Hurawalhi Maldives has won the highest honour in the World’s Best Wine Lists Awards.
In its first entry into the awards, Hurawalhi’s wine collection was rated three stars.
“The award recognises our resort’s outstanding selection of wine, exceptional breadth and/or depth in the selection, a very high proportion of leading producers and a very good mix of vintages in terms of age, maturity, quality, and style, among other criteria,” an announcement by the resort read.
Discover the finest wines and champagnes at Hurawalhi’s walk-in wine cellar and immerse yourself in the very best vintages from all corners of the globe. With more than 1,000 exclusively available bottles to choose from, there is something for every palate and for any occasion stored in the cellar; be it enjoyment overlooking the ocean, at dinner, or at a celebration for a special occasion.
Officially inaugurated in 2016, the five-star Hurawalhi resort is accessible by a 40-minute scenic seaplane flight from the main airport, and offers 90 villas, including 60 Ocean Villas and 30 Beach Villas, for grown-ups who are seeking luxury and innovation. The villas are stylishly and beautifully conceived featuring soothing décor, sumptuous linens on king size beds, bleached wooden floors, and private terraces with panoramic views.
There is an ocean of delights to take in at Hurawalhi: dining at 5.8 Undersea Restaurant, snuggling up with your darling under a blanket or sparkling stars on the iconic Dream Island sandbank, falling in love with the plethora of marine life on the island’s doorstep – in fact, one visit to the resort is hardly enough to experience it all.
Hurawalhi is part of Crown & Champa Resorts, a leader in the Maldivian hospitality industry with over 40 years’ experience.
Now in its fifth year, the World’s Best Wine Lists Awards celebrate the importance of a good selection of wine from around the world. The awards by The World of Fine Wine magazine has become as coveted as the Michelin star rating.