NEW PROPERTIES

INTERCONTINENTAL MALDIVES MAAMUNAGAU RESORT

This 81-villa property opened in September close to the Baa Atoll, classified as a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, which means more opportunity to enjoy the incredibly rich marine life. Facilities include a six-room over-water spa and six restaurants and bars, including the Retreat, an adults-only venue with an infinity pool. maldives.intercontinental.com

BAGLIONI RESORT MALDIVES

Bringing Italian flair to an island idyll, Baglioni opened its 96-villa tropical escape last month. Expect bed linens by Frette, sparkling wine by Ferrari Trento, and spa treatments by Insium, an Italian vegan spa brand. Hang out at the pool bar, enjoy three restaurants and explore the beautiful waters of the surrounding Dhaalu Atoll. Diving and snorkelling are among the activities offered. baglionihotels.com

HARD ROCK HOTEL MALDIVES Open since September, this hotel is so close to Malé that you could be on the beach within 15 minutes of leaving the airport. Part of the Crossroads integrated resort, the 178-room property aims to keep you busy with the Hard Rock Cafe, Body Rock gym, Rock Spa, Hard Rock Roxity Kids Club and Teen Spirit Club. You can even order a Crosley turntable to play records in your room, or borrow a Fender guitar. hardrockhotelmaldives.com

JW MARRIOTT MALDIVES RESORT AND SPA

Opening on the island of Vagaru, Shaviyani Atoll, this month, JW Marriott’s Maldives property will wow with impressive gourmet offerings across six restaurants, including one in a treetop setting, Kaashi. The property comprises 60 villas – the largest is 234 sqm – all with their own pools, plus a wine room housing 300 labels, an open-air cinema, an adultsonly pool and club, a kids’ club and spa. marriott.co.uk