Royal Island Resort & Spa

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Royal Island Resort & Spa | Maldives, Indian Ocean | Virgin Atlantic Holidays

Maldives, Indian Ocean

4.5 stars

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

Explore the local area

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

Room 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.

Hotel details

Getting Around

Regular island-hopping excursions*. Overnight picnic trip*.

Dining

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.

Fun and Games

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.

Entertainment

Evening entertainment in the main bar, including live bands and shows.

Handy Stuff

Room service*. Complimentary WiFi available in main reception, Boli Bar and Raabondhi Restaurant.

Additional Information

*Denotes local charge.

Trip advisor rating

4.7/5

3,476 reviews

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“Excelente”

Sep 23, 2025Marcos M

It was a great stay! The reception staff, bars and restaurants were very friendly. The host was excellent. It was an amazing experience. I'm very satisfied with everything

“A Serene and Fulfilling Stay in Paradise”

Sep 22, 2025Basil A

Wonderfully kind staff who are very accomodating and friendly. In particular I would like to praise the host for my stay, Nahil, and two staff members from the restaurant, Reddy and Sandar. The Maakana restaurant has a bountiful buffet, but also caters to those with dietary restrictions (myself included). There is no extra charge either if you purchase full board or above. The amount of wildlife is astonishing. No matter where you are on land, you’re bound to see lizards, fruit bats, the Maakana (gray heron for which the restaurant is named), and the odd crab now and again. As for the ocean, everywhere you look, there is life. I recommend bringing a waterproof case for your phone or camera, as immersing it anywhere in the reef outside your villa and beyond will not disappoint. The villas are cleaned daily, and as such are always immaculate. From the north beach rooms (200s) you can watch the sunrise and the sunset on the same soft white beach. There are a plethora of excursions to sea exotic marine life including Manta Rays, Whale Sharks, Lemon Sharks, the list goes on, which can be booked at WaterSports or the Dive Center depending.

“Amazing Stay ... Amazing Hosts and we are coming back”

Sep 22, 2025Chris H

I’d been meaning to write this review for ages but work kept getting in the way. We booked our trip for June, fully aware it’s monsoon season. It’s a little cheaper at that time of year, and we thought 14 days would give us plenty of time to enjoy the Maldives even if we had a few rainy spells. In the end it only rained once, for about an hour early one morning, and it was actually wonderful. We strolled around the island in the warm downpour, and honestly you just don’t get rain like that in the UK. Our beach villa was beautiful and kept absolutely spotless by our housekeeper. It had direct access to our own stretch of beach with sun loungers. From there you can step straight into the sea for snorkelling. We saw reef sharks every day, an incredible variety of fish, and even a manta ray, which was an unforgettable surprise. The food was outstanding. A special mention goes to Mithila and Nishantha (photo attached) who truly made our holiday. The service from everyone was excellent, but these two went above and beyond to look after us. Nishantha even arranged a private cooking lesson, and the dish we prepared became our evening meal, which was a lovely touch. Thank you both for making our stay so memorable. I’d also like to give credit to the activity centre team. We booked manta ray excursions and fishing trips with them and they couldn’t have been more accommodating. They were determined to help us spot whale sharks. Although we didn’t see any, we swam with more mantas instead, which was just as magical. I’d happily recommend their trips to anyone considering them (team photo attached). We absolutely loved our time here and will be returning in 2026. If you’re thinking of visiting, don’t hesitate, I can’t recommend it highly enough.

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