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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)
Featured
City Iftar experience curated at JEN Maldives by Shangri-La
JEN Maldives by Shangri-La is welcoming the holy month of Ramadan with a series of Iftar evenings at Lime Restaurant, inviting guests to gather in the spirit of reflection, gratitude and togetherness.
Recognising Ramadan as a time that brings families, friends and communities closer, the hotel has curated an Iftar experience designed to go beyond dining. The focus is on creating a welcoming environment where traditions are observed, conversations unfold naturally and shared moments are celebrated around the table.
Located in the heart of Malé, Lime Restaurant provides a warm and contemporary setting suited to a range of gatherings, from colleagues reconnecting after work to families and friends breaking fast together. Each evening reflects the generosity associated with Ramadan, featuring carefully prepared dishes, live cooking stations and a selection of sweet treats that balance traditional flavours with creative touches.
Iftar at JEN Maldives by Shangri-La is shaped by attentive service and thoughtful hospitality. Guests are welcomed into an atmosphere that blends comfort with understated elegance, allowing space for reflection while enjoying a relaxed dining experience. The hotel’s culinary and service teams work closely to ensure consistency, quality and authenticity throughout the season.
Whether for intimate gatherings or larger group celebrations, the venue offers flexibility supported by a culinary programme rooted in care and attention to detail. The Ramadan offering is designed to ensure guests feel at ease while enjoying a distinctive Iftar experience in the capital.
Throughout the holy month, JEN Maldives by Shangri-La invites guests to come together at Lime Restaurant to experience evenings defined by flavour, generosity and meaningful connection, in keeping with the true spirit of Ramadan.
Drink
Provence comes to Maldives with Château Minuty dinner at Milaidhoo Maldives
Milaidhoo Maldives is hosting a wine pairing dinner celebrating Provençal elegance and gastronomy on 4 March 2026 at the resort’s Shoreline Grill. The evening will feature wines from Château Minuty and will be hosted by Sébastien Nore, Global Strategy and Export Director of Château Minuty, offering guests insight into the winery’s heritage and approach to fine winemaking.
Originally from Limousin, France, Nore brings extensive experience in the international beverage industry. His career includes roles with Kronenbourg Wineries and PepsiCo France, followed by senior leadership positions at Diageo and Baron Philippe de Rothschild. He has played a key role in expanding Château Minuty’s global presence and currently oversees the winery’s strategy, sales, communication and marketing, with a focus on innovation and the refined character of Provençal rosé.
During the dinner, guests will enjoy a curated selection of Château Minuty wines, paired with a bespoke menu created by the Shoreline Grill culinary team. The featured wines include:
- Château Minuty M de Minuty Rosé Magnum 1.5L – Artist Edition 2024
- Château Minuty Prestige Rosé 2024
- Château Minuty Rosé et Or 2024
- Château Minuty 281 2024
Beyond this event, the dinner reflects Milaidhoo Maldives’ wider commitment to gastronomy. The resort’s Gourmet Plan is designed for guests with a strong interest in food and wine, offering personalised, multi-course dining experiences throughout their stay. Each menu is crafted to highlight the relationship between carefully selected ingredients and complementary wines, with an emphasis on authenticity and balance.
The Château Minuty dinner marks the fourth wine-focused event hosted by Milaidhoo Maldives this year, underscoring the resort’s ongoing focus on curated culinary experiences. The evening is positioned as a sensory journey, combining refined flavours, thoughtful pairings and a convivial island setting.
Awards
Constance Halaveli and Constance Moofushi earn top scores in 2026 Booking.com awards
Constance Hospitality has been recognised in the 2026 Traveller Review Awards by Booking.com, with its Maldivian resorts achieving some of the highest scores within the group’s portfolio.
In the Maldives, Constance Halaveli Maldives received an outstanding score of 9.8 out of 10, while Constance Moofushi Maldives achieved 9.7. The ratings, based on verified guest reviews, reflect consistently high levels of guest satisfaction and service delivery.
Constance Halaveli Maldives, known for its spacious overwater and beachfront villas, personalised service and refined dining concepts, continues to perform strongly among travellers. Constance Moofushi Maldives, positioned as a barefoot chic resort with an all-inclusive concept, also maintains a high guest approval rating, supported by its diving experiences and relaxed island atmosphere.
While the wider Constance portfolio across the Indian Ocean was recognised, the Maldives properties stand out as the group’s highest-rated resorts in the 2026 awards cycle.
Commenting on the recognition, Jean-Jacques Vallet, Chief Executive Officer of Constance Hospitality, stated that the awards reflect the professionalism and commitment of the teams on the ground. He added that guest feedback remains central to maintaining service standards and delivering consistent experiences across the group’s destinations.
The recognition reinforces the position of Constance Halaveli Maldives and Constance Moofushi Maldives as leading performers within the Maldives’ competitive luxury hospitality sector.
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