Sun Siyam Vilu Reef and Sun Siyam Iru Veli – two properties under the Sun Siyam Resorts portfolio have been awarded the Tripadvisor 2023 Travelers’ Choice® Best of the Best Hotel Award. The barefoot boutique resort Sun Siyam Vilu Reef made the cut into the top 10 of ‘The Best Hotels with Spas’, a newly introduced category for 2023 which highlights relaxation. Meanwhile, five-star premium all-inclusive resort Sun Siyam Iru Veli earned a spot among the top 20 in the highly contended ‘Best All-Inclusive Hotels’ category.
Expressing delight for the wins, Sun Siyam Resorts’ CEO, Deepak Booneady remarked “Congratulations to our teams at both properties who show such dedication and high level of service to our guests. This is incredible news for Sun Siyam Resorts and we are extremely proud to have been recognized by those who matter most: our guests. We will continue to do all possible to provide our guests with the best service and Maldivian hospitality to be able to create memorable experiences and extraordinary holidays for everyone.”
The Tripadvisor Traveler’s Choice® Best of the Best Hotel Awards was unveiled coincided with the start of the summer travel season. The awards provide travel inspiration for travellers worldwide by spotlighting the best places to stay globally through an analysis of the quantity and quality of hotel reviews from past travellers over the last 12 months. Fewer than 1% of Tripadvisor’s 8 million listings are included in the Best of the Best, affirming its status to recognize excellence in the hospitality industry. The Top Hotels list accommodated a diverse range of winners hailing from 19 countries around the world. Eleven resorts in the Maldives were recognized in the awards under six distinct categories as well.
Sun Siyam Vilu Reef is dotted with 103 dazzling island villas in the secluded landscape of Dhaalu Atoll. The resort takes pride in bringing barefoot luxury to the Maldives with white interiors contrasting against tropical colour accents and rustic vibes, setting the stage for a bespoke Maldives holiday. Sumptuous dining is brought across its exquisite culinary venues with a world-class spa, defining wellness treatments using authentic age-old techniques.
On the other hand, Sun Siyam Iru Veli offers the ultimate tropical retreat via its sleek and spacious selection of 125 beach and overwater suites, all featuring private freshwater pools. The property exudes a laid-back and chic Maldivian charm, perfect for honeymooners and couples alike. Courtesy of its extensive Premium All-Inclusive Signature Plan, guests can enjoy endless dining at its six restaurants and bars, as well as lead adventures in the water through diving, snorkelling and water sports excursions before unwinding with a spa visit or sunset cruise.