Milaidhoo Maldives ranked among Indian Ocean’s top resorts in Condé Nast Traveller 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards
Milaidhoo Maldives has been ranked 10th in the Indian Ocean in the Resorts category of the Condé Nast Traveller 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards, with the recognition coinciding with the resort’s 10th anniversary.
Opened with the concept of creating an intimate island retreat where guests could slow down, feel at home and experience the Maldives in a more personal way, Milaidhoo said its decade-long journey has been shaped as much by its people as by the island itself.
Over the past 10 years, the resort’s team, known as the Milaidhoo Family, has grown alongside the property. A number of colleagues have been with the resort since its early days, while others have joined throughout its journey, contributing to the personalised service that forms a central part of the Milaidhoo experience.
According to the resort, this approach is reflected in details such as remembering returning guests’ preferred tables and coffee choices, reconnecting with familiar visitors after several years and attending to individual preferences throughout their stay.
Milaidhoo has also welcomed a growing number of repeat guests over the years, many returning with family and friends or choosing the island to mark personal milestones and celebrations.
The resort said the Readers’ Choice recognition carries particular significance as it is based on the experiences and votes of travellers who have stayed at Milaidhoo.
For the resort, the accolade reflects the experiences of guests who have spent time on the island, from walking its beaches and watching sunsets from their villas to dining and interacting with members of the Milaidhoo team.
As Milaidhoo marks its 10th anniversary, the resort expressed gratitude to its team and guests for contributing to its development over the past decade, particularly those who have returned, recommended the resort to others and continued to be part of its story.
Milaidhoo Maldives is located in Baa Atoll and can be reached by a 35-minute seaplane journey from Velana International Airport. Alternatively, guests can take a 15-minute domestic flight to Dharavandhoo Airport, followed by a 15-minute speedboat transfer to the private island resort.
