PAID CONTENT FOR NOKU MALDIVES, VIGNETTE COLLECTION
PAID CONTENT FOR NOKU MALDIVES, VIGNETTE COLLECTION
Noku Maldives, Vignette Collection NOONU ATOLL, MALDIVES
Noku Maldives, Vignette Collection lies in the quiet heart of the Indian Ocean, where the horizon softens and time drifts with the tides. This is a secluded sanctuary where understated elegance meets the soul of island life. As the first Vignette Collection resort in the Maldives by IHG Hotels & Resorts, Noku offers a refined expression of barefoot luxury. Set within the untouched beauty of Noonu
Atoll, the island is reached by a scenic 45-minute seaplane journey from Malé. Palm-fringed shores embrace just 50 contemporary villas, floating above the lagoon or resting on powder-soft sands. Designed with warm teak, woven textures and natural stone, each villa mirrors the calm rhythm of its surroundings — private and serene. Dining at Noku is guided by land, sea and
shared memory. At Palms, flame-grilled specialities celebrate the catch of the day and selected cuts, while Thari offers Asian fusion cuisine. Moonlit dinners unfold on the sand beneath a canopy of stars, floating breakfasts drift on private pools at sunrise, and golden-hour aperitifs turn each moment into a quiet celebration of place.
Days unfold in harmony with the island. Sunrise
yoga, coral-garden snorkelling, paddleboarding and sunset cruises are balanced by deep restoration at Noku Spa, where ancient healing traditions meet botanical blends inspired by the tropics. Beneath the surface, Noonu Atoll’s renowned dive sites reveal manta rays, reef sharks and vibrant coral gardens, while the house reef is home to graceful turtles gliding through crystalline waters. In true Vignette spirit, Noku embraces
meaningful experiences through its Island Echoes ritual. As dusk settles, guests gather around a bonfire to hear Maldivian legends retold; tales of seafarers, spirits and the ocean’s enduring magic. With stars overhead, strangers become companions and time seems to pause. As the resort grows, so does its sense of
responsibility. Through its Means for Good initiative, Noku weaves community and conservation into every stay — from supporting local schools and women’s committees to partnering with the Atoll Marine Conservation Centre on turtle rescue and coral conservation initiatives.
DON’T MISS Cruise across Noonu Atoll’s sapphire waters, where dolphins often follow in your wake
Need to know
KEY FEATURES • 50 beachfront & overwater villas • 2 signature restaurants • Poolside bar • Garden spa • Dive centre • Gym • Boutique • Yoga pavilion
KEY ACTIVITIES • Snorkelling • Sunset cruises • Dolphin cruises • Motorised & non-motorised watersports
• Diving
GET IN TOUCH
vignettecollectionhotels.com/ nokumaldives +960 656 1010
noku.reservations@
ihg.com
instagram.com/nokumaldives
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