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
Where is it
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
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.
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.
Evening entertainment in the main bar, including live bands and shows.
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.
Room service*. Complimentary WiFi available in main reception, Boli Bar and Raabondhi Restaurant.
*Denotes local charge.
Based on 3359 reviews
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A wonderful getaway
Jul 21, 2025ankurjha7Bengaluru, India
We had an amazing stay at the royal island resort and Spa . Mark who was our island guide facilitated everything nicely and we had no issues in navigating the island . The rooms were spacious and offered easy access to the beach. Well suited for just lying down and having a quiet time . There were a few water sports but due to bad weather we…
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We had an amazing stay at the royal island resort and Spa . Mark who was our island guide facilitated everything nicely and we had no issues in navigating the island . The rooms were spacious and offered easy access to the beach. Well suited for just lying down and having a quiet time . There were a few water sports but due to bad weather we couldn’t try them . I was however able to take a scuba dive at the adjoining dive oceanus dive center and click a few decent pictures of underwater life surrounding the island . Overall a memorable stay .
PS : the full board including all meals is worth taking as the spread is mostly decent and chefs are very accommodating
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Jul 19, 2025Spezierie PFlorence, Italy
We are just returning from a week at Royal Island Resort, and it was far beyond a simple holiday — it was a return to wonder.
It felt like a second honeymoon, but with the depth of time and life behind us.
What makes Royal Island so special is not just its breathtaking beauty — the turquoise waters, the lush greenery, the white sand that feels…
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We are just returning from a week at Royal Island Resort, and it was far beyond a simple holiday — it was a return to wonder.
It felt like a second honeymoon, but with the depth of time and life behind us.
What makes Royal Island so special is not just its breathtaking beauty — the turquoise waters, the lush greenery, the white sand that feels like silk under your feet — but the incredible balance it holds between freedom, peace, and deep respect for nature: a vision that puts people well-being, sustainability, the well-being of flora and fauna, and the delicate balance of the Maldivian ecosystem at the heart of every choice.
You feel it in every detail: the way the island is maintained, the quiet dignity of the place, the way nature is allowed to breathe. It gives you a rare sense of freedom, not from responsibility — but from noise, rush, excess. You feel held, without being controlled. It’s pure harmony.
A special mention must go to Mark, who helped us from the moment we arrived until the day we left. His kindness, calm presence, and perfect coordination made our stay smooth and effortless. He was discreet but always there — the kind of hospitality that truly matters.
We leave Royal Island with a sense of peace, of gratitude, and the strong desire to return. This place isn’t just a destination — it’s a way of seeing the world. And it has deeply touched ours.
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Everything was great
Jul 16, 2025Anastassiya O
A very nice hotel , with a hospitable stuff and tasty food + unforgettable ocean and very calm atmosphere. I would recommend it for the families and couples
Lovely Resort but Service Could Be Better
Jul 13, 2025Adventure68013425991
Hello,
My husband and I stayed at your resort for a week. We were satisfied with the housekeeping service as well as the waiters who served the food. The access to the sea was nice, and the beach and the reef were beautiful and clean. However, there were too few bars for the size of the island.
The biggest drawback was the small number of…
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Hello,
My husband and I stayed at your resort for a week. We were satisfied with the housekeeping service as well as the waiters who served the food. The access to the sea was nice, and the beach and the reef were beautiful and clean. However, there were too few bars for the size of the island.
The biggest drawback was the small number of bartenders working at the bars — they often got the orders wrong. For such a large area, having only two or three bartenders is unacceptable. Sometimes we had to wait almost 30 minutes just to get the bill, and once it took 40 minutes to get a drink — I even timed it — and in the end, the order was still wrong. I can understand how this happens when there are so few staff members. I strongly believe you should hire more people to work in the bars and restaurants, especially considering the size of the resort.
Also, this was our third time visiting the Maldives, and it was the first time we experienced being repeatedly pressured to buy extra offers, like special dinners. It would be nice if these offers were suggested in a more subtle way. Of course, it’s good to inform guests about such opportunities, but not in a pushy manner — we heard about the same dinner twice while sitting in the bar and twice again during a regular dinner.
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Jewel of the Baa atoll.
Jul 12, 2025jeanmS9597DR
Nazia was a great liaison for all our activities. What a great idea to have a single point of contact! Of course the resort is attractive and spotlessly clean. The food in the main restaurant was fresh with a good variety. Habib provided attentive service. Thanks Habib! The Raabondhi restaurant was a wonderful location for evening cocktails and…
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Nazia was a great liaison for all our activities. What a great idea to have a single point of contact! Of course the resort is attractive and spotlessly clean. The food in the main restaurant was fresh with a good variety. Habib provided attentive service. Thanks Habib! The Raabondhi restaurant was a wonderful location for evening cocktails and its fine dining experience. The chef deserves special mention. I will dream of the lemon prawns with the mango salad!
We undertook several diving and snorkelling trips. Very efficient and safe. The spa ladies were so kind and I had a relaxing massage in a beautiful environment.
I am planning a return visit already!
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A wonderful getaway
