Irreverent island playground
Neon pops and irreverent play replace typical island hush, shifting from afternoon 3D ping-pong tournaments to beach bonfires and lagoon dance sessions.
“Instead coconut ice cream, packaged in red popsicle pouches branded with the hotels’ purposely upside down logo, are handed out upon arrival.”
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Private island playground offering house-reef diving, Hanifaru Bay manta excursions, motorized watersports, and an inflatable lagoon waterpark.
Remarkable
Glass-bottomed overwater nightclub Beru Bar hosts sunset boduberu drumming and late-night DJ sets beneath a giant disco ball.
Notable
Overwater spa features nine treatment suites, a communal DIY mud hammam, cypress aroma steam, and sunrise yoga sessions.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler.
there’s also a glass-bottomed, overwater, adults-only nightclub, featuring a sunset drumming ceremony and local DJs as the night goes on.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Set on private Huruvalhi Island in Raa Atoll, encircled by a protected house reef accessible directly from the beach.
The rooms
Standalone beach and overwater villas have private plunge pools, bright color palettes, and round bathtubs sitting beneath hanging disco balls.
The spa and pool
Bring a swimsuit.
Ocean-facing treatment suites host sound and Ayurvedic therapies, set beside a beachfront infinity pool and 24-hour gym.
The hammam
The circular marble hammam hosts DIY mud scrubs, opening onto cypress aroma steam and an overwater plunge pool deck.
At the table
Guduguda serves traditional Maldivian curries over floor cushions, and beachside charcoal grills prepare the day's fresh catch.
How it began
Matthew Goodrich redesigned the island property in 2019, bringing the brand's playful urban aesthetic to the Indian Ocean.
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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.