Emerald Faarufushi Resort & Spa Hotel

Maldives, Indian Ocean

Virgin rating

Sunset Pool Bar
Beach Villa
Beach Villa
Beach Villa
Teppanyaki Restaurant
Sunset Pool Bar
Mediterraneo
Eclipse Bar
Aqua
Spa
Spa
Romantic dinner
Romantic dinner
Beach Villa with Pool/Family Villa
Beach Villa with Pool/Family Villa
Water Villa with Pool
Water Villa with Pool
Water Villa with Pool
Water Villa with Pool
Superior Water Villa
Superior Water Villa
Superior Water Villa
Superior Water Villa
Sunset Pool Bar
Beach Villa
Beach Villa
Beach Villa
Teppanyaki Restaurant
Sunset Pool Bar
Mediterraneo
Eclipse Bar
Aqua
Spa
Spa
Romantic dinner
Romantic dinner
Beach Villa with Pool/Family Villa
Beach Villa with Pool/Family Villa
Water Villa with Pool
Water Villa with Pool
Water Villa with Pool
Water Villa with Pool
Superior Water Villa
Superior Water Villa
Superior Water Villa
Superior Water Villa

The hotel

Located on a private 7-hectare island, the Emerald Faarufushi Resort & Spa has finally opened up its doors and is ready to welcome you. Featuring beach and overwater villas, five restaurants, two bars, luxury spa, water sports and kids club there's experiences here for everyone. And whether you're travelling in a couple or as a family the Deluxe All-Inclusive package covers every aspect of your hideaway holiday so, there’s nothing more for you do to except sit back, relax, and soak up some sunshine. Or for the more adventurous, why not grab a snorkel and explore the local house reef – directly from your Superior Water Villa! Heaven.

Amenities

  • Kayaking
  • Snorkelling
  • Windsurfing
  • Kids Club
  • Families
  • Honeymoon
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Spa
  • Swimming Pool
  • Beachfront location

Where is it

In the Raa Atoll, this 20-hectare island is surrounded by 1.5km of soft sand. Transfer time from Malé International Airport: 40 minutes by seaplane (remember to pack light for the seaplane transfer as luggage allowance is 20kg plus 5kg hand luggage, per person).

Hotel information

80 Beach and Overwater villas. All with air-conditioning, satellite TV, iPod docking station, WiFi, tea/coffee-making facilities and daily refreshed mini-bar. Beach Villas have an open-air bathroom and private furnished patio with 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults or 2 adults and 1 child. Deluxe All-Inclusive includes: breakfast (at Aqua), lunch (at Aqua and Beach Club Grill), and dinner (at Aqua, Beach Club Grill, Carnivorous, Mediterraneo and La Asiatique). Selected premium branded drinks, including spirits, international beers, international wines, cocktails and signature drinks, plus soft drinks including in-house mineral water.

Beach Villas with Pool have a front-row access to Faaruhushi’s white-sand beach, and a private covered patio with lounge furniture, with 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults.

Ideal for families the Family Beach Villa with Pool have a separate twin bedroom, as well as 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults and 2 children.

Water Villas with Pool are located along Faarufushi’s jetty, and feature a patio over the sea plus a private infinity pool with direct access to the water, with 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults.

Sunset Water Villas with Pool are located along Faarufushi’s jetty, and feature a private covered patio with lounge furniture, private infinity pool, and direct access to the water, with 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults

Superior Water Villas with Pool are located at the end of jetty, and have a private infinity pool, patio over the sea, lounge area, bedroom with walk-in closet, and 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults.

Aqua Restaurant (all-day dining, International buffet restaurant). Beach Club Grill Restaurant (lunch). Carnivorous Restaurant (churrasco style barbecue, dinner). Le Asiatique (Asian mix, dinner). Mediterraneo Restaurant (Mediterranean and seafood menu, dinner). Sunset Pool and Bar. Eclipse Bar.

Spa* with yoga pavilion. Gym. Water sports centre with hobie cats, kayaks, kites and windsurfing. Motorised water sports*. Dive centre*. Tennis court. Kid’s club (3-12 years).

*Denotes local charge.

Please note: to ensure our customer's safety, we are unable to offer over water accommodation to children under the age of 12.

Rating summary

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Traveller rating

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Nov 13, 2024 Explorer53773602999

The headline summary is that the Emerald Faarufushi is simply an outstanding resort. Tripadvisor’s AI summary does an excellent job of highlighting the main reasons. I will simply add some details here. 1. The level of personal service is exceptional and I thought even better than other reputable high end hotels that I’ve experienced (e.g., the… Read more
The headline summary is that the Emerald Faarufushi is simply an outstanding resort. Tripadvisor’s AI summary does an excellent job of highlighting the main reasons. I will simply add some details here. 1. The level of personal service is exceptional and I thought even better than other reputable high end hotels that I’ve experienced (e.g., the Ritz-Carlton in Bali). Examples: (a) Although we arrived very early (5am) in Male, the resort’s airport host was there to greet us, to help us get checked in for the seaplane, and the seaplane was ready to go in 30 mins. They were so fast we didn’t even end up staying at their airport lounge. (b) We arrived well before check in time but they planned for our arrival with a warm greeting and tour of the resort and then immediately taken to the breakfast restaurant while the room was getting prepared. Similarly, the resort planned for our late departure due to our late flight time. The service was outstanding from beginning (before check in) to end (after check out time). (c) Faheem (our assigned host) effectively planned our daily activities, quickly adjusted to last minute changes caused by us (such as when we slept in on day 1 from jet lag and missed a tour and lunch), and made sure our needs were taken care of. He was very responsive on WhatsApp (our primary way to connect) and he would see us daily to add a personal touch. (d) The restaurant staff (I think we interacted with 20+ during our stay) were consistently attentive, friendly, and helpful with recommendations. Rather than listing out all of the little things that were done, I simply note that we appreciated the staff remembering our names and room number and the different wait staff proactively sharing helpful suggestions on new things to try out on the island just based on our casual conversations about the day. Executive Chef Marcello spoke with us and other guests on several occasions to ask how we enjoyed the food and service manager Khalid would come by regularly to see how our day went. We understand in speaking with them that their staff are trained regularly this way which helps explain the consistently high, personalized level of service. 2. The villa and resort facilities are impeccably clean. The staff clean the villas twice a day. The beach and bar are spotless. They also do a good job of eco friendly practices to minimize waste. 3. The food is excellent and much better than I would have expected for an all inclusive. The Wagyu brisket is a highlight. The drink menu is pretty extensive. Read less
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Nov 13, 2024 Artemis C

The beach-side villa was lovely, cleaned twice a day, and the food amazing! Loads of fresh fruit and vegetables, as well as succulent beef and fresh fish, all beautifully presented in imaginative menus. It's an astonishing acheivement, considering that everything has to be flown in. The beach and paths through the island are spotless, the sea… Read more
The beach-side villa was lovely, cleaned twice a day, and the food amazing! Loads of fresh fruit and vegetables, as well as succulent beef and fresh fish, all beautifully presented in imaginative menus. It's an astonishing acheivement, considering that everything has to be flown in. The beach and paths through the island are spotless, the sea crystal clear - I've never had such wonderful snokelling. We were very well looked after, and all the staff were as friendly and helpful as we could wish. Read less
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Nov 13, 2024 Inigo D

Me and wife had a great stay an experience in the Resort. Totally recommended, beautiful place, excellent service, very very nice staff. Chance to do a bunch of activities during our stay, but we had the chance to relax as well. We will go back for sure!
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Not far from heaven

Nov 12, 2024 marcoVE7 Lugano, Switzerland

It’s the whole hospitality concept that makes this place special! The island and lagoon are amazing; credit to the Owners who were able to secure it. But then there’s hospitality culture, attention to detail, food quality…all of these put this place in a different league than other Maldives resorts. A Villa host is always at your disposal for… Read more
It’s the whole hospitality concept that makes this place special! The island and lagoon are amazing; credit to the Owners who were able to secure it. But then there’s hospitality culture, attention to detail, food quality…all of these put this place in a different league than other Maldives resorts. A Villa host is always at your disposal for anything you need: literally anything. The executive chef (Italian btw) is everywhere, supervising every plate served at each restaurant. The whole staff, including kids club members, are welcoming and friendly. You can have a nice island, beach and lagoon, but then adding the above isn’t given. Top ! Read less
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Nov 12, 2024 Guide26842443854 Dublin, Ireland

An extraordinary place, a true home away from home, filled with warm and caring people who made our two-week stay unforgettable. The amazing staff at Emerald Faarufushi took exceptional care of our family, showing remarkable kindness and attention to detail. We are especially grateful to the team of chefs, particularly chef Jibin from Aqua… Read more
An extraordinary place, a true home away from home, filled with warm and caring people who made our two-week stay unforgettable. The amazing staff at Emerald Faarufushi took exceptional care of our family, showing remarkable kindness and attention to detail. We are especially grateful to the team of chefs, particularly chef Jibin from Aqua Restaurant and his talented colleagues, for their incredible work in creating a delicious variety of fresh, tasty, and scrumptious vegan meals. We were spoiled every day with an incredible variety of choices, if you’re vegan, this is truly the place to be! Chef Lakshitha at the Teppanyaki restaurant amazed us with his live cooking, creating a spectacular feast. Irman took care of our water villa daily, ensuring we had everything we needed to feel completely comfortable and at ease. His warm smile and kindness were the perfect start to each day, which was always filled with amazing activities for the whole family. Our guest experience manager, Ali, was always there to answer questions, fulfil requests, and make sure we felt well taken care of. Thank you for all your help, Ali! Pyrianka and her lovely team welcomed us warmly for every meal, making each dining experience a delight. Our family had an incredible, relaxing and recharging time, immersing ourselves in the beautiful Maldivian biodiversity, and fully appreciating the surroundings. To all the wonderful and kind people at Emerald Faarufushi, thank you for making our stay so special and unique! See you, hopefully, next year. Shukuriyyaa! Lidia and Dariusz with boys 😊 Read less