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.
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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Unforgetable place with fantastic food and great services
Mar 3, 2025Zuzka ZSamorin, Slovakia
One word: Wauw. Accomodation: beautiful and always clean. Food: very wide offer, always also offer of fishes, vegetables, fruit, excellent. Area: beautifull. But the biggest plus of this place is the staff. All of them, from reception, kitchen, clening, or any other service - all will give you a feeling of being welcomed and always with nice… Read more
One word: Wauw. Accomodation: beautiful and always clean. Food: very wide offer, always also offer of fishes, vegetables, fruit, excellent. Area: beautifull. But the biggest plus of this place is the staff. All of them, from reception, kitchen, clening, or any other service - all will give you a feeling of being welcomed and always with nice smile. There is nothing at all, what would be for complaint. The staff is the one who makes all for you and for your nice stay. Thank to all of them. Read less
Thank you Royal
Mar 1, 2025kejvalHlucin, Czech Republic
We were at the Royal Island Resort & Spa in February and I celebrated my birthday there. After the journey, which was really challenging, we had a huge surprise. Paradise on earth was waiting for us. I want to pick up the receptionist Rawaah always had a good mood, welcomed us, showed us the whole island just professional. But I don't just want to… Read more
We were at the Royal Island Resort & Spa in February and I celebrated my birthday there. After the journey, which was really challenging, we had a huge surprise. Paradise on earth was waiting for us. I want to pick up the receptionist Rawaah always had a good mood, welcomed us, showed us the whole island just professional. But I don't just want to praise Rawaah, the entire staff was smile perfect, compliments and the work they did was top quality. For example, our guy who took care of the cleaning (I don't remember his name but he was from Nepal) was great. I don't want to go on about the resort, you can see it on the photos but you will know the heart of the people on the spot. ❤️ Read less
Paradise on earth.
Feb 26, 2025sussies2019Greve, Denmark
Absolutely a wonderful island and resort. It is paradise. The bungalows is placed on the beach and you have your sunbeds, so no need to run for a bed. All the staff are so nice and they all have a smile. They are absolutely the stars at the island. You are spoiled by them. The food are very good and the buffets are beautyful. Are staying here for… Read more
Absolutely a wonderful island and resort. It is paradise. The bungalows is placed on the beach and you have your sunbeds, so no need to run for a bed. All the staff are so nice and they all have a smile. They are absolutely the stars at the island. You are spoiled by them. The food are very good and the buffets are beautyful. Are staying here for 10 nights. Thank you all. Will always remember this island. Read less
Higly recommendded
Feb 26, 2025io1471Naples, Italy
Higly recommendded! We spent 10 fantastic days, wonderful resort is the second time we go back, the sea, the barrier, the food, the staff, especially Mini our host pampared us and fulfilled our every request. Thank you Royal Island Maldives
Highly recommended
Feb 24, 2025Navigator44743467026
we spent 10 fantastic days, wonderful resort is the second time we go back, the sea, the barrier, the food, the staff especially Mini our host, pampered us and fulfilled our every request. We'll be back very soon! Thank You Royal Island Maldives
Unforgetable place with fantastic food and great services