St Regis Maldives Vommuli Island resort which was opened in 2016 is one of the most successful resorts in the Maldives today. This resort is the first-ever property in the Maldives managed by the St. Regis Hotels and Resorts which is a luxury brand of Starwood hotel chains that are a part of Marriot international. It is a luxury first-class private island located near a coral reef in the Daalu Atoll which is a 40-minute seaplane flight away from the Velana International Airport.
The stunning and environment-friendly resort with an architectural theme that expresses the modern and contemporary architecture and interior design as well as the traditional, local culture and the St.Regis brand has different kinds of architectures in each zone of the island that was inspired by the natural and man-made environment.
A dense and large forest that spreads across the whole inner island called the jungle zone consists of a garden villa suite that is naturally lit and complemented by the mahogany floors that displays the richness of the wilderness. In the heart of the jungle lies the largest recreation center in the Maldives which was designed and inspired by the roots of a Banyan tree that used to grow in the place before. It has a unique branching form which is like a root of a tree and in each branch are tranquil and eco-friendly activities.
With the largest range of villas constructed in the Maldives with 33 on-land, and 44 over-water villas which are in the shape of rays while the resorts signature bar and spa are in the structure of a whale shark and a lobster. These unique architectural structures are inspired by the Maldives marine life and designed by a Singapore firm known as the Warner Wong Designs. These areas are also called the lagoon zones that have the most significant and largest on-water three-bedroom villa in the Maldives, the John Jacob Astor Estate, which affords every luxury possible. Spanning 1,540 square-meters with an infinity pool spanning 88 square meters over the ocean, the luxurious sanctuary features three designer terraced king bedrooms, and marble enclosed rain showers, bidets, whirlpool tubs, and double vanities. The estate also includes a home cinema, a private spa room, and two hot tubs, a business center, state of the art fitness center with a yoga room, a gourmet kitchen with a commodious dining room, and separate living areas for a personalized butler and nanny.