Awards
You & Me Maldives wins Agoda Circle Choice Award 2023
You & Me Maldives under The Cocoon Collection has been honoured with the prestigious Gold Circle Award 2023 by Agoda.
The Gold Circle Awards, now in its 10th year, commend properties for their exceptional hotel performance. This recognition is based on outstanding customer reviews, elite service, excellence in pricing and availability, and marks a decade of celebrating excellence in the hospitality industry.
Nestled in a tranquil and unspoiled corner of the Maldives, You & Me is a secluded and rustic island reachable by a 45-minute seaplane ride from the airport. As one of the rare adults-only resorts in the Maldives, our commitment is to preserve intimacy and a romantic atmosphere, earning us the prestigious “Most Romantic Resort” title at the South Asian Travel Awards this year.
Featuring a total of 109 rooms, including 99 distinctive overwater bungalows, You & Me showcases a unique rustic style with handmade furnishings crafted from natural wood, inspired by African traditions. Choose from accommodations like Manta Villa offering direct lagoon access on the sunrise side, the Beach Suite with Pool for beach lovers, the Aqua Suite with a pool facing the ocean, or the Aqua Suite with Slide for the ultimate ocean waterpark experience.
With treatment rooms located over the water, You & Me Spa is an amazing sanctuary for a luxurious and rejuvenating experience with top-quality products from Elizabeth Arden PRO and HESITO®. Following a pampering spa day, consider booking a tour at our watersports or diving centre. You & Me stands as an ideal location to encounter some of the Maldives’ most enchanting marine life, including manta rays, turtles, napoleon fish, and grey reef sharks. Whether it’s snorkelling, jet skis, sailing to nearby uninhabited islands, diving or other activities, we offer a comprehensive range to satisfy even the most adventurous souls.
A highlight of You & Me is H2O by Berton, the first underwater restaurant supervised by a Michelin-starred Chef. Here, guests can indulge in Michelin-star level cuisine while enjoying an immersive dining experience surrounded by the captivating underwater world.
Celebrate your love in the gem of an island, one the most romantic resorts to elope with your loved ones!
Awards
Angsana Velavaru achieves 4.8 rating in British Airways Customer Awards
Angsana Velavaru has received the British Airways Holidays Customer Excellence Award 2025, recognising the resort for consistently high levels of guest satisfaction and service.
The award is based on verified customer feedback and reflects guest experiences at the resort. Angsana Velavaru achieved an overall score of 4.8 out of 5, with recognition given for service delivery, attention to detail and guest care throughout the stay.
Located within a lagoon in South Nilandhe Atoll, the resort offers a range of accommodation options, including beachfront villas with direct beach access and its InOcean Villas, situated approximately one kilometre from the main island. These overwater villas provide a more secluded setting with open ocean views.
The resort caters to a variety of travellers, including families, couples and individual guests. Family-oriented programmes and shared activities are available, while other guests can take part in leisure, wellness and exploration experiences. Through its 101 Things To Do programme, guests can engage in activities such as snorkelling, marine excursions, cultural experiences and wellness sessions.
The surrounding reef environment provides opportunities for marine exploration, while the resort’s service approach focuses on delivering personalised guest experiences. This combination of natural setting and service delivery forms a central part of the resort’s offering.
The British Airways Holidays Customer Excellence Award is presented to hotels that achieve high customer ratings, serving as an indicator of guest satisfaction within the travel sector. For Angsana Velavaru, the recognition reflects its continued focus on maintaining service standards and delivering consistent guest experiences.
The resort continues to position its offering around accessibility to nature, varied experiences and a service model aimed at supporting guest comfort and engagement throughout their stay.
Awards
Amilla Maldives wins ‘Most OutThere Initiative’ award for Inclusive Travel
Amilla Maldives has been named a joint winner in the Most OutThere Initiative in Inclusive Travel category at the Experientialist Awards 2026, following a Highly Commended recognition in the same category in 2025.
The Experientialist Awards recognise organisations shaping travel through inclusivity, individuality and design, with the inclusive travel category highlighting initiatives that address not only accessibility, but also how journeys are experienced by guests.
At Amilla Maldives, accessibility is integrated into the overall guest experience. The resort adopts an approach that begins at the planning stage and continues throughout the stay, with a focus on understanding individual guest needs and adapting experiences accordingly.
Aligned with its In Harmony with Purpose philosophy, the resort has introduced a range of measures aimed at improving accessibility. These include villa features designed for ease of use, accessible pathways across the island and adaptive experiences such as inclusive snorkelling and wellness sessions.
As an IncluCare Verified resort, Amilla Maldives continues to develop its offering through feedback and collaboration, with the aim of enhancing inclusivity across its operations.
Commenting on the recognition, Morgan Martinello said the resort remains focused on creating travel experiences that feel natural and accessible. He noted that the continued recognition reflects the resort’s ongoing efforts to improve inclusivity.
The award from OutThere, a platform focused on diversity and inclusion in travel, marks a further step in the resort’s efforts to create accessible and inclusive guest experiences.
Awards
Villa Park recognised with CHECK24 Top Hotel Award
Villa Park has been recognised with the CHECK24 Top Hotel Award 2026, awarded based on outstanding guest reviews submitted on the CHECK24 platform. The award reflects strong guest satisfaction and reinforces Villa Park’s growing visibility in the German-speaking travel market.
As part of the recognition, Villa Park will be featured with the official Top Hotel Award seal on CHECK24’s travel portal, supporting traveller confidence and strengthening the resort’s positioning across the DACH region. CHECK24 is one of Germany’s best-known travel comparison platforms, and the award is positioned to provide additional exposure through their hotel and package holiday listings.
Villa Park is widely known as a vibrant tropical escape for families, combining lush island greenery and bright lagoon views with a strong mix of experiences. From year-round whale shark encounters in the South Ari region to signature moments like treetop dining at ZERO, the resort offers a wide variety of ways to spend the day. Its broad range of family-friendly accommodation also makes it a natural choice for couples, groups, and multigenerational travel.
The CHECK24 Top Hotel Award adds to Villa Park’s recent momentum in the market, alongside continued recognition across tour operator channels and positive performance on leading review platforms used by German-speaking travellers.
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