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The Nautilus Maldives takes sixth place among Indian Ocean resorts in 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards

The 26-residence retreat in Baa Atoll adds a reader-voted Condé Nast Traveller distinction to its Two MICHELIN Keys and Gold List recognition.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

  • The Nautilus Maldives was ranked sixth among Indian Ocean resorts in the 2026 Condé Nast Traveller Readers’ Choice Awards.
  • The resort scored 99.06 in the reader-voted list published on 6 October.
  • The Baa Atoll property offers 26 beach and ocean houses and residences with dedicated House Masters.
  • Its 2026 honours also include Two MICHELIN Keys and Condé Nast Traveler’s Gold List.

The Nautilus Maldives, a boutique private-island resort in Baa Atoll, has placed sixth in the Indian Ocean category of the 2026 Condé Nast Traveller Readers’ Choice Awards, giving the 26-residence property another distinction in a year that has also brought recognition from the MICHELIN Guide.

In the readers’ ranking published on 6 October, The Nautilus recorded a score of 99.06 and finished ahead of several other established Indian Ocean resorts. The list reflects readers’ assessments of resort experiences across destinations including the Maldives, Mauritius, the Seychelles and Madagascar, rather than an assessment by an independent hotel-inspection panel.

Located within the UNESCO-designated Baa Atoll Biosphere Reserve, the resort consists of 26 beach and overwater houses and residences. Its approach centres on flexible itineraries and individual preferences rather than a fixed programme of activities. Each accommodation has a dedicated House Master, whose role is to coordinate arrangements and tailor the stay to the guest.

Philippe Cavory, General Manager of The Nautilus Maldives, said the result is especially significant because it reflects the views of guests. “This recognition is particularly meaningful because it comes from the people who have experienced The Nautilus for themselves,” he said, adding that the team aims to give visitors freedom in how they spend their time and to respond closely to their wishes.

The readers’ award follows the resort’s inclusion in Condé Nast Traveler’s Gold List 2026 and its recognition with Two MICHELIN Keys, announced in September. The MICHELIN Key distinction and reader-voted awards use different evaluation processes, but together they broaden the property’s visibility among international luxury-travel audiences.

For travellers considering a small-scale island retreat, the ranking highlights a particular segment of Maldivian hospitality: highly personalised service within a relatively limited number of accommodations. The Nautilus is located in an atoll recognised for its marine environment, placing its resort experience within one of the Maldives’ internationally recognised natural areas.

The full regional resort ranking is available from Condé Nast Traveller. Further information about the resort and its accommodation can be found on The Nautilus Maldives website, while Visit Maldives provides destination information.

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