Villa Nautica’s signature infinity pool has been voted the Best Resort Pool in the Maldives by readers of the Travel + Leisure Asia Pacific Luxury Awards 2025. It is not simply a feature of the resort. It is its heart. A quiet expanse of water that mirrors the sea beyond, it turns swimming into something slow and intentional. This is where thoughtful design disappears into nature. A place where the edges blur, and the horizon quietly holds your gaze.

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Tucked away in the North Malé Atoll, just a short speedboat rides from the capital, Villa Nautica’s 1,350 square meter pool is more than just a centerpiece. It’s a statement of intent. This isn’t a pool that demands attention. It invites it. Calmly, confidently, it stretches out toward the ocean and blends into it, creating the illusion that you’re floating in open sea while never leaving the comfort of land.

What makes this pool different isn’t just its scale or the flawless infinity illusion. It’s how effortlessly it becomes a part of your day. The loungers are perfectly spaced, shaded just enough, and seem to face exactly the right direction at every hour. Whether you’re basking in the morning light, napping through the still heat of midday, or sipping something cold as the sun begins to drop, this is a place you’re meant to linger.

Just steps away is Press & Pot, a quiet favourite for guests who like their swims with a side of espresso. The smell of fresh coffee drifts through the air, mingling with sea breeze and sunscreen. There are pastries warm from the oven, tropical fruits cut to order, and coffees that rival any city café. Only here, your view is an endless canvas of blue.

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What Villa Nautica offers isn’t flash. It’s finesse. The luxury is in the details. The feel of the cool stone underfoot. The soft rustle of palms. The way the pool reflects the sky like glass just before dusk. There’s no need for drama when nature and design are in quiet harmony.

That’s what set it apart and secured its win. Among dozens of extraordinary resorts across the Maldives, the Travel + Leisure panel recognised something timeless here. This isn’t just a pool you swim in. It’s one you feel. One that invites you to stop scrolling, stop rushing, and simply be.