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.

Rating summary

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Traveller rating

  • Excellent (2249)
  • Very good (535)
  • Average (128)
  • Poor (39)
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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Wonderful time at Royal Island

Nov 21, 2024 JanF470 Northamptonshire

Lovely island resort. Fabulous staff, with a special mention for Myat for her attention to detail and thanks for my husband’s special birthday treats 🥰 Food was wonderful, numerous dishes on offer at various times of the day. All in all, a very relaxing stay at Royal Island Resort & Spa.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Best hotel I've ever stayed in!

Nov 20, 2024 Turysta1993

A hotel worth recommending. Service at a high level - always nice, smiling and ready to help. Rooms cleaned twice a day by Mr. Razib - very good job. The hotel grounds are very well-kept, clean and green. The food was very tasty, something different every day. Beautiful beach! Thanks to Mini who took good care of us during our vacation 5/5
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Nov 20, 2024 Hayford O

Everything about Royal Island & Spa was excellent! The island was idyllic; the villas first class; the staff were exceptionally friendly and helpful; food was delicious and wide ranging; superb facilities including gym and different sports (table tennis, badminton, squash, etc); excellent room service. We thought we were holidaying in paradise!… Read more
Everything about Royal Island & Spa was excellent! The island was idyllic; the villas first class; the staff were exceptionally friendly and helpful; food was delicious and wide ranging; superb facilities including gym and different sports (table tennis, badminton, squash, etc); excellent room service. We thought we were holidaying in paradise! Can’t wait to come again! Read less
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Nov 20, 2024 Ill Y

We stayed for 10 days on a Premium All-Inclusive meal plan. Booking directly through their website offered the most affordable option. The plan included two restaurants: a buffet for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and an à la carte restaurant (one meal per day). Together, these restaurants provided a wide variety of dishes, including Indian,… Read more
We stayed for 10 days on a Premium All-Inclusive meal plan. Booking directly through their website offered the most affordable option. The plan included two restaurants: a buffet for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and an à la carte restaurant (one meal per day). Together, these restaurants provided a wide variety of dishes, including Indian, Chinese, European, and occasional Japanese cuisine. The plan also covered beverages and snacks at the bar. In our opinion, the weakest aspect was the breakfast, which remained largely unchanged throughout our ten-day stay, although the selection was quite extensive. Our room was located on the north side of the island, which we found ideal for a family with a six-year-old. The area offered ample shade, a gentle entry to the ocean, and a depth perfect for children to swim while remaining comfortable for adults. While the breakwater stones slightly obstructed the ocean view, they also created calm waters, even in rough weather. The marine life was diverse, with numerous fish, a few stingrays, and a turtle sighting. While many corals were dead, we did encounter some live ones. As our stay exceeded seven nights, we received one spa treatment per person, three excursions (fishing, dolphin spotting, and a local island trip), one hour of non-motorized water activities daily (canoe, SUP, catamaran), and snorkeling gear (9 AM to 5 PM). Sports activities like ping pong, tennis, and volleyball were also included. It's worth noting that the snorkeling gear wasn't always in optimal condition, with some snorkel tubes leaking water. For children, activities were limited to brief sessions of origami, henna painting, and similar options. However, our child enjoyed the stay due to swimming, building sandcastles and general pleasure of the stay. The staff was generally friendly and helpful. We would like to extend special thanks to our host, Minimol, for her support throughout our stay, and to the waiter, Habib. Read less
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Nov 19, 2024 bhavna Staines, United Kingdom

The buffet restaurant food was very good - plenty of variety, fresh and tasty for breakfast, lunch and dinner. All the hotel staff were very friendly, courteous and attentive - reception, restaurants, bars, water sports, excursions and room cleaner. The resort was well maintained - very clean. The sport recreation activities and facilities were… Read more
The buffet restaurant food was very good - plenty of variety, fresh and tasty for breakfast, lunch and dinner. All the hotel staff were very friendly, courteous and attentive - reception, restaurants, bars, water sports, excursions and room cleaner. The resort was well maintained - very clean. The sport recreation activities and facilities were good - gym, tennis, table tennis, badminton, pool, Squash and swimming pool. We had someone dedicated to us. That person was MINIMOL. She looked after us throughout our stay and ensured all our needs were met and that we had a great holiday. We were kept well informed on WhatsApp. She sent us all the details of the resort on our first day so we had everything at hand. Also she sent us daily first thing in the morning of what was going. On top of this she came to talk to us everyday to check if all was ok. We would definitely recommend this hotel. Read less