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The Nautilus Maldives announces July holistic spa month
The Nautilus is officially launching its first ever Holistic Spa Month in July.
Offering beautifully considered experiential journeys inspired from Chinese philosophies to Tibetan regeneration beliefs.
With the world changing so dramatically around us in recent times, personal wellbeing is at forefront of everyone’s priorities more than ever before.
From immunity boosting remedies to anxiety releasing treatments, The Nautilus understands and has taken action to help satisfy the needs of the world’s needs right now.
The new holistic spa treatment selection is the latest initiative from The Nautilus building upon the island’s already established overwater Solasta Spa.
With six new curated experiential journeys, The Nautilus invites guests to experience treatments deeply rooted in Taoist principles and embrace physical meditative sensations
The Nautilus’ Solasta Spa allows you to immerse yourself in the island’s energy.
With four overwater, glass bottomed treatment pavilions and 1 overwater yoga pavilion, the Solasta Spa is able to help you create beautifully bespoke holistic spa and wellness journeys from 30 minutes up to four hours or the length of guest’s choice.
At The Nautilus, there are no clocks or opening and closing times. Guests have the freedom to experience the Solasta Spa at any time they wish, in any way they choose.
The Solasta Spa is your sanctuary of movement, mindfulness, emotional wellbeing and release.
Take a look at what’s on offer in this latest wellbeing venture from The Nautilus.
Full Moon Crystal Singing Bowl
Harnessing the spiritual energy released during the full moon cycle, the unique full moon crystal singing bowl experience acts a catalyst of support for guests to experience increased states of peace and clarity.
Tibetan Singing Bowl
Stimulating immense stress relief and encouraging the elimination of toxins from the body, the Tibetan singing bowl experience practices the ancient forms of Tibetan sound regeneration promoting peace in both sides of the brain.
Reiki
With The Nautilus’ therapist acting as a conduit to transfer natural healing vibrations to the body, Reiki is the Japanese technique focusing on stress reduction and the release of emotional blockages.
Vinyasa
Maintaining the gentle flow of movement through each asana pose, Vinyasa yoga naturally increases the heart rate leaving you feeling both relaxed and energised.
Astanga Primary Series
With the help of The Nautilus therapists, practicing astanga will rejuvenate and tone your body, increase flexibility, help control your inner thoughts and improve stamina and endurance by engaging your core muscles.
Yin Yoga
Adopting a more meditative style of movement, yin yoga allows you to create physical sensations in and turn inwards to focus on the soul. Helping connective tissues, yin poses increase flexibility and boost wellbeing.
Enjoying a remote setting in the stunning UNESCO Biosphere Reserve of the Baa Atoll, The Nautilus is one of the smallest island resorts in the Maldives — a tropical haven of just 26 exceptionally spacious Houses and Residences, each with its own temperature-controlled freshwater infinity pool and extensive private decks, and attended by a dedicated House Master offering full butler services.
The Nautilus epitomises spacious seclusion and sublime service, with consciously minimal interaction from the moment guests step off the plane at Velana International Airport and into the care of island’s exclusive, ultra-smooth and queue-free VIP arrival and transfer service.
The only Relais & Châteaux member resort in the Maldives is the realisation of a vision of life unbound, a place of liberation and unscripted luxury, where guests are free to do – and be – as they please. Casting off the anchor of inflexibility and rejecting the tyranny of timetables, The Nautilus liberates guests to enjoy a private island experience beyond the humdrum clockwatching constraints of opening hours and menus.
If you would like to experience The Nautilus yourself and begin crafting a world of your own making, the resort team would love to chat with you at hello@thenautilusmaldives.com.
Kuda Villingili Resort Maldives has been nominated in the Resorts category for the Condé Nast Traveller Readers’ Choice Awards 2026 (UK) and the Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards 2026 (US), marking a further development in the resort’s international recognition.
The Readers’ Choice Awards are based on traveller feedback and are considered a key benchmark within the global travel industry. The dual nomination reflects the resort’s presence across international markets and its engagement with guests from different regions.
The nomination follows a series of recognitions for the resort. In 2025, Kuda Villingili was ranked among the Top 5 Overseas Leisure Resorts Worldwide in the Condé Nast Traveller Middle East Readers’ Choice Awards, placing fifth globally. It was also listed among the Top Resorts in the Indian Ocean in the Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards 2025 (US). The resort was similarly recognised in the 2024 edition of the awards.
Located in North Malé Atoll, approximately 30 minutes by speedboat from Velana International Airport, Kuda Villingili Resort Maldives offers 75 villas and residences, each with private pools and views of the surrounding ocean.
The resort features eight restaurants and three bars, including Japanese-Peruvian dining at Mar-Umi and Teppanyaki by Mar-Umi. Other dining options include Asian cuisine at East and grill offerings at Fire. Additional facilities include a cigar lounge, a large swimming pool, a spa with overwater treatment villas, and a range of wellness and recreational activities such as yoga, sound therapy and surfing.
Amjad Thaufeeg, Commercial Director at Kuda Villingili Resort Maldives, stated that the nominations reflect feedback from guests across international markets and noted the importance of maintaining consistent service standards.
Voting for the Readers’ Choice Awards 2026 is open until 30 June 2026, with results scheduled to be announced in November 2026.
Baros Maldives is set to host a curated Earth Day experience titled Earth Day in Bloom on 22 April 2026, offering guests an evening programme centred on sustainability, nature and locally sourced ingredients.
The event will begin at 6:30pm at the resort’s Chef’s Garden, where guests will be welcomed with a Garden Spritz before taking part in a guided tour of the garden. The tour will introduce participants to local herbs and island-grown produce cultivated on the property.
As part of the programme, guests will be invited to plant their own herb, contributing to the garden while engaging in an activity aligned with environmental awareness. The experience will continue with a garden dinner starting at 7pm, featuring a menu designed around fresh, seasonal ingredients sourced from the island.
An optional pairing of organic wines will also be available, providing an additional element to the dining experience.
The event is priced at USD 175 per person, excluding applicable service charge and taxes. Reservations can be made through the resort’s butler service.
The initiative reflects Baros Maldives’ focus on sustainability-led guest experiences, integrating environmental awareness with culinary offerings and on-island activities.
Cinnamon Dhonveli Maldives has been recognised as a Quality Winner at the TUI Global Hotel Awards 2026, an accolade based on guest feedback from travellers worldwide. The recognition reflects the resort’s delivery of guest experiences shaped by service standards, facilities and alignment with evolving traveller preferences.
Located in North Malé Atoll, Cinnamon Dhonveli Maldives offers a range of accommodation options, with more than 140 units including overwater suites, beach bungalows and duplex garden bungalows. The resort is designed to accommodate couples, families and groups.
The resort features seven dining venues offering a mix of international and local cuisine. Tex Mex serves Mexican and Spanish-inspired dishes, while Dalchini offers an Indian à la carte menu available for lunch and dinner. Raalhu Bar provides a setting for evening refreshments, with views of the sunset.
Cinnamon Dhonveli Maldives is also known for Pasta Point, a surf break recognised for its left-hand waves. The resort attracts surfers from international markets who travel to access the location. Surf operations at Pasta Point are managed by Atoll Adventures, with bookings handled through Atoll Travel to ensure a structured approach to surf access.
The TUI Global Hotel Awards are determined by guest reviews, making the recognition an indicator of guest satisfaction. The resort’s inclusion as a Quality Winner reflects its performance in meeting guest expectations within the Maldives tourism sector.
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