LAUNCH OF INTERCONTINENTAL MALDIVES MAAMUNAGAU RESORT

  • InterContinental Maldives - Spa from air
  • InterContinental Maldives - Yacht
  • InterContinentaal Maldives - Outdoor deck of 3 Bedroom Royal Beachfront Residence
  • InterContinentaal Maldives - Aerial view Beach
  • InterContinental Maldives
  • InterContinental Maldives - 3 Bedroom Royal Beachfront Residence
  • Manta in the surrounding waters
  • InterContinental Maldives Spa
  • Stones at the Spa

IHG® (InterContinental Hotels Group), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, opens InterContinental® Maldives Maamunagau Resort (InterContinental Maldives), the latest in a series of new luxury resort openings which includes ANA InterContinental Beppu in Japan and InterContinental Hayman Island in Australia. Known for occupying the very best locations around the world, InterContinental Hotels & Resorts’ first property in the region is situated on the southernmost tip of the Raa Atoll near Baa Atoll, a UNESCO biosphere reserve, and one of the most secluded locations in the Maldives. 

InterContinentaal Maldives – Outdoor deck of 3 Bedroom Royal Beachfront Residence

The resort boasts 81 Beach, Lagoon and Overwater Villas and Residences and is the first to offer all guests access to the world-class service and amenities of Club InterContinental® throughout the entire island. These generous offerings, coupled with extensive wellness facilities, bespoke experiences and six restaurants and bars, combine to take this Maldivian gem to the next level. 

Inspiring, refined and made for stylish barefoot living, the design was conceptualised by Singapore-based architects’ Eco-ID to be in perfect synergy with the incredible surroundings and views. The private villas feature contemporary Maldivian interiors by Avalon Collective Interior Design Studio and offer expansive areas with breath-taking vistas of the Indian Ocean. 

InterContinental Maldives – 3 Bedroom Royal Beachfront Residence

The first-of-its-kind in the Maldives, the two-story Lagoon Villas combine overwater views with direct beach and lagoon access, as well as private infinity and jacuzzi pools. Overwater Villas offer expansive outdoor decks and Beach Villas provide direct beach access. The resort also has four exclusive two and three-bedroom Residences, with the largest, the three-bedroom Royal Beachfront Residence, offering 790sqm of luxurious privacy. 

Spa & Wellness – The resort’s signature AVI Spa features six overwater treatment villas along with steam rooms, ice fountains, a yoga pavilion and a fitness centre. 

InterContinental Maldives Spa

Exceptional service and experiences – As the first and only all-Club InterContinental resort, InterContinental Maldives provides guests with access to exclusive benefits and personalised service throughout their stay. A dedicated Island Curator commits to creating ever-lasting memories and thoughtful details. Club InterContinental benefits include afternoon tea with rare loose-leaf varietals selected by the in-house tea sommelier, after-dinner drinks and all-day refreshments by the pool or beach.

Restaurants & Bars – The resort offers six distinct restaurants and bars including The Retreat, an adults-only enclave with a private bar and its own infinity pool at the water’s edge and Café Umi, a Japanese-inspired restaurant providing elevated comfort and classic favourites, inspired by natural, organic and sustainable cuisine. Fish Market is a unique sea-to-table interactive kitchen concept blending the best Maldivian seafood with aromatic flavours from South East Asia. The Lighthouse delivers a memorable dining experience with 360-degree views of the Indian Ocean, whilst The Collective is a more casual affair with grab-and-go offerings. Sunset Bar provides a stylish and romantic ambience with the best sunset moments on the island. 

Manta in the surrounding waters

Sustainability, Marine Life & Conservation – InterContinental Maldives enjoys an enviable location enclaved within Maldives’ largest natural lagoon, with emerald blue waters, unfettered sunset views and pristine white sands. The island is located near the Maldivesonly UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve and is home to Hanifaru Bay, one of the very few places in the world where visitors can snorkel amongst feeding congregations of whale sharks and large groups of enigmatic and graceful reef manta rays. 

InterContinental Maldives – Yacht

InterContinental Maldives is also focused on minimising its environmental impact with a commitment to reducing waste from both plastic and glass, composting bio waste and giving it new life with the IHG Green Engage system. The resort has also entered into an agreement with Parley Maldives, which works to reduce reliance on single-use plastics, intercept sources of plastic waste, and prevent it from entering the oceans or being disposed of in destructive ways. Parley will take the resort’s plastics and recycle them to make usable products. 

InterContinental Hotels & Resorts is the world-renowned pioneer of luxury travel, best-loved for creating bespoke luxury experiences and once-in-a-lifetime moments. For reservations visit: www.maldives.intercontinental.com 

Beach pool villas at InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau Resort start from USD $1,250 per night. 

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Thomas holds a university degree with a focus on Languages, Humanities, Culture, Literature, and Economics, earned in both the UK and Latin America. His journey in Asia began in 2005 when he worked as a publisher in Krabi. Over the past fifteen years, Thomas has edited newspapers and magazines across England, Spain, and Thailand. Currently, he is involved in multiple projects both in Thailand and internationally. In addition to Thailand, Thomas has lived in Italy, England, Venezuela, Cuba, Spain, and Bali, but he spends the majority of his time in Asia. Through his diverse experiences, he has gained a deep understanding of various Asian cultures and communities. Thomas also works as a freelance writer, contributing short travel stories and articles to travel magazines. You can follow his work at www.asianitinerary.com

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