Royal Island Resort & Spa

Maldives, Indian Ocean

Virgin rating

Beach Villa
Beach Villa
Beach Villa
Beach Villa
Sunset Beach Villa
Raabondhi Restaurant
Raabondhi Restaurant
Raabondhi Restaurant
Raabondhi Restaurant
Maakanaa Restaurant
Maakanaa Restaurant
Main Bar
Fun Pub
Fun Pub
Main Bar
Araamu Spa
Araamu Spa
Domestic flight transfer
Beach Villa
Beach Villa
Beach Villa
Beach Villa
Sunset Beach Villa
Raabondhi Restaurant
Raabondhi Restaurant
Raabondhi Restaurant
Raabondhi Restaurant
Maakanaa Restaurant
Maakanaa Restaurant
Main Bar
Fun Pub
Fun Pub
Main Bar
Araamu Spa
Araamu Spa
Domestic flight transfer

The hotel

Blending ancient traditions with modern living, Royal Island is a beautiful, Green Key certified eco-resort with almost every facility you could wish for. Authentic Maldivian hospitality and a holistic spa offering unique experiences will help to make your stay utterly relaxing. All around the island are unspoiled beaches, uninhabited islands, coral gardens and crystal-clear waters teeming with marine life. Enjoy dramatic views from your private beach villa, while away hours in peaceful seclusion surrounded by tropical foliage or explore the reefs with a snorkel or on one of the regular island-hopping excursions.

Amenities

  • Scuba Diving
  • Snorkelling
  • Bar
  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • Internet Access
  • Restaurant
  • Safety Deposit Box
  • Spa
  • Beachfront location

Where is it

Located 118km northwest of Malé in Baa Atoll. Transfer time from Malé International Airport: 20-minute fixed wing domestic flight to Dharavandhoo Island followed by a 10-minute speedboat transfer to Royal Island.

Hotel information

148 classically designed Beach Villas. All with terrace, air-conditioning and ceiling fan, satellite TV, complimentary WiFi, telephone, tea/coffee-making facilities, mini-bar*, hairdryer, and safe, bathrobes and slippers, sleeping maximum 3 adults or 2 adults and 1 child.

All Inclusive option: includes breakfast lunch and dinner in the main restaurant and afternoon tea and snacks at the pool terrace. Drinks include bottled water, tea and coffee, canned or bottled soft drinks and juice. House wine, beer and selected house brand spirits (gin, vodka, rum, arrack, brandy & whiskey) plus selected cocktails, from the main bar and pool terrace, from 10:00am–1:00am. Mini-bar with two small coca colas and two canned fruit juices, replenished once per day (all other items at a charge). Sports including snorkelling equipment, dingy sailing and canoeing. One night-fishing excursion per guest per stay, when staying 6 nights or more.

Please note: Champagne and premium spirits are available at an extra charge.

Premium all inclusive: includes breakfast, lunch and dinner at the main restaurant. Guests can also select one a la carte meal per day at the pool terrace or Raabondhi restaurant. Afternoon tea, a wide range of wines, beers and premium brand spirits, cocktails, tea & coffee, soft drinks and bottled water throughout the day. Mini-bar (replenished once daily) and a selection of land and water sports such as badminton, tennis, snorkelling, windsurfing and stand up paddle boarding. $100 credit per person per stay can be used towards either the spa or diving.

Regular island-hopping excursions*. Overnight picnic trip*. 

Maakanaa Restaurant (buffet, open for breakfast, lunch and dinner) and Raabondhi Restaurant (à la carte specialty seafood cuisine, open for lunch and dinner). 3 bars including Boli Bar (lounge and fun pub) and Pool Bar.

Evening entertainment in the main bar, including live bands and shows.

Swimming pool. Fitness centre. Araamu Spa* offering a range of beauty treatments and massage, in indoor and outdoor treatment rooms, with sauna, Jacuzzi and steam rooms. Water sports including PADI scuba-diving*, snorkelling, day and night fishing*, big-game fishing*. Tennis (floodlighting available at a charge), squash, table tennis, volleyball, badminton and billiards. 

Room service*. Complimentary WiFi available in main reception, Boli Bar and Raabondhi Restaurant. 

*Denotes local charge.

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Jul 12, 2024 g0zel

Our experience at Royal islands was just fantastic, food, staff,service wow wow I have no words even to describe it. It was my mom’s first time in Maldives and by choosing royal islands I did great choice. She enjoyed it a lot and even after returning she keep saying I miss it a lot:) especially thank you Noble he took care of us from A to Z by… Read more
Our experience at Royal islands was just fantastic, food, staff,service wow wow I have no words even to describe it. It was my mom’s first time in Maldives and by choosing royal islands I did great choice. She enjoyed it a lot and even after returning she keep saying I miss it a lot:) especially thank you Noble he took care of us from A to Z by arranging everything, so we didn’t even think about anything. Definitely we will be back!!!10/10 Read less
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Jul 8, 2024 Trail01124565503 Russia

The Island is big & green,the sea itself beautiful.We had a great welcome by Noble our host .I want to express my garatitude to him.He showed hospitality and took care of our entire holiday. Beach villa offers beatifull view of snow white beach. The restaurant, spa and the water sports is really great ,people are super friendly ,food is… Read more
The Island is big & green,the sea itself beautiful.We had a great welcome by Noble our host .I want to express my garatitude to him.He showed hospitality and took care of our entire holiday. Beach villa offers beatifull view of snow white beach. The restaurant, spa and the water sports is really great ,people are super friendly ,food is amazing. It was a memorable stay we will come back Read less
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Jul 5, 2024 Tereza D

The resort is overall very beautiful. Me and my family enjoyed snorkelling the most. And i must say that the staff is so warm and welcoming. Especially Pandi, who was our waiter and Sha, who was serving us at the bar. And of course, Sonia, who was our assigned “guide”. Snorkelling was our number 1 activity…we saw sharks, turtles, squids and so… Read more
The resort is overall very beautiful. Me and my family enjoyed snorkelling the most. And i must say that the staff is so warm and welcoming. Especially Pandi, who was our waiter and Sha, who was serving us at the bar. And of course, Sonia, who was our assigned “guide”. Snorkelling was our number 1 activity…we saw sharks, turtles, squids and so many fish. Read less
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Jul 5, 2024 898zaremaz

It was wonderful 👍😊 Very beautiful island ,the exterior of the hotel and it's territory. Very comfortable and wide rooms. Liked the opened shower. Liked the food in restaurant and drinks in the bar. Service on high level. Special thanks to Saina our supervisor, who was helping us the whole trip. Will remember our small chatting… Read more
It was wonderful 👍😊 Very beautiful island ,the exterior of the hotel and it's territory. Very comfortable and wide rooms. Liked the opened shower. Liked the food in restaurant and drinks in the bar. Service on high level. Special thanks to Saina our supervisor, who was helping us the whole trip. Will remember our small chatting with our waiter Pandi on every meal. He is very kindhearted person. We have been lucky to have nice weather and sea ⛵ It is suppose to be rain season but we got only some days with clouds and rare rains at night. Thanks to the watersports guys and from diving center , Mikela ,Zain ,Zahib for the experience of the snorkeling ,kiting, diving ;) We have seen the sharks,mantas ,turtles and a lot of bright fishes. Loved whole experience we have got at that hotel and for these 2 weeks. 🫶🌞 Read less
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Jul 4, 2024 Faye W

The royal was such a good holiday, fantastic experience. The staff was wonderful very attentive and polite. Mark my host was amazing 24/7 service, always updating me with events happening in the resort and an inspiring morning message. There is plenty to do at the resort from relaxing to water sports which have a wide range to choose from. The… Read more
The royal was such a good holiday, fantastic experience. The staff was wonderful very attentive and polite. Mark my host was amazing 24/7 service, always updating me with events happening in the resort and an inspiring morning message. There is plenty to do at the resort from relaxing to water sports which have a wide range to choose from. The food was very good lots to choose from, allergens was provided for each dish and also was asked by staff. The waitress/waiters was extremely polite and friendly, exceptional service from everyone working in this area. Is definitely a place you will want to come on holiday. Read less