Meliá Hotels International has arrived in the Maldives with the opening of Meliá Whale Lagoon Maldives, marking a new milestone in the company’s global expansion.
Opened in January, the property operates under the Meliá Hotels & Resorts brand and is located in the island chain of South Ari Atoll. Access includes a 30-minute seaplane transfer from Malé International Airport.
The property is positioned near the South Ari Marine Protected Area, an area known for year-round sightings of whale sharks and manta rays. Guests have access to activities such as snorkelling, diving, paddleboarding and kayaking.
Meliá Whale Lagoon Maldives features 100 private oceanfront villas, Water Villas above the ocean, Sunset Suite Villas with private pools and Beach Villas located directly on the shoreline.
Among its culinary offerings, the resort has four restaurants and bars serving Mediterranean and international cuisine. Other amenities include two infinity pools and a spa offering wellness rituals, body treatments, a sauna and a steam bath. The property also offers an entertainment program for guests of different age groups, including live music, open-air cinema and cooking classes.
“The Maldives represent the essence of our purpose: to grow in the world’s most exclusive destinations and create unique moments in incomparable settings, delivered with the hospitality that defines Meliá,” said Gabriel Escarrer, chairman and CEO of the Group.
Currently, Meliá operates more than 400 hotels in global international destinations under nine brands.
