Gaafu Alifu Atoll, Maldives – This festive season, Mercure Maldives Kooddoo invites adults to step into Festive Royale, a holiday playground where glamour meets mischief and every night feels like a story in the making. From 22 December 2025 to 7 January 2026, the resort transforms into a stage for cheeky elves, daring parties, and celebrations that sparkle well past midnight.

Naughty Elves Christmas

Santa's official scout Elf and his friends are sent to Mercure Maldives Kooddoo to set the fun tone for our Adults. Mischievous, playful, and full of charm, they set the tone for nights for those who were naughty than nice this year. On Christmas Eve, Alita Restaurant turns into a playful Elves playground with the Elf on a Shelf Christmas Eve Gala Dinner and continue with a DJ-led party under the stars. On Christmas Day, the Grinch himself makes a dramatic entrance, then the day keeps the indulgence rolling with a festive breakfast followed later by a lavish lunch and dinner buffet, ensuring the holiday spirit stretches from morning to evening. With Elves running the show, the mood stays lively, spirited, and just the right amount of wicked and fun.

Operation Countdown

As the year draws to a close, Mercure Maldives Kooddoo dresses the part in glitter and glamour for Operation Countdown, a New Year's Eve inspired by the suave allure of 'The 007'. Guests begin with cocktails on the Pool Bar Deck before stepping into a gala dinner that sets the scene for an evening of seduction, style, and surprises. The night swells into a poolside countdown party with DJ sets driving the energy until 2025 closes and 2026 begins. On New Year's Day, guests are welcomed back to Alita Restaurant for a long, bubbly brunch.

Activities and Wellness

Between indulgent nights and daring parties and games, Mercure offers ways to recharge or dive into something new. Guests can join lively pool gatherings, playful cocktail and cooking classes, or reset with yoga, meditation, and spa sessions at Suvadiva Spa. Guests can also join morning 'Elf on a Shelf' hunts, where the chase promises various gifts waiting to be uncovered, adding an element of playful mystery to the days, while evenings soften into reflective moments like sound healing under the stars, keeping the balance between mystery, energy, and renewal.

“This is the season where Elves run wild, the Grinch takes center stage, and the New Year feels like the set of a Bond film,”  said Riaan Drever, Cluster General Manager. “At Mercure Maldives Kooddoo, guests can expect a celebration that flirts with mischief, dazzles with glamour, and keeps the island alive with energy from morning hunts to late-night beats.”

This December, Mercure Maldives Kooddoo invites guests to step into a festive playground of cheek, charm, and celebration, where every night writes its own story and no two are ever alike.

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About Mercure Maldives Kooddoo

Mercure Maldives Kooddoo is a boutique adults-only resort with 68 villas available in 7 different categories. The resort is reachable by a scenic domestic flight within just over 50 minutes, on the island of Kooddoo, in the Gaafu Alifu Atoll. It has its roots in authentic Maldivian heritage and discovery and serves international cuisine. Mercure Maldives offers various meal plans including a premium all-inclusive concept. In addition, you may opt for a bed and breakfast or a half-board stay option allowing you to explore the resort at your own pace. There's always something to discover, on the pristine white beaches or in the ocean with a house reef teeming with marine life. The resort features a signature restaurant called Vista, the perfect place to experience a picture-perfect panorama view complimented by exquisite Italian flavors. Whether you lounge by the pool bar and bask in the sun, or go on an aquatic adventure, every day becomes a story to remember for a lifetime.

About Mercure

Mercure is a rare midscale brand that combines the strength of an international network with genuine and local hospitality experiences. The brand's unwavering commitment to quality ensures a consistent and reliable standard of service at every Mercure around the world, while the design of each hotel reflects the distinct character and culture of its location. Going beyond the ordinary for business and leisure travellers, Mercure team members are known for their passion, enthusiasm and warmth, sharing their knowledge of the local scene, providing insider tips and entertaining guests with tales of history and local folklore. Mercure hotels are conveniently located in city centres, by the sea or in the mountains, with more than 810 hotels in 60+ countries. Mercure is part of Accor, a world leading hospitality group consisting of more than 5,200 properties and 10,000 food and beverage venues throughout 110 countries.

About Accor

Accor is a world-leading hospitality group offering experiences across more than 110 countries in 5,400 properties, 10,000 food & beverage venues, wellness facilities and flexible workspaces. The Group has one of the industry's most diverse hospitality ecosystems, encompassing more than 40 hotel brands from luxury to economy, as well as Lifestyle with Ennismore. Accor is committed to taking positive action in terms of business ethics & integrity, responsible tourism, sustainable development, community outreach, and diversity & inclusion.  Founded in 1967, Accor SA is headquartered in France and publicly listed on Euronext Paris (ISIN: FR0000120404) and on the OTC Market (Ticker: ACCYY) in the United States. For more information, please visit group.accor.com

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