Just four months after opening its main island following a 15-month US$30-million (C$34 million) renovation, the Hilton Maldives has taken first place among luxury resorts in the Maldives.

The resort’s undersea restaurant - the only one of its kind in the world - was voted the Best Innovative Concept (outside of lodging) prize by the internationally recognised Worldwide Hospitality Awards in Paris.

Dining options in the seven restaurants offer outstanding cuisine and a visit to the world’s first all-glass under-sea restaurant, five meters beneath the waves next to a coral reef, is a must.

The islands have three bars where guests can socialize, experience premium wines and 100 different kinds of cheeses or enjoy cocktails and champagne overlooking the lagoon. Sited in a picturesque corner of the Maldives, the Hilton Maldives Resort & Spa is a sybaritic combination of three luxury resorts on two islands, surrounded by a vibrant coral reef and lagoon.

The beaches of soft white sand fringed by palms lead to the crystal clear waters of the Indian Ocean.

A spa aficionado’s paradise, an over-water spa villa with its own treatment room offers endless opportunities to indulge.

Spoil yourself at this six-star resort set on the beach with ocean views and garden-bathrooms.

Diving in the world’s most remarkable waters and snorkeling opportunities are on offer as well as tennis, water sports, a gym, wireless Internet, shopping, big game fishing, meditation and yoga.