Overwater lagoon sanctum
A private island sanctuary at the edge of Raa Atoll, where every guest enjoys dedicated curator service and resident manta ray encounters.
“The hotel truly offers a mastery of expert service, without being overbearing.”
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Dedicated villa curators handle pre-arrival preferences, buggy transfers, secluded sandbank picnics, and evening champagne rituals.
Remarkable
Overwater treatment pavilions, resident traditional Chinese medicine practitioners, herbal steam rooms, and open-air oceanfront yoga.
Remarkable
Marine biologist-led manta ray excursions, water sports, Planet Trekkers kids club, and private lagoon plunge pools.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler.
the InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau Resort is a fine example of the type, and an eminently worthy option for connoisseurs of the overwater life.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Set on Raa Atoll's southern tip, the island borders the Baa Atoll UNESCO Biosphere Reserve and the feeding grounds of Hanifaru Bay.
The rooms
All villas and residences feature private plunge pools, expansive timber sundecks, and nomadic-inspired interiors accented with hand-woven Maldivian crafts.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
Curved infinity pools look out across the lagoon, lined with sunken circular daybeds and timber sundecks.
The spa
Six overwater treatment pavilions feature standalone soaking tubs and floor-to-ceiling glass doors opening directly to the ocean.
Vitality pool and yoga
An open-air timber pavilion hosts oceanfront yoga sessions alongside a covered hydrotherapy pool with swan-neck water jets.
Restaurant
The Lighthouse
This overwater restaurant inside a Grecian-inspired lighthouse serves Spanish tapas and Mediterranean grills across a sunset deck.
At the table
Overwater dining ranges from South-East Asian seafood at The Fish Market to sunset champagne cocktails aboard a dhoni-shaped bar.
How it began
Opened in 2019, this was IHG's first resort to extend full Club InterContinental privileges to every staying guest across the island.
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.