menu of fresh, nourishing dishes featuring produce harvested from the resort’s hydroponic Greenhouse, one of the largest in the Maldives.

“It is a pleasure to welcome Dawn back to Le Méridien Maldives and bring World Wellness Weekend to life through a programme that complements the experiences we offer throughout the year,” said Thomas Schult, General Manager of Le Méridien Maldives Resort & Spa. “Our approach to wellbeing is about creating opportunities for guests to move, recharge and enjoy the island at their own pace, whether starting the day with sunrise yoga, staying active on the padel court, enjoying nourishing food or simply taking time to unwind. Dawn’s approach was a natural fit for this philosophy.”

Surrounded by a 360-degree lagoon and the Indian Ocean, Le Méridien Maldives Resort & Spa features 134 beach and overwater villas inspired by mid-century modern design and the brand’s European heritage. From private pool villas to spacious two- and three-bedroom options for families and groups of friends, the resort invites guests to savour the good life through an unhurried approach to island living.

From 13 to 23 December 2026, Le Méridien Maldives will welcome former World No. 1 padel player Juani Mieres for a dedicated padel retreat, inviting guests to take their game further through daily clinics led by one of the sport’s most accomplished players.

For more information or to book, please visit lemeridien-maldives.com or contact reservations.maldives@lemeridien.com.