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.
Based on 3282 reviews
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Best resort for couples and families
Jun 5, 2025Jennifer R
The best experience!!!, the sunset villa was spacious and super clean, the food, all the night entertainment, day activities, the restaurants, the pool bar. We didnt bring the kids this time but they have lots of kids activities here. 100% recommended. We are already planning to come back with them in a month's time. Special thanks to… Read more
The best experience!!!, the sunset villa was spacious and super clean, the food, all the night entertainment, day activities, the restaurants, the pool bar. We didnt bring the kids this time but they have lots of kids activities here. 100% recommended. We are already planning to come back with them in a month's time. Special thanks to Sharon, Sha, Murali and our host Tini. Read less
Great
Jun 2, 2025Lucie S
A beautiful resort that left us with wonderful memories and smiles on our faces. Thank you for an unforgettable holiday! What truly stood out – and what we will remember the most – was the exceptionally kind and friendly staff. We’ve never experienced such warmth and genuine care anywhere else. A big thank you to everyone who looked after us. We… Read more
A beautiful resort that left us with wonderful memories and smiles on our faces. Thank you for an unforgettable holiday! What truly stood out – and what we will remember the most – was the exceptionally kind and friendly staff. We’ve never experienced such warmth and genuine care anywhere else. A big thank you to everyone who looked after us. We highly recommend this resort to anyone looking not only for a beautiful setting, but also for an atmosphere created with heart. Read less
The greatest place
Jun 1, 2025Saif E
The best place for the relax and a great place to stay with your soulmate, so romantic and weather is so good, only the insects was the bad thing, but the staff is very friendly and help you too much also the food is very sweet and good so delicious
Unbelievable- best holiday I’ve ever done
Jun 1, 2025Annabelle Rose H
We had such an incredible time, this was the most beautiful resort I’ve ever seen. But it didn’t feel like a cold clinical samey resort like some in the Maldives. It felt authentic, cultural, unique and like a home from home whilst still being extremely luxurious. I adored our stay, it was incredibly romantic. The food was sensational and the… Read more
We had such an incredible time, this was the most beautiful resort I’ve ever seen. But it didn’t feel like a cold clinical samey resort like some in the Maldives. It felt authentic, cultural, unique and like a home from home whilst still being extremely luxurious. I adored our stay, it was incredibly romantic. The food was sensational and the staff made our trip. Our host Rawaah, was thoughtful, informative and so genuine. The spa facilities were amazing and the water sports and trips were incredible. We swam with manta rays, sharks and turtles. You’re not going to get bored! Read less
It is the best rest of our family.
مايو 31, 2025Olga O
This is already our 10th stay at Royal Island Resort & Spa, and we can confidently say that it is truly the best place for a family vacation in the Maldives! Our big family looks forward to coming back here every time — and each visit is warm, vibrant, and unforgettable. I would like to express our deepest gratitude to the manager Noble. He is a… Read more
This is already our 10th stay at Royal Island Resort & Spa, and we can confidently say that it is truly the best place for a family vacation in the Maldives! Our big family looks forward to coming back here every time — and each visit is warm, vibrant, and unforgettable. I would like to express our deepest gratitude to the manager Noble. He is a true professional! Always present, attentive to every detail, and remarkably patient and tactful when handling any situation. Thanks to his care, we feel like welcomed guests from the very first day, not just tourists. He truly listens and understands — which is rare to find! Noble makes sure everything about our stay goes smoothly, comfortably, and perfectly. Thank you for that! I also want to highlight our waiter Abdulla, who is incredibly kind and attentive. He remembers guests’ preferences from day one, always greets us with a smile, and provides service that is both caring and discreet. Having breakfast, lunch, or dinner with him around is always a pleasure. It’s a wonderful feeling when someone remembers your name and already knows how you take your coffee. Abdulla is the embodiment of genuine Maldivian hospitality! As for the resort itself — it consistently maintains the highest standards of service, cleanliness, and comfort. The grounds are immaculate, the villas are spacious, the beach is perfect, the water is warm, and the lagoon is unbelievably beautiful. The nature here is stunning — corals, colorful fish, palm trees, and flowers — it all looks like a commercial, but it’s very real. The spa, water sports, excursions, and food — everything is top-notch. But most importantly, the soul of this place is in its people. The staff here are kind, sincere, and truly care — and that’s exactly why we keep coming back. Royal Island is our second home. Thank you to the entire team for creating this paradise for us! We’ll definitely be back for the 11th time! With love, Olga and our whole family Read less
Best resort for couples and families