Nine World Luxury Awards won by Grand Park Kodhipparu Maldives, two of which are Global Winners
Grand Park Kodhipparu Maldives won nine World Luxury Awards in 2026, among them two Global Winner awards for resort hospitality, leadership, wellness, and gastronomy. These awards were won in keeping with the ideology of Connected Island Luxury, which includes hospitality, wellness, gastronomy, and contact with nature on islands. Apart from others, The Spa of Grand Park Kodhipparu Maldives won the award of Global Winner for Best Luxury Island Resort Spa, while FireDOOR restaurant won the award for Best Sunset Views. The resort was also voted as the Best Luxury Boutique Resort and the Best Luxury Lifestyle Resort of the Indian Ocean, along with Best General Manager of Raffaele Solferino.
Worldwide Acknowledgment for Wellness and Gastronomy
Nestled above the pristine blue waters of the Indian Ocean, the resort's overwater spa provides an ideal environment of relaxation and revitalization. Apart from being voted world wide, it won two Indian Ocean accolades – the Best Luxury Boutique Spa and the Best Luxury Oceanview Spa.On the other hand, the worldwide acknowledgment of FireDOOR reflects its beautiful sunset location facing the house reef of the island. A combination of intimate fine dining with unique glass floor concept and breathtaking ocean views, the restaurant also bagged two Indian Ocean awards of the Best Luxury Boutique Resort Restaurant and the Best Luxury Waterside Restaurant.
Recognizing Those Who Make the Experience
From the viewpoint of General Manager Raffaele Solferino, who was a part of the resort’s history since before the opening day, winning the awards reflects the efforts of the island team. “Receiving nine World Luxury Awards, including two of them being Global Winners, is indeed a great honor and recognition of our team’s efforts and dedication,” Raffaele Solferino, General Manager of Grand Park Kodhipparu Maldives, declared. “However, what makes this award so unique is the fact that it is recognition of the entire guest experience. For us, luxury means not just beautiful surroundings but even more – memorable moments and experiences our guests will remember after leaving our island. As we approach our 10-year anniversary in 2027, the awards stand for celebration and motivation for what is to come.”
Ten Years of Island Luxury
Grand Park Kodhipparu Maldives opened its doors to guests in 2017 and since then, created its own unique identity of contemporary island luxury, personalized services, and strong connection to nature. As it approaches its ten-year anniversary in 2027, the nine World Luxury Awards are a perfect recognition of its successes and further dedication to island hospitality.
