The St Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort has won the honour of “Best Hotel in the Indian Ocean” at 2018 Ultimate Luxury Travel Related Awards (ULTRAs) ceremony held recently at Burj Al Arab in Dubai.  

Voters came from the well-travelled readers of Ultratravel UK, Ultratravel Middle East, the websites of their partner newspapers - the Daily Telegraph, The National and Al Ittihad - and the top tier members of DISCOVERY, the worldwide luxury hotel loyalty programme in which Ultratravel Collection is the elite segment of hotels.

The Indian Ocean category is fiercely contested but The St Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort came out on top leading the way in luxury guest care, first-class dining and the overall bespoke experience.

General manager Alexander Blair said: “We are extremely proud to receive this prestigious award at this year’s ULTRAs and be recognised globally as the ultimate hallmark of industry excellence. These awards are dedicated to our entire team and are a testament of their hard work to ensure that every guest's experience is truly exceptional."

Designed by WOW Architects, the St Regis Maldives Vommuli resort incorporates aspects of contemporary architecture and interior design inspired by Maldivian traditions, marine life and culture. The property is surrounded by a large ‘House Reef’ and the island is defined by several distinct ecological areas: lagoon, beach, coastal and jungle. At the resort, guests have the luxury of staying in one of the 77 island and overwater villas, each with a private pool. – TradeArabia News Service