| Best Hotels in the World for Rooms in Africa and Middle East (Ranked 2nd) | - Condé Nast Traveller, UK, Gold List 2005 |
| Best Hotel in Asia (Ranked 13th) | - Condé Nast Traveller, UK, World's Best Travel Awards 2004 |
| Best Accommodation in Africa, Middle East and Indian Ocean | - Condé Nast Traveller, UK, Readers' Travel Award 2003 |
| Best Spa in the World | - European Spa Academy, Germany 2002 |
| 50 Most Romantic Getaways in the World | - Travel + Leisure 2002 |
| 150 Best Places on Earth | - Harpers & Queen 2001 |
| 100 Best Hotels in the World | - Tatler Travel Guide 2001 |
| Best Resort | - Harpers Abroad Awards 2002 |
| Best Royal Villa | - Elite Traveler Magazine 2002 |
| Commitment to Quality Award | - Leading Hotels of the World 2002 |
| Hot List | - Condé Nast Traveller 2001 |
| Best Bathroom | - Tatler Travel Guide 2004 |
| Awarded 6 Stars & 7 Stripes | - Seven Stars and Stripes 2007 |
| Indian Ocean's Leading Hotel | - World Travel Award 2007 |