10 Best Indian Ocean Resorts

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Experience tropical luxury at its finest with our guide to the 10 Best Indian Ocean Resorts, curated by the World Travel Awards. From iconic overwater villas in turquoise lagoons to exclusive private island resorts and elegant beachfront retreats, these exceptional properties redefine luxury hospitality. Combining outstanding service, world-class dining, award-winning wellness, and spectacular natural surroundings, each resort offers an unforgettable escape within one of the world's most beautiful and sought-after holiday destinations.

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Today’s Best Indian Ocean Experience

The St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort

The St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort is a refined private-island retreat set on Vommuli Island in Dhaalu Atoll, combining striking contemporary design, spacious beach and overwater villas, and the brand’s signature St. Regis Butler Service. Surrounded by turquoise lagoons, white sand and tropical greenery, the resort offers an elevated Maldives experience with elegant dining, overwater wellness facilities, water sports and highly personalised service.

Its reputation for luxury was further recognised at the World Travel Awards, where The St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort was named Indian Ocean’s Leading Luxury Resort 2025 and Maldives’ Leading Luxury Resort 2025, reinforcing its position as one of the region’s standout high-end island escapes.

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10 Best Resorts

One&Only Reethi Rah

Reethi Rah, North Malé Atoll

Six Senses Zil Pasyon

Félicité Island

Four Seasons Resort Mauritius at Anahita

Beau Champ / Anahita

North Island, a Luxury Collection Resort

North Island

JOALI Maldives

Muravandhoo Island, Raa Atoll

Cheval Blanc Seychelles

Anse Intendance, Takamaka, Mahé

Raffles Seychelles

Anse Takamaka, Praslin Island

Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Landaa Giraavaru

Landaa Giraavaru, Baa Atoll

The St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort

Vommuli Island, Dhaalu Atoll

Soneva Jani

Medhufaru Island, Noonu Atoll

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