Minor Hotels has announced that NH Maldives Kuda Rah Resort will open in the archipelago in September 2024.

The property will mark the group’s first NH Hotels & Resorts opening in the Indian Ocean.

NH Maldives Kuda Rah Resort comprises 51 modern suites and villas, each sized between 90 to 231m² and complete with an inner courtyard or beach-facing pool. Inside, a blend of solid wood floors, a palette of chalky creams with ocean-blue accents and charming pitched roofs creates a restful space that celebrates Maldivian topography.

Culinary experiences at the resort unfold to rhythms of the ocean. Sea Spray, with its panoramic views, offers an international buffet-style menu that spans breakfast favourites and inventive vegetarian dishes. Over at specialty restaurant Ocean, fresh-caught seafood delicacies are served à la carte, with guests able to handpick their catch of the day and customise dishes with interactive dining options. Glow, a chic bar and lounge overlooking the resort’s central infinity pool, serves up beverages and snacks while, at Malaa, an open-air kitchen showcases live demonstrations, allowing guests to explore seafood-driven Maldivian cuisine.

At the spa, a treatment menu infused with local touches finds home alongside a gym, three tranquil treatment rooms, each equipped with a private steam room and Jacuzzi, and a dedicated manicure and pedicure room.

The opening of NH Kuda Rah brings Minor Hotels’ portfolio of properties in the Maldives to eight, and marks the third resort under the NH Hotels & Resorts brand, following openings in Portugal and Thailand.

“We are proud to introduce NH Kuda Rah Resort Maldives as the first NH branded property in the Indian Ocean. Our resort is designed to provide guests with an intimate experience that is deeply connected to the natural beauty of the Maldives,” says Christophe Adam, General Manager of the resort. “Whether it’s diving at the renowned Kuda Rah Thila, enjoying the serene surroundings from their private villas, or embarking on watersport adventures like parasailing, we are dedicated to ensuring that every moment spent here is unforgettable.”

Dillip Rajakarier, CEO of Minor Hotels and Group CEO of parent company Minor International, adds: “Minor Hotels has long been one of the largest global hospitality operators in the Maldives, a destination of immense strategic importance for our group. Adding to our luxury portfolio, the introduction of NH Maldives Kuda Rah Resort marks our first upscale property in the archipelago, as we expand our reach and deliver a stunning Maldives experience to guests seeking the perfect blend of indulgence and accessibility. This property represents our commitment to diversifying our portfolio while maintaining the high standards of quality and service that our guests have come to expect from Minor Hotels.”