The multiple award-winning resort, and pioneer of tourism in the Maldives, Kurumba Maldives, is proud to announce they have been recognised as 2017's Best Luxury Family Beach Resort in the World by the World Luxury Hotel Awards. 

The World Luxury Hotel Awards is the pinnacle of recognition of accomplishment by hotels in the luxury hospitality industry. Commenting on the international recognition Ryszard Majewski, General Manager of Kurumba Maldives, said: “It is an honour to receive this international recognition for what we do. We would like to thank all Kurumba Maldives' followers for casting their votes, and this achievement is a true reward for our team's commitment to service excellence. With our variety of entertainment, facilities, activities and social events there is plenty on offer for families in our resort. This prestigious accolade serves as an inspiration for us to continually improve and evolve in delivering unforgettable experiences to our Guests.”

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About Kurumba Maldives

Set on a tropical island in the North Malé Atoll, Kurumba, Maldives conveniently situated a brief 10 minute speed boat ride from the airport. Dotted with coconut trees that are the island's namesake, Kurumba was the first private island resort in the Maldives, opening its doors in 1972 it celebrated its 45th anniversary in 2017. Beautiful gardens, palm fringed white sandy beaches and a vibrant house reef are the hallmarks of this classic Maldivian resort.

The resort offers an array of eight styles of accommodation, ranging from comfortable Superior rooms to the spacious Royal Residence, spread amongst the island's lush tropical gardens with easy access to the beach. With eight different restaurants to choose from Kurumba Maldives will charm you with its unparalleled choice of dining experience and a wide range of recreation activities and entertainment. All while maintaining idyllic refuges and quiet spaces for relaxation activities.

Over the years, Kurumba has played host to a variety of foreign dignitary and heads of stated, including Indian Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh, former UN Secretary – General Kofi Annan, and US Presidents Bill Clinton, George H.W. Bush and George W. Bush. It has also been the recipient of numerous accolades and awards, including Maldives Leading Hotel (World Travel Awards) in (2010 and 2011), Trip Advisor Travellers Choice Award for Best Service and Luxury (2013), and most recently named as TripAdvisor's Travellers' Choice Awards number one all-inclusive resort in Asia (2014) and third best all-inclusive resort in the world (2014).

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