Atmosphere Core has signed its 10th resort in the Maldives, ONE BANYAN Amaraa Faru An Atmosphere Hotel, scheduled to open in March 2027. The property will operate under the “An Atmosphere Hotel” sub-brand and will be the first resort in the new ONE BANYAN series of co-branded island resorts. Located in Kaafu Atoll, ONE BANYAN Amaraa Faru will be accessible by a 45-minute speedboat transfer from Velana International Airport and will become the ninth resort worldwide under the Atmosphere Hotels & Resorts brand.
118 Beach and Overwater Villas
The resort will feature 118 beach and overwater villas, ranging from 100 sqm standard beach villas and 164 sqm family beach villas to 117 sqm overwater villas, each with a private pool. The design draws inspiration from the Maldives’ marine environment and traditional palm-leaf craftsmanship, incorporating natural materials, locally influenced textures, Art Deco elements and eco-conscious finishes. Its culinary offering will include an all-day dining restaurant, a main pool bar and three speciality restaurants, with concepts ranging from Argentinian cuisine to an overwater Japanese dining experience. Guests will also have access to the Atmosphere Hotels & Resorts’ Holiday Plan, encompassing dining, wellness, snorkelling and other activities.
Facilities will include a kids’ club, ocean-view gym and fitness centre, dive and water sports centre and a promenade-style retail space. An ELE|NA Ayur spa and wellness centre will feature overwater treatment rooms, a 40 sqm saltwater pool, sauna and steam facilities. Technology will be integrated across the guest journey, while sustainability measures will include solar energy solutions, water conservation systems and a no-plastics approach, including in-house glass water bottling.
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Salil Panigrahi, Co-Founder and Managing Director, Atmosphere Core, said, “As demand for the Maldives continues to grow and diversify, we are seeing travellers seek stays that are luxurious yet tailored to their individual needs, and purchasing decisions increasingly shaped by the quality of experiences rather than amenities and services alone. With Amaraa Faru, we bring our brand ethos of ‘A New Experience Awaits’ to life, while also responding to this evolving demand.” He added, “At this resort, guests can look forward to a lavish yet grounded sophistication inspired by the natural rhythm, culture and people of the islands.”
Founded in 2013, Atmosphere Core currently operates nine resorts in the Maldives across three brands, with two developments in the pipeline, including ONE BANYAN Amaraa Faru. Beyond the Maldives, the company has heritage hotels in India and Italy and plans for more than 20 upcoming properties across Europe and South Asia.