Kuda Villingili Resort Maldives, a luxury island retreat in the Maldivian archipelago, has opened its doors.
A five-star property located in the North Male Atoll, Kuda Villingili is a unique, experience-driven concept, home to an impressive line-up of gourmet dining options, a beachfront spa, and a 150m pool, surrounded by sun loungers, cabanas and bars.
Conceived by the Maldivian architectural firm GX Associates in collaboration with the Singapore-based interior design company URBNarc with nature in mind, the resort boasts 95 luxury villas – 36 overwater and 59 beachside. All are inspired by the sprawling nature of the Maldives and offer panoramic views of the ocean, allowing for the natural sounds of the sea to awaken the senses.
The resort’s interiors reflect the natural beauty that surrounds the island. Traditional Maldivian art pieces and textiles are dotted throughout, and the use of natural materials enhance the harmony between water, light and wind. Inspired by the ocean and local fauna, interiors feature custom, eco-friendly furniture and fittings, including carpets manufactured from recycled plastic bottles. This mixed-use resort development also offers a variety of accommodation types to meet the needs of all travellers.
The diversity of cultural expression is celebrated throughout the resort’s gourmet offerings. With views of the idyllic beachfront, the resort’s signature dining establishment – The Restaurant – serves the freshest, handcrafted food for breakfast and offers three menus at dinner: Fire, Earth and Ocean. Inspired by the traditional American Steak House experience, Fire explores the art of grilling meats to perfection. Earth is an Asian-inspired concept that celebrates organic ingredients to enhance classic dishes like noodles and dim sum creations, meanwhile, Ocean is a fine-dining experience championing seafood specialties, prepared with a European sensibility.
Relaxed, flavoursome and social, The Hawkers is an upscale three-stall street food market that sits poolside and serves up soulful, sharing style options. The open kitchen dishes up Indian-Arabic inspired flame-grilled kebabs, charcoaled tandoor, and mouth-watering shawarma, along with Thai-Japanese delicacies such as robatayaki grill and sushi, and Italian-Mediterranean favourites like savoury wood-fired pizza.
A South American take on the classic lunch beach menu is available at The Beach Club, together with daily live DJ sets and an extended list of frozen cocktails and rosé wines. Overlooking the lagoon, the resort’s cosy Cigar Lounge offers international whiskies and cognacs and a wide selection of premium cigars in a warm, sophisticated leather-decorated ambience.
Featuring oversized stone baths, organic and plant-based products by VOYA, the spa at Kuda Villingili comprises eight self-contained oceanfront spa villas. Restorative leisure pursuits include an elevated yoga pavilion, Technogym and a recreation centre with table tennis, billiards, karaoke and table games.
