30-07-2025
Rest, Reconnect & Repeat: The Art Of Slowing Down At The Westin Maldives Miriandhoo Resort
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There's something about the Maldives that slows the pulse before you even arrive – the calm of the sea and the sense of true quiet.
But at The Westin Maldives Miriandhoo Resort, that stillness goes a step further, especially when it comes to wellness.
Positioned in the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve of Baa Atoll, this holistic wellness retreat is more than just visually breathtaking (though, yes, it absolutely is). What sets it apart is how seamlessly wellbeing is woven into every experience. Not in a performative 'detox' kind of way, but in a grounded, intuitive rhythm that invites you to eat, move, sleep, play and feel well.
Whether you prefer to begin your day on the deck of your villa with a coffee in hand or dive straight into a sunrise yoga session, the agenda is purely yours, helping you find your flow on your own terms. Photo: Supplied
The resort's Heavenly Spa by Westin, suspended above water on stilts, lives up to its name. Treatments are tailored, and therapists are intuitive. Through the glass floor beneath your massage table, reef fish meander past, adding a hypnotic layer to your state of relaxation. Post-treatment, you can slip straight into the sea or float above it in the spa's lounge, sipping a refreshing tamarind elixir with an infinity view of the ocean – your mind just a little quieter than before
But wellness here goes far beyond the spa. It's in the food, with a menu that's fresh and carefully considered. Whether you're dining at Island Kitchen's open-air pavilion with its Eat Well menu and if you're lucky, you might spot pods of dolphins during breakfast. Savour authentic Japanese omakase at The Pearl, the resort's refined overwater restaurant. For a more casual experience, go barefoot at Hawker, serving Southeast Asian street food in a relaxed family dining setting. Even the cocktails at Sunset Bar feel elevated, though they're always best enjoyed at sunset during golden hour.
For those looking to move more, not less, there's a 24/7 fitness studio for the dedicated and TRX equipment for the curious. Join complimentary wellness activities like runWESTIN, Zumba, or a friendly game of water volleyball – or take to the sea with non-motorised watersports such as ocean kayaking and paddleboarding. After a day of exploring, recovery tech from Hyperice helps ease travel-worn muscles. And if you'd rather feel your heartbeat on a tennis court or in the ocean, the team will make it happen. The vibe? No pressure, just possibility. Photo: Supplied
And when it's time to sleep, Westin's signature Heavenly Bed delivers exactly what it promises. Add a few dabs of their Sleep Well Lavender Balm and you'll likely clock some of the best hours you've had in months.
Families are looked after with equal care. Children have their own immersive hub with indoor and outdoor play areas, pool time, nature learning, and themed adventures. And if you time it right, a short boat ride takes you to Hanifaru Bay, where manta rays swirl and feed in spectacular unison, offering one of the most magical marine encounters on earth. Photo: Supplied
For dive enthusiasts, The Westin Maldives is a diver's paradise, offering access to over 20 sites across the Baa Atoll. Prepare to be awed by vibrant reefs, coral-draped overhangs, narrow canyons, and an abundance of marine life.
Ultimately, The Westin Maldives Miriandhoo Resort isn't just a place to stay; it gives you an opportunity to look within and truly rejuvenate.
Thoughtfully designed, naturally restorative, and quietly luxurious, it offers something we all need more of: space to breathe, move, sleep and simply be.
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