Emerald Maldives Resort and Spa

Maldives, Indian Ocean

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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: 30 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.

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 good for the honeymoon

Jun 7, 2025 Bixi G

Our island selection was a great success! The lagoon is stunningly beautiful, and our butler Sid is incredibly kind, taking great care of us throughout our stay. If you’re looking for a paradise getaway with top-notch hospitality, this is the place to be. We’re already dreaming of our next visit—thank you, Sid and the entire team, for an… Read more
Our island selection was a great success! The lagoon is stunningly beautiful, and our butler Sid is incredibly kind, taking great care of us throughout our stay. If you’re looking for a paradise getaway with top-notch hospitality, this is the place to be. We’re already dreaming of our next visit—thank you, Sid and the entire team, for an unforgettable holiday! Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Amazing villa, mesmerizing views and great food!

Jun 7, 2025 Ramya R Chennai (Madras), India

The place is simply stunning. They have a beautiful island. The spa is amazing. The villa host we had Mr Sid was so very helpful every step of the way. From check in to checkout you have comfort every step of the way. Even the check in process happens in the room. We stayed on an overwater villa with mesmerizing views. I loved the villa hammock… Read more
The place is simply stunning. They have a beautiful island. The spa is amazing. The villa host we had Mr Sid was so very helpful every step of the way. From check in to checkout you have comfort every step of the way. Even the check in process happens in the room. We stayed on an overwater villa with mesmerizing views. I loved the villa hammock which allows you to watch the fish in the water at night. The water around the villas is a bit rough so check before attempting any swim. Snorkeling here is a sky tty. We went to a turtle sighting and it was wonderful. You can also snorkel in the house reef outside the aqua restaurant. Food was yum and the seafood so fresh !!!! Planning to return as soon as I can!!! Read less
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Jun 7, 2025 Natassia G

Emerald Bay was so so stunning. The beach was beautiful as was the pool. The restaurants & cafes were fantastic. We had such good staff there- Wisham, Sougata, Areej , Shafeer, Shiyah, Meraj, Nitin ,Sameeh, and my new favorite tennis coach Dejan were all amazing. Sougata really know a lot about food and food allergies. He was so informative and… Read more
Emerald Bay was so so stunning. The beach was beautiful as was the pool. The restaurants & cafes were fantastic. We had such good staff there- Wisham, Sougata, Areej , Shafeer, Shiyah, Meraj, Nitin ,Sameeh, and my new favorite tennis coach Dejan were all amazing. Sougata really know a lot about food and food allergies. He was so informative and helpful proving off menu options For people who have dietary restrictions. Dejan was the best tennis coach I’ve ever had. So knowledgeable and gentle and kind. It made me feel so at ease and was able to nearly recover my baseline from a decade ago. My friend and I LOVED the jet skis. It was so fun and I think highly worth it. However, the most amazing person here was Wisham. He is the nicest, safest, and most thoughtful + helpful man I’ve ever encountered. I cannot begin to tell you how much he made my trip. Wisham is so patient. I would leave my key card in my room and he’d take me back. My friend and I went to the Maldives for our 30th birthday. I have never felt so special. Wisham set up this gorgeous lit up chair area for my friend and I on the beach, complete with a bottle of champagne under the stars. We even made my friend a little present with our likeness on it. He is one of the kindest men have ever met in my life. He really seems to love his job & making guests happy. It’s hard to feel annoying with making requests when someone is so approachable and professional. I got to feel very spoiled and my vacation was a lot more meaningful with Wisham. When I come back to Maldives,I’ll be requesting him. It’s such a rare thing to meet someone in hospitality who genuinely likes making people happy. Thank you everyone for our stay. Especially! The security who dug through the sand at the tennis courts to find my solid gold locket. Whitin a half hour of me realized it was missing- staff found it and dropped to me at the sunset cafe (great drinks btw!) I can’t wait to come back and see Everyone again. I’ve never had a better vacation! I will be dreaming of the spa and the picture perfect jacuzzi in the middle of a koi pond. I booked two massages and extra treatment because it so tranquil. listening. All in all- I can’t wait to come back. Read less
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Jun 5, 2025 Berkay G

The hotel we chose for our honeymoon. We had a dreamy 6 days and 5 nights everything was legendary. I encountered more activities than I expected; every detail was thoughtfully arranged and simply perfect. I would also like to express my gratitude to Mr. Siddharth Bajpai, who made our honeymoon truly wonderful and he was incredibly helpful in… Read more
The hotel we chose for our honeymoon. We had a dreamy 6 days and 5 nights everything was legendary. I encountered more activities than I expected; every detail was thoughtfully arranged and simply perfect. I would also like to express my gratitude to Mr. Siddharth Bajpai, who made our honeymoon truly wonderful and he was incredibly helpful in every way. Thank you to Emerald Maldives for this unforgettable experience. We hope to be back together again very soon. Read less
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Jun 5, 2025 Luca P

I really loved the island and the staff — everyone was so kind and always willing to help with anything we needed. We had Sid as our reference person, and he was always attentive, friendly, and ready to assist us with anything during our stay. The food was great, and I also want to mention KD, the food manager, who made every dining experience… Read more
I really loved the island and the staff — everyone was so kind and always willing to help with anything we needed. We had Sid as our reference person, and he was always attentive, friendly, and ready to assist us with anything during our stay. The food was great, and I also want to mention KD, the food manager, who made every dining experience special with his great attention to detail and warm hospitality. Read less