Discover Why Velaa Private Island Maldives Redefines Luxury

The winner list of the 2024 Boutique Hotel Club Awards was conceived as the boutique hotel variant of the renowned Michelin Guide, celebrating 'the sheer best on earth in luxury and hospitality.' This marked a few firsts with properties such as Velaa Private Island, winning home 'World's Best Fine Dining Hotel' to grow further as the pinnacle of exclusive experiences and culinary superbness.

Standing alone blessedly, the property stood apart due to its matchless offerings. Be it surrounded by the unspoiled azure waters of Noonu Atoll, Velaa Private Island is a slice of exclusivity. The citation of "the one that placed itself out" came along, underlining an award commitment towards dining experiences transcending luxury by combining world-class cuisine with serene beauty. The verdict of the judges? "Private island with an azure sea, curated experiences that go beyond luxury.".

Being the benchmark of the industry for excellence standards in accommodation selection for over a decade now, Boutique Hotel Club chose properties as exemplars of excellence from amongst 500 applicants of 80 countries, all of which underwent an on-site inspection process and more than 400 hospitality gold standards governing the award process. Winners in the year are thus far examples of peak creativity and sustainability alongside producing extraordinary immersive guest experiences.

Other award winners and what they won spoke to original, unique expressions in boutique hospitality. This year's title 'World's Best Boutique Hotel' was secured by Akademie Street Boutique Hotel in Franschhoek, South Africa for style and charm with great guest service.

The sustainability area was also discussed in the awards, where Munduk Moding Plantation in Bali was awarded as 'World's Best Eco Hotel' for actions it would undertake in order to produce a certain kind of environmental impact and community support. As always, this is a trend that's running across the boutique hotel industry: sustainability forms part of the luxury travel experience.

Velaa Private Island has always been a right combination of natural wonders, bespoke service, and phenomenal culinary experiences. Dine under the stars, walk through vibrant marine life of the Maldives, or experience something else at Velaa Private Island. It is a new recognition boost to Velaa as a leader in luxury hospitality.

For 15 years, Boutique Hotel Club has given the world's best boutique properties cause to cheer and celebrate with remarkable quality, emotional resonance, and unique sense of place destinations curating to new heights. Here's 2024-onwards: crème de la crème luxury destinations join the bandwagon, with names like Velaa Private Island, where the boutique era is about to spur on, luxury meets heart, and innovation shines through.