W MaldivesvsThe St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort

Both properties are rated very highly by experts. On balance, W Maldives is the choice of most writers compared to The St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort. W Maldives has a TripExpert Score of 87 with accolades from 6 sources like Oyster, Fodor's and Condé Nast Traveler.

W Maldives
8/10
09110
From $980/night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Fodor's Fodor's
"Not for fuddy-duddies, nor for those with kids under 13, this ultra-glamorous island resort has super luxury accommodation." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"The design-savvy W hotels group has expanded to the South Seas with a private-island resort in the Maldives." Full review
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There are W Welcome Ambassadors to greet them and direct them to the W Van that takes them to the W Lounge, where they are offered food, drinks, and, if they choose, a shower.
Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler
"Fesdu has one of the best 'house reefs' of all the resort islands, which means spectacular dive and snorkel spots right off the beach, as opposed to the boat rides often required elsewhere." Full review
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It is of course possible to completely avoid these and all other distractions at the spa, which is bigger and better than most with its spacious teak-floored treatment rooms on the water.
Jetsetter Jetsetter
"South Beach swagger on an Indian Ocean island, with designer digs, a spa, and nightclub." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top choice
"W Retreat & Spa is sleek and imaginative, a boutique luxury island loaded with more casual cool than any other in the country." Full review
The Telegraph The Telegraph
8.0
"If you seek luxury and a fun vibe on a tropical island with a powdery white beach and vibrant house reef, then the W is for you" Full review
The Points Guy The Points Guy
"The W Maldives is a top-tier Category 8 property in the Marriott portfolio, meaning award nights cost 70,000 points for an off-peak night, 85,000 for a standard night and 100,000 for a..."
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The Points Guy The Points Guy
"After closing in May 2024 for a multimillion-dollar renovation, the W Maldives is ready to welcome guests back with the perfect balance of serene relaxation and ocean adventure. The..."
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The St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort
7/10
Vommuli Island, Dhaalu Atoll, 20220
From $1,100/night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
  • Laundry Service
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The Telegraph The Telegraph
9.0
"This far-flung tropical island resort offers a daringly designed environment in a deliciously secluded location." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler
"Editor's Pick: Hot List 2017." Full review
Jetsetter Jetsetter
"Personal butler service and bold, island-inspired digs surrounding the kaleidoscopic reefs of the southern Dhaalu Atoll." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"Rooms are palatial, and come in nine dizzying categories that start at the Garden Villas With Pool – glamorous little refuges built amid the island's lush jungle." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"This highly impressive luxury resort is instantly recognisable by its striking architecture...the entire place is gorgeously conceived and an obvious destination for high-end pampering." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler
"Why book?For the Maldives at its most glam. For dining at its most opulent. This is an island that attracts a fashionable globetrotting crowd, and loyal St Regis fans—arguably one in the..." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide Forbes Travel Guide
5 Stars
"Outfitted for both romance and family vacations, The St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort is an island oasis. The resort stands upon on an exquisite 22-acre paradise in the southern..." Full review
The Points Guy The Points Guy
"The overwater villas at The St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort are on every traveler's bucket list and are a personal favorite of TPG himself. But what do you get when you mix a modern,..."
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The Points Guy The Points Guy
"Best for: Inciting ultimate friend-circle envy. Why stay here: Even the starting accommodation options on the island are enormous, surrounded by sand and seconds away from a powdery sand..."
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The Points Guy The Points Guy
"I was fortunate enough to visit the Maldives and stay at The St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort shortly after it opened in 2016 and then again in 2018. For those hoping for a mimosa or..."
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