Vakkaru Maldives is honoured to be recognised as the World’s Leading Private Island Resort 2025 by the World Travel Awards, a prestigious global accolade that reflects the highest levels of excellence in hospitality. In a category featuring some of the world’s most celebrated destinations, including Amanpulo (Philippines), Ambergris Cay (Turks & Caicos), Bawah Reserve (Indonesia), COMO Cocoa Island (Maldives) and COMO Laucala Island (Fiji), Vakkaru was selected as the global winner, a testament to its continued commitment to refined luxury and intuitive service.
Located within the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve of Baa Atoll, just 30 minutes by seaplane from Malé, Vakkaru offers a collection of beachfront and overwater villas and residences, thoughtfully designed to blend seamlessly with their surroundings. From elevated dining and meaningful wellness journeys to bespoke island experiences, the resort is dedicated to creating moments of connection and calm. “This recognition is a reflection of the heartfelt dedication of our entire team,” says Teddy Susanto Wiryawan, General Manager of Vakkaru Maldives. “It is their passion and professionalism that continue to shape the exceptional guest experience we are known for. I couldn’t be prouder of what we’ve achieved together.”
Now marking its sixth consecutive win at the World Travel Awards, this recognition underscores Vakkaru’s enduring reputation as one of the world’s finest island sanctuaries. This latest honour joins a growing list of accolades for Vakkaru in 2025, including a coveted MICHELIN Key in the 2025 MICHELIN Guide Hotel Selection, and a place among the Top Resorts in the Indian Ocean in the Condé Nast Traveller Readers’ Choice Awards 2025. As the resort enters a new year, the World Travel Awards title stands as a proud symbol of what makes Vakkaru truly world-class: a rare island experience defined by nature’s beauty, authenticity and intuitive hospitality.
