Ever since openings its doors in 2019, Waldorf Astoria Maldives has enjoyed immense popularity and is now often counted as one of the best resorts in Maldives. 

The resort has enjoyed massive popularity with celebrities, and the resort being recognized as the top Instagram Hotel by Forbes is very much testament to this.

 
 
 
 
 
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Forbes in an article regarding the recognizable award said that the Instagram feed of the resort takes viewers through beachside hammocks, treetop restaurants, secluded overwater villas, pastel sunsets, and seemingly endless turquoise waters to make them feel like they are actually at the hotel.

Waldorf Astoria Maldives.

Waldorf Astoria Maldives competed with other notable resorts such as Airelles Gordes, La Bastide in the French Riviera, and Condado Vanderbilt Hotel in Puerto Rico as well as Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World Resort to take the award.

 
 
 
 
 
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The team at Forbes sought out feeds that radiated personality, engaged with followers, and had an overall stunning aesthetic spurring wanderlust. 

Readers and followers were then asked to select their favorite in an online poll with thousands voting. Waldorf Astoria came out on top.

 
 
 
 
 
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To celebrate, Forbes took readers through a virtual tour of the Maldivian resort.

Waldorf Astoria is located just 25 km away from Velana International Airport, the main international hub of the Maldives. The resort is well-known for the elegant thatched roofs, infinity swimming pools on the terrace as well as the warm and friendly service.