Royal Island Resort & Spa

5.0 star property
Beachfront resort in Horubadhoo Island with spa and outdoor pool

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Couples treatment rooms, sauna, spa tub, body treatments, aromatherapy
Private beach, white sand, sun loungers, beach towels
Private beach, white sand, sun loungers, beach towels
Kayaking
VIP Access

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Non-smoking
  • Pool
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Bar
  • Airport transfer
  • Gym
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • On a private beach
  • 3 restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool
  • 2 outdoor tennis courts
  • Fitness center
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Beach sun loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Children's pool
Feel at home
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Room options

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Showing 5 of 5 rooms

Superior Suite, Multiple Beds (Two Bedroom Beach Pool Residence)

Highlights

Furnished patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Dining table
LCD TV
Ceiling fan
  • 257 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Room, Multiple Beds (Beach Pool Villa)

Highlights

Furnished patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Ceiling fan
Bidet
  • 115 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Superior Room, 1 Double Bed, Beach View (Sunset Beach Villa)

Highlights

Furnished patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Ceiling fan
Bidet
  • 57 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Room, Multiple Beds, Beach View (Beach Villa)

Highlights

Furnished patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Ceiling fan
Bidet
  • 57 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Deluxe Room, Multiple Beds (Two Bedroom Family Beach Villa)

Highlights

Furnished patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Ceiling fan
Bidet
  • 114 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Horubadhoo, Baa Atoll, Horubadhoo Island

Getting around

  • Dharavandhoo Island (DRV) - 5.6 miles/9 km
  • Naifaru (LMV-Madivaru) - 29.9 miles/48 km
  • Velana Intl. Airport (MLE) - 75 miles/120.7 km
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • The Market
  • Benjarong
  • Raabon'dhi Restaurant
  • Out Of The Blue
  • Main Restaurant Bar @ Soneva Fushi

About this property

Royal Island Resort & Spa

Royal Island Resort & Spa offers a private beach where you can enjoy beach massages, beachside drinks, and sun loungers, plus you'll have access to onsite scuba diving, snorkeling, and surfing/body boarding. The outdoor pool provides a splash of fun, while guests in the mood for pampering can visit the spa to indulge in massages, aromatherapy, and Ayurvedic treatments. Maakanaa Restaurant, one of 3 restaurants, serves international cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. This luxurious resort also features a poolside bar, a fitness center, and a spa tub.

All inclusive

All-inclusive room rates at Royal Island Resort & Spa are available. These rates are higher because they include onsite food and beverages in the room rate (some restrictions may apply).

Languages

English, Filipino, German, Hindi, Italian, Russian

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 152 units
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: noon
    • Express check-in/out available
    • Check-out time is noon
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Special check-in instructions

    • Guests must transfer via airplane and boat to the property; guests must contact the property at least 72 hours before travel, using the contact information on the confirmation received after booking
    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
    • For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Guests must arrange transfers (surcharge) from Male International Airport to the property, which is 20 minutes away via a flight to Dharavandhoo Airport and then 10 minutes by speedboat to the resort. To guarantee transfers, guests must contact the property with their flight details at least 72 hours before their expected arrival. Daily transfer service is offered by FlyMe. Guests arriving later than 5 PM are advised to book a hotel room in Male or Hulhumale until services resume the following day. Guests must pay the domestic flight fee and the speedboat fee at check-out.
    • The additional fee (payable at the property) covers mandatory transfer fees for guests ages 12-17.
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
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Children

    • Babysitting*
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Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Transfers

    • Airport shuttle*
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • 3 restaurants
  • Bar/lounge
  • Beach bar
  • Poolside bar
  • Swim-up bar
  • Coffee shop
  • Barbecue grills
  • 24-hour room service
  • Snack bar/deli

Traveling with children

  • Children's pool
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's menu

What to do

  • On a private beach
  • Tennis lessons
  • Racquetball/squash
  • Volleyball
  • Kayaking
  • Canoeing
  • Sailing
  • Boat tours
  • Motor boating
  • Rafting
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Surfing/body boarding
  • Water skiing
  • Windsurfing
  • Shopping
  • Pool table
  • Fishing
  • Free use of nearby fitness center
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Whale-watching nearby

Working away

  • 24-hour business center
  • Computer station

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Hair salon
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Beach sun loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Facilities

  • Built in 2001
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • Fitness center
  • An outdoor pool
  • Arcade/game room
  • Full-service spa
  • Spa tub
  • 2 outdoor tennis courts
  • Sauna
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Steam room

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 32-inch LCD TV
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Slippers
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Furnished patio
  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Shower only
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone
  • Desk chair

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Access via exterior corridors

Special features

Spa

Araamu Spa has 11 treatment rooms including rooms for couples and outdoor treatment areas. Massages are available on the beach and in the spa; other services include facials, body wraps, and body scrubs. The spa is equipped with a sauna and a spa tub. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and Ayurvedic. Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision.

Dining

Maakanaa Restaurant - This beachfront restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Raabondhi Restaurant - This beachfront restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available. Reservations are required. Open daily.
Boli Bar - This beach bar serves light fare only. Happy hour is offered. Open 24 hours. Open daily.
Pool bar and Terrace - This beachfront coffee shop specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Open 24 hours. Open daily.
Fun Pub - This pub overlooks the garden. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Globe, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 12.00 per person, per night
  • Christmas Eve (24 December) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 260
  • Christmas Eve (24 December) Gala Dinner per child: USD 130 (from 2 to 12 years old)
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 350
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per child: USD 175 (from 2 to 12 years old)
  • Airplane and boat transfer per adult: USD 400 (roundtrip)
  • Airplane and boat transfer per child: USD 200 (roundtrip), from 2 to 11 years old
  • Additional fee for children (from 12 years old to 17 years old): USD 304.77 per person, per stay
The additional fee covers transfer fees for guests ages 12-17.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge

Children & extra beds

  • Babysitting is available for an extra charge

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision
  • Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

Also known as

Royal Island
Royal Island Horubadhoo Island
Royal Island Resort
Royal Island Resort Horubadhoo Island
Royal Island Resort Spa
Royal Horubadhoo
Royal & Spa Horubadhoo
Royal Island Resort Spa
Royal Island Resort & Spa Resort
Royal Island Premium All Inclusive Resort
Royal Island Resort & Spa Horubadhoo Island
Royal Island Resort & Spa Resort Horubadhoo Island

Frequently asked questions

Is there a pool at Royal Island Resort & Spa?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool and a children's pool.
Are pets allowed at Royal Island Resort & Spa?
Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Royal Island Resort & Spa?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Royal Island Resort & Spa?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: noon. Check-out time is noon. Express check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Royal Island Resort & Spa and nearby?
Have fun with onsite activities like kayaking, rafting, and sailing and improve your game at the onsite tennis courts. Additional recreation onsite includes racquetball/squash and volleyball. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and soothe your senses in the spa tub. Royal Island Resort & Spa also has a private beach, an outdoor pool, and a sauna, as well as a steam room, an arcade, and a picnic area.
Are there restaurants at or near Royal Island Resort & Spa?
Yes, there are 3 onsite restaurants, featuring alfresco dining, international cuisine, and garden views.
Does Royal Island Resort & Spa have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a furnished patio.

Royal Island Resort & Spa Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

CEYDA, 6-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Idyllic tropical island - close-to-nature feeling
We had a lovely tranquil stay, feeling very well looked after by the friendly staff. The island is idyllic and the accommodation is comfortable with excellent Aircon and fan in the bedroom. The food in the buffet was varied, fresh and delicious and the bar served excellent cocktails. The home reef is vibrant and perfect for snorkelling round. The dive centre gave my husband a great refresher course and good diving opportunities afterwards. Royal Island provides an altogether lovely, relaxing close-to-nature experience!
Alison, 7-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Royal Island is a paradise! This was our first time to the Maldives and didn't know what to expect. The service was top notch from the time we stepped foot on the island. Staff were available to check in all groups arriving on the boat at the same time, so there was no waiting. We were set up with a contact via WhatsApp (Mark) and he kept us up to date with what was going on at the island each day and was available to address all of our questions. The food at the buffet was good and each dinner had a different theme keeping it interesting. Our server Naseer was friendly and efficient. Finally the setting! The island is beautiful! The clearest water outside of a pool I have ever swam in. We were at the west end of the island and there was easy access to snorkelling in the lagoon. There is some damage to the reef, but we still saw so many fish, rays and a shark. We also enjoyed the Wanderlust and Hanifaru Bay snorkelling excursions. The transfers were well planned (don't panic about not having the details until the day before). And bonus, because we had a late departure they gave us late check-out without an extra charge. Overall a fabulous experience. Highly recommend.
Darcy, 6-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Nicola, 14-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The best island we've been to. Beautiful nature, fantastic food, great spa.
Liya, 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic resort! Beautiful nature, delicious food, great spa. Definitely recommend making the extra effort to get here (20-minutes local flight boat). The best price for quality.
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Haikal, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

Maldives
Excursion ripped off Food below average
Samimbanu Nazir, 11-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Vera, 5-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Stephanie, 12-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

One of the most relaxing enjoyable holiday resorts I've ever been to.
Milad, 7-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Johannes, 14-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Folake, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Brian, 13-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Sarah, 13-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Royal Island Resort and Spa is one of the best resorts in the world. I spent one week there and I really loved it. It was an amazing experience. Everyone is friendly. The staff make you feel like you’re home and one of the family. The amenities are available to everyone. You will find mostly everything there. You just need to enjoy your time. I recommend it to everyone. Just go and you will love it.
7-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Exceptional service
Paradise-like island with very nice beach villa, great food and above all excellent service.
Daily afternoon snack at this lovely place
Bengt, 11-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent
21-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent
14-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Location is beautiful and everything one can do is included at the site.
7-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Perfect family holiday
Great resort, will come back soon !
BOGDAN, 7-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Everything!food,staff,beaches,öröm,facilities,warm weather
11-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing resort!!! The entire experience was perfect!
6-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect, pristine, paradise.
Perfect pristine paradise, just as you expect in the Maldives. All villas are on their own stretch of gorgeous white beach. The island is very well maintained and we especially liked the flowers and gardens. Great food and drinks, and lots of water sport activities. The staff is incredibly friendly and helpful and cheerful.
Wouter, 5-night trip
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