Secluded atoll sanctuary
Dense tropical foliage meets a quiet crescent lagoon in the northern atolls, where two house reefs surround the island.
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Floating aqua park, PADI dive center, double house reef, yacht marina, and floodlit tennis courts on Dhonakulhi Island.
Notable
Dedicated Island Host butler service, private plunge pools, Molton Brown amenities, and expansive overwater villa sundecks.
Notable
Ayurvedic therapies, Turkish hammam, outdoor Jacuzzis, and sunrise yoga sessions in a dedicated beachfront pavilion.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
large and lavish villas, some on or near the beach, others suspended over the water, with glass-floored living rooms and water’s-edge plunge pools.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
On Dhonakulhi Island in Haa Alifu Atoll, surrounded by an expansive lagoon and double house reef.
The rooms
Villas feature private plunge pools, expansive timber sundecks, dedicated Island Host service, and direct access to the turquoise lagoon.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
Dining tables sit directly in the shallow water of the oceanfront infinity pool beside the open-air cafe deck.
Spa and sports
Treatment suites offer Balinese bodywork and Ayurvedic therapies amid tropical gardens, alongside floodlit tennis courts and a movement studio.
Restaurant
Samsara Asian Fusion
Perched on stilts above the lagoon, the thatched overwater pavilion serves pan-Asian dishes and features a live teppanyaki counter.
At the table
Meeru Bar and Grill serves wood-fired pizzas and lava-stone grills beside open-air lounge seating with evening acoustic sets.
How it began
Only a fraction of the 33-hectare island is developed, preserving native forest around the country's first deep-water yacht marina.
Good to know
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The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.