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The Westin Maldives’ Heavenly Spa crowned Indian Ocean’s best hotel spa by Haute Grandeur Awards
Heavenly Spa at The Westin Maldives Miriandhoo Resort has been recognised as ‘The Best Hotel Spa in the Indian Ocean’ by Haute Grandeur Global Awards.
The award came as recognition for the resort spa’s offer that integrated service and attention to details, following Westin’s commitment to wellness, allowing guests to replenish the mind and body with a personalised sensory experience.
The Haute Grandeur Global Spa Awards recognise excellence in the provision of dependable, first-rate experiences in the luxury hospitality industry worldwide, through feedback from guests. The fair and transparent process guarantees unbiased results – a concept exclusive to the Haute Grandeur Awards brand.
According to Brendan Corcoran, General Manager at The Westin Maldives Miriandhoo Resort, “This recognition shows the effort of our wellness resort to bring the best version of each of our guests while they are staying with us. Nevertheless, I would like to appreciate all the guests who have shared their honest feedback and visited us throughout this year”.
The awarded spa incorporates the advance well-being approach featuring overwater treatment rooms, including a couple room treatment suite with a Jacuzzi and sweeping Indian Ocean views, which radiates a cozy and peaceful atmosphere. The treatments provided at The Heavenly Spa By Westin™ represent the resort’s dedication to well-being and enable guests to disconnect from their daily routines while they are away.
The Heavenly Spa Manager Ika Khasanah says, “The holistic spa experience comes not only from the facilities, treatments, and products, but from having the time and space to disconnect, separation from technology and as personal reflection and contemplation; something sought after by most of our guests when they come to a destination like Maldives”.
The therapies provided at The Heavenly Spa by Westin represent the hotel’s dedication to wellbeing and enable guests to rejuvenate both body and mind through a unique sensory experience. Its 90 minutes of Heavenly Sanctuary Ritual stays true to the Westin brand pillar of Well-Being: Feel Well. All types of skin can be treated, soothed, and nourished with the help of this magnificent ritual of nourishment and protection. A light body polish is used at the start of the process to exfoliate and refresh the skin. After taking an aromatherapy bath to revive one’s energies, the routine is completed with a sumptuous full-body Heavenly massage.
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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