With the upcoming opening of Baccarat Hotel & Residences Maldives in 2027, SH Hotels & Resorts—the hospitality management firm formed by visionary Barry Sternlicht, Chairman and CEO of Starwood Capital Group—announces intentions to redefine luxury and elegance in the Maldives. This unique resort, which spans five connected islands over more than 111 acres in the South Malé Atoll, will establish a new benchmark for unheard-of luxury in one of the most sought-after tourism locations on earth.
Situated just 30 minutes by boat from Velana International Airport in Malé, the resort will have 53 private houses and over 50 hotel villas for sale. It will be partially encircled by its own shallow-water lagoon and reef system. The Baccarat Hotel & Residences Maldives, designed by the award-winning international architecture firm HKS, will effortlessly combine modern elegance with tropical sophistication. The interiors were created by 1508 London, a company well-known for its dedication to producing unique, opulent, and imaginative designs.
The resort will provide a wide range of lodging options, including private houses with unmatched levels of luxury living overlooking the lagoon or the immaculate beachfront, as well as one- to three-bedroom hotel villas with private pools. On a private peninsula, there are opulent houses with six and seven bedrooms for a more spacious escape. Situated amidst the breathtaking Maldivian scenery, the Private Islands, which have eight and nine bedrooms each, represent the ultimate in opulence and seclusion.
The best dining experiences consistent with the prestigious Baccarat Hotels brand will be available to guests, including specialized restaurants headed by some of the best chefs in the world. Beyond its delectable offerings, the Baccarat Hotel & Residences Maldives offers a lifestyle of luxury and artistic expression through its carefully chosen retail areas, crystal garden with a Baccarat theme, open-air movie theater under the stars, art gallery, event space, and more. Sports fans will love everything that the island has to offer, which includes tennis facilities, a nine-hole golf course, traditional Maldivian fishing trips, and snorkeling among the island’s colorful marine life.
There will also be a well designed wellness spa for those looking for peace and renewal. Guests may enjoy a range of distinctive treatments in this sanctuary, including hydrotherapy circuits in carefully crafted plunge pools, revitalizing facials, and therapeutic massages. A state-of-the-art gym and special yoga pavilions will complement the health spa.
Above all, the resort will be dedicated to sustainability and conservation, offering eco-friendly programs and a turtle rehabilitation center as ways for visitors to meaningfully and responsibly engage with the Maldives’ natural beauty.
Madevco Holdings Limited (ADGM), which epitomizes a dedication to creating remarkable properties that elevate lifestyles to unparalleled heights, will be the owner of the Baccarat Hotel & Residences Maldives. The Baccarat Hotel & Residences Maldives, which combines elegance, refinement, and life-changing experiences, will usher in a new era in luxury hospitality when it opens in 2027.
