Royal Island Resort & Spa

Maldives, Indian Ocean

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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 Royal Island Resort and Spa — Paradise

Nov 1, 2024 Sandra P Birmingham, United Kingdom

Everything about the Island was magical. From when we arrived to the time we left we felt well looked after. Especially by Noble who was extremely professional and attentive. Food was of a high standard and choices. The rooms/villas were very clean and attended to every day
Image of the Tripadvisor rating The best holiday ever!

Oct 31, 2024 mark w

Lovely clean resort. Nice pool, not too busy, always enough space to swim. We went with 3 young kids who said it was the best holiday they have been on. Restaurant has a wide variety of food, even for fussy children. Would 100% recommend. 5*. Staff are so attentive and nothing is too much for them, always smiling. Roji was our host and was… Read more
Lovely clean resort. Nice pool, not too busy, always enough space to swim. We went with 3 young kids who said it was the best holiday they have been on. Restaurant has a wide variety of food, even for fussy children. Would 100% recommend. 5*. Staff are so attentive and nothing is too much for them, always smiling. Roji was our host and was regularly checking in on us to see if we needed anything. The best holiday from start to finish. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Hooneymoon

Oct 29, 2024 jridi a

I am really very happy with the service of this hotel and especially Mr. Nobel who offers us all the necessary information to have a very nice and pleasant stay. Thank you Nobel, thank you from the entire hotel team and thank you Maldives for this service.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating A 5 star experience

Oct 29, 2024 384farhath

From the moment we landed until we left, the level of customer service was excellent. Every member of staff was professional and very friendly- they knew our names and greeted my baby with a smile and a chat every time they saw her. A special thank you to Myat, out personal representative who kept in touch via WhatsApp to ensure that we had… Read more
From the moment we landed until we left, the level of customer service was excellent. Every member of staff was professional and very friendly- they knew our names and greeted my baby with a smile and a chat every time they saw her. A special thank you to Myat, out personal representative who kept in touch via WhatsApp to ensure that we had everything we needed and provided a daily weather report and scheduled activities. A second shout out to the head chef, who checked that my baby had eaten every meal time and the onsite medical staff, who were very friendly, comforting and helpful when we required them. The resort is beautiful, the cabins are spacious and comfortable. We especially loved the private outdoor showers. The landscaping of the resort is lush and green and is breathtaking. We were very pleased with the facilities and the luxuries that the resort offered. Looking forward to when we visit again. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating A wonderful place

Oct 25, 2024 Dennis R

We had a wonderful stay here and were thoroughly impressed by the great service, the wonderful resort and especially the friendliness and attention to detail by all the staff. Special thanks to our great host Noble and our favorite waiter Naseer who both made sure that we had everything we need and felt so welcome.