Angsana Velavaru Earns Coveted Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Award 2025E

Angsana Velavaru, an island haven celebrated for its seamless harmony of natural beauty and refined comfort, has been named a Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Award Winner for 2025. This distinguished honour places the resort firmly within the top 10% of hospitality providers worldwide, as ranked by the world’s largest and most trusted travel guidance platform.

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Tripadvisor’s Travellers’ Choice Awards are unique in their foundation on authentic guest experiences. The accolade is awarded solely on the basis of genuine reviews submitted by travellers and diners over a rolling 12-month period, reflecting a truly democratic and transparent appraisal of quality and service. This peer-driven recognition confirms Angsana Velavaru’s position as a destination that consistently delights and inspires its guests.

Set against the iconic turquoise waters and powder-white sands of the Maldives, Angsana Velavaru offers more than a stay — it offers the chance to fully inhabit the present. The resort’s philosophy, captured in its evocative tagline “Sense the Moment,” is woven into every element of the guest experience.

From the gentle ocean breeze flowing through open-air overwater villas to intimate dining beneath a starlit sky, guests are invited to engage deeply with their surroundings and savour each unique moment. This ability to connect guests profoundly with the island and themselves is what sets Angsana Velavaru apart.

“Angsana Velavaru’s dedication to crafting distinctive experiences resonates deeply with today’s travellers seeking authenticity and calm,” said Ahmed Zahir, General Manager.“To receive recognition from Tripadvisor’s discerning global community is a tribute to the commitment of our team and the spirit of our island. Each review reflects not only satisfaction but a heartfelt connection — a true embodiment of our promise to help guests Sense the Moment.”

The resort’s design marries traditional Maldivian influences with contemporary elegance, offering a selection of overwater and beachfront villas, each conceived as a private haven. Culinary offerings range from vibrant island flavours to international cuisine, served in settings designed to enhance every sensory encounter. Beyond the physical, Angsana Velavaru crafts moments of tranquillity and inspiration, inviting guests to rediscover balance and joy through tailored wellness experiences and immersive marine activities.

As a Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Award winner, Angsana Velavaru joins an exclusive group of destinations recognized for their unwavering standards. The award affirms the resort’s exceptional hospitality and highlights its enduring appeal to travellers who seek meaningful and memorable escapes.