Hyatt Regency’s parent company announced Wednesday that the brand’s first hotel in the Maldives will open in late 2027.
Hyatt has signed a new management agreement with SingHaiyi for the Hyatt Regency Samarafushi Maldives, which will be located in the North Male Atoll. The all-villa Hyatt Regency resort will be Hyatt’s third property to open in the Maldives following the highly popular Hyatt Regency Samarafushi Maldives. Park Hyatt Maldives Hadahaa and Alila Kothaifaru MaldivesThe Hyatt Regency Samarafushi Maldives will presumably be a slightly more affordable option than its ultra-luxurious siblings Park Hyatt and Alila.
“The Hyatt Regency brand is built on a culture of bringing people together and fostering a spirit of community. For more than 55 years, it has inspired Hyatt guests to seek out personal connections and professional collaborations in more than 40 countries around the world,” said David Udell, group president of Hyatt Asia Pacific, in a statement. “We are thrilled to partner with SingHaiyi to invite travelers to open their minds and hearts to new perspectives and experiences in the Maldives, one of the world’s most compelling travel destinations.”
Details on prices and Hyatt World Award redemptions are not yet on sale, but Hyatt Regency Samarafushi Maldives will be a 25-minute speedboat ride from Male’ Velana International Airport (MLE). The resort’s location in North Male Atoll is known for diving and snorkelling, and guests will also have access to popular surfing destinations such as Pasta Point and Sultans.
The 24-acre property will include 130 beachfront, treetop and overwater villas, all with private pools. The Park + Associates-designed project will draw on Maldivian architecture and a light, natural color palette. A sunset bar, beach club, Japanese specialty restaurant and all-day dining concept will keep guests well-fed.
There will also be a kids’ club, a marine and diving centre, a fitness pavilion, a yoga area and a spa with eight treatment rooms. Hyatt Globalists and guests staying in club-access villas at Hyatt Regency Samarafushi Maldives will be able to enjoy complimentary refreshments at the resort’s planned Regency Club lounge.
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