Maldivian resorts receive recognition at luxury travel awards

Several Maldivian resorts have been recognized at major hospitality awards. . Here Baa Atoll won three titles at the World Luxury Hotel Awards 2026, including World’s Best Luxury New Resort. The property also earned titles for Best Luxury Private Island Resort in the Indian Ocean and Best Luxury Boutique Resort in the Maldives. Located in the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve of Baa Atoll, the resort features residences across two islands, Somewhere and Nowhere, offering personalized services and marine excursions via a private yacht.

Additionally, Sirru Fen Fushi – Private Lagoon Resort has been named a finalist in two categories at the 2026 Luxury Lifestyle Magazine Readers’ Travel Awards: Best Hotel for Families and Best Hotel for Sustainability. Situated on Gaakoshibee Island in the Shaviyani Atoll, the resort is noted for its coral regeneration efforts through the Coralarium and its focus on family-oriented marine exploration and activities.