{"id":22067,"date":"2026-01-16T07:37:08","date_gmt":"2026-01-16T03:37:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pressreleasenetwork.com\/site\/?p=22067"},"modified":"2026-01-16T07:37:08","modified_gmt":"2026-01-16T03:37:08","slug":"melia-hotels-international-arrives-in-paradise-maldives-welcomes-melia-whale-lagoon-in-january-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pressreleasenetwork.com\/site\/2026\/01\/16\/melia-hotels-international-arrives-in-paradise-maldives-welcomes-melia-whale-lagoon-in-january-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Meli\u00e1 Hotels International Arrives In Paradise: Maldives Welcomes Meli\u00e1 Whale Lagoon In January 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The horizon of Meli\u00e1 Hotels &amp; Resorts expands to one of the most coveted destinations on the planet: the Maldives. In January 2026, the most international and renowned brand of Meli\u00e1 Hotels International will open the doors of <strong>Meli\u00e1 Whale Lagoon Maldives<\/strong>, a five-star, all-inclusive resort that invites guests to discover the essence of the Indian Ocean in an unparalleled natural setting, marking a new milestone in the company\u2019s global expansion.<\/p>\n<p>Located in the spectacular <strong>South Ari Atoll<\/strong>, this unique enclave has been designed for those seeking authentic experiences: romantic escapes for couples, moments of disconnection for families, and adventure for ocean lovers.<\/p>\n<p>Reaching <strong>Meli\u00e1 Whale Lagoon Maldives<\/strong> is part of the experience itself. After landing at Mal\u00e9 International Airport, guests will enjoy a scenic 30-minute seaplane transfer to this extraordinary destination. Once there, they will find themselves at the gateway to one of the world\u2019s most fascinating marine sanctuaries: the <strong>South Ari Marine Protected Area (SAMPA)<\/strong>, renowned for year-round sightings of whale sharks and manta rays. Here, nature is experienced first-hand through activities such as snorkelling, diving, paddleboarding, and kayaking.<\/p>\n<p>The resort features a total of <strong>100 private oceanfront villas<\/strong>, designed to offer privacy and a deep connection with nature. Highlights include the <strong>Water Villas<\/strong>, suspended above the turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean, allowing guests to wake up each morning to endless horizon views. For those seeking an even more exclusive stay, the <strong>Sunset Suite Villas with private pool<\/strong> are the perfect choice, offering generous spaces, a private pool, and breathtaking sunset views. Finally, the <strong>Beach Villas<\/strong>, located directly on the shoreline, are ideal for guests who wish to feel the white sand beneath their feet from the moment they step outside their room.<\/p>\n<p>The experience is completed by a diverse culinary offering celebrating flavours from around the world, with <strong>four restaurants and bars<\/strong> combining Mediterranean and international cuisine, <strong>two infinity pools<\/strong>, and a <strong>spa<\/strong> where guests can indulge in wellness rituals, body treatments, and relaxation areas including a sauna and steam bath. In addition, the resort offers an entertainment programme for all ages, featuring live music, open-air cinema under the stars, cooking classes, and activities for younger guests.<\/p>\n<p>With this opening, Meli\u00e1 reaffirms its commitment to creating memorable experiences. <em>\u201cThe Maldives represent the essence of our purpose: to grow in the world\u2019s most exclusive destinations and create unique moments in incomparable settings, delivered with the hospitality that defines Meli\u00e1,\u201d<\/em> says <strong>Gabriel Escarrer<\/strong>, Chairman and CEO of the Group.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The horizon of Meli\u00e1 Hotels &amp; Resorts expands to one of the most coveted destinations on the planet: the Maldives. In January 2026, the most international and renowned brand of Meli\u00e1 Hotels International will open the doors of Meli\u00e1 Whale Lagoon Maldives, a five-star, all-inclusive resort that invites guests to discover the essence of the [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":22070,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"none","_seopress_titles_title":"","_seopress_titles_desc":"","_seopress_robots_index":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-22067","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/pressreleasenetwork.com\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/22067","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/pressreleasenetwork.com\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/pressreleasenetwork.com\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pressreleasenetwork.com\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pressreleasenetwork.com\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=22067"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/pressreleasenetwork.com\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/22067\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":22071,"href":"https:\/\/pressreleasenetwork.com\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/22067\/revisions\/22071"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pressreleasenetwork.com\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/22070"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/pressreleasenetwork.com\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=22067"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pressreleasenetwork.com\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=22067"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pressreleasenetwork.com\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=22067"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}