Emerald Maldives Resort and Spa

Maldives, Indian Ocean

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The hotel

A proud member of The Leading Hotels of the World, the Emerald Resort's Deluxe All-Inclusive begins the minute your seaplane touches down on arrival. With a glass of chilled Champagne in hand, you’ll be whisked from the island’s jetty to your stunning and spacious villa by golf buggy. And, as this powder-white sand island becomes your home, the indulgences continue. The exceptional Emerald team are always on hand with free-flowing premium-brand drinks. The barefoot beach dining and chic restaurants feature gourmet global menus. And the complimentary non-motorised water sports include fabulous snorkelling in the island’s house reef.

Amenities

  • Bicycle Rental
  • Hobie Cats
  • Kayaking
  • Tennis
  • Windsurfing
  • Bar
  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • Internet Access
  • Restaurant
  • Safety Deposit Box
  • Spa
  • Swimming Pool

Where is it

In the Raa Atoll, this 20 hectare island is surrounded by 1.5km of soft sand. Transfer time from Malé International Airport: 30 minutes by seaplane (remember to pack light for the seaplane transfer as luggage allowance is 20kg plus 5kg hand luggage, per person).

Hotel information

120 villas (60 beach villas and 60 water villas). All with air-conditioning and ceiling fans, flatscreen TV, WiFi, tea/coffee-making facilities, daily refreshed mini-bar, walk-in and al fresco ‘under the stars’ showers, two-person bathtub, walk-in closet, hairdryer, bathrobes and safe. Beach Villas are 176m2, and have a private garden, covered and open patios with 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults or 2 adults and 1 child.

Deluxe All-Inclusive: includes breakfast (at Aqua), lunch (at Aqua and Beach Club Grill), and dinner (at Aqua, Beach Club Grill, and at La Asiatique and Amazònico with reservation required), plus snacks (at Sunset Bar Living & Pool Area); set menus are included (additional menu choices available at a supplement). Room service available at a supplement. Mini-bar including selected wines, beers, soft drinks, in-house bottled water, and snacks (refilled once daily). Selected Super-Premium branded drinks, including spirits, international beers, international wines, and unlimited cocktails and signature drinks, plus soft drinks including in-house mineral water. Complimentary birthday and wedding anniversary cakes (on advance notice). High-speed WiFi, snorkelling equipment, use of fitness centre, indoor games, non-motorised water sports (lessons at a supplement), marine biologist and water sports team presentations, nightly entertainment in main bar (Mon-Sat), weekly ‘Bodu Beru’ Maldivian dance performance, weekly Management cocktail. One boat excursion per 7 night stay; two boat excursions per 10 night stay (selected from scheduled excursion centre activities; cancellations due to bad weather are non-refundable). Two weekly scheduled guided group snorkelling excursions. Bed and bath decoration (once per stay). Escorted transfer to private seaplane lounge by private bus (with snacks, beverages, and internet access at lounge), check-in formalities done at the Airport Lounge prior to arriving at the resort.

Jacuzzi Beach Villas are 176m2, and have a 2m2 metre Jacuzzi, private garden, covered and open patios with 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults or 2 adults and 1 child.

Beach Villas with Pool are 187m2, and have a private 5x3 metre pool, private garden, covered and open patios with 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults or 2 adults and 1 child.

Family Beach Villas with Pool are 280m2, and have a private 8x3 metre pool, private garden, covered and open patios, master bedroom with king-size bed, children’s bedroom (twin beds) and bathroom, sleeping maximum 4 adults or 2 adults and 2 child.

Superior Beach Villas with Pool are 280m2, and have a private 8x3 metre pool, private garden, covered and open patios, lounge, master bedroom, and 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 4 adults or 2 adults and 2 child.

Royal Beach Villa is 900m2, is set over two floors, and has a unique indoor/outdoor 10x4 metre pool, private garden, covered and open patios, gazebo, lounge with private bar and kitchen, 3 en suite bedrooms with closets (one also featuring a massage area and lounge), and 3 king-size beds, sleeping maximum 8 adults or 4 adults and 4 child.

Water Villas are 168m2, are located on the pier overlooking the sea, and have a patio over the sea, bedroom with walk-in closet, and 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 3 adults.

Jacuzzi Water Villas are 168m2, and have a 2m2 Jacuzzi, patio over the sea, bedroom with walk-in closet, and 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 3 adults.

Water Villas with Pool are 184m2, and have a private 5x3 metre pool, patio over the sea, bedroom with walk-in closet, and 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 3 adults.

Superior Water Villas with Pool are 310m2, and have a private 8x3 metre pool, patio over the sea, lounge, bedroom with walk-in closet, and 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 4 adults.

Presidential Water Villa is 640m2, sits at the end of the pier, and has a private 10x4 metre pool, patio overlooking the reef, lounge with private bar and kitchen, 2 bedrooms with walk-in closets, and 2 king-size beds, sleeping maximum 6 adults.

  • Booking Bonus: Book by 30 Sep '25 to receive up to 35% off the accommodation cost for stays between 11 Aug '25 –23 Dec '26.Terms and conditions apply. Any applicable offers have been calculated into the prices shown. Offers may not be combinable. Blackout dates apply. Minimum night applies. 

Aqua Restaurant (international buffet including Mediterranean, Japanese, Chinese, and Italian menus, on the beach with air-conditioned indoor and outdoor dining; open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner). Beach Club Grill (Mediterranean menu with pizza and pasta station, on the beach; open for lunch and dinner). Amazònico Restaurant (Latin American menu including Brazilian, Mexican, Argentinean, Peruvian, and Chilean dishes; open for dinner). Le Asiatique Restaurant (Asian menu; open for dinner). Sunset Pool Café (billiard table). Sunrise Café. 

Outdoor swimming pool. The Emerald Spa* (Balinese and Thai treatments*, Indonesian-style pool, and relaxation zone with Jacuzzi, sauna, and Turkish baths). Gym & Sports Centre (tennis court/soccer field, and 2 paddle courts). Bicycles. Diving Centre (with PADI license lessons*). Water Sports Centre (Hobie cats, kayaks, kite and wind surf equipment, and motorised equipment*). Dolphin Kids’ Club (4-12 years, 1,500m2 venue with kids’ restaurant, pool, and indoor and outdoor play areas).

* 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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Aug 12, 2025 静怡 庞

From the moment we arrived by scenic seaplane, the crystal-clear turquoise waters and powdery white sands took our breath away. The overwater villa was a dream—spacious, luxurious, and with direct access to the vibrant coral reefs right from our deck. Waking up to sunrise over the Indian Ocean was pure bliss!
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Aug 12, 2025 Alexander G

My family and I spent a wonderful 5 nights at Emerald Maldives after a fantastic, but very tiring 10 days exploring Sri Lanka. It was exactly what we all needed. From the moment we landed in Male, to the moment we left everything was done to make our stay as relaxing as possible. The quality of the resort is exceptional, the facilities are… Read more
My family and I spent a wonderful 5 nights at Emerald Maldives after a fantastic, but very tiring 10 days exploring Sri Lanka. It was exactly what we all needed. From the moment we landed in Male, to the moment we left everything was done to make our stay as relaxing as possible. The quality of the resort is exceptional, the facilities are impressive and the staff were amazing from start to finish. We were greeted by Wisham, who looked after us throughout our stay, who showed us around the island and to the two villas we had booked. He had planned an itinerary for us, but made it clear we could change whatever we wanted. Wisham was available whenever we needed or wanted him, would always make a point of saying hello and asking if there was anything we needed, but also gave us space to enjoy our time on the island as we wanted. A small example of his responsiveness was that on the first night my young daughter was getting frustrated because she couldn't ride the bike at the villa because it was too big. I messaged and asked if there was a smaller one available and it was outside the kids villa before we had finished dinner, much to her delight. Emerald really is a very special place. It is exactly what I hoped and dreamed it would be and a large part of that is down to Wisham and the rest of the team there. Thank you for an amazing stay. Read less
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Aug 12, 2025 aaronj629 Newmarket, United Kingdom

A fantastic holiday for my family and I. The location was a dream and the service at the hotel was second to none. We really enjoyed the food, and the staff were amazing. I wanted to thank Aimen especially. He took excellent care of our family and was very attentive. He really added to our enjoyment. If you are thinking of going to the… Read more
A fantastic holiday for my family and I. The location was a dream and the service at the hotel was second to none. We really enjoyed the food, and the staff were amazing. I wanted to thank Aimen especially. He took excellent care of our family and was very attentive. He really added to our enjoyment. If you are thinking of going to the Maldives book Emerald you will not be disappointed in any way. Read less
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Aug 12, 2025 Daniel B

We‘be had gread experience at Teppan Yaki wirh Sanjay! What great show with lots of rich fleavoured food. Thank you so much!
Image of the Tripadvisor rating The most perfect honeymoon – thanks to Wisham!

Aug 11, 2025 Kinza I Sialkot, Pakistan

We spent our honeymoon at Emerald Resort Maldives in August 2025 and it honestly couldn’t have been more perfect. Our villa host, Wisham, made sure every single thing was taken care of from the moment we arrived. Everything was so well managed and beautifully executed — from little touches in our villa to arranging all our activities smoothly. The… Read more
We spent our honeymoon at Emerald Resort Maldives in August 2025 and it honestly couldn’t have been more perfect. Our villa host, Wisham, made sure every single thing was taken care of from the moment we arrived. Everything was so well managed and beautifully executed — from little touches in our villa to arranging all our activities smoothly. The resort itself is stunning, and while we felt the food quality was average, the service was absolutely impeccable. Wisham went above and beyond for us — we would give him 100/10! His warmth, effort, and attention to detail truly made our stay unforgettable. Couldn’t have asked for a better start to married life! Read less