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Timeline of post-coronavirus Maldives resort reopening

Last updated: September 5
Maldives has reopened its borders after three long months — the longest period of downtime experienced by the island nation’s lucrative tourism industry in its 47-year-long history.
The country now allows resorts to resume operations. Guesthouses can also open later this year.
We look at the timeline of resort openings across the Maldives.
In July:
- OZEN by Atmosphere at Maadhoo
- OBLU Select at Sangeli
- OBLU by Atmosphere at Helengeli
- VARU by Atmosphere
- Atmosphere Kanifushi Maldives
- LUX* North Male Atoll
- Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Kuda Huraa
- Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Landaa Giraavaru
- Four Seasons Private Island Maldives at Voavah
- Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru
- Angsana Ihuru
- Angsana Velavaru
- Taj Exotica Maldives Resort & Spa
- Taj Coral Reef Resort & Spa
- Grand Park Kodhipparu Maldives
- Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi Resort
- Furaveri Resort Maldives
- Fihalhohi Island Resort
- Noku Maldives
- Constance Halaveli
- Paradise Island Resort
- Amilla Fushi Maldives
- Hard Rock Hotel Maldives
- SAii Lagoon Maldives
- Olhuveli Beach & Spa Maldives
- Cinnamon Hakuraa Huraa
- Cinnamon Dhonveli
- Ellaidhoo Maldives by Cinnamon
- Cinnamon Velifushi Maldives
- Ayada Maldives
- Cocoon Maldives
- You & Me by Cocoon Maldives
- Lily Beach Resort & Spa
- The Residence Maldives at Dhigurah
- Soneva Fushi
- Soneva Jani
- Amaya Kuda Rah Maldives
- Velaa Private Island Maldives
- Kudafushi Resort & Spa Maldives
- Adaaran Prestige Vadoo
From August:
- LUX* South Ari Atoll
- Vakkaru Maldives
- Emerald Maldives Resort & Spa
- Cheval Blanc Randheli (August 15)
- ROBINSON Club Noonu
- Centara Ras Fushi Resort & Spa
- Centara Grand Island Resort & Spa
- Bandos Maldives
- Royal Island Resort
- Sun Island Resort
- Fun Island Resort
- Nika Island Resort
- Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi
- JOALI Maldives
- Dusit Thani Maldives
- Shangri-La’s Villingili Resort & Spa Maldives
- Hotel Jen by Shangri-La, Male, Maldives
- One&Only Reethi Rah
- Mercure Maldives Kooddoo Resort
- The Sun Siyam Iru Fushi Maldives
- Dusit Thani Maldives
- Coco Bodu Hithi
- Coco Palm Dhuni Kolhu
- Six Senses Laamu
From September:
- Kandima Maldives
- Hideaway Beach Resort & Spa Maldives
- Gili Lankanfushi
- Dhigufaru Island Resort
- Mirihi Island Resort (September 15)
- InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau
- Meeru Island Resort & Spa
- Veligandu Island Resort & Spa
- Champa Central Hotel
- Kagi Maldives Spa Island
- Kudadoo Maldives Private Island
- Hurawalhi Maldives
- Komandoo Island Resort
- The Nautilus Maldives
- Milaidhoo Island Maldives
- Filitheyo Island Resort
- Amari Havodda Maldives
- Constance Moofushi
- Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma Maldives
- Adaaran Club Rannalhi
- Adaaran Select Meedhupparu
- Adaaran Select Hudhuranfushi (surfers only; regular visitors from October)
- Heritance Aarah
- Summer Island Maldives
- Embudu Village
From October:
- OZEN Reserve Bolifushi
- The Westin Maldives Miriandhoo Resort
- ROBINSON Club Maldives
- Outrigger Konotta Maldives
- Rihiveli The Dream Maldives
- Pullman Maldives Maamutaa
- The St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort
- Kurumba Maldives
- Velassaru Maldives
- Kuramathi Maldives
- Kandolhu Maldives
- Dhigali Maldives
- Faarufushi Maldives
- Baros Maldives
- Seaside Finolhu
- Reethi Faru Resort
- JA Manafaru Maldives
- JW Marriott Maldives Resort and Spa
- Sun Aqua Vilu Reef
- Sun Aqua Iru Veli
- Fushifaru Maldives
- W Maldives
- Baglioni Resort Maldives
- The Residence Maldives at Falhumaafushi
- Medhufushi Island Resort
- COMO Cocoa Island
- Palm Beach Island Resort
- Fairmont Maldives Sirru Fen Fushi
- Mövenpick Resort Kuredhivaru Maldives
From November:
- COMO Maalifushi
- Kuredu Island Resort
- Vilamendhoo Island Resort & Spa
- Huvafen Fushi Maldives
From December:
- Innahura Maldives Resort (December 15)
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Summer Island Maldives named among top 10% of hotels worldwide by TripAdvisor

Summer Island Maldives has been recognised as one of the top travel destinations globally, having received the prestigious TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice Award for 2024. This accolade places the resort among the top 10% of hotels worldwide, based on exceptional traveller reviews and ratings collected over the past year.
Located just 45 minutes by speedboat or a short seaplane journey from Velana International Airport, Summer Island Maldives offers an idyllic barefoot beach retreat. The resort is known for its personalised service, commitment to sustainability, and relaxed luxury, consistently appealing to travellers from around the world.
Mariya Shareef, Chief Operations Officer of Kaimoo Travels and Hotel Services, expressed appreciation for the recognition, noting that the award reflects the dedication and passion of the entire team, who work diligently to deliver memorable experiences. She highlighted that the honour is especially meaningful as it is based on genuine guest feedback.
A popular choice for honeymooners and returning guests, the resort features two restaurants, three bars, and a variety of curated experiences, including private sandbank picnics and sunset sailboat cruises. Summer Island Maldives is also widely praised for its strong sustainability practices, such as eliminating single-use plastics, integrating renewable energy solutions, adopting eco-friendly mosquito control methods, and creating the world’s largest 3D-printed coral reef—an initiative recognised by the Guinness World Records.
The TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice Awards celebrate excellence in hospitality, with winners selected based on consistently high ratings across key categories such as service, value, cleanliness, and location.
This recent recognition joins a growing list of accolades for Summer Island Maldives, including TUI’s Global Hotel Quality Award for 2024 and 2025, as well as the Leading Eco-Friendly Resort Award at the South Asian Travel Awards (SATA) in 2023.
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Tripadvisor honours Constance Moofushi among Best of the Best Luxury Hotels in Asia

Constance Moofushi in the Maldives has been recognised as one of Asia’s premier luxury destinations, earning the 11th spot in the Best of the Best Luxury Hotels in Asia category at the Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Awards 2025. This accolade highlights the resort’s dedication to delivering authentic and unforgettable luxury experiences in the heart of the Indian Ocean.
Situated on a private island, Constance Moofushi combines barefoot chic with exceptional service, offering guests a unique blend of natural beauty and refined comfort. The recognition reflects not only the resort’s appeal but also the consistently high level of guest satisfaction that has become synonymous with the Constance brand.
Part of the esteemed Constance Hotels & Resorts portfolio, Constance Moofushi contributes to the group’s widespread acclaim, with all properties ranked among the Top 10% of Hotels Worldwide by Tripadvisor. These honours underscore the group’s unwavering commitment to quality across its locations in the Maldives, Mauritius, Seychelles, Rodrigues, and Madagascar.
The Travelers’ Choice Awards are especially meaningful as they are based entirely on genuine guest reviews and ratings from travellers around the globe. The recognition of Constance Moofushi stands as a testament to the resort’s ongoing pursuit of excellence and its embodiment of the Constance philosophy: ‘True by Nature.’
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Ayada Maldives earns elite recognition in 2025 Travellers’ Choice Awards

Ayada Maldives has been recognised as one of TripAdvisor’s Best of the Best Hotels in the 2025 Travellers’ Choice Awards. This luxury private island resort earned the distinction of being named Best of the Best in the Maldives and secured a spot among the top 25 hotels in the world. This prestigious accolade is awarded to less than 1% of TripAdvisor’s eight million global listings. Additionally, Ayada Maldives received top honours in the highly regarded ‘Treat Yourself’ category.
The Travellers’ Choice Awards: Best of the Best by TripAdvisor celebrate the pinnacle of excellence in the travel industry, acknowledging properties that consistently provide exceptional guest experiences based on outstanding reviews and ratings collected over a 12-month period.
This latest recognition further solidifies Ayada Maldives’ reputation for authentic luxury, warm hospitality, and thoughtfully curated experiences. Located in the pristine Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll, the resort offers guests a serene and immersive retreat, carefully designed to promote relaxation, connection, and rejuvenation.
With its spacious overwater and beachfront villas, award-winning spa, elevated dining options, and tranquil natural surroundings, Ayada Maldives continues to stand out as the ideal destination for travellers seeking indulgence and renewal in a tropical paradise.
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