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Brand New Resort Alert: Introducing SO/ Maldives

The Accor-owned SO/ Hotels brand is set to bring its fashion-led flair to the Maldives for the first time ever this November.

The Maldives is about to get a whole lot more glamorous with the grand opening of SO/ Maldives. Synonymous with art and fashion, the SO/ brand has previously collaborated with the likes of designers Guillaume Henry, Christian Lacroix and Viktor&Rolf on interiors, uniforms, amenities and experiences for its global hotels.

SO/ Maldives pool villa, one of the most luxurious villas in the Maldives - Luxury Escapes.
Fashion forward: pool villas at SO/ Maldives are seriously stylish.

True to form, this new resort turns traditional Maldivian design on its head, with a colourful Beach Club, a neon-lit runway suspended over the water and a wellness village with a hammam. 80 beachfront and overwater villas each feature a private pool, with the pinnacle the Three-Bedroom Ocean Water Pool Atelier: a modernist two-storey villa with wraparound decks and an infinity pool.

Lazuli Beach Club, SO/ Maldives, one of the best new beach clubs in the Maldives - Luxury Escapes.
An artist’s impression of the colourful Lazuli Beach Club.

The resort sits within CROSSROADS Maldives, a pioneering lifestyle and leisure complex a 15-minute speedboat ride from Malé International Airport. First bookings will be available from November 2023.

Feature image: SO/ Maldives

Written by Rebecca Ellwood

Rebecca Ellwood is the Senior Editor at Luxury Escapes, overseeing the brand’s digital travel content. With more than 20 years of experience across luxury brands, she's written about everything from high-end lipsticks to multi-million-dollar penthouses and once-in-a-lifetime escapes. She's worked with Christian Dior, Vivienne Westwood, Condé Nast and Forbes, and collaborated on content with Disney, Veuve Clicquot and The Urban List. Originally from London and now based in Melbourne, Rebecca brings a sharp editorial eye and a love of luxe to every story she tells.
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