Barceló Nasandhura opens as first-ever 5-star city hotel in heart of Maldives

Barceló Nasandhura Male’ has opened its doors as the first-ever 5-star city hotel in the heart of Maldives – hailing a new era of hospitality in the Maldivian capital.

Built on the land where the iconic Nasandhura Palace Hotel once stood, the new hotel has been hailed as a new landmark in the capital.

Overlooking the pristine crystal-clear waters of the Maldives, the hotel offers a haven for tranquility and luxury in the bustling Male’ City.

The hotel is strategically located across the Henveiru ferry terminal and is only a 10-minute drive from Velana International Airport, offering guests perfect connectivity.

The hotel – the biggest in the capital – has a total of 136 elegantly designed rooms, many offering stunning ocean views, along with 116 luxurious service apartments, including two-bedroom and three-bedroom flats, duplexes and a penthouse.

The hotel boasts three restaurants, a snack bar, a shisha bar, a luxurious spa, a fully-equipped gym with stunning ocean views, and a magnificent swimming pool – the first and only oceanfront pool in Male’.

The hotel also boasts 1,034 square meters of versatile MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions) space, establishing it as an ideal venue for corporate events and gatherings.

The spacious interiors and carefully thought-out design of the Barceló Nasandhura Male’ hotel complete a holistic experience that takes guests and residents to a place where tranquility meets luxury. Benefiting from an abundance of sunlight throughout the day, the 5-star hotel provides a feeling of privacy and disconnection in the heart of Malé.

Operated by the Spanish hotel chain, Barcelo Group, the hotel marks a significant expansion of the brand's presence in the Maldives and beyond. Barcelo Group, known for its exceptional resorts, also opened the Barcelo Whale Lagoon Maldives in South Ari Atoll last year, further solidifying its growing portfolio in the region.

In addition to its Maldivian properties, the Barcelo Group manages a number of high-profile hotels across the UAE, Thailand, and several European countries.