Marriott International has revealed that five resorts belonging to the Marriott Bonvoy family in Maldives have been bestowed the honour of the much-coveted Travel + Leisure Luxury Awards Asia Pacific 2026. These awards, organized by the editors of Travel + Leisure Southeast Asia, Hong Kong & Macau, are selected on the basis of votes from the best of luxury travel fans around the globe.
The resorts that have been awarded include The Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands; The St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort; W Maldives; JW Marriott Maldives Resort & Spa; and Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa.Commenting on the awards, Silvio Rosenberger, Vice President of Operations, Asia Pacific (except China) and Market Vice President, Maldives at Marriott International, said that he was very pleased with the recognition of his work and the dedication of Marriott teams in providing exceptional experience for the luxury travellers.
After the renovation in 2025, W Maldives has managed to maintain its popularity and become one of the best resorts in the Maldives and win the award for Best House Reef in the Maldives for the third consecutive time.Guests have an opportunity to dive into the vibrant life of a house reef of the W Maldives, where they will meet reef sharks, colourful tropical fish and a sea turtle of the island.
The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands: Luxury Experience in Modern Architecture. The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands is a great example of modern luxury resort, which features unique round design, created by the well-known architect Kerry Hill. Motivated by the balance that exists between the ocean, the lagoon, sun rays, and nature, the resort provides guests with an idyllic island experience. The distinctive circular spa located above the crystal blue lagoon enables one to have an unforgettable wellness experience inspired by nature. The resort was ranked among the best Maldives resorts and The Ritz-Carlton Spa was named one of the top resort spas in the nation.
JW Marriott Maldives Resort & Spa ranked among the best in the categories of family and pool along with being recognized for its spa experiences. Being designed for multi-generational travelers, this resort provides the Family by JW™ Little Griffins Kids' Club which offers over 100 activities to its younger guests. Relaxing at Spa by JW or swimming at ocean-view pools is possible for adults. Horizon Pool and adult-only Pool 18 are the pools where guests can spend time differently on the island.
The St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort was recognized as among the best in Maldives while its unique villa, the John Jacob Astor Estate, bagged the award in the category of Most Outrageous Villas. The resort is taking luxury travel to a whole new level by improving the dining experience, introducing superior recreational facilities, a top-notch padel court, and a contemporary fitness center. John Jacob Astor Estate is one of the best overwater villas of Maldives and comes equipped with multiple bedrooms, wellness rooms, cinema, pools, and St. Regis Butler Service.
It has successfully passed Greg Allan, its General Manager, who was mentioned as one of the Best Resort General Managers of Maldives for the past two years.With his guidance, the resort has continued its dedication to sustainability, guest experiences, and staff training. The resort is actively engaged in conservation activities, such as moving more than 800 coral colonies. Moreover, Greg Allan is involved in increasing diversity in the resort’s management and promoting the development of hospitality in the region by participating in the Marriott International Maldives Apprenticeship Program. Recognition of these five Marriott Bonvoy resorts demonstrates that Maldives still remains one of the best destinations for luxury travelers.
