Emerald Faarufushi Resort & Spa Hotel

Maldives, Indian Ocean

Star rating

Sunset Pool Bar
Beach Villa
Beach Villa
Beach Villa
Teppanyaki Restaurant
Sunset Pool Bar
Mediterraneo
Eclipse Bar
Aqua
Spa
Spa
Romantic dinner
Romantic dinner
Beach Villa with Pool/Family Villa
Beach Villa with Pool/Family Villa
Water Villa with Pool
Water Villa with Pool
Water Villa with Pool
Water Villa with Pool
Superior Water Villa
Superior Water Villa
Superior Water Villa
Superior Water Villa
Sunset Pool Bar
Beach Villa
Beach Villa
Beach Villa
Teppanyaki Restaurant
Sunset Pool Bar
Mediterraneo
Eclipse Bar
Aqua
Spa
Spa
Romantic dinner
Romantic dinner
Beach Villa with Pool/Family Villa
Beach Villa with Pool/Family Villa
Water Villa with Pool
Water Villa with Pool
Water Villa with Pool
Water Villa with Pool
Superior Water Villa
Superior Water Villa
Superior Water Villa
Superior Water Villa

The hotel

Located on a private 7-hectare island, the Emerald Faarufushi Resort & Spa has finally opened up its doors and is ready to welcome you. Featuring beach and overwater villas, five restaurants, two bars, luxury spa, water sports and kids club there's experiences here for everyone. And whether you're travelling in a couple or as a family the Deluxe All-Inclusive package covers every aspect of your hideaway holiday so, there’s nothing more for you do to except sit back, relax, and soak up some sunshine. Or for the more adventurous, why not grab a snorkel and explore the local house reef – directly from your Superior Water Villa! Heaven.

Amenities

  • Kayaking
  • Snorkelling
  • Windsurfing
  • Kids Club
  • Families
  • Honeymoon
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Spa
  • Swimming Pool
  • Beachfront location

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: 40 minutes by seaplane (remember to pack light for the seaplane transfer as luggage allowance is 20kg plus 5kg hand luggage, per person).

Hotel information

80 Beach and Overwater villas. All with air-conditioning, satellite TV, iPod docking station, WiFi, tea/coffee-making facilities and daily refreshed mini-bar. Beach Villas have an open-air bathroom and private furnished patio 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, Carnivorous, Mediterraneo and La Asiatique). Selected premium branded drinks, including spirits, international beers, international wines, cocktails and signature drinks, plus soft drinks including in-house mineral water.

Beach Villas with Pool have a front-row access to Faaruhushi’s white-sand beach, and a private covered patio with lounge furniture, with 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults.

Ideal for families the Family Beach Villa with Pool have a separate twin bedroom, as well as 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults and 2 children.

Water Villas with Pool are located along Faarufushi’s jetty, and feature a patio over the sea plus a private infinity pool with direct access to the water, with 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults.

Sunset Water Villas with Pool are located along Faarufushi’s jetty, and feature a private covered patio with lounge furniture, private infinity pool, and direct access to the water, with 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults

Superior Water Villas with Pool are located at the end of jetty, and have a private infinity pool, patio over the sea, lounge area, bedroom with walk-in closet, and 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults.

Aqua Restaurant (all-day dining, International buffet restaurant). Beach Club Grill Restaurant (lunch). Carnivorous Restaurant (churrasco style barbecue, dinner). Le Asiatique (Asian mix, dinner). Mediterraneo Restaurant (Mediterranean and seafood menu, dinner). Sunset Pool and Bar. Eclipse Bar.

Spa* with yoga pavilion. Gym. Water sports centre with hobie cats, kayaks, kites and windsurfing. Motorised water sports*. Dive centre*. Tennis court. Kid’s club (3-12 years).

*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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Apr 27, 2025 Shannon L

our butler Jasmine has done a great job with well arrangements and communication. 🤞🏻🤞🏻 all staff in the resort are nice and helpful, quick response. all the restaurants are great, nice food👍🏻 no mosquitoes and flies👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 just one point, there is strong bad toilet smell inside the room everyday at around 5pm
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Best holiday ever!

Apr 25, 2025 Jemma F

We stayed at Emerald Faarufushi for 10 nights with our 2 young children and it was honestly the best holiday we have ever been on. The Island itself is beautiful and what you would expect from the Maldives with white sand and clear blue sea. The rooms and other facilities are extremely well maintained and always clean. You can see that the resort… Read more
We stayed at Emerald Faarufushi for 10 nights with our 2 young children and it was honestly the best holiday we have ever been on. The Island itself is beautiful and what you would expect from the Maldives with white sand and clear blue sea. The rooms and other facilities are extremely well maintained and always clean. You can see that the resort are always doing work to retain the high standards. You have a choice of 4 a la carte restaurants as well as the buffet for dinner which is great for variety and the food was amazing. Emerald also have an extensive wine list and some very knowledgeable sommeliers. The snorkelling is brilliant with access to the house reef and soo much to see. But the thing that makes this resort stand out more than all the others is the staff. You have a villa host who is always on hand for anything you need. Special mention to Ronak, Ori, Bona and Faya who made our trip extra special! Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating The food is as good as the view, which is nearly as good as the diving!

Apr 25, 2025 stephen h

After visiting Fashmandoo for the last 2 years, we decided to visit the other Emerald resort The resort is smaller, more intimate but retains the great Emerald standards We arrived quite late and were met at the Aqua restaurant by Fernando the chef, nothing is too much trouble for him and every meal at Aqua (the children chose to go there more… Read more
After visiting Fashmandoo for the last 2 years, we decided to visit the other Emerald resort The resort is smaller, more intimate but retains the great Emerald standards We arrived quite late and were met at the Aqua restaurant by Fernando the chef, nothing is too much trouble for him and every meal at Aqua (the children chose to go there more than any of the other excellent restaurants) he enthusiastically described the meals and specials of the night. He is delighted to talk and clearly loves his work, the variety means for 14 days we were never bored and the food is FRESH! We had a gala dinner for Easter that included Wagu Steak and on other nights there were BBQ prawns and lobster. The sommelier Ran made sure we always had great wine to accompany the meal The island is a true paradise, it’s 20mins by boat to the nearest island and so feels genuinely secluded, amazing views 360 Great food, great wine, great views.. can’t be topped… until you go to the house reef and drop off, moray eels, reef sharks, eagle rays, turtles on the first morning… But the real cherry on the top for this resort is the dive school, the dives, including the secret dive spots are all exceptional, bettered only by the dive team Luca, Ilya and Miru.. these guys can DIVE and know their stuff… my daughter did her advanced open water and nitrox course with Luca… sometimes she can have difficult equalising and has a trick to inhale sea water… Luca joined in with us, it’s a deeply unpleasant way to clear your sinuses but works! Sharks, Manta, Eagle Rays, Turtle, Napoleon Wrasse, Octopus, Guitar Shark, Leopard shark… divers heaven. Thank you guys My youngest daughter loved kids club, made some friends with the other children and staff, special shout out to Alina and also to Ishy the bartender too OK slight gripe, the resort is AI, but bills are still brought with gaps for tips, this didn’t happen at the other resort and felt kind of awkward. We didn’t mind tipping, but prefer to do it voluntarily rather than with every meal or drink having a bill presented… the numbers are wooden dollars, it’s AI and so I have little interest in the cost of the buffet… a minor issue that pales into insignificance against an awesome vacation Tip Ask Ronnock for a Mojito with gold rum.. sublime Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating If you come to Maldives for the first time like me, there must be nothing wrong with choosing Emerald Faarufushi resort

Apr 24, 2025 LIANG Y

This is the first time I came to Maldives, Emerald Faarufushi resort&spa brought me an excellent experience. First of all, our villa host Sholpan arranged all the restaurant reservations for us before we arrived, and arranged the sea activities and honeymoon arrangements for us on the first day; secondly, every employee on the island, no matter… Read more
This is the first time I came to Maldives, Emerald Faarufushi resort&spa brought me an excellent experience. First of all, our villa host Sholpan arranged all the restaurant reservations for us before we arrived, and arranged the sea activities and honeymoon arrangements for us on the first day; secondly, every employee on the island, no matter the restaurant service, customer service, airport service is very good, the experience is very good; finally, several restaurants are very delicious ~ look forward to coming back next time！ Read less
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Apr 24, 2025 Adam L

It's a fantastic and beautiful island, good experience in Manta & Turtle Snorkelling. We also find the dolphins!🐬 Also, food is very delicious, I like the fish!!! I also want to give a big thanks to my villa host Faya. Faya is a very nice guy and provides assistance on our ad-hoc requests. Yep, it's a wonderful journey!!!😎