Emerald Maldives Resort and Spa

Maldives, Indian Ocean

Virgin rating

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.

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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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Fantastic vacation!

Jul 26, 2024 Olga O

This was the first time my daughter and I visited Emerald. And it was just a fantastic vacation! The service is simply amazing! Everything is thought out to the smallest detail - from restaurants to diving activities! You can feel the great attention to each guest. I especially want to note the work of our butler Wisham - he was so attentive to… Read more
This was the first time my daughter and I visited Emerald. And it was just a fantastic vacation! The service is simply amazing! Everything is thought out to the smallest detail - from restaurants to diving activities! You can feel the great attention to each guest. I especially want to note the work of our butler Wisham - he was so attentive to our wishes, simply anticipated all our moods and imperceptibly made our vacation so comfortable and interesting! It seemed that there was nothing that he could not organize! On my behalf, I express my deep gratitude to the entire management of the resort for such a valuable employee! Wisham, if you are reading this review - once again, thank you very much for an unforgettable vacation! And also special thanks to all the employees of Dolphin Kid's club - Vicky, Rish, Jool and Aktoty. Emerald - we LOVE you!!!! Hope to see you soon! Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating wonderful place with perfect service

Jul 22, 2024 성원 김

everything was wonderful. the great natural environment, clean room condition and the service was also great! really hope to go again and meet Wisham again! Wisham who cares of us made all the schedules and recommend to do lots of things and also came by to take us by his buggy. it was very comfortable
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Jul 17, 2024 靖雯 孙

Our butler Wisham is very kind, very warm, very quick to respond to messages, he is very patient.When we met problems during the trip, he helped us solve and communicate in time and the food in every restaurant on the island is very good. There are many activities here and most of them are free, and the breakfast is a very rich buffet. There are… Read more
Our butler Wisham is very kind, very warm, very quick to respond to messages, he is very patient.When we met problems during the trip, he helped us solve and communicate in time and the food in every restaurant on the island is very good. There are many activities here and most of them are free, and the breakfast is a very rich buffet. There are also different restaurants at noon and evening, and the butler will make an appointment in advance to communicate, and the dishes are delicious.We were also lucky to see dolphins! This trip was amazing Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Outstanding hospitality

Jul 17, 2024 apexas2017

It has been A great experience to stay at the emerald resort. Everything was taken care of so well from the food and beverages to the rooms and house keeping to the activities to all the staff and spa as well. There was no stone unturned. Our butler Wisham was great and ensured our stay was so smooth. We loved the flexibility that he had and… Read more
It has been A great experience to stay at the emerald resort. Everything was taken care of so well from the food and beverages to the rooms and house keeping to the activities to all the staff and spa as well. There was no stone unturned. Our butler Wisham was great and ensured our stay was so smooth. We loved the flexibility that he had and ensured that everything ran so smoothly. Since I am vegetarian, the F and B team was all informed and they ensured that I was catered to. It was really nice to see Raj, who is the head of the team to be so hands on. All the cooks and the waitering staff were so welcoming and always had a smile on their face. Special thanks to Jay- who was a great sommelier and really understood the wines I liked. The general manager was really good as well and it was amazing to see him very hands on as well. The accommodation was great and the housekeeping staff ensured that everything was always neat and clean. The DJ was also really good and really understand the crowd and took suggestions on board. They had a great range of water sports which we enjoyed as well. All in all it was amazing and would definitely recommend anyone to come spend some time here! Thank you! Read less
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Jul 17, 2024 Thys W Bellville, South Africa

My daughter and son in law was kind enough to invite us on a trip to the Maldives and more particularly the Emerald Resort and Spa. Coming from the RSA it is a lengthy trip but looking back absolutely worthwhile. You could not ask for a better venue and the weather was very kind considering "it is the wrong time of the year."The food was… Read more
My daughter and son in law was kind enough to invite us on a trip to the Maldives and more particularly the Emerald Resort and Spa. Coming from the RSA it is a lengthy trip but looking back absolutely worthwhile. You could not ask for a better venue and the weather was very kind considering "it is the wrong time of the year."The food was excellent and to everyone's taste. The rooms were well equipped and just about everything you could ask for. The staff was most most attentive and I must mention Wisham who was at our beg and call anytime of the day and good advice on what we needed to know. There are a number of activities on offer although the fish would not bite in our case but still good fun.The beaches are kept clean every day and just a pleasure. Sadly before you know it the holiday is over and time to go home. We will have fond memories for many years to come. Read less