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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  • Excellent (2250)
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Image of the Tripadvisor rating They definitely go an extra mile

Nov 21, 2024 37oliverak Novi Belgrade, Serbia

Great service and fantastic food, especially for Indian cuisine lovers 🎉This island is excellent place for snorkeling 🤿 and getting the peace and quiet, plus a lot of activities are available ☀️ We had a great host who took really good care of us and made our stay 👏🏻
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Lovely and relaxing Stay

Nov 21, 2024 Claudia B

We had a lovely stay at the Hotel. The food was good, especially at the restaurant but also at the buffet. Our host Mark was very friendly and easily reachable via WhatsApp for any questions or requests like dinner reservations. For snorkelling the Resort is great, we could see stingrays, sharks and lots of fishes very close to the beach. Only… Read more
We had a lovely stay at the Hotel. The food was good, especially at the restaurant but also at the buffet. Our host Mark was very friendly and easily reachable via WhatsApp for any questions or requests like dinner reservations. For snorkelling the Resort is great, we could see stingrays, sharks and lots of fishes very close to the beach. Only negative point is that the rooms could be renovated, but they were still very clean. Read less
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
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Holiday in Paradise

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