Royal Island Resort & Spa

Maldives, Indian Ocean

Virgin rating

Beach Villa
Beach Villa
Beach Villa
Beach Villa
Sunset Beach Villa
Raabondhi Restaurant
Raabondhi Restaurant
Raabondhi Restaurant
Raabondhi Restaurant
Maakanaa Restaurant
Maakanaa Restaurant
Main Bar
Fun Pub
Fun Pub
Main Bar
Araamu Spa
Araamu Spa
Domestic flight transfer
Beach Villa
Beach Villa
Beach Villa
Beach Villa
Sunset Beach Villa
Raabondhi Restaurant
Raabondhi Restaurant
Raabondhi Restaurant
Raabondhi Restaurant
Maakanaa Restaurant
Maakanaa Restaurant
Main Bar
Fun Pub
Fun Pub
Main Bar
Araamu Spa
Araamu Spa
Domestic flight transfer

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.

  • Booking Bonus: Book by 14 Jan '25 to receive up to 10% off the accommodation cost between 25 Dec '24–13 Oct '26.  

    Terms and conditions apply. Any applicable offers have been calculated into the prices shown. Offers may not be combinable. Blackout dates apply. 

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 Stunning place on Earth

Dec 25, 2024 ajkeny Trnava, Slovakia

I came back to this paradise on the Earth for third time. I enjoyed every minute of it. I love the place sooo much🙏🏻It is soooo beautiful - the beach, the sea, the food, the staf. I wish I could come to this place more often. Th sea and the reef is unforgetable, the food is amazing, the people who work there are sooo openhearted and kind. I… Read more
I came back to this paradise on the Earth for third time. I enjoyed every minute of it. I love the place sooo much🙏🏻It is soooo beautiful - the beach, the sea, the food, the staf. I wish I could come to this place more often. Th sea and the reef is unforgetable, the food is amazing, the people who work there are sooo openhearted and kind. I recomment this place to everyone. We had our hodt Rpji who cared about us all the time and she was very helpful and very very kind all the time. We took also a trip on jetski for snorcheling with turtles, to see the dolphines and to dive with mantas. It was absolutely amazing and wort every penny. I strongly recommend it to everyone. Thanks forvthis amazing holiday. I wish to come back very very soon. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Najpiękniejsze miejsce i najlepszy hotel!

Dec 22, 2024 aniaa633

Hotel Royal Island was the best hotel we had the opportunity to spend our vacation in. Beautiful place, delicious food and the best service we had the opportunity to meet. Everyone was smiling and helpful. Our receptionist - Faridun deserves special praise. Faridun is a professional who gives his guests a lot of attention and does everything to… Read more
Hotel Royal Island was the best hotel we had the opportunity to spend our vacation in. Beautiful place, delicious food and the best service we had the opportunity to meet. Everyone was smiling and helpful. Our receptionist - Faridun deserves special praise. Faridun is a professional who gives his guests a lot of attention and does everything to make us feel the best. His help and care are amazing and thanks to such people you want to come back here. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Did not want to leave.

Dec 20, 2024 892stevew Stafford, United Kingdom

We spent 28 nights at the hotel in a pool villa no 134 which was in a great position, I think there are 10 pool villa's in total with the first 5 ( 133-137) having larger bathrooms with a large jaccuzi bath. The room was well equipped and had good WiFi, the pool was cleaned every day and in our view well worth the extra. On the whole the staff… Read more
We spent 28 nights at the hotel in a pool villa no 134 which was in a great position, I think there are 10 pool villa's in total with the first 5 ( 133-137) having larger bathrooms with a large jaccuzi bath. The room was well equipped and had good WiFi, the pool was cleaned every day and in our view well worth the extra. On the whole the staff were helpful and friendly, our waiter Abdulla was very attentive, our stay was made unforgettable by the manager of the main buffet restaurant Mithila, he certainly went the extra mile every meal to make sure we had what we needed and would get the chiefs make us something fantastic most evening. We went a a full board plan and a small bonus was that water with meals was free. Our only negative regarding the food was the chicken dishes having a lot of small bones in them. The snorkelling was exellent from the beach directly outside our room, we never took any of the trips as the prices are eye watering. We have been lucky to visit many islands but for the first time we did not want to leave and will defiantly return. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Our holidays on the Royal Island

Dec 20, 2024 Irakli B

we all enjoyed it very much. Thank you so much for the hospitality especially Mini for the warm welcome. The water is incredibly clean and transparent, beautiful fish were swimming near the shore and could be seen every day. we have been a lot where and this is one of the best places. highly recommend to visit, family friendly. we really went to… Read more
we all enjoyed it very much. Thank you so much for the hospitality especially Mini for the warm welcome. The water is incredibly clean and transparent, beautiful fish were swimming near the shore and could be seen every day. we have been a lot where and this is one of the best places. highly recommend to visit, family friendly. we really went to paradise and want to return again. before new meetings. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Amazing experience!

Dec 18, 2024 910yerlant

We stayed at Royal Island Resort & Spa from December 7th to 15th, 2024, with our family of four, including two kids. Honestly, it was an amazing trip! The beach was absolutely stunning — soft white sand, crystal-clear water, and tons of cool sea life. The kids were in heaven! They spent the whole day swimming, splashing around, and just having a… Read more
We stayed at Royal Island Resort & Spa from December 7th to 15th, 2024, with our family of four, including two kids. Honestly, it was an amazing trip! The beach was absolutely stunning — soft white sand, crystal-clear water, and tons of cool sea life. The kids were in heaven! They spent the whole day swimming, splashing around, and just having a blast. The food was great — tasty, lots of options, and something for everyone. The staff were super friendly and always ready to help. A special shout-out to our manager, Noble, who made everything so easy for us. He was always there to help out and even hooked us up with free meals at the airport in Malé — such a nice surprise to end our trip! If you’re looking for a family-friendly place to relax, Royal Island Resort is the perfect spot. Read less