6 Resorts in the Maldives Shine Among the Top 25 Hotels in Asia

The world’s largest travel platform – TripAdvisor has honored 6 properties in the Maldives among the top 25 hotels in Asia. Additionally, Baros Maldives secured a prestigious position among the top 25 hotels in the world. TripAdvisor pulls together millions of reviews, ratings, and saves that travelers share from around the globe and use that information to spotlight the very best every year.

Baros Maldives – Ranked 6th Best Hotel in Asia and 14th Best Hotel in the World

Baros Maldives is a lush, tropical island set in the shimmering waters of a shallow lagoon, ringed by a reef vibrant with marine life. Guests can stay in the elegance of villas created from timber and sandstone, poised over a translucent lagoon. Guests also have the option to choose villas nestled discreetly among exotic blooms by the beach. Baros Maldives is accessible via a 25 minutes speedboat journey from the main Velana International Airport.

Kanuhura Maldives – Ranked 18th Best Hotel in Asia

Kanuhura is an 80 villa Luxury Lifestyle Resort located in Lhaviyani Atoll in the North-East of the Maldives. Entirely renovated and redesigned in 2016 Kanuhura is a timeless castaway chic experience for travelers seeking laid-back island living at its best with a casual and private atmosphere. The luxurious resort celebrates a Gypset lifestyle, a combination of the unconventionality of a free-spirited gypsy and the sophistication and elegance of a jet-set life.

Kokaa Spa Kanuhura
Photo: Kanuhura Maldives

Six Senses Laamu – Ranked 19th Best Hotel in Asia

Six Senses Laamu boasts 97 villas, both overwater and on the beach. The resort offers an abundance of dining options, water sports, spa, and other amazing not-to-miss activities. The resort’s service is second to none with your butler overseeing every need from arrival to departure. The resort is accessible by a 40-minute flight along the beautiful Maldivian coastline followed by a short speed boat trip.

Sandbank Dining at Six Senses Laamu
Photo: Six Senses Laamu

Constance Moofushi – Ranked 20th Best Hotel in Asia

Constance Moofushi is a perfect combination of luxury and simplicity where everything is taken care of with the resort’s All-Inclusive Package. The resort boasts 24 beach villas, 56 water villas, and 30 senior water villas. All villas are built and decorated with wondrous tones of nature with a hint of Constance chic.

Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Kuda Huraa – Ranked 23rd Best Hotel in Asia

Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Kuda Huraa is a garden-style resort arranged as a traditional Maldivian village. Guests can engage in exhilarating activities at the resort from surfing to shark safaris, dolphin-watching to diving, and much more. The resort is accessible via a 30-minute speedboat journey from the main Velana International Airport.

Milaidhoo Island Maldives – Ranked 24th Best Hotel in Asia

Milaidhoo Island Maldives is a boutique luxury resort in the Baa Atoll UNESCO biosphere reserve. Designed for couples and honeymooners, Milaidhoo welcomes guests aged nine and above. The resort boasts 50 spacious air-conditioned villas with its own private freshwater pool on the sundeck. The Villas opens up 180 degrees to allow the natural beauty of the island into the villa. Milaidhoo is reachable by a scenic 35-minute seaplane ride from the main Velana International Airport.

Ba’theli by the Reef
Photo: Milaidhoo Island Maldives

TripAdvisor has also revealed the award-winning hotels by category. Several resorts in the Maldives claimed the bragging rights in the luxury, all-inclusive, and romance categories. The Travelers’ Choice Awards are a testament to the service and quality winners constantly provide to their guests. The 18th annual Travelers’ Choice Awards honors 4,817 businesses worldwide this year.

Feature image by Baros Maldives

Pullman Maldives Maamutaa warmly invites guests to discover an extraordinary underwater world just meters from its shore. Recently, the resort unveiled the Maamutaa House Reef, a thriving marine ecosystem known for its rich biodiversity and easy accessibility. In fact, it’s one of the Maldives’ finest snorkeling and diving spots, just a short swim away.

To celebrate this exciting milestone, Pullman Maldives Maamutaa is gearing up to host Aqua Week 2025 from 13 to 20 July. During this week-long event, the resort brings together underwater exploration, environmental care, and creative marine experiences designed to inspire and engage guests of all ages.

What to Expect During Aqua Week 2025

Aqua Week also marks the official launch of the resort’s Seagrass Mapping & Awareness Project and offers guests unique chances to connect with the ocean like never before:

First, guided snorkeling tours invite guests to collect visual data on seagrass habitats while learning about their important role in the marine ecosystem.
Then, there are underwater content workshops led by Insta360, where guests get hands-on experience capturing vivid 360-degree marine footage.
Plus, underwater scooter rides powered by Edge K5 add a fun and thrilling twist to reef exploration.
On top of that, certified mermaid Gloria Xue hosts mermaid classes and performances, including fantasy-themed photoshoots and live shows at the Aqua Villa.

Altogether, this vibrant week blends sustainability, storytelling, and technology, encouraging guests to explore and protect the ocean in fresh and immersive ways.

Seagrass Mapping & Awareness Project: Protecting Marine Life

At the core of Pullman Maldives Maamutaa’s environmental efforts is its three-phase Seagrass Mapping & Awareness Project, which forms part of the resort’s commitment to sustainability under the Green Globe program. Seagrass meadows play a vital role in supporting young marine species and soaking up carbon, making their conservation absolutely crucial.

The project timeline is as follows:

Phase 1 (July) focuses on seagrass identification and mapping alongside resort staff and guests.
Then, in Phase 2 (August and September), guest-led snorkeling excursions help gather images and raise awareness.
Finally, Phase 3 (October) will feature the premiere of a short documentary highlighting the project’s findings and impact.

Throughout this process, guests are invited to actively take part in this meaningful conservation initiative, turning their vacation into a valuable contribution toward ocean health.

Maamutaa House Reef: A Living Marine Wonderland

Just 100 meters from the resort’s beach lies the newly revealed Maamutaa House Reef, a vibrant underwater habitat bursting with life and color. This reef stands out as a rare gem in the Maldives, offering exceptional biodiversity along with easy access. Visitors can spot green and hawksbill turtles, blacktip and whitetip reef sharks, colorful schools of parrotfish and angelfish, and sometimes eagle rays and octopuses, all within easy reach of the resort.

“This reef is not only accessible, it’s alive,” shares the resort’s marine biologist. “Guests don’t need to travel far to witness marine wonders. It’s an ecosystem that inspires awe and action.”

The journey to the reef is part of the adventure itself. Guests glide through flourishing seagrass meadows, essential habitats for marine life before reaching the reef’s drop-off. Here, hard and soft coral formations flourish, nurtured by the atoll’s natural geography and nutrient-rich ocean currents.

Signature Reef Experiences for Every Guest

The Maamutaa House Reef forms the foundation for a variety of engaging activities that suit all ages and experience levels, including:

Marine biologist-led guided snorkeling tours
Discover Scuba Diving (DSD) sessions launched right from the beach
Night snorkeling under UV lights, revealing stunning biofluorescent marine life
Citizen science programs focused on seasonal seagrass research
Kids’ Ocean Explorers, a fun and educational program designed for young marine enthusiasts

Whether guests are first-time snorkelers or seasoned divers interested in marine research, Pullman Maldives Maamutaa offers effortless access to unforgettable ocean adventures, with no boat rides or long transfers needed.

Pullman Maldives Maamutaa is clearly setting a new standard for reef access, sustainability, and immersive marine experiences. For travelers eager to explore the Maldives through education, conservation, and discovery, this house reef, along with everything it inspires, offers a journey truly worth taking.