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.

  • Book by 31 July 2024 to receive up to 30% off stays between 01 May – 23 Dec '24. Terms and conditions apply. Blackout Dates apply. Applies to certain room types.
  • Booking Bonus: Book by 31 May '24 to receive a complimentary upgrade from Beach Villa with Pool to Water Villa with Pool between 01 Nov–19 Dec'24 & 11 Jan–31 Mar'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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Traveller rating

  • Excellent (2541)
  • Very good (53)
  • Average (7)
  • Poor (3)
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May 16, 2024 Sven F

The whole Staff was very friendly and always engaged. Everything was prepared well, from arrival to departure. Min, the Villa-Host, was always reachable and react very fast. All people was smiling the whole day and at the second day the know what we like.
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May 15, 2024 ExplorerJK

An extraordinary place, highly recommended An amazing place, everything is perfect from the location to the food to the staff and service. We stayed there for 10 days with our 4 year old son and he too had an amazing stay. The hotel/island has everything you need for an amazing stay. We were also amazed about the excellent childcare at the… Read more
An extraordinary place, highly recommended An amazing place, everything is perfect from the location to the food to the staff and service. We stayed there for 10 days with our 4 year old son and he too had an amazing stay. The hotel/island has everything you need for an amazing stay. We were also amazed about the excellent childcare at the hotel, a very kind and friendly team who did an amazing job with the children (a big thank you to Vicky, Rish, Kate and Jool). From relaxation and peace to fun water activities, everything is available on the island. We stayed in a Watervilla which we would highly recommend. Thanks also to the hotel for being as eco-friendly as possible. All in all, an extraordinary stay that you should book without hesitation. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating The best holiday in the Maldives

May 14, 2024 Илья Т

We really liked the hotel, the service is at the highest level. Upon arrival on the island, we were greeted with music and champagne, introduced to our Wisham Butler, who accompanied us throughout our vacation, helped in everything from money exchange to signing up for dinners in restaurants. I definitely recommend this hotel and will return there… Read more
We really liked the hotel, the service is at the highest level. Upon arrival on the island, we were greeted with music and champagne, introduced to our Wisham Butler, who accompanied us throughout our vacation, helped in everything from money exchange to signing up for dinners in restaurants. I definitely recommend this hotel and will return there for a vacation, because it was our best vacation. Read less
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May 14, 2024 Jonathan G

Absolutely beautiful hotel, we had a water villa which had gorgeous view of the ocean and was very luxurious our assistant Faya was extremely friendly and helpful. He had arranged restaurant reservations for us which was perfect & was extremely concerned and very helpful when one of our party need medical help . The food and drink was outstanding… Read more
Absolutely beautiful hotel, we had a water villa which had gorgeous view of the ocean and was very luxurious our assistant Faya was extremely friendly and helpful. He had arranged restaurant reservations for us which was perfect & was extremely concerned and very helpful when one of our party need medical help . The food and drink was outstanding with plenty of options and the quality was not compromised with it being all inclusive. All four restaurants were fabulous quality with the fish and seafood being the standout option for us , there was always a varied choice with something to suit all tastes. The sommeliers Shivam, Jeevs and Prakash really understood our wine tastes and introduced us to wines and grapes we would never have considered. The sports and water sports facilities were superb with tennis, padel tennis, gym, SUP and much more. We would like to name all the incredible staff as they made our holiday one we will never forget however a few went above and well beyond, so a special thank you to Naresh, Perla, Kuttan, the lady who showed us to our table in the aqua restaurant making sure we had breeze of a fan or a perfect beach table for the gala evening, KD (restaurant manager) who seemed to split him self in four as he was at each restaurant . We would highly recommend and quite understand why this resort won the world’s best all-inclusive. Read less
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May 14, 2024 Victor Y Москва, Russia

I've been to many resorts in Maldives, this is one of the best, it worth every penny. Spacious rooms, comfortable amenities, nice beaches. Restaurants meet any expectations, delicious meal. The service is impeccable! Special thanks to our butler Wisham, restaurants staff Luiza, Shivam and others! Strongly recommend.