Emerald Maldives Resort and Spa

Maldives, Indian Ocean

Virgin rating

Presidential Water Villa
Beach Club
Beach Grill
Royal Beach Villa with Pool
Royal Beach Villa with Pool
Royal Beach Villa with Pool
Aqua Restaurant
Amazonico
Superior Water Villa with Pool
Beach Villa with Pool
Beach Villa
Beach Villa with Pool
Family Beach Villa
Family Beach Villa
Beach Club Grill
Le Asiatique
Jacuzzi Beach Villa
Jacuzzi Beach Villa
Superior Water Villa with Pool
Superior Water Villa with Pool
Superior Water Villa with Pool
Superior Water Villa with Pool
Superior Water Villa with Pool
Presidential Water Villa
Presidential Water Villa
Sunset Pool Cafe
Aqua Restaurant
Aerial view
Royal Beach Villa
Dolphin Kids Club
Spa
Presidential Water Villa
Beach Club
Beach Grill
Royal Beach Villa with Pool
Royal Beach Villa with Pool
Royal Beach Villa with Pool
Aqua Restaurant
Amazonico
Superior Water Villa with Pool
Beach Villa with Pool
Beach Villa
Beach Villa with Pool
Family Beach Villa
Family Beach Villa
Beach Club Grill
Le Asiatique
Jacuzzi Beach Villa
Jacuzzi Beach Villa
Superior Water Villa with Pool
Superior Water Villa with Pool
Superior Water Villa with Pool
Superior Water Villa with Pool
Superior Water Villa with Pool
Presidential Water Villa
Presidential Water Villa
Sunset Pool Cafe
Aqua Restaurant
Aerial view
Royal Beach Villa
Dolphin Kids Club
Spa

The hotel

A proud member of The Leading Hotels of the World, the Emerald Resort's Deluxe All-Inclusive begins the minute your seaplane touches down on arrival. With a glass of chilled Champagne in hand, you’ll be whisked from the island’s jetty to your stunning and spacious villa by golf buggy. And, as this powder-white sand island becomes your home, the indulgences continue. The exceptional Emerald team are always on hand with free-flowing premium-brand drinks. The barefoot beach dining and chic restaurants feature gourmet global menus. And the complimentary non-motorised water sports include fabulous snorkelling in the island’s house reef.

Amenities

  • Bicycle Rental
  • Hobie Cats
  • Kayaking
  • Tennis
  • Windsurfing
  • Bar
  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • Internet Access
  • Restaurant
  • Safety Deposit Box
  • Spa
  • Swimming Pool

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

120 villas (60 beach villas and 60 water villas). All with air-conditioning and ceiling fans, flatscreen TV, WiFi, tea/coffee-making facilities, daily refreshed mini-bar, walk-in and al fresco ‘under the stars’ showers, two-person bathtub, walk-in closet, hairdryer, bathrobes and safe. Beach Villas are 176m2, and have a private garden, covered and open patios 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, and at La Asiatique and Amazònico with reservation required), plus snacks (at Sunset Bar Living & Pool Area); set menus are included (additional menu choices available at a supplement). Room service available at a supplement. Mini-bar including selected wines, beers, soft drinks, in-house bottled water, and snacks (refilled once daily). Selected Super-Premium branded drinks, including spirits, international beers, international wines, and unlimited cocktails and signature drinks, plus soft drinks including in-house mineral water. Complimentary birthday and wedding anniversary cakes (on advance notice). High-speed WiFi, snorkelling equipment, use of fitness centre, indoor games, non-motorised water sports (lessons at a supplement), marine biologist and water sports team presentations, nightly entertainment in main bar (Mon-Sat), weekly ‘Bodu Beru’ Maldivian dance performance, weekly Management cocktail. One boat excursion per 7 night stay; two boat excursions per 10 night stay (selected from scheduled excursion centre activities; cancellations due to bad weather are non-refundable). Two weekly scheduled guided group snorkelling excursions. Bed and bath decoration (once per stay). Escorted transfer to private seaplane lounge by private bus (with snacks, beverages, and internet access at lounge), check-in formalities done at the Airport Lounge prior to arriving at the resort.

Jacuzzi Beach Villas are 176m2, and have a 2m2 metre Jacuzzi, private garden, covered and open patios with 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults or 2 adults and 1 child.

Beach Villas with Pool are 187m2, and have a private 5x3 metre pool, private garden, covered and open patios with 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults or 2 adults and 1 child.

Family Beach Villas with Pool are 280m2, and have a private 8x3 metre pool, private garden, covered and open patios, master bedroom with king-size bed, children’s bedroom (twin beds) and bathroom, sleeping maximum 4 adults or 2 adults and 2 child.

Superior Beach Villas with Pool are 280m2, and have a private 8x3 metre pool, private garden, covered and open patios, lounge, master bedroom, and 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 4 adults or 2 adults and 2 child.

Royal Beach Villa is 900m2, is set over two floors, and has a unique indoor/outdoor 10x4 metre pool, private garden, covered and open patios, gazebo, lounge with private bar and kitchen, 3 en suite bedrooms with closets (one also featuring a massage area and lounge), and 3 king-size beds, sleeping maximum 8 adults or 4 adults and 4 child.

Water Villas are 168m2, are located on the pier overlooking the sea, and have a patio over the sea, bedroom with walk-in closet, and 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 3 adults.

Jacuzzi Water Villas are 168m2, and have a 2m2 Jacuzzi, patio over the sea, bedroom with walk-in closet, and 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 3 adults.

Water Villas with Pool are 184m2, and have a private 5x3 metre pool, patio over the sea, bedroom with walk-in closet, and 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 3 adults.

Superior Water Villas with Pool are 310m2, and have a private 8x3 metre pool, patio over the sea, lounge, bedroom with walk-in closet, and 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 4 adults.

Presidential Water Villa is 640m2, sits at the end of the pier, and has a private 10x4 metre pool, patio overlooking the reef, lounge with private bar and kitchen, 2 bedrooms with walk-in closets, and 2 king-size beds, sleeping maximum 6 adults.

  • Booking Bonus: Book by 30 Apr '25 to receive up to 30% off the accommodation cost between 01 Nov '24–22 Dec '25.  

    Terms and conditions apply. Any applicable offers have been calculated into the prices shown. Offers may not be combinable. Blackout dates apply. 

Aqua Restaurant (international buffet including Mediterranean, Japanese, Chinese, and Italian menus, on the beach with air-conditioned indoor and outdoor dining; open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner). Beach Club Grill (Mediterranean menu with pizza and pasta station, on the beach; open for lunch and dinner). Amazònico Restaurant (Latin American menu including Brazilian, Mexican, Argentinean, Peruvian, and Chilean dishes; open for dinner). Le Asiatique Restaurant (Asian menu; open for dinner). Sunset Pool Café (billiard table). Sunrise Café. 

Outdoor swimming pool. The Emerald Spa* (Balinese and Thai treatments*, Indonesian-style pool, and relaxation zone with Jacuzzi, sauna, and Turkish baths). Gym & Sports Centre (tennis court/soccer field, and 2 paddle courts). Bicycles. Diving Centre (with PADI license lessons*). Water Sports Centre (Hobie cats, kayaks, kite and wind surf equipment, and motorised equipment*). Dolphin Kids’ Club (4-12 years, 1,500m2 venue with kids’ restaurant, pool, and indoor and outdoor play areas).

* 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. 

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Nov 12, 2024 dmitriii667

Everything was on the high level, the staff is friendly and supportive. Food and the restaurants are beautiful 10/10. I highly recommend this hotel____________________________________________________________________________
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Wonderful resort …highly recommend

Nov 11, 2024 Safari745628

As we are entering our final day at this truly fabulous resort, I wanted to add to the many glowing reviews. From the moment we stepped off the plane at Male, this experience has been wonderful. The island is beautiful, the room magnificent. We have stayed in a beach villa, which has enabled us to have our own slice of heaven directly from our… Read more
As we are entering our final day at this truly fabulous resort, I wanted to add to the many glowing reviews. From the moment we stepped off the plane at Male, this experience has been wonderful. The island is beautiful, the room magnificent. We have stayed in a beach villa, which has enabled us to have our own slice of heaven directly from our room. But as most people have previously commented , the staff here are a true credit to the hotel, each and every one, too many to mention! I have always wanted to visit the Maldives , and Emerald has surpassed my expectations… thank you 😊 Read less
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Nov 10, 2024 Sasivarut Bangkok, Thailand

This resort is very clean and huge. All employees and services are spectacular. But the water villa section doesn’t really have corals or fishes.Ramses is our host. He is a very nice and polite person. He is always eager to help assist me with everything I needed help with. He always pay attention and greet me everyday. He will always ask if I… Read more
This resort is very clean and huge. All employees and services are spectacular. But the water villa section doesn’t really have corals or fishes.Ramses is our host. He is a very nice and polite person. He is always eager to help assist me with everything I needed help with. He always pay attention and greet me everyday. He will always ask if I needed help with anything, which I really appreciate. He is so friendly and I like him a lot. Read less
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Nov 10, 2024 stephen j

This is a fabulous resort with staff that simply cannot do enough for you. We went for a repeat trip in October 2024 after visiting the year before, and the family loved it. There is a great selection of restaurants, the beach/scuba/snorkelling is amazing and the over water villas are spectacular with numerous opportunities to see sting rays… Read more
This is a fabulous resort with staff that simply cannot do enough for you. We went for a repeat trip in October 2024 after visiting the year before, and the family loved it. There is a great selection of restaurants, the beach/scuba/snorkelling is amazing and the over water villas are spectacular with numerous opportunities to see sting rays swimming past! We were looked after by a host of brilliant staff and a very special mention to Wisham our designated concierge for our villa. He could not do enough in booking meals, excursions and looking after us. He made such an effort with the Children, in particular made our son feel super special with a birthday celebration on the beach. I would also like to mention KD & Jimmy who always looked after us at every lunch and dinner! Also the Sommelier team were so good! Read less
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Nov 10, 2024 Farah g

Emerald Maldives Resort exceeded our expectations from the moment we arrived. The resort is so beautiful, and it is surrounded by pristine beaches, a real paradise. Beginning with food, it was so tasty, I highly recommend eating noodles in the asiatique. The water villa was spacious, elegantly designed, I really liked the fish paintings. We also … Read more
Emerald Maldives Resort exceeded our expectations from the moment we arrived. The resort is so beautiful, and it is surrounded by pristine beaches, a real paradise. Beginning with food, it was so tasty, I highly recommend eating noodles in the asiatique. The water villa was spacious, elegantly designed, I really liked the fish paintings. We also loved having direct beach access which helps us to do snorkeling whenever we like to. The staff were attentive, friendly, and always willing to help. Thank you Sid for being with us from the first moment we arrived, you are so professional. Read less