One&Only Reethi Rah Maldives
One&Only Reethi Rah
North Malé Atoll
Maldives
www.oneandonlyreethirah.com
HOTEL INFORMATION
Group
Kerzner International Limited
Shareholders
Privately owned
Date of Creation
May 1, 2005
Hotel General Manager
Andreas Porias is the General Manager of One&Only Reethi Rah, the ultra-luxury, all-villa resort in the Maldives, offering an unrivalled level of style, unique experiences and endless activities to discover. Jan is responsible for the overall operation and strategic development of the award-winning resort, as well as leading the One&Only Reethi Rah Team to create unrivalled guest experiences.
With over 20 years of hospitality experience, Andreas Porias has held key operational roles in numerous iconic properties in New York and the United Kingdom, including The Lanesborough Hotel, The Dorchester, and The Gleneagles Hotel, where he was Hotel Manager.
Andreas joined One&Only Reethi Rah in 2019 as the property’s Resort Manager and has since played an instrumental role in leading the resort to achieve commendable recognition including Gold certification for 3 consecutive years from EarthCheck, the world’s leading scientific benchmarking advisory group for travel and tourism, and in July the resort was ranked #5 in the World’s Best Hotels by Travel + Leisure’s annual esteemed World’s Best Awards in 2022.
In his new position, as well as overseeing the resort’s entire operations, Andreas will ensure the multi-award winning One&Only Reethi Rah continues to create unrivalled guest experiences and groundbreaking culinary and wellness concepts, while maintaining its coveted status as a well-loved, industry-leading destination.
Commenting on the appointment, Andreas said: “I am delighted and honoured to be entrusted with the responsibility of leading a property as iconic as One&Only Reethi Rah, highly distinguished in the destination, and well-loved amongst our repeat guests. It is with excitement that our dedicated team and I look forward to continuing the legacy of curating spectacular experiences that our guests truly love and want to return to.”
Surrounded by the crystal blue waters of the Indian Ocean, One&Only Reethi Rah is located on one of the largest private islands in the North Malé Atoll and is home to 118 exceptional and spacious villas, boasting an abundance of space, freedom, and activities for all ages to discover.
Hotel Positioning
5 star Luxury
Development strategy
Confidential for sharing
ONE&ONLY REETHI RAH
History & Story
Set on one of the largest islands in North Malé Atoll, One&Only Reethi Rah is home to 118 private villas discreetly placed along the shore – with 90 Beach Villas secluded by lush tropical greenery, and 32 Water Villas set above the clear, protected waters of the lagoon. Among the largest resort villas in the world, each is attended by a personal Concierge and a dedicated Villa Valet.
This ultra-luxury all-villa resort in the Maldives offers unrivalled level of style, choice and personalized exploration. Sleek and spectacular, with unprecedented privacy, One&Only Reethi Rah presents the ultimate holiday experience to those seeking the pinnacle of tropical luxury.
Date Renewal
2016 – all guest villas have been refurbished; designed by Jean-Michel Gathy.
Date added extensions
Added outdoor teppanyaki stations at Tapasake in 2013; opened Rabarbaro – a lunch venue offering simple Italian delights in 2016 and re-opened Chef’s Garden as ‘Botanica’, offering 100% organic food, beverages and wines, in October 2016. New Spa Courtyard featuring outdoor steam and sauna, as well as, Barber&Blade – the gentlemen’s private grooming studio in 2015 to expanding of our Fitness Centre with addition of the first Outdoor Queenax Superfunctional training facility in 2014.
Main Strengths, Special Touch
An all-villa resort with world’s most luxurious villas that are discreetly placed along the shore boasting breathtaking ocean views –. Amongst the largest resort villas in the world, each is detached, with generous exterior spaces.
Location
Surrounded by the wonders of the Indian Ocean, One&Only Reethi Rah makes its home on one of the largest islands in North Malé Atoll.
Key sites/activities in the area
• Snorkelling,
• Chocolate making classes, pirates’ cruise and many more for children aged four to eleven years old.
• Water and land sports activities available on the island,
• An artist studio whereby guests can take part in painting classes lead by our artist in residence.
• Natural healing therapies available. Holistic, individualised programmes combine fitness, nutrition and beauty.
Fun Facts
60% of the island is reclaimed from the sea.
Reethi Rah, means “beautiful island” in Dhivehi, the local language.
Children’s Corner
KidsOnly : ages 4 to 9
One Tribe : ages 9 to 11
Teens club: ages 12 to 17
Babysitting on request.
HOTEL FEATURES
Accommodation
Number of suites: Total 15 Grand Villas and Residences
• 6 x Two-Villa Residences
Each offering one bedroom with two Queen- size beds, through an interconnected beach. Each villa has an outdoor shower and shaded verandas, and the private pool (23m2) is shared between the two villas.
Complimentary Amenities and Services:
• One private 4-seater golf cart
• Welcome amenities for the children
• Complimentary laundry for children 2 years and below
• Complimentary activities including: Non-motorised water sports KidsOnly and One Tribe activities Selected wellness activities on resort
• 5 x Grand Beach Villas
Private stretch of beach, a 50m2 pool. Two bedrooms ,a separate dining and sitting room, shaded verandas, private pool.
Complimentary Amenities and Services:
• Daily evening cocktails and canapés arranged by the personal Concierge
• SMEG refrigerator with customizable private bar
• 2 x Grand Water Villas
Each offers a 23m2 private infinity pool, a canopied daybed and an outdoor private Jacuzzi of 13m2.
Complimentary Amenities and Services:
• Daily evening cocktails and canapés arranged by the personal Concierge
• 2 x Grand Sunset Residences
The largest villa at One&Only Reethi Rah.
Special Features:
• 2,000m2 of private beachfront luxury
• Private road and entrance with gated access
• Private swimming pool
• Private outdoor dining area with fully equipped kitchen
• Private outdoor cinema with LCD projector and fire pit
Complimentary Amenities and Services:
• Private return transfers on luxury yacht
• In-villa breakfast prepared by private Chef
• Daily evening cocktails and canapés arranged by the personal Concierge
• Private Chef on call, 24 hours a day
• Personal iPhone for local island communication
• Complimentary unlimited laundry, pressing and dry cleaning
Number of rooms (keys) in all: 118
Restaurants & Bars
• Botanica
Organic garden-to-fork cuisine.
• Reethi Restaurant
Main restaurant. Fusion of French, Asian and Italian cuisine for dinner.
• Tapasake
Contemporary Japanese cuisine with a modern twist.
• Rabarbaro
Casual Italian fare .
• Fanditha
Arabian beach concept.
• The Beach Club at Club One
Salads, the signature ‘le burgé’, grills.
• Rah Bar
All day menu of healthy salads, wraps and snacks, low-fat smoothies .By night, Rah Bar metamorphoses into a sociable club, where the music is live and the champagne cocktails flow.
Wellness
• One&Only Spa: à la carte menu of specialized therapies.
• Yoga & Meditation. From hatha yoga to pranayama. meditation, tai chi and Pilates
• Visiting Practitioners
• Watsu (WATer ShiatSU) pool: It is a uniquely nurturing combination of massage, yoga-like stretches and point work carried out in 36°C water.
• Beauty & Grooming : Pedi:Mani:Cure Studio by Bastien Gonzalez, Hair Salon by Taylor Taylor London and Barber&Blade.
• Fitness Centre : Technogym® ARTIS and Personal Selection ranges (including KinesisTM, FlexabilityTM and indoor group cycle classes)
• Pools : Total 3 on resort – lap pool, infinity edge pool, kids pool
Corporate & Celebration Events
Wedding venues:
• our pristine white sandy beach overlooking the sparkling Indian Ocean
• your private beach in front of your villa.
• the Wedding Pavilion
• ‘Fire’ section of Reethi restaurant
Private Events:
• beachfront marquee that holds up to 150 guests for a cocktail reception
• Events on our 12 beaches or on your private beach in front of your villa.
Extra Notable Features
• Dive centre
• Excursions
• Water Sports
• Art & pottery studio
• Culinary school
Hotel and restaurant Awards
2016
• Condé Nast Traveler US Readers’ Choice Awards 2016 – Ranked #3 amongst the ‘Top Resorts in the Indian Ocean’ & One&Only Spa voted ‘Best Overseas Hotel Spa’
• Condé Nast Traveller UK Readers’ Choice Awards 2016 – Ranked #2 amongst the ‘Best Overseas Holiday Hotels in The Middle East, Africa & the Indian Ocean’
• Ultra Awards by Telegraph UK 2016 – Best Hotel in Africa and Indian Ocean
• Brides Best Honeymoon Awards Australia 2016 – Ranked #1 amongst the ‘Top Resort in Asia, Australia & New Zealand’
• Condé Nast Traveller China: Readers’ Choice Awards 2016 – Best Hotels in Maldives
• Traveller’s World Awards Germany 2016 – Ranked #2 under the ‘Most Beautiful Hotel/Resort’ category
• Condé Nast Traveller UK Gold List 2016 – Best Beach Club in the World & Best Family Hotels in the Maldives
2015
• VIP INTERNATIONAL Traveller Reader’s Travel Award 2015 – One&Only Reethi Rah voted #1 for the Most Exclusive Hotel Worldwide
• Condé Nast Traveller (UK) – One&Only Reethi Rah featured in ‘The World’s Best Family Hotels 2015’
• Travellers World Magazine (Germany) – One&Only Reethi Rah voted Best Resort in the World by its reader.
2014
• Travellers World (Germany) 2014 – Voted #1 Resort worldwide by their readers
• Elite Traveler – Top 101 Suites in the World – included the Grand Sunset Residence
• Condé Nast Traveller (UK) – September 2014 “Readers’ Travel Awards” – won Best Overseas Hotel Spa with a score of 91.97
• Condé Nast Traveller (UK) – September 2014 “Readers’ Travel Awards” – World’s Best – ranked #8 in the category Middle East, Africa and Indian Ocean
Number of employees
850