Condé Nast Traveller chooses The Nautilus Maldives as the best resort in the Indian Ocean

The Nautilus Maldives can be pleased about a very special recognition: The luxurious hideaway in the Baa Atoll was awarded as the best resort in the Indian Ocean by the readers of the US travel magazine “Condé Nast Traveller” in the “Readers‘ Choice Awards 2020”. Among the best resorts in the world, The Nautilus was ranked third behind L’Horizon Resort & Spa in Palm Springs and The Mulia Bali.

Readers‘ Choice Awards: The Top 30 in the Indian Ocean

01 / The Nautilus Maldives – Maldives
02 / Naladhu Private Island – Maldives
03 / The Oberoi – Mauritius
04 / LUX* North Male Atoll – Maldives
05 / Soneva Jani – Maldives
06 / Joali – Maldives
07 / Anantara Dhigu Maldives Resort – Maldives
08 / Taj Exotica Resort & Spa – Maldives
09 / Six Senses Zil Pasyon – Seychelles
10 / One&Only Reethi Rah – Maldives

11 / COMO Maalifushi – Maldives
12 / Velaa Private Island – Maldives
13 / Baros Maldives – Maldives
14 / Soneva Fushi – Maldives
15 / The St. Regis Vommuli – Maldives
16 / Anantara Kihavah Villas – Maldives
17 / Taj Coral Reef Resort & Spa – Maldives
18 / Niyama Private Islands – Maldives
19 / Constance Moofushi – Maldives
20 / Coco Palm Dhuni Kolhu – Maldives

21 / Cheval Blanc Randheli – Maldives
22 / Lux* Belle Mare – Mauritius
23 / Hard Rock Hotel Maldives – Maldives
24 / One&Only Le Saint Géran – Mauritius
25 / Milaidhoo Island – Maldives
26 / Anantara Veli Maldives Resort – Maldives
27 / Coco Bodu Hithi – Maldives
28 / The Residence Maldives – Maldives
29 / Lux* South Ari Atoll – Maldives
30 / Conrad Maldives Rangali Island – Maldives

The Nautilus, which only opened in February 2019, is the only member of Relais & Châteaux in the Maldives and, at just 242 by 249 meters, is one of the smallest island resorts ever. Nevertheless, there is more than enough space, because on Thiladhoo Island there are only 26 villas and residences, which all have a private pool. A butler – called “House Master” – takes care of the guests’ wishes around the clock and contacts them even before the trip.

The Nautilus has no fixed opening hours: the chefs are always available – in the three restaurants as well as in the villas and residences. Guests can also choose to be pampered with wellness treatments in the “Solasta Spa”, in their own villa or on the beach. Diving with the manta rays in Hanifaru Bay, which is only 15 minutes away by yacht, and the open-air cinema under the starry sky on a private sandbank are just two of many highlights.

Already for the reopening on the 1st of September, the luxury resort had launched “Freedom at The Nautilus”, a special offer with a 35 percent discount on the villas and residences until the 22nd of December 2020. Now the award as best resort in the Indian Ocean is being celebrated with another special: Starting from a stay of four nights the breakfast, the Dinner and the 35-minute transfers with the water airplane are already included in the price.

Click here for the website of The Nautilus Maldives