Hyatt Hotels Corp. makes its debut in the Maldives, signing with Driftwood Maldives Pte. Ltd. to manage the former Alila Villas Hadahaa.
The 50-unit property, which is the first in the Maldives to follow Earth Check certification standards for construction and operations, officially opens as Park Hyatt Maldives Hadahaa Island on April 1. Situated in the Indian Ocean’s largest and deepest atoll, Huvadhoo, the hotel first opened in late 2009.
“The Maldives draws 94% of its travelers from Europe and Asia—regions where the Park Hyatt brand has a significant presence and is well known,” says Stephen G. Haggerty, Hyatt’s global head of real estate and development. “Opening Park Hyatt Maldives Hadahaa will broaden the range of fantastic Park Hyatt locations and will help further Hyatt’s goal of being the most preferred brand in every segment we serve.”
The property offers 50 luxurious villas with private decks and bedrooms with living areas. Designed by SCDA Architects of Singapore, the modern villa interiors include natural timber and stone in a minimalist, contemporary design. Fourteen of the resort’s 50 villas are elevated over the Indian Ocean with an uninterrupted view of the horizon and are a private enclave for guests who yearn for tranquility. The other 36 villas are designed with intimate gardens featuring outdoor baths and rain showers. Individual plunge pools are outstanding features in some of these villas.