St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort

Set on Vommuli Island in the Dhaalu Atoll, this refined St. Regis outpost makes an excellent base for a luxury vacation to the Maldives. The island’s contemporary architecture nods to marine forms, while service centres on the brand’s hallmark butlers. Days slip between the over-water Iridium Spa, the lagoon-side infinity pool and a choice of six dining venues – from The Whale Bar for sunset to Decanter for cellar-led dinners. The resort’s dive and water sports centre opens the door to rich house-reef life and classic Maldivian adventures.

Accommodation

The St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort offers 77 refined villas and suites, each featuring its own private pool and designed to frame either the tranquil turquoise of the Indian Ocean or the island’s lush tropical gardens. Spread between beachfront and overwater locations, the villas blend sculptural architecture with warm, natural materials and crisp contemporary lines. Inside, spaces are calm and cocooning — a subtle palette of ivory, sand and teak is paired with soaring ceilings, floor-to-ceiling glass doors, and bespoke furnishings that reflect the island’s marine character. Accommodation options range from Overwater and Beach Villas to larger Two-Bedroom Suites and signature estates. Among these, the John Jacob Astor Estate stands as one of the Maldives’ most impressive overwater residences, with three bedrooms, a 92-square-metre infinity pool, private spa suites, a gym, full kitchen and a team of dedicated butlers. For families, the Caroline Astor Estate and Cesar Balsa Villa offer spacious beachfront living, while couples may prefer the serene Sunset Overwater Villas, suspended above the lagoon with uninterrupted ocean views.

Food & Drink

Dining at The St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort spans six distinctive venues, each with its own sense of place and culinary focus. Alba offers sun-lit Mediterranean fare with island influences, while Orientale delivers a refined take on pan-Asian specialities. Nestled in a tropical garden, Cargo serves Middle Eastern-inspired dishes in a relaxed, lantern-lit setting. Crust & Craft is ideal for families, with wood-fired pizzas and beachside classics served just steps from the sea. For sunset cocktails and tapas, The Whale Bar is an architectural icon suspended above the lagoon. Below ground, Decanter hosts private, sommelier-led tastings in an atmospheric cellar stocked with exceptional vintages.

Experiences

Marine life is the headline act here. The resort team arranges reef dives, guided snorkels, dolphin cruises and yacht trips, alongside yoga, tennis and wellness programmes at Vommuli House. Between adventures, the Iridium Spa’s Blue Hole hydrotherapy pool is an indulgent place to reset.

Children

Families are warmly welcomed. The Children’s Club engages ages 4–12, while Socialite offers games and activities for teens. Spacious multi-bedroom villas and estates suit families or multi-generational stays.

Sustainability

The resort promotes an “eco-conscious” island experience and supports low-impact marine discovery via its dive and water sports centre and house-reef activities, with education-focused family programming at the kids’ and teens’ clubs.

Best Time to Visit

The Maldives is appealing year-round. Generally, December to April brings drier, sunnier conditions; May to November is greener, with occasional showers and excellent underwater visibility that many divers prize. (Weather is variable across atolls.)

How to Get There

Arrive into Malé’s Velana International Airport, then continue by seaplane to Vommuli Island. Resort transfers are arranged to align with daytime seaplane schedules.