Seaside Finolhu: the first Maldivian resort to be part of Design Hotels


Maldives
PUBLISHED February 25, 2020

Seaside Finolhu is the very first Maldivian resort to be part of Design Hotels, the globally-recognized resource for hand-picked design-led hotels.

Seaside Finolhu, operated by German hotel company Seaside Collection, was awarded membership after successfully meeting the criteria of incorporating quality, style and holistic concepts of hospitality.

Owner and Managing Partner of the Seaside Collection, Gregor Gerlach said stated: "Our vision for Seaside Finolhu is to bring a modern, bright, open sense of feeling where travellers can experience special moments and enjoy themselves. Were proud to be recognised internationally as a member of Design Hotels, not to mention being the first and only Maldives resort in their list. We look forward to improving constantly and transforming Finolhu to align with the Seaside Collection brand."

Muza Lab, the award-winning London-based design studio is overseeing the resorts redesign, which is scheduled to be completed by the second quarter of 2020.

Mizu Lab's co-founder Nathan Hutchins explained: "Our new design direction focuses on the lens of the Kaleidoscope; the changing colours, patterns and textures representing moments of discovery, wonder and delight. Throughout the resort, we have woven special features; textiles, basketwork coloured glass, lanterns and origami through distinct areas, each assigned to a unique colour spectrum. Vibrant pops of colour, contrast against gentle pockets of light and shade an evolving scene as day turns to night."

Led by Muza Lab, artisans from around the globe have produced standout work, unique to the resort; chandeliers and basket work from South Africa, handmade tiles and handblown glass from Turkey, and timber artwork from Java complete Finolhus exotic new playground

Design Hotelsâ„¢ represents and markets a hand-selected collection of privately owned and operated hotels each a wholly unique creative expression in hundreds of destinations around the globe, from world capitals and exclusive mountaintops to hidden beaches, off-the-beaten-path escapes, and beyond. Far more than a loosely affiliated assortment of properties, Design Hotelsâ„¢ unites hotels that reflect the vision of independent hoteliers "Originals" with a passion for genuine, culturally rooted hospitality and cutting-edge design and architecture. Each year, more than 400 hotels apply for membership, but only an average of 5 percent are approved.



Finolhu is located in the UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve of Baa Atoll, 30 minutes by seaplane from Velana International Ariport, or 20 minutes by domestic flight to Dharavandhoo Airport followed by a short speedboat ride. The resort has 125 villas located directly on the beach or on stilts above the lagoon, and half of them have their own pool. The area is frequented by megafauna including turtles, whale sharks and manta rays.

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