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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Traveller rating

  • Excellent (2210)
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Nov 5, 2024 Julia N

My boyfriend and I enjoyed everything very much. Delicious food, lucky with the weather and loved playing pool. We would really like to mention the girl assistant Mini. She's great! Always was in touch, very kind, helpful and interesting! We will miss her!
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Nov 3, 2024 Meander44015770623

Everything was great , but our arrival day was very bad because very long time WE had to wait in the airport , its not Good . Management has to think about guests transport . But in the hotel Nipun did everything for us he is very Active to help to us , our room very Good beach pool villa this is our 04th Times in Royal, foods in the restaurat… Read more
Everything was great , but our arrival day was very bad because very long time WE had to wait in the airport , its not Good . Management has to think about guests transport . But in the hotel Nipun did everything for us he is very Active to help to us , our room very Good beach pool villa this is our 04th Times in Royal, foods in the restaurat lots of option to chooes . Thank you Nipun you did the Good job , WE will come back again , I recomended to everyone this resort . Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Outstanding Resort and Helpful Staff

Nov 3, 2024 Jim G

The resort was outstanding and the staff were so friendly and helpful. Mini our host Met us everyday and made sure everything was okay. The water sports were great and the resort is as per the brochure/media. The food was exceptional with a very wide choice of dishes each day. Even when we left early at 2am they prepared breakfast for us.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Beautiful hotel and house reef!

Nov 3, 2024 Mimi B

It’s been a beautiful vacation with everything we needed and more. Great island, great house reef with sharks, turtles, rays and all fish there are. Service and personal concierge was outstanding. Premium all in included everything we needed and was super tasty. A la carte restaurant was beautiful with great menu. Dive center was great at service… Read more
It’s been a beautiful vacation with everything we needed and more. Great island, great house reef with sharks, turtles, rays and all fish there are. Service and personal concierge was outstanding. Premium all in included everything we needed and was super tasty. A la carte restaurant was beautiful with great menu. Dive center was great at service and support. We’d def visit again! Great price value! Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Amazing resort to relax

Nov 3, 2024 samet a Sydney, Australia

We went to Royal Island Resort for our honeymoon. It is an amazing place to relax and enjoy the ocean. The size of the island is very good and the resort provides lots of activities. Everyone was very positive and polite. Especially our host Mini checked with us constantly and went beyond our expectations. We definitely recommend this resort.