Marriott Bonvoy Maldives Portfolio Sweeps Travel + Leisure Luxury Awards Asia Pacific 2026

28 June, 2026

Marriott International has announced that five properties from its Marriott Bonvoy portfolio in the Maldives have been recognized in the prestigious Travel + Leisure Luxury Awards Asia Pacific 2026. Curated by the editors of Travel + Leisure Southeast Asia, Hong Kong & Macau and voted on by discerning readers worldwide, the annual awards celebrate the very best in luxury travel across the region.

The winning resorts—The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands; The St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort; W Maldives; JW Marriott Maldives Resort & Spa; and Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa—garnered accolades across all seven award categories. This achievement underscores their exceptional standards in private island sanctuaries, world-class spa experiences, exquisitely designed villas, iconic Instagram-worthy pools, vibrant house reefs, and exemplary hospitality leadership.

“We are deeply honored that our resorts in the Maldives have been recognized across all seven categories in this year’s Travel + Leisure Luxury Awards Asia Pacific,” said Silvio Rosenberger, Vice President of Operations, Asia Pacific (excluding China) and Market Vice President, Maldives at Marriott International. “This recognition reflects the strength and diversity of our portfolio, as well as the passion and dedication of our teams in creating exceptional, immersive experiences that resonate with today’s luxury traveler.”

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W Maldives: Best House Reef (3rd Consecutive Year) + #4 Best Resorts

Following its bold transformation in 2025, W Maldives continues to make waves, earning the title of Best House Reef in the Maldives for the third consecutive year, while also ranking #4 among the Best Resorts in the Maldives.

Home to one of the Maldives' most celebrated house reefs, the resort offers direct access to exceptional snorkeling just steps from the beach and overwater villas. Suitable for snorkelers of every experience level, the thriving reef is home to abundant marine life, including reef sharks, tropical fish, and the island's beloved resident sea turtle, Bob.

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The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands: Best Resort Spa + #7 Best Resorts

The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands continues to set the benchmark for refined island luxury. Designed by the renowned architect Kerry Hill, the resort's striking circular architecture embraces the duality of island life—drawing inspiration from the harmony of the open ocean and tranquil lagoon, sunlight and shade, and the expansive Maldivian sky.

At its heart, the iconic ring-shaped The Ritz-Carlton Spa appears to float above the turquoise lagoon, offering holistic wellness experiences inspired by the healing energy of water and the cardinal directions. This distinctive philosophy is reflected in its accolades, with The Ritz-Carlton Spa named the Best Resort Spa in the Maldives, and the resort ranked #7 among the Best Resorts in the Maldives.

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JW Marriott Maldives Resort & Spa: #3 Best Family Resort + #3 Best Pools + #9 Best Spa

JW Marriott Maldives Resort & Spa secured #3 in the Best Resorts for Families and Best Pools categories, in addition to #9 in Best Resort Spas in the Maldives.

Set on a natural island, the resort brings generations together with dedicated spaces for every age. Younger guests can enjoy more than 100 engaging activities at Family by JW™ Little Griffins Kids' Club—one of the largest in the Maldives—while adults can embrace moments of calm at the overwater Spa by JW. Families can unwind at the expansive Horizon Pool overlooking uninterrupted ocean views, while adults seeking tranquility can retreat to the adults-only infinity Pool 18.

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The St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort: #10 Best Resorts + #10 Most Outrageous Villas

The St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort received two accolades, ranking among the Best Resorts in the Maldives, while the John Jacob Astor Estate was recognized in the Most Outrageous Villas in the Maldives category—with both securing the #10 position.

Nestled on a lush natural island, the resort continues to redefine ultra-luxury island living through elevated experiences—from the newly expanded Two-Bedroom Family Villa and the reimagined culinary journey at Cargo, to a world-class padel court and a transformed Technogym-equipped fitness center.

A masterpiece of design, the John Jacob Astor Estate spans 1,726 square meters across two levels, making it one of the largest overwater villas in the Maldives. This three-bedroom overwater residence features a private gym, cinema, three spa treatment rooms, a kitchenette, plunge pools, a sweeping infinity pool, and an oceanfront terrace overlooking the Indian Ocean. With signature St. Regis Butler Service and a private buggy, the estate sets a new benchmark for bespoke island luxury.

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Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa: Best General Manager (2nd Consecutive Year)

For the second consecutive year, Greg Allan has been named among the Best Resort General Managers in the Maldives.

Under his leadership, Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa continues to elevate guest experiences while advancing sustainability, talent development, and product innovation. As part of its marine conservation efforts, more than 800 coral colonies have been successfully relocated to help protect the reef ecosystem. Greg Allan is also a passionate advocate for developing local hospitality talent through the Marriott International Maldives Apprenticeship Program, while championing greater female representation in operational roles.

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Plan Your Award-Winning Maldives Escape with Marriott Bonvoy

Whether you're seeking a vibrant house reef adventure at W Maldives, refined island luxury at The Ritz-Carlton, a multigenerational family getaway at JW Marriott, the ultimate overwater villa experience at The St. Regis, or warm hospitality and sustainability at Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa—the Marriott Bonvoy portfolio offers an award-winning option for every luxury traveler.

Book your stay and experience firsthand why these five resorts have been celebrated across all seven categories at the Travel + Leisure Luxury Awards Asia Pacific 2026.

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