Paradise found at the W Retreat & Spa – Maldives

The first thing you’re likely to hear when you arrive at the W Retreat & Spa, in the sunny Maldives, is “maruhabaa” which means “welcome”, in the local language.

Located on the Northern Ari Atoll, this uniquely laid out resort and spa is a paradise for anyone looking to be pampered, Maldivian-style. Families looking to travel together are also welcome at this island-resort. However, divers might find this particular resort even more appealing thanks to a well maintained array of underwater diving sites, such as Maaya Thila, Fish Head, Panettone and Broken Rock. As a bonus, you can view the breathtaking house reefs and W’s own Fesdu house wreck. By all means, this is a amazing place to take pictures!

The room classes names say it all: Beach Oasis, Ocean Oasis, Seascape Escape and Ocean Heaven. It’s very easy to unwind in any of these rooms but you’re still free to choose according to your personal preferences.

If you’re into privacy when on vacation, you’ll love the all-villa retreat treatment. For instance, the bi-level beachfront and over-water retreats let indoor and outdoor mingle -and- roofs with peek-a-boo views of the sky really open up spaces. Furthermore, the glass-paneled floors reveal the lagoon’s fauna below.

Privacy is paramount at this W Retreat & Spa so you can enjoy your own plunge pool, sundeck and beach away from outside world.

Every room has an outdoor rainforest shower and honestly, that’s a blast. It’s impossible not to start a good day showering -outside- in such a magical setting. The 42 inch plasma TVs with DVD players are also a nice touch for anyone looking to catch up on Hollywood’s latest and greatest, hopefully with a loved one. There broadband internet access but there’s little chance anyone will bring a laptop to… relax, in this wonderful place.

Even if every room has a mini-bar, a munchie box (yummies) and a wine cooler, you’ll love the six (6) gourmet eateries on location, including the Fire (restaurant) where gourmet delights are served in rustic and natural surroundings with the moon and stars overhead -and- soft sand beneath your feet. Blissful… and delicious.

With 78 guest rooms available, the W Retreat & Spa Maldives may also prove to be the ideal setting for a “retreat” business meeting — with a stunning view, that is.

For those looking for the ultimate relaxation experience, there the Away Spa. The treatment areas allow for total privacy and complete renewal. Visitors can easily dedicate some time to their well-being with a natural healing therapy performed in one of 4 luxurious treatment villas. If you worked hard lately, you deserve to be pampered at the spa.

Of course, this is a W hotel so make sure to ask the Whatever/Whenever team what you crave and they will deliver whatever you want, whenever you want it. This retreat and spa should make for an ideal destination for your next “escape” into the world of luxury.

Tags: w hotel, w maldives, w retreat, w spa, retreat and spa, diving, underwater

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2 Responses to “Paradise found at the W Retreat & Spa – Maldives”

1. cgelinas says:

   June 19, 2007 at 7:22 pm

   Looking at the beautiful blue expanses of the Indian Ocean, visitors can also get pumped with extensive state-of-the-art Technogym cardio, strength and free-weight exercise facilities -but- most people will just lay down under the sun and, well… chill.
2. spa says:

   October 31, 2009 at 12:39 am

   This place looks so beautiful in the pictures. Thanks for sharing..