The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands

Architectural Marvel: The Ritz-Carlton Maldives Designed by Kerry Hill

The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, part of the JW Marriott group, officially opened on June 1, 2021. Situated in North Male Atoll, The Ritz-Carlton Maldives Fari Islands is an area of Rah Falhu Huraa lagoon. The Ritz-Carlton Maldives Fari Islands have white sandy beaches, blue lagoons, and coral reefs with an amazing design of the resort. The resort is reachable by a 45-minute luxury speedboat transfer or a 10-minute seaplane transfer from Velana International Airport.

The resort was designed by the renowned Kerry Hill Architects, responsible for many of Aman's greatest resorts. The resort comprises three islands, with two large islands flanking a smaller one. 100 contemporary, round-shaped villas each with a sparkling infinity pool and without a thatched roof in sight. The most striking feature lies in the resort's extreme end, where a collection of overwater villas surround a halo-shaped spa, with both structure types designed to mimic the circular flow of ocean currents.

The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands offers 100 beach and overwater villas with one, two, or three bedrooms. The villas are spacious, with expansive views, and all come with private pools. The Ritz-Carlton Maldives Fari Islands includes 7 restaurants and 2 bars distributed between three zones: Culinary Island, Grand Sunset Beach, and a satellite base at the Fari Marina Village, a 10-minute boat ride from the main resort. The resort also includes a wellness center and recreational facilities. The Ritz-Carlton Spa, a ring-shaped sanctuary nestled over the turquoise lagoon, offers nine treatment rooms, including a spa suite with its own relaxation lounge, a salon, and a boutique. The whimsical Ritz Kids Club offers a plethora of activities, including sand sculpture competitions, tennis, marine talks, playground equipment, and a kiddie pool with a slide to keep the Children ones entertained.

Pros of The Ritz-Carlton Maldives:

• 1Designed by the late, esteemed architect Kerry Hill, known as "Aman's go-to architect" and a "man of few words" .His designs, inspired by marine elements such as sea breezes, waves, and seashells, feature a unique circular wrap-around layout that integrates seamlessly with the emerald hues of the Indian Ocean.
• 2The resort itself is comprised of three small islands and, along with neighboring resorts like Capella and Patina and other islands such as Yacht Island and local islands, forms a natural multi-island touring experience.

Cons of The Ritz-Carlton Maldives:

• 1Snorkeling conditions are average, but there are opportunities for off-shore snorkeling excursions.