Hotel Raffles Maldives Meradhoo Resort

At the southernmost reach of Maldives, in the remote and pristine atoll of Gaafu Alifu, the Raffles Maldives Meradhoo has opened a private residence that is fit for royalty.

The Raffles Royal Residence occupies an unblemished stretch of the resort's Beach Island and with six bedrooms, the villa is perfect for groups of friends gathering for a once-in-a-lifetime celebration, as well as families who want to kick back and take things easy.

Stretching comfortably over 1,700 square metres and accommodating up to 15 guests, the Royal Residence's heart is the three consecutive reception rooms that border its 40-metre pool and look towards the property's private beach.

Whether savouring a fully catered barbecue, enjoying a boisterous pool party or simply admiring unimpeded views of another memerising sunset, everything the property offers can be enjoyed in absolute exclusivity.

With interiors conceived by Singapore-based design firm BLINK, the Royal Residence melds Raffles' respect for tradition and timeless elegance with Maldives' unique maritime beauty and relaxed, restorative approach to luxury.

Raffles' distinct colonial style is seen in the property's striped monsoon blinds and louvered doors - the signature grey-blue shade visible throughout was in fact created especially for the Royal Residence and the resort more generally.

The Royal Residence Butler is available at any time of day or night to facilitate private boat trips, hearty feet-in-the-sand meals under the shimmer of flickering tiki lights at barbecue restaurant The Firepit, or indulgent treatments at the resort's overwater spa or in the villa.

Shaded by palm trees and flanked by silken sands, the Raffles Royal Residence makes an incomparable retreat for groups who, for just a while, want to leave the real world behind entirely.

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