Westin Hotels & Resorts to debut first hotel in the Maldives

Westin Hotels & Resorts has revealed the opening of the brand’s first hotel in the Republic of Maldives with the opening of The Westin Maldives Miriandhoo Resort.

Developed by Belluna Co. Ltd, Japan and Asia Capital PLC, Sri Lanka, The Westin Maldives Miriandhoo Resort heralds the Westin brand’s wellness positioning in the Maldivian oasis.

“We are thrilled to introduce the Westin brand to the Maldives, strengthening our presence in Asia Pacific,” said Mike Fulkerson, vice president, brand and marketing, Marriott International Asia Pacific.

“The opening of The Westin Maldives Miriandhoo Resort is a significant addition to our portfolio underscoring a transformative and meaningful wellness proposition for travelers, who are increasingly prioritizing well-being even while on the road,” he added.

Located in the Baa Atoll, a designated UNESCO Biosphere Reserve site, guests of The Westin Maldives Miriandhoo Resort will be close to landmarks such as the Hanifaru Bay, which is known for the largest gathering of manta rays globally.

“We look forward to welcoming our guests to discover the charm of the Maldives while at the same time enjoy the unparalleled level of service,” said Brendan Corcoran, general manager at The Westin Maldives Miriandhoo Resort. “Along with the Westin brand’s focus on wellness, we trust that every guest will feel exceptionally relaxed, refreshed and rejuvenated during and after their stays.”

Led by award-winning Milan-based architects PEIA Associati, the resort’s design takes inspiration from the ocean with an approach towards environmental sustainability. All elements of the resort’s design take inspiration from the environment from the use of natural materials, such as shells to the movement and flow of marine life including sea turtles and whale sharks.

An aerial view of The Westin Maldives Miriandhoo Resort reveals an outline in the shape of a fish. The Westin Maldives Miriandhoo Resort features 70 villas and suites, 41 on island and 29 overwater. Each villa is shaped with an eco-friendly double roofing to create the perfect natural ventilation. Outdoor rainforest showers are a distinctive feature. Poised over the sea on stilts and with an area of almost 200 square meters each, the overwater suites are among the largest a resort has to offer in the Baa Atoll region.

The Westin Maldives Miriandhoo Resort will have three dining experiences. The Pearl is the resort’s specialty restaurant and will showcase Japanese cuisine with ocean views. The restaurant offers a refined Japanese menu with a focus on seafood and fresh local ingredients. The all-day dining experience at Island Kitchen will focus on the Westin brand’s Eat Well brand pillar through a balanced menu combining Chinese, Indian and Maldivian fare. At Hawker, guests can sample Asian street food with a live kitchen and Sunset Bar will have a lounge serving tapas and cocktails.

The resort also features Westin’s signature branded spa concept, the Heavenly Spa by Westin. Guests can stay active with the 24-hour WestinWORKOUT Fitness Studio that features weight machines, free weights, and cardio equipment that faces personal flat-screen televisions; and outdoor pool and recreation ground with tennis, volleyball, basketball options.

Miriandhoo is a Turtle sanctuary, and guests can easily and often see turtles nesting along the white beaches. Reef sharks, lionfish, manta rays and often whale sharks all reside in the Baa Atoll.