SO/ Maldives set to welcome guests from November

The avant-garde SO/ Maldives island resort features bespoke beachfront and over-water villas with panoramic views of Emboodhoo Lagoon, fine dining venues, a wellness centre, and an eclectic entertainment program. 

SO/ Maldives is the third hotel to pop up within the Crossroads Maldives integrated leisure development. With three resorts, a 30-berth quay, luxurious hotels, world-class dining, leisure, retail and entertainment – all seamlessly blended with tropical scenery – Crossroads Maldives is a lifestyle experience that captures the essence of the Maldives. The ultra-fashionable SO/ Hotels & Resorts brand is now being introduced to the Maldives for the very first time, and the resort will form part of the Ennismore Collection, a curated global collective of lifestyle brands.

Accommodation at SO/Maldives

SO/ Maldives is a five-star contemporary island resort with sartorial leanings. Located a 15-minute speedboat ride from Malé International Airport, this private island in the idyllic archipelago provides a home-away-from-home for a new generation of modern adventurers. The concept of the resort is rooted in fashion and art, and the 80 beachfront and over-water open-plan villas showcase interior design that takes style cues from the heavenly locale. Each abode has a private pool and deck, and the villas are fitted with solar panels that contribute to the sustainable operation of this swish new establishment. A selection of family beach pool villas also include private capsules for kids, and the stunning two-level, three-bedroom Ocean Water Pool Atelier will set the stage for life’s special occasions.

Dining at SO/ Maldives

The resort will feature three main dining and social venues. The Lazuli Beach Club will host the Maldives’ most sophisticated parties, with international DJs and eclectic entertainment programmes, while Hadaba will blend fine dining with the authentic ambience of a Middle Eastern restaurant, and The Citronelle Club is an all-day dining restaurant inspired by the flavours of Asia.

Wellness at SO/ Maldives

Guests can expect to kick back and relax at the serene wellness village, comprised of a bespoke spa with hammam, steam room and sauna, modern organic treatment rooms and state-of-the-art gym.

Things to do at SO/ Maldives

For those keen to book their stay at SO/ Maldives, be sure to venture out into The Marina @ CROSSROADS, an 800-metre lifestyle area and beach walk lined with restaurants and bars, retail boutiques, wellness centres, water sports, diving and snorkelling, kids’ clubs. Visitors will also find the Maldives Discovery Centre cultural hub here, which is dedicated to underwater conservation and education.