Embudu Village Maldives

Maldives, Indian Ocean

Star rating

Water Villas
Lobby
Superior Bungalow
Superior Bungalow
Superior Bungalow
Main restaurant
Bar deck
Water Villa
Water Bungalow
Water Bungalow
Water Bungalow
Water Bungalow
Bar deck
Bar
Bar
Beach deck
Main restaurant
Lobby
Reception
Bar deck
Reception
Water Villas
Lobby
Superior Bungalow
Superior Bungalow
Superior Bungalow
Main restaurant
Bar deck
Water Villa
Water Bungalow
Water Bungalow
Water Bungalow
Water Bungalow
Bar deck
Bar
Bar
Beach deck
Main restaurant
Lobby
Reception
Bar deck
Reception

The hotel

The natural beauty of the Maldives takes centre stage at this laid-back resort, ideal for those seeking a relaxed escape. Unwind amongst lush green backdrops and pristine beaches, or enjoy snorkelling and diving in the gorgeous house reef. The restaurant serves up a variety of international cuisine, and the beachfront bar deck is the perfect spot for sundowners. And for your room, there's a choice of a bungalow nestled just moments from the beach, or a water villa with incredible ocean views.

Amenities

  • Scuba Diving
  • Snorkelling
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Spa
  • Swimming Pool

Where is it

Peaceful island location on the northern drop-off of South Male Atoll. Transfer time from Malé International Airport: 25 minutes by speedboat.

Hotel information

102 Superior rooms and 16 Water Villas, all with choice ocean vistas, air conditioning, tea/coffee maker, telephone, hair dryer, mini fridge and safe. Superior Rooms are simple and tasteful, with a veranda opening right up onto the beach.


Full Board includes breakfast, lunch & dinner at the Main Restaurant (buffet). Beverages are not included with the meals. 


All Inclusive includes breakfast, lunch & dinner at the Main Restaurant (buffet), with beverages included with meals, plus:

  • Afternoon tea or coffee with sandwiches or cake between 16:00 - 18:00hrs (at the bar)
  • Mineral water
  • Soft drinks
  • House wine by the glass
  • Draught and canned beer
  • Vermouth
  • Selected spirits
  • Selected cocktails and mocktails
  • Bar opening hours for all inclusive guests is 09:00 - 00:00hrs

Water Villas are spacious and warmly designed, set along the far end of the island, each with a jacuzzi bathtub, and a private balcony with infinite ocean views.

The Main Restaurant offers a choice of international food options in buffet style. The bar is set just a few feet from the beach, offering a wide range of cocktails, wines and spirits and non-alcoholic beverages.

PADI 5 star Dive centre*. Snorkelling*. Fishing*. Water sports*. Spa*. Souvenir and jewellery shops*. WiFi. Laundry*. Live music (every other week). DJ once a week. Excursions*. Badminton, volleyball, table tennis and darts.

*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 Unforgettable Stay in Paradise – A Dream Come True at Embudu Village 🌴✨

Jul 18, 2025 Yvonne A

Unforgettable Stay 🏝️ From the moment we landed in Malé, the Embudu Village experience began with warmth and professionalism. A member of the resort staff was waiting at the airport, ready to assist us with everything we needed — including helping us grab a coffee before our speedboat ride. This set the tone for what would be an unforgettable… Read more
Unforgettable Stay 🏝️ From the moment we landed in Malé, the Embudu Village experience began with warmth and professionalism. A member of the resort staff was waiting at the airport, ready to assist us with everything we needed — including helping us grab a coffee before our speedboat ride. This set the tone for what would be an unforgettable stay. Arriving at the resort felt like stepping into a postcard — a privately-owned island with endless shades of turquoise water, soft white sands, and pure tranquility. We didn’t even have to worry about our luggage — it magically appeared in our superior beach villa before we even noticed. The food was a highlight! Each night had a different theme, keeping things exciting and delicious. Every second night featured live music with various bands, and Sundays brought in a DJ that really added to the tropical vibe. A special mention must go to the barmen at the bar and bar terrace — they were truly exceptional. We had the all-inclusive package, and they made every effort to ensure my husband, our adult daughter, and I were cared for. Their friendliness and attention to detail made every drink feel special. The staff throughout the resort — from housekeeping to reception, waiters, and the lovely team at Serena Spa — were consistently warm, welcoming, and professional. We highly recommend visiting the spa right after you arrive. We had a relaxing couples’ massage that was just what we needed after the long journey from Jersey (Channel Islands). Our daughter enjoyed a Balinese massage, complete with a lovely matcha tea afterwards. Yes, the spa treatments are a bit of a splurge (around $100 for a 60-minute massage), but honestly, worth every penny for the quality and care provided. And then — the cherry on top. On our final day, the team moved us to a water villa free of charge so we could enjoy our last hours on the island in true comfort, even after checking out of our beach bungalow. It was an unexpected and generous gesture that meant the world to us. We are deeply grateful for such an unforgettable holiday and the kindness of the entire Embudu Village team. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts, Iwona, Andrzej, and Ava x Read less
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Jul 13, 2025 Stu M

Came to Embudu Village for my wife’s 50th birthday. Wanted to take her somewhere beautiful, was not disappointed. Bungalows are between 10 and 20m from the beautiful shoreline depending where you are on the tiny island. Food is exceptionally well prepared, always a good variety to suit all tastes, themed cuisine night throughout the stay. Always… Read more
Came to Embudu Village for my wife’s 50th birthday. Wanted to take her somewhere beautiful, was not disappointed. Bungalows are between 10 and 20m from the beautiful shoreline depending where you are on the tiny island. Food is exceptionally well prepared, always a good variety to suit all tastes, themed cuisine night throughout the stay. Always a South Indian option available which is absolutely fantastic. The staff everywhere are absolutely lovely, hardworking and can’t do enough for you. Our waiter for the entire stay was a lovely guy called Raju. Super professional, very friendly and looked after us to a 5 star level. The village is low tech, no tv’s in rooms but free WiFi throughout. Only downside was the absence of a shop where we could buy the usual holiday snacks etc however it wasn’t really an issue. Rooms are serviced daily, clean towels, bed linen and clean beach towels are left outside. Highly recommended. Read less
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Jul 7, 2025 Isabella S

The island is the perfect place for a couple, maximum relaxing with very caring staff. Especially Mo Hossein, our waiter in the restaurant has been extraordinarily helpful (organising a table only for the two of us) and friendly, also the complete bar team and their manager have always been friendly, welcoming and made our stay a wonderful… Read more
The island is the perfect place for a couple, maximum relaxing with very caring staff. Especially Mo Hossein, our waiter in the restaurant has been extraordinarily helpful (organising a table only for the two of us) and friendly, also the complete bar team and their manager have always been friendly, welcoming and made our stay a wonderful experience. Read less
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Jun 27, 2025 jay0dak

We stayed in mid June 2025. It's a family trip of 4. The 3 night stay was absolutely fantastic. All three meals were Buffet with a wide spread from starters, to mains to a variety of deserts. The food was fantastic with a mixed variety ranging from different continents. Kudos to Chef Malin and his team. We stayed in a Water Villa with a glass… Read more
We stayed in mid June 2025. It's a family trip of 4. The 3 night stay was absolutely fantastic. All three meals were Buffet with a wide spread from starters, to mains to a variety of deserts. The food was fantastic with a mixed variety ranging from different continents. Kudos to Chef Malin and his team. We stayed in a Water Villa with a glass bottom. The rooms, the beaches and the full island is clean and well maintained. Great place snorkeling with a nice beach. The front office manager Mr Rasheed was very helpful and the staff is courteous and helpful. A big thanks goes to Mr Ramsey Perera for making our stay a memorable one. Read less
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May 31, 2025 P5863XAmegant

A wonderful week in paradise. Staff very friendly. Felt extremely safe at all times on the island. Abdullah was such a warm sincere hard working man. Thank you for your wonderful efforts and morning chats. You went above and beyond throughout our stay. A real asset to Embudu. The sea life was the highlight of this trip for me. Nurse Sharks,… Read more
A wonderful week in paradise. Staff very friendly. Felt extremely safe at all times on the island. Abdullah was such a warm sincere hard working man. Thank you for your wonderful efforts and morning chats. You went above and beyond throughout our stay. A real asset to Embudu. The sea life was the highlight of this trip for me. Nurse Sharks, eagle rays, white tip shark, black tip reef sharks, spinner dolphins and turtles all made appearances. Along with the huge array of fish that live on the corals. We did multiple trips with embudu and with the dive centre situated on the island. I have to recommend the shark and ray experience. Just WOW! Food was always plentiful. There’s always something you’ll find that you like. It’s certainly not geared to be lively. It’s a very small and quiet island. Never felt too overcrowded during our stay even though the island is small. Never had an issue finding a sun lounger. I didn’t feel a pressure to tip here either. Tips are greatly received but certainly not expected. It was my birthday during our stay and we enjoyed a private dining experience on the beach. It was so beautifully done and the service was exceptional. Embudu really do have a wonderful team of workers. They decorated my dining table with birthday wishes and I can’t even explain the hard work and effort that was put into decorating the bed with more birthday wishes. I was given a wonderful birthday cake and selection of fresh fruits. Water is $3 a large bottle which I think is very reasonable. We were given two bottles of water free each day which we rarely finished anyway. This resort was really wonderful. It’s not luxury but it’s warm and welcoming and very comfortable. Thank you for looking after us Read less