Amilla Maldives - RESORT AND RESIDENCES

White-sand beaches, world-class service and Instagram-worthy stays come together at this exquisite property with a heart

The idea of relaxing and rejuvenating is just as valued as the unsurpassed experiences on offer at Amilla Maldives Resort and Residences. The property is generous in its room, restaurant and a range of water sports offerings, which loom large as a dream choice for honeymooners. Located at the picturesque Baa Atoll, one of the biggest islands in the Equator-straddling nation, the property is just a 45-minute sea plane ride from Malé International Airport.

It sits amidst 58 acres of lush verdancy to roam and play. The hotel exudes a French Riviera-meets-Maldives appeal owing to its brilliant white cuboid architecture. Amilla Maldives’ reputation precedes its name, thanks to its your-wishis-their-command butler service. It’s no wonder then that Amilla Maldives has attracted stars like Leonardo DiCaprio, Kate Winslet, and Paris Hilton. The property takes pride in its sustainable practices such as providing a variety of homegrown and homemade products, reducing single-use plastic, and boasts an in-house water bottling plant.

THE ROOMS

The minimalist, modernist white water villas, titled reef, sunset, lagoon and beach, stand out from the archetypical thatch-timber creations you’ll see at most resorts. Each ‘home’, perched on stilts over the ocean, has a lap pool and enlists total privacy. The achromatic interiors feature wooden decor; tropical accents; high-tech gadgets like iPads, Bose sound systems and a mobile to connect with your private concierge. The most unusual are the 12-metre-high treehouses.

HOUSE REEF