We spent 10 days at Emerald Faarufushi for our honeymoon and can genuinely say it was one of the most incredible experiences of our lives. From the moment we arrived to drums, a welcome drink and the team waving us onto the island, to being waved goodbye at the end, we were made to feel so special.
The attention to detail was amazing. We arrived at our villa to a hot bath already run for us, and little touches like insect cream and sun lotion being provided showed how much thought goes into the guest experience. We stayed in a Beach Villa with Pool and it was absolutely beautiful, although with the sea literally on our doorstep, we almost didn’t need the pool!
Our villa host, Elite, went above and beyond throughout our stay. Nothing was ever too much trouble, and when I was feeling unwell on a boat trip he even helped arrange seasickness tablets for me. He was brilliant.
The food was another huge highlight. Every restaurant was fantastic, the cocktails were amazing and the chefs are unbelievably talented. We particularly loved having so many à la carte options, but even the buffet felt incredibly well thought through, every single dish felt like care had gone into it. After 10 days we still weren’t bored of the food or drink because there was so much variety.
We visited in August and would 100% recommend the manta ray and turtle excursion. It was one of the highlights of our honeymoon. The dive team were absolutely fantastic, with a special shout-out to Hossain and Thoha, who were both brilliant, knowledgeable and just genuinely lovely people.
The house reef is incredible too. You don’t even need to get on a boat to see amazing marine life – we saw little reef sharks, rays and so many beautiful colourful fish just metres from the beach.
The spa experience was exceptional as well. My only regret is not booking more treatments!
But the thing that really sets Emerald Faarufushi apart is the service. Every single member of staff we met was kind, warm and genuinely welcoming. Somehow they manage the perfect balance of making you feel completely looked after without ever making you feel watched over or intruded upon. It never felt forced or overly formal, just incredibly warm and natural.
Special mentions also have to go to Sham, Nish and Arres, along with so many other wonderful people whose names we unfortunately can’t remember. Every interaction was lovely. Our room was also cleaned twice a day and always immaculate.
If we had to give one piece of constructive feedback, it would be the evening entertainment. The performers were clearly talented, but it became quite repetitive over a 10-night stay and sometimes lacked a little energy. A bit more variety and atmosphere in the evenings would make an already incredible resort even better.
From beginning to end, every moment on this island felt like paradise. The beautiful villas, amazing food, cocktails, reef, excursions and spa are all fantastic, but it is the people and the service that make Emerald Faarufushi truly special.
An unforgettable honeymoon and an easy 10/10 from us. We would return in a heartbeat.
