JW Marriott Debuts in the Maldives


Maldives
PUBLISHED November 02, 2019

JW Marriot Maldives Resort & Spa located on the island of Vagaru in Shaviyani Atoll has welcomed its first guests on November 1, 2019.

 

Situated at the north of Male, JW Marriot Maldives Resort & Spa can be reached by a 55-minute seaplane flight. The resort places a strong emphasis on privacy, therefore private decks and pools are provided which cannot be seen from outside the villas and in-villa dining will be included on the offers for couples and families looking to enjoy their meals in private.


 

"We are thrilled to open our JW Marriott brand in this truly amazing destination," said Mitzi Gaskins, Vice President & Global Brand Leader, JW Marriott. "With a focus on holistic well-being and enriching, thoughtfully-curated experiences, this private island resort will inspire our guests to be fully present and come together with loved ones to enjoy a getaway that nourishes not only the body but also the mind and soul."



 

The first JW Marriot hotel in Maldives have 60 spacious villas with a minimum of 2,520 sq, feet all with private pools under the management of General Manager Marc Gussing. Dining, located at the center of the resort, consists of five trendy restaurants, showcasing impressive culinary treats in the Maldives with chefs from some of the worlds top restaurants including Nobu, one of the most recognized Japanese restaurants in the world.

 


Each villa is designed to look like an inverted Dhoni boat, the traditional fishing boat of the Maldives. There are four villa categories to choose from, the Duplex Beach Pool Villas featuring two bedrooms, an upstairs lounge and direct access to the beach making them ideal for families. Next the Duplex Overwater Pool Villas will provide unforgettable views of the Laccadive Sea along with a private plunge pool. One-bedroom Beach Pool Villas with direct beach access and Overwater Pool Villas with a choice of sunset or sunrise view is available.


 

The resort offers one of the most impressive culinary services in the Maldives with three fully-serviced bars comprising of 98 different types of rum, an expansive wine cellar with over 300 labels as well as a chefs garden. Visitors will be welcome to feast on a wide range of cuisines at the five restaurants, including Thai dishes in a treetop restaurant, Japanese Teppanyaki, poolside Woodfired pizzas, local Maldivian dishes and seafood in a fine-dining, overwater setting. There is also a 24-hour in-villa dining services and destination dining experiences. Additionally, the meals are complemented with a choice of sake, Japanese whisky, rum cocktails, smoked cocktails, and both new and old-world wines. An exceptional offering for a private island with only 60 villas, in addition to the five restaurants to be dined at.


 

Marriotts brands already present in the Maldives include St. Regis Hotels & Resorts (The St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort), W Hotels (W Maldives), Sheraton Hotels & Resorts (Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa), and Westin Hotels & Resorts (The Westin Maldives Miriandhoo Resort).

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