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Centara Grand Lagoon Maldives Earns Luxury Resort Honour at 2026 Asia Hotel Awards

The North Malé Atoll property, opened in April 2025, receives recognition for its contemporary island hospitality and lagoon-side guest experiences.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

  • Centara Grand Lagoon Maldives was recognised as Best Luxury Resort at the 15th AHA Asia Hotel Awards 2026.
  • The resort opened in April 2025 within The Atollia by Centara in North Malé Atoll.
  • Its 142 villas and residences include beachfront and overwater accommodation, with larger two- and three-bedroom options.
  • Cluster General Manager Jorge Fernandez linked the accolade to the property’s emphasis on design, setting and guest experiences.

Centara Grand Lagoon Maldives, a resort in North Malé Atoll that welcomed its first guests in April 2025, has been recognised as Best Luxury Resort at the 15th AHA Asia Hotel Awards 2026. The distinction brings fresh attention to a relatively new addition to the Maldives’ luxury accommodation market, where Centara has developed a collection of properties serving different types of travellers.

The award was reported in an October 19 update from Visit Maldives. For travellers considering a stay in North Malé Atoll, the property’s appeal centres on its lagoon setting, mix of overwater and beachfront accommodation, dining options and wellness facilities.

Beachfront villas and overwater residences

Part of The Atollia by Centara Hotels & Resorts, the property comprises 142 villas and residences. Accommodation includes two- and three-bedroom residences, with private pools and Jacuzzis among the available features. The choice of larger residences also provides options for families and groups seeking additional space alongside the resort’s more traditional island accommodation.

The resort officially opened on April 1, 2025, according to Centara Hotels & Resorts’ launch announcement. Its beachfront and overwater inventory, together with culinary venues and holistic wellness experiences, form the principal components of its guest offering.

Recognition for a newer Maldives resort

Jorge Fernandez, Cluster General Manager of Centara Grand Lagoon Maldives and Centara Mirage Lagoon Maldives, said the award reflected the property’s emphasis on a sense of place, thoughtful design and the quality of guests’ experiences rather than scale alone. He credited the teams and partners involved in bringing that approach to life.

The recognition adds to the profile of a resort still in its early years of operation. Its combination of lagoon access, larger residential accommodation and on-island dining and wellness facilities places it within the Maldives’ established market for destination resorts, while the award provides another point of reference for travellers assessing newer properties.

Further destination information is available through Visit Maldives.

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