Conde Nast Traveler recognised 22 resorts across the Maldives among the 'Top 30 Resorts in the Indian Ocean'.
The global travel magazine announced its Readers' Choice Awards 2019 this week, featuring thousands of hotels and destinations around the world.
Naladhu Private Island was crowned the best resort in the Indian Ocean for the third consecutive year. Velaa Private Island came in second while Taj Exotica Resort and Spa rounded off the top three.
The other resorts in Maldives that made the list include:
Anantara Veli - #4
Cheval Blanc Randheli - #5
Anantara Kihavah - #6
Soneva Fushi - #7
Niyama Private Islands - #8
Joali - #9
One&Only Reethi Rah - #10
Conrad Maldives Rangali - #12
Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Kuda Huraa - #13
Anantara Dhigu - #14
Soneva Jani - #15
Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Landaa Giraavaru - #16
The St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort - #17
Constance Halaveli - #19
Constance Moofushi - #21
COMO Maalifushi - #23
COMO Cocoa Island - #27
Baros Maldives - #28
LUX* North Male Atoll - #30
Conde Nast stated that, with over 600,000 registered voters, this year marked its biggest travel awards since they were launched in 1998.