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The Beach House Maldives has joined Waldorf
Astoria Hotels & Resorts. The resort was renamed, ‘The Beach House
Maldives, The Waldorf Astoria Collection’ on Monday.
Located on the pristine, lagoon-ringed Haa Alifu
Atoll which is fringed by powder-white beaches and has unspoilt
leafy jungle at its centre, the 35-acre resort comprises 83
Maldivian-style villas, three restaurants, four bars and a
luxurious spa. Each villa comes complete with a private pool and
butler.
“An independently branded hotel since 2007, The
Beach House Maldives has built a solid reputation for world-class
luxury and quality that epitomises the Waldorf Astoria name,” said
Martin Rinck, President Hilton Worldwide – Asia Pacific. “The
Maldives remains one of the most sought-after luxury leisure
destinations in the world, and we are delighted to be able to
offer our guests the unique experience of Waldorf Astoria Hotels &
Resorts on the beautifully private and breathtaking island of
Manafaru.”
Hilton Worldwide’s management team has been in situ at the
resort since 1st July 2009 and has overseen a number of key
developments as part of the US$58 million renovation project,
which has led to resort becoming the first Waldorf Astoria
property in Asia Pacific.
The resort’s four restaurants and three bars
have been redesigned to incorporate local heritage and ingredients
with global influences. Including over-water fine-dining
restaurant Saffron, a Tapas and Sangria bar with a Maldivian edge
at the Mediterranean-themed Salt Water and martinis and cocktails
inspired by Waldorf Astoria properties around the world at
Infiniti; each dining experience offers a local twist.
The
new Art Gallery showcasing local art together with a café serving
traditional Maldivian High Tea has also just been introduced. And
30 Degrees offers private dining in a
glass-floored over-water pavilion.
New wine experiences
created by renowned Master of Wine, Ron Georgiou, include the
introduction of a wine-tasting journey at the underground Cellar
restaurant. And for those looking to truly experience a desert
island getaway, neighbouring private island Medafushi offers a
wealth of experiences including a four-poster bed on the beach
complete with lanterns, chill-out tunes and food.
Upgraded
villa and restaurant interiors and new spa programmes from UK
based Aromatherapy Associates, Ayurvedic philosophies and
traditional Maldivian treatments are also in place, with
developments to the Kids Club, and new designer retail boutiques.
The opportunity to sample an insight into the history of
the Maldives will be on offer with excursions to the nearby island
of Utheem, home to a Sultan’s Palace.
Transfers to the resort have
also been improved with a direct 75-minute seaplane transfer
offered as an alternative to a domestic flight and boat transfer.
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