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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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Amazing place to be

May 10, 2024 Nathalie_D3147 Toulouse, France

Fantastic hotel in a wonderful island. Room are very comfortable. Choose room on the beach...or sunset on the beach. People are so nice ! Thanks Minny for all. I recommand also excursions the "wanderland" to see turtle,reef and sand. And of course the Manta snorkeling
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May 9, 2024 jaybX6288TL

Spent 7 nights In Paradise with my auntie. Really enjoyed our stay from the minute we arrived until we left we were very well looked after by the lovely Mini. Mini and her amazing colleagues met us on arrival and checked us all in. Every day we received a good morning /motivational message from Mini along with the resort programme for the day… Read more
Spent 7 nights In Paradise with my auntie. Really enjoyed our stay from the minute we arrived until we left we were very well looked after by the lovely Mini. Mini and her amazing colleagues met us on arrival and checked us all in. Every day we received a good morning /motivational message from Mini along with the resort programme for the day which was such a lovely touch. The staff are so friendly and welcoming. A credit to the hotel! Food is amazing so much choice. The resort is very lush with lots of lovely trees and wildlife. The only little issue we had with this was there was lots of mosquito. Obviously part and parcel of a tropical island but it’s something to be mindful of . Rooms well equipped. We had a beach bungalow . The rooms are very Maldivian so lots of dark wood etc not as modern as some other hotels however well equipped and private . We were so sad to leave and hope to return again soon . Thanks Mini and all the staff x Read less
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May 9, 2024 Yassir Q

My family and I had an amazing vacation in April 2024 at Royal Island Resort. All the staff were lovely and friendly. We found the food and hospitality fantastic. Our host Mark was a amazing person . He was one of the staff attached to us to look after and send us relevant information for kids and family eneterataimeny arrangement in… Read more
My family and I had an amazing vacation in April 2024 at Royal Island Resort. All the staff were lovely and friendly. We found the food and hospitality fantastic. Our host Mark was a amazing person . He was one of the staff attached to us to look after and send us relevant information for kids and family eneterataimeny arrangement in resort. Highly recommended for family with young kids !! Read less
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May 8, 2024 Mihaela P

We had one of the best holidays ever: warmth of the staff, miracle sunshine, beautiful outdoors and indoors and the best underwater life i have ever experienced, next to our nice beach villa. We will come back for sure! Last but not least, Nirmal, the member of staff who took care of us in the last 11 days, was the nicest person on this island,… Read more
We had one of the best holidays ever: warmth of the staff, miracle sunshine, beautiful outdoors and indoors and the best underwater life i have ever experienced, next to our nice beach villa. We will come back for sure! Last but not least, Nirmal, the member of staff who took care of us in the last 11 days, was the nicest person on this island, knowledgeable, warm and a great conversation partner! Nirmal, “Cuttie” and her family will come back 🤗! Thank you, Royal Island! Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Fantastic honeymoon

May 6, 2024 abdelrahman b

Every thing was fantastic except the food it should be more international. Staff was very friendly and helpful it’s amazing