Villa Nautica’s Infinity Pool Named Best in Maldives

In the Maldives, where luxury is a given and turquoise waters blur the line between sea and sky, standing out takes something special. Villa Nautica has just done exactly that—earning the coveted “Best Resort Pool in the Maldives” title at the Travel + Leisure Asia Pacific Luxury Awards 2025.

But here’s the thing: this win isn’t about size or spectacle. It’s about feeling.

Just a speedboat ride from Malé, Villa Nautica’s 1,350-square-metre infinity pool doesn’t shout for attention. Instead, it invites you in quietly, almost like an old friend. From the first glance, it’s clear this is no ordinary resort pool. Its edges seem to melt into the ocean beyond, creating the illusion that you’re drifting out to sea while your feet remain firmly on land.

What makes it extraordinary is the seamless choreography between design and nature. Loungers face the perfect angle of sunlight at every hour. The stone underfoot stays cool even during the midday heat. And as dusk settles, the pool transforms into a glassy mirror that captures the fading hues of Maldivian sunsets.

Steps away, Press & Pot elevates the experience with warm pastries, tropical fruit platters, and coffee that would hold its own in any cosmopolitan café. The aroma of espresso mingles with salt-kissed breezes, creating a sensory moment that lingers long after you’ve left.

Villa Nautica’s win is a testament to understated elegance. It’s a pool designed not for dramatic Instagram shots—but for slowing down. For feeling water ripple over your skin as palm leaves whisper overhead. For rediscovering the art of being still.

Among the Maldives’ world-class resorts, the Travel + Leisure panel recognized that quiet magic. Because this isn’t just a pool you swim in—it’s one you experience.