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.

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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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Honeymoon at the Emerald Resort

Jun 30, 2025 Julie G

The Emerald resort was a perfect place to spend our honeymoon. From the moment we arrived on the sea plane which was a fantastic experience in its self until the moment we left we had a wonderful time. We had a water villa with a pool which was not only clean and comfortable it was also secluded. This meant we could just relax on our terrace and… Read more
The Emerald resort was a perfect place to spend our honeymoon. From the moment we arrived on the sea plane which was a fantastic experience in its self until the moment we left we had a wonderful time. We had a water villa with a pool which was not only clean and comfortable it was also secluded. This meant we could just relax on our terrace and listen to the waves without being overlooked. Our villa host Sid displayed exceptional hospitality which made us very welcome and as if no request was too much trouble. He arranged for a couple of private dining experiences on the beach for us and a floating breakfast in our pool to celebrate our recent nuptials. He was always available for queries on WhatsApp and really helped make our trip more memorable. Read less
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Jun 30, 2025 Meryem O

This is my second trip to the Emerald in the past year with my family. We had the best time from the service, the restaurant options, the kids club and the attention to detail that everyone there takes care of! Everything was perfect! Special thanks to Sid and Sam for going out of their way for us every day! Will be back!
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Jun 30, 2025 Sawnds17 Fife, United Kingdom

The Emerald resort and all the staff (I mean every single one of them from cleaners to managers) are absolutely amazing, there is nothing that is too much for them and and the holiday here was just pure leisure, we were met at the airport and taken to their private lounge where we were well looked after until our sea plane was ready (1hr… Read more
The Emerald resort and all the staff (I mean every single one of them from cleaners to managers) are absolutely amazing, there is nothing that is too much for them and and the holiday here was just pure leisure, we were met at the airport and taken to their private lounge where we were well looked after until our sea plane was ready (1hr 20min). The sea plane journey was great with the amazing views of the islands. We arrived at the resort and were promptly greeted by Sid, who took us on a short tour of the island on one of the buggy's, this was great as we got to know all the areas straight away. We were then taken to our overwater villa for check-in, which was great not having to do it in a reception, check-in with Sid only took 5mins and we were told we can get snorkelling gear and flippers at the dive centre free of charge for the duration of our holiday. There was also 2 bikes outside the villa to use throughout the holiday if we wished for traveling around the island, this could also be done on one of the buggy's which were available at anytime with just a phone call or WhatsApp to your appointed villa manager (which everyone gets), ours was Sid who would reply within 5mins if not straight away, nothing was too much for him and he always kept in touch, he would/could book restaurant's, tours buggy's etc, or even pick you up himself with a buggy, he was always on hand for help or information. I must say again that all staff on this resort were amazing, if there was something you wanted that wasn't available on the menu or in the restaurant, one of the restaurant managers would ask one of the chefs to make it for you, this was the case for us in 2 different restaurant's, I was just looking at the Indian food station and the chef asked what I was looking for, I said Chicken Tikka and he replied, where are you sitting sir, I will make you some and bring it over. All staff are very attentive friendly and knowledgeable and a pleasure to talk to. The all in package is excellent with your mini bar re-stocked once a day with beer, sodas, red white & rose wine (70cl bottles). The manager of the beach bar & grill restaurant and also Amazonico restaurant were both amazing and went over and above to ensure everything was perfect and to our liking. Sid would also visit the restaurants to see if we needed anything and make sure everything was perfect for us. Also Naziya from Aqua restaurant and Shivam the wine somimelier were excellent along with Siri from the beach grill and Miraaj from Amazonico. As stated all staff were absolutely amazing but there are too much names to remember, just visit this paradise and experience it for yourself. Read less
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Jun 28, 2025 Journey18130100924

It was definitely the best resort for honeymoon! Special thanks to villa host, Sid, to make our stays perfect. I just asked him which restaurant would be proper to celebrate my husband’s birthday, but he organized a big surprise with the honeymoon dinner! It was an unforgettable event that the resort provided us. Surely, the best part of this… Read more
It was definitely the best resort for honeymoon! Special thanks to villa host, Sid, to make our stays perfect. I just asked him which restaurant would be proper to celebrate my husband’s birthday, but he organized a big surprise with the honeymoon dinner! It was an unforgettable event that the resort provided us. Surely, the best part of this resort is staffs. They are all kind and professional. Especially i want to mention Nappe, Vikas, and Ritam for their heartful services. I definitely recommand this resort and will come back!! Soon!!! Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating One of the best resorts I’ve stayed at

Jun 28, 2025 Ryan C

Our time at Emerald Maldives was incredible, we had a lovely water villa with private pool - the bathroom was the biggest I’ve ever seen! Everything was perfect from the food, how immaculate the beaches were, the all inclusive and just the general atmosphere they have created on the island. A special shout out has to go to our villa host Sid! Sid… Read more
Our time at Emerald Maldives was incredible, we had a lovely water villa with private pool - the bathroom was the biggest I’ve ever seen! Everything was perfect from the food, how immaculate the beaches were, the all inclusive and just the general atmosphere they have created on the island. A special shout out has to go to our villa host Sid! Sid was extremely helpful, he was always very fast to reply to any questions on WhatsApp and made sure everything ran smoothly. He even text us after we left to check we were enjoying the next resort we moved to, this was very thoughtful and shows great attention to detail. If you are considering booking, go for it - you won’t regret it! Read less