The Nautilus Maldives has been named sixth among the best resorts in the Indian Ocean in the 2026 Condé Nast Traveller Readers’ Choice Awards. Voted for by the magazine’s readers, this recognition holds particular meaning as it comes from those who have experienced the island for themselves.
At The Nautilus, every stay is deeply personal, shaped by genuine connections, intuitive hospitality and the freedom to spend each day entirely as you please. This latest accolade celebrates the experiences our guests have made their own and the people who bring them to life.
A Meaningful Recognition
The annual Condé Nast Traveller Readers’ Choice Awards celebrate the destinations and travel experiences that have left a lasting impression on the publication’s readers.
Being chosen by those who have experienced The Nautilus for themselves makes this recognition deeply personal. It speaks to the memories created here and to the connections formed between our guests and the people who make the island feel like home.
The Freedom to Experience the Maldives Entirely on Your Own Terms
Within the extraordinary natural surroundings of Baa Atoll, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, The Nautilus is home to just 26 beach and ocean houses and residences.
There are no rigid schedules dictating how a day should unfold. Breakfast need not end at a particular hour. Dinner can take place wherever and whenever the mood takes you. An afternoon may be filled with discovery or left beautifully unplanned.
Each House and Residence has a dedicated House Master who comes to understand the individual preferences of its guests. From spontaneous experiences to thoughtful details that appear almost instinctively, each stay evolves around the people experiencing it.
It is a deeply personal expression of hospitality, shaped by the belief that true luxury is the freedom to simply be.
A Remarkable Year of Global Recognition for The Nautilus
This latest accolade joins a memorable year of international recognition for The Nautilus. The island was also awarded Two MICHELIN Keys and included in Condé Nast Traveler’s The Gold List 2026.
While each distinction is an honour in its own right, together they reflect the spirit that has always defined The Nautilus: highly personalised hospitality, genuine human connection and the freedom for every guest to experience island life in their own way.
A Place Guests Continue to Carry With Them
Awards offer a moment to celebrate, but the memories behind them matter most.
For The Nautilus, being recognised by Condé Nast Traveller’s readers is ultimately a reflection of the people who have made this tiny island their own, whether for a few days or a little longer.
And perhaps that is the most meaningful recognition of all: knowing that long after the journey home, a little of The Nautilus remains with you.
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