MALDIVES | OUTRIGGER Maldives Maafushivaru Resort has been named a Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Best of the Best award winner for 2026.
The exclusive award recognises the top one percent of hotels worldwide, with the Maldives resort being ranked 5th in Asia and 21st worldwide among Tripadvisor's Best of the Best All-Inclusive Resorts.
The award is based entirely on authentic guest reviews and ratings collected over the past 12 months, making it more than an industry accolade and representing the experiences travellers themselves value most.
Located within the waters of South Ari Atoll, OUTRIGGER Maldives Maafushivaru Resort has become one of the Maldives’ most sought-after luxury destinations with an intimate island setting surrounded by crystal-clear lagoons.
The resort offers unique experiences, located in one of the few places in the world where whale sharks can be encountered year-round, providing guests with extraordinary opportunities to swim alongside the ocean's largest fish in their natural habitat.
Announced in World Ocean Month, the award also highlighted the resort's commitment to marine stewardship and conservation. Led by on-site marine biologist Chloe Mclanachan, the resort's dedicated marine team helps guests develop a deeper appreciation for the Maldives' extraordinary underwater world through guided snorkelling experiences, educational programs and coral conservation initiatives.
General Manager of OUTRIGGER Maldives Maafushivaru Resort, John Allanson, was honoured to receive the award.
Being ranked No. 5 in Asia and No. 21 worldwide is a tremendous achievement and a direct reflection of our team's passion and dedication to creating exceptional guest experiences for everyone who visits our beautiful island.
Maldives Maafushivaru Resort wasn’t the only success in the OUTRIGGER portfolio, as the Tripadvisor 2026 Travellers' Choice Awards also recognised properties in Hawai'i, Fiji, Thailand and Mauritius.
