Kuda Villingili Resort Maldives has been officially ranked among the Best Resort Pools in the Travel + Leisure Luxury Awards Asia Pacific 2025, a prestigious honour voted by discerning travellers across the region. This recognition coincides with the resort’s fourth anniversary, making it a month of double celebration for one of the Maldives’ most beloved luxury lifestyle destinations.
Set in the stunning North Malé Atoll just 30 minutes by speedboat from Velana International Airport, Kuda Villingili has become synonymous with design, experience, and community. At the heart of the resort’s allure is its show-stopping 150-metre pool—the largest in the Maldives and a true architectural marvel that elevates the art of leisure.
Fringed by swaying palms, plush daybeds, and jacuzzis as, the pool serves as the social heartbeat of the island, seamlessly connecting guests to the resort’s three dynamic bars and eight globally inspired restaurants.
Far more than just a pool, this shimmering expanse offers a thoughtfully zoned experience tailored for every type of guest, including a 50-metre Olympic-size lap pool for fitness enthusiasts, daily aqua fitness and yoga sessions, Jacuzzi corners nestled beneath tropical greenery for ultimate relaxation and even shallow zones dedicated for children, making it a family-friendly haven. For couples seeking to one-up the traditional beach dinners under the stars, the pool also serves as a magical venue for intimate candlelit dinners veiled under the Milky Way.
“This award is a testament to our commitment to creating unforgettable, design-led experiences with heartfelt Maldivian hospitality,” shared Deepa Manuel, General Manager of Kuda Villingili Resort Maldives. “The pool was designed to bring people together—from
families and fitness lovers to couples and solo travellers. It’s where our guests laugh, connect, and relax. “To be ranked among the top three Best Resort Pools by Travel + Leisure readers just as we celebrate our fourth anniversary is a beautiful affirmation of what we have created here.”
Adding to its accolades, Kuda Villingili recently won the Reader’s Favourite Overseas Hotel award at the Travel + Leisure China Travel Awards 2024, further reinforcing its growing recognition across key Asian markets.
Kuda Villingili continues to redefine time and space with its distinct concept of luxury island life with a spirit of connection, wellness, and authenticity. Beyond the pool, Kuda Villingili is celebrated for its eight exceptional dining venues offering 11 cuisines, including its signature restaurant Mar-Umi—a Japanese-Peruvian culinary haven by the beach—and Earth, a tribute to Maldivian and vegetarian cuisine, further affirming its claim for inclusivity. The resort also features a wellness-focused private island spa, an energetic surf scene with direct access to the famed Chickens Break – only a paddle away from the shore – and 75 luxurious villas and residences with private infinity pools—each designed for both intimacy and connection with oneself and nature.
Whether gliding through the Olympic lap lane at sunrise, soaking in a poolside jacuzzi under the stars, or clinking glasses during a floating dinner at dusk, the pool at Kuda Villingili is more than a space—it is a feeling of individual experiences curated one at a time by a dedicated team of ambassadors. This recognition at the Travel + Leisure Awards reflects the heartfelt feedback of guests and travellers across the region, who voted not just for the beauty of the pool but for the soul of the experience that Kuda Villingili consistently delivers.
