2026 editionNo. 67
Velaa Private Island
Noonu Atoll, Maldives
In 2026, it represented the Maldives' highly private, villa-led luxury tier in a year of intense Indian Ocean resort competition.
The annual recordWhy Velaa Private Island is in The World's Best 100 Hotels 2026
Velaa Private Island is a private-island resort in Noonu Atoll, defined by private-island exclusivity, villa scale, high-end wellness, and exceptional Maldives service personalization.
In 2026, it represented the Maldives' highly private, villa-led luxury tier in a year of intense Indian Ocean resort competition.
The essentials.
- Destination
- Noonu Atoll, Maldives
- Property
- Private-island resort
- Operator
- Velaa Private Island
- Opened
- 2013
AddressNoonu Atoll, MaldivesOpen map ↗
Stories
Edition factsThe record at a glance
- Position
- No. 67
- Hotel type
- Private-island resort
- Destination
- Noonu Atoll
- Country or region
- Maldives
- Management in 2026
- Velaa Private Island
- Opening year
- 2013