Since opening in March of this year, Naladhu Maldives has been named one of the world's “Hottest” new resorts by Conde Nast Traveler in the 2007 “Hot List”. Other accolades have included the “Must Visit” list of The Times, London, and DestinAsian magazine’s Luxe list 2007. Now Naladhu Maldives has joined the ranks of the Small Luxury Hotels collection, confirming it as one of the finest small hotels in the world.

Located in the aquatic setting of the Maldives, one of the world’s most celebrated tropical havens, Naladhu Maldives offers a unique lifestyle to those who appreciate the sophistication and charm of times past.

Naladhu has captured the elegant aesthetics of a slightly colonial era, with hints of Sri Lankan regality in its design. However, the resort also proffers every modern convenience imaginable to the luxury traveller. Naladhu means “pretty little island”, and each of the exclusive 19 Houses – each named after a Maldivian plant - has been designed to make every guest’s wish become reality.

With a commitment to perfecting every detail, Naladhu fuses modern facilities with a sense of the nostalgia. White-washed timber wall panels juxtapose the zesty Indian motifs and colours of the house upholstery. Antique furnishings, such as an early 20th century writer’s desk and the decorous bar cabinet conjure up images of a romantic, bygone age.

Naladhu provides the canvass and colour palette to those who wish to make their holiday picture perfect.