Amaya Kuda Rah Maldives has won the title of Villa Resort of the Year at the Travel and Hospitality Awards.

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Amaya Kuda Rah, one of the stunning Maldives 5-star resorts on the Indian Ocean, offers guests luxury and utmost privacy with its spacious 51 villas and suites featuring free WiFi, a flat-screen TV, and a minibar, air-conditioning, private plunge pool and attached bathroom with Jacuzzi bath tub and outdoor rain shower.

Situated in close proximity to the popular Kudarah Thila dive site, guests can unleash their adventurous spirit and connect with nature at the resort as they partake in a range of exhilarating excursions, explore and rebuild the colourful reef garden, dive into the depths of the Indian Ocean or watch the beauty of a Maldivian sunset during a fishing cruise.

The Sea Spray restaurant offers international and regional South Asian cuisine with a buffet for breakfast. Guests can enjoy refreshing drinks and cocktails at the Glow bar or chill out at the Sundowners Lounge with a cocktail or A La carte dining.

Nestled in a secluded part of the island resort, exotic aromas of spices and pure essential oils and the gentle sounds of soothing music of Amaya Spa by Mandara will submerge senses of each guests and lull them into a state of relaxed bliss.The spa consists a total of three treatment rooms with steam, bath and shower, retail boutique and a manicure-pedicure area.

The resort located in the stunning South Ari Atoll can be reached within 25 minutes by seaplane flight from the main Velana International Airport.