PATINA MALDIVES | Amazing 5-star Art Hotel (full tour)
Welcome to the ferry terminal of Malé International Airport Patina Maldives is a 50 minute transfer by luxury yacht from Malé International Airport Patina Maldives is located in the Fari Islands archipelago in the North Malé Atoll The Fari Islands is comprised of 4 man-made islands and home to two resorts: The Ritz-Carlton Maldives & Patina Maldives Patina Maldives is situated on the archipelago’s largest island, which also harbors the area's social hub (Fari Marina Village) We're welcomed by Patina Maldives' wonderful resort staf Patina Maldives is the inaugural resort of Patina Hotels, a new sophisticated lifestyle brand by the Capella Hotel Group Patina appeals to a new generation of travelers, who seek deeper connections with themselves and the world around them Patina Maldives, Fari Islands was the brand's first launch, with further properties in Osaka and Sanya in development Upon arrival, guests are whisked away by buggy to their villa Patina Maldives features 90 contemporary villas, which are spread along the island’s 10 beaches and 3 overwater jetties Besides the villas, the resort also offers 20 more modest rooms (Fari Studios) which are located at Fari Marina Village I stayed in this villa during my holiday (room category: One Bedroom Sunset Water Pool Villa) The villa’s indoor space features a desk, a sitting area and a kingsize bed clad in brown Frette sheets Above the bed hangs a large-scale photographic print of palms by Brazilian photographer Cássio Vasconcellos Welcome amenities: chocolates & fresh fruits The ensuite bathroom features his & hers vanities and a walk-in rainshower Floor-to-ceiling glass doors allow the villa to be opened to the elements on all three sides The outdoor deck features a private pool, a free-standing bath tub, two sun loungers and a hammock The weather isn't alway sunny in the Maldives (the best season to visit the Maldives is January to April) Let's explore Patina Maldives' resort facilities (all guests get bicycles to discover the island at their own pace) Patina Maldives has partnered with Singapore-based art consultancy The Artling to curate a collection of unique artworks In a palm-fringed clearing, a series of eight mirrored columns stand directly onto the white sand The centerpiece of the island’s art collection is Amarta, part of the series ‘Skyspaces’ by famous US artist James Turrell Turrell has been creating these sanctuaries since the 1970s, playing with the idea of the ethereal as a tangible material From the inside, the Skyspace pavilion’s open ceiling appears to flatten and to frame the sky The central area of the resort features a pavilion which houses a small reception area and a library (styled in a minimalist decor) Patina Maldives is designed by renowned Brazilian architect Marcio Kogan of Studio MK27 The materials palette consists of earthy colors & subtle textures that are intended to chime with the island's landscape Next to the library lounge is Portico, the all day dining restaurant Portico offers flavorful food inspired by the Indian Ocean (I'll have breakfast and dinner here later in this video) Sharing the space with Portico is Wok Society, a high-energy social club serving soulful Asian dishes In front of Portico and Wok Society is the resort's main swimming pool and beach club Patina Maldives' delicate architectural lines remain respectfully low, never breaching the horizon Next to the main pool is an intimate bar area Have you ever stayed at Patina Maldives? 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Leave a comment Let's have a stroll on the island's main beach Along the beach, Porto-based studio FAHR 021.3 has installed Momento, a large yet simple swoop of white concrete Besides its main beach, Patina Maldives also features nine other beach coves The man-made Fari Islands were built using sand scooped from the ocean floor and layered atop living coral reefs To ensure the construction was as sustainable as possible, marine biologists were brought in to work with the architects Patina Maldives' sunset side features a small islet, called Bird Island, the only natural overwater part of the entire Fari Islands Patina Maldives is home to Fari Marina Village, the social hub of the Fari Islands Fari Marina Village features charming boutiques, art galleries and a variety of handpicked food and drink options For a quick bite, guests can catch one of the pop-up food trucks in Fari Marina Village Tuk Tuk Gelato serves ice cream (vegan soft included) Fari Marina Village is also home to a beach club, with an infinity pool and a watersport center The resort features a serene spa facility - called FLOW - which is set in the heart of the island, surrounded by lush vegetation The main spa pavilion is centered around a shallow pool, with a skylight above offering a play of light and shadow Spa facilities include a flotation tank suite, two warm plunge pools with jets, cold showers, and a Yoga room There are six treatment suites, including a room dedicated to the practice of Watsu The spa is also home to a small but well equipped gym Patina Maldives offers magnificent sunset views Let's have dinner at Portico, Patina Maldives' main restaurant Next to Portico is Wok Society, an Asian restaurant lead by Chef Zhang Sichuan Set in Fari Marina Village is Koen Restaurant, which intertwines Japanese & Scandinavian cuisine in a multi-course tasting menu Next to Koen is Brasa, a restaurant with open-fire cooking which serves grilled meat from Patagonia in South America The next morning ... Breakfast is served at Portico, both buffet and à la carte with a wide range of sweet and savory dishes It's to time to say goodbye to Patina Maldives ...
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