Villa Hotels & Resorts

Awards

Since opening, our resorts have gained widespread recognition for our accommodation, dining, customer service, and wide range of activities and experiences. Take a look at some of our recent awards below.

World Luxury Hotel Awards

  • 2019
    • Luxury Island Resort 2019 - Royal Island
  • 2017
    • Luxury Beach Resort, Indian Ocean – Paradise Island
    • Luxury Water Villa, Global Winner – Paradise Island
    • Best General Manager, Global Winner – Qaisar Naseem (Paradise Island GM)
  • 2016
    • Luxury Romantic Hotel, Maldives – Royal Island
  • 2015
    • Luxury Beach Resort, Indian Ocean – Paradise Island
    • Luxury Water Villa, Global Winner – Paradise Island
    • Best General Manager, Indian Ocean – Qaisar Naseem (Paradise Island GM)
  • 2013
    • Luxury Hotel & Conference Centre in the Indian Ocean - Paradise Island
    • Luxury Romantic Hotel in the Maldives - Royal Island

Trip Advisor

  • 2019
    • Certificate of Excellence Award 2018 - Paradise Island
    • Certificate of Excellence Award 2018 - Sun Island
    • Certificate of Excellence Award 2018 - Holiday Island
    • Certificate of Excellence Award 2018 - Royal Island
    • Certificate of Excellence Award 2018 - Fun Island
    • Hall of Fame - 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 - Sun Island
    • Hall of Fame - 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 - Paradise Island
    • Hall of Fame - 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 - Royal Island
  • 2018
    • Certificate of Excellence Award 2018 - Sun Island
    • Certificate of Excellence Award 2018 - Royal Island
    • Certificate of Excellence Award 2018 - Paradise Island
    • Certificate of Excellence Award 2018 - Holiday Island
    • Certificate of Excellence Award 2018 - Fun Island
  • 2017
    • Certificate of Excellence Award 2017 - Holiday Island
    • Certificate of Excellence Award 2017 - Fun Island
    • Certificate of Excellence Award 2017 - Paradise Island
    • Certificate of Excellence Award 2017 - Royal Island
    • Certificate of Excellence Award 2017 - Sun Island
  • 2016
    • Certificate of Excellence Award 2016 - Paradise Island
    • Certificate of Excellence Award 2016 - Royal Island
    • Certificate of Excellence Award 2016 - Sun Island
  • 2015
    • Certificate of Excellence Award 2015 - Holiday Island
    • Certificate of Excellence Award 2015 - Paradise Island
    • Certificate of Excellence Award 2015 - Royal Island
    • Certificate of Excellence Award 2015 – Sun Island
  • 2014
    • Excellence Award 2014 - Royal Island
    • Excellence Award 2014 - Paradise Island
  • 2013
    • Excellence Award 2013 - Sun Island
    • Excellence Award 2013 - Fun Island
    • Excellence Award 2013 - Holiday Island
    • Excellence Award 2013 - Royal Island
    • Excellence Award 2013 - Paradise Island

Holiday Check

  • 2019
    • Best Hotel Award 2019 – Holiday Island
  • 2018
    • Best Hotel Award 2018 – Holiday Island
  • 2017
    • Best Hotel Award 2017 – Holiday Island
  • 2016
    • Best Hotel Award 2016 – Holiday Island

Booking.com

  • 2018
    • Elite Platinum Award 2018 – Paradise Island

Schauinsland Reisen

  • 2017
    • Top Hotel Partner 2017 – Holiday Island

South Asian Travel Awards

  • 2017
    • Leading Adventure Hotel / Resort, Maldives – Paradise Island
    • Leading Meeting & Conference Hotel / Resort, Maldives – Paradise Island
    • Leading Family Hotel / Resort, Maldives – Sun Island
    • Leading Family Hotel / Resort, South Asia – Sun Island
  • 2016
    • Leading Meeting & Conference Hotel / Resort, South Asia – Paradise Island
    • Leading Family Hotel / Resort, Maldives – Sun Island
    • Leading Family Hotel / Resort, South Asia – Sun Island

MATATO Maldives Travel Awards

  • 2017
    • Leading Eco Resort – Sun Island
    • Leading Dive/Water Sports Centre – Paradise Island
  • 2016
    • Leading Eco Resort – Sun Island
    • Leading Dive/Water Sports Centre – Paradise Island
  • 2015
    • Leading Local Hotel/Resort Brand - Villa Hotels & Resorts
  • 2014
    • Leading Dive Resort - Holiday Island
    • Leading Activity / Water Sports Centre - Paradise Island
    • Leading Meeting & Conference Resort - Paradise Island
    • Leading Wellness & Spa - Royal Island
    • Leading Dive School/Centre – Dive Oceanus
    • Most Supportive Resort / Hotel - Villa Hotels & Resorts
  • 2013
    • Leading Meeting & Conference Resort - Paradise Island
    • Leading Activity & Water Sports Centre - Paradise Island
    • Leading Wellness & Spa Brand - Araamu Spa
    • Most Supportive Resort - Villa Hotels & Resorts

World Travel Awards

  • 2015
    • Indian Ocean Leading Luxury Water Villa – Paradise Island (Ocean Suites)
    • Maldives Leading Family Resort – Paradise Island
  • 2014
    • Indian Ocean Leading Conference Hotel – Paradise Island
    • Indian Ocean Leading Luxury Water Villa – Paradise Island (Ocean Suites)
  • 2013
    • Maldives Leading Spa Resort Brand - Villa Hotels
    • Maldives Leading Leisure Hotel Brand - Villa Hotels
    • Indian Ocean Leading Green Resort - Sun Island
    • Maldives Leading Green Resort - Sun Island
    • Maldives Leading Family Resort - Paradise Island
    • Indian Ocean Leading Conference Hotel - Paradise Island
    • Indian Ocean Leady Luxury Water Villa - Paradise Island (Ocean Suites)

World Luxury Spa Awards

  • 2013
    • Best Luxury Wellness Spa in the Indian Ocean - Araamu Spa at Royal Island