Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma Maldives has received two honours in the 11th annual LUXlife Hospitality Awards, named Best Family Resort 2026 – Maldives and recipient of the Sustainability Excellence Award 2026 – Maldives.

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The LUXlife Hospitality Awards recognise businesses and individuals demonstrating excellence across the global hospitality industry, from hotels and resorts to dining, travel and wellness experiences.

For Kandooma, the two awards recognise areas that have become an important part of the island experience: creating memorable Maldives holidays for families while continuing to strengthen its approach to responsible tourism and environmental stewardship.

Speaking about the resort’s latest accolades, General Manager Andrew Drummond said the recognition comes at an exciting time for Kandooma.

“These awards recognise two areas that are incredibly important to us, and the timing couldn’t be better. We are delighted to have our family offering recognised, particularly as we have some exciting new developments ahead that will make the family experience at Kandooma even stronger when we become Kandooma Maldives on 1 October.

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“The Sustainability Excellence Award is equally meaningful for our team. Sustainability is something we want to keep building on, finding practical ways to reduce our impact, protect the natural environment around us and, importantly, bring our guests along on that journey.”

Kandooma’s family offering combines spacious accommodation, a dedicated Kandoo Kids’ Club, family activities on land and water, and the freedom of an island where days can be as active or relaxed as each family chooses.

Sustainability has also become increasingly embedded in resort operations and the guest experience, with initiatives spanning renewable energy, waste reduction and recycling, marine conservation, environmental education and community engagement.

The LUXlife Hospitality Awards 2026 are determined through LUXlife Magazine’s independent, merit-based research and evaluation process. Nominees are assessed against criteria including service quality, guest satisfaction, brand reputation and overall performance within their field. The awards are designed to recognise achievement on merit rather than the size, location or market influence of the organisation.

Located in South Malé Atoll, approximately 45 minutes by speedboat from Velana International Airport, Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma Maldives is a private island resort known for its relaxed atmosphere, natural beauty and strong connection to the ocean.

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The resort offers 146 contemporary Garden, Beach and Overwater Villas, together with extensive family experiences, the Kandoo Kids’ Club, exceptional scuba diving including nearby Kandooma Thila, surfing, island dining and Kandooma Spa by COMO Shambhala.

Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma Maldives will transition to Kandooma Maldives from 1 October 2026, operated by HPL Hotels & Resorts, a subsidiary of Hotel Properties Limited.

For stays and further information, visit www.Kandooma-Maldives.com