Baccarat Hotel & Residences Maldives to open its Doors in 2027

SH Hotels & Resorts, the hospitality management company established by the forward-thinking Barry Sternlicht, Chairman and CEO of Starwood Capital Group, has unveiled its ambitious plan to redefine luxury and refinement in the Maldives. Set to make its grand entrance in 2027, Baccarat Hotel & Residences Maldives will epitomize exclusivity and opulence. Situated across five interconnected islands sprawling over 111 acres in the South Malé Atoll, this exceptional resort will elevate standards of luxury to unparalleled heights in one of the globe’s most sought-after travel destinations.

Conveniently located just a brief 30-minute boat ride away from Malé’s Velana International Airport, the resort will be ingeniously integrated with its own shallow-water lagoon and reef system. Offering over 50 hotel villas and 53 private residences for sale, guests will be treated to an extraordinary blend of serenity and sophistication.
The architectural brilliance of HKS, a globally acclaimed firm, combined with the exquisite interiors by 1508 London, renowned for their dedication to crafting unique, lavish, and cutting-edge designs, will ensure that Baccarat Hotel & Residences Maldives seamlessly merges contemporary elegance with tropical allure.

“We are excited to unveil Baccarat Hotel & Residences Maldives, which fuses the timeless elegance and modern sophistication of the House of Baccarat, the legendary 260-year-old crystal brand, with the Maldives, a location that is synonymous with paradise,” says Sternlicht. “In crafting this extraordinary retreat, we aim not just to create a place to stay, but to curate an experience that celebrates the essence of luxury living with the breathtaking backdrop of the Maldives.”

“Our debut in the Maldives marks an exhilarating milestone for the Baccarat brand,” says Raul Leal, CEO of SH Hotels & Resorts, the parent company of Baccarat Hotels & Resorts. “We are shaping a new identity in an already remarkable region, and we are confident that this property will define ultimate luxury in the Maldives.”

“It’s with immense pride that we announce our collaboration with Baccarat Hotels, a revered name synonymous with luxury for over two and a half centuries, to realize our vision in the Maldives,” says Tristan Parker, Director – Development of MDC Investments LLC, a sister company of Madevco Holdings Limited (ADGM). “This partnership marks an exciting chapter as we become part of the brand’s legacy, introducing the inaugural Baccarat branded hotel and residences in Asia Pacific.”