Emerald Faarufushi Resort & Spa Hotel

Maldives, Indian Ocean

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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. In-room stocked minibar with snacks, a selection of wine, soft drinks, beer, water,
tea and coffee. Non-motorized water sport activities (private lessons available at extra charge). Snorkeling equipment: mask, snorkel and fins. Guided group snorkeling (30 minutes, twice a week -subject to weather conditions).Complimentary Padel and Tennis during the day

Excursions (subject to weather conditions):

• 1 excursion per stay for a minimum 7-night stay

• 2 excursions per stay for a minimum 10-night stay


Guests in ALL VILLA CATEGORIES enjoy full access to all restaurants and bars throughout the resort as part of the Deluxe All-Inclusive Oasis Plan. A selection of premium menu items is also available at an additional charge.


Please note: Meal plan inclusions are defined by the hotel and are subject to change at any time without notice.

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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Jun 6, 2026 pema l

Our stay at Emerald faarufushi has been exceptional from the moment we arrived until our departure everything was perfect we would like to sincerely thank Apekcha for organising everything so smoothly ans for assisting us with every request throughout our stay she was very professional,kind and always smiling with positivity and she met all our… Read more
Our stay at Emerald faarufushi has been exceptional from the moment we arrived until our departure everything was perfect we would like to sincerely thank Apekcha for organising everything so smoothly ans for assisting us with every request throughout our stay she was very professional,kind and always smiling with positivity and she met all our requests making our holiday truly memorable Thanks to her the water is beautiful food is delicious we enjoyed the excursion hope to come back again soon Read less
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Jun 6, 2026 Camper56186786129

We had an absolutely wonderful stay in the Maldives, and everything about the experience exceeded our expectations. The island itself is breathtakingly beautiful, with crystal-clear water, soft white sand, and a peaceful atmosphere that makes it feel like a true paradise. Every moment here felt relaxing and special, and we are truly grateful for… Read more
We had an absolutely wonderful stay in the Maldives, and everything about the experience exceeded our expectations. The island itself is breathtakingly beautiful, with crystal-clear water, soft white sand, and a peaceful atmosphere that makes it feel like a true paradise. Every moment here felt relaxing and special, and we are truly grateful for the memories we made. What made our stay even more perfect was our personal butler, Apekcha. From the very beginning, he was incredibly kind, attentive, and always ready to help with anything we needed. He made everything feel so easy and comfortable for us, and we never had to worry about a single thing during our stay. During our trip, I was feeling a bit unwell with a mild cold, and Apekcha went above and beyond to take care of us. He continuously checked on my condition to make sure I was okay and always asked if I needed anything. He also checked whether our meals were fine and if there was anything we would like to change or improve. His genuine care and thoughtfulness really meant a lot to us and made us feel very safe and looked after. He was always quick to respond, very polite, and made sure every detail of our stay was perfectly arranged. Thanks to him, our holiday felt completely stress-free and truly enjoyable. We are very thankful for his hospitality and kindness. He truly made our Maldives experience unforgettable, and we will always remember how well we were taken care of during our stay. Highly recommended, and we would love to come back again. Read less
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Jun 6, 2026 SAETBYEOL A

Good honeymoon Zaul is good host Best experienced
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Jun 6, 2026 Trail58771152648

its very wonderful honeymoon im very happy to come here my host zaul is very kind
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Jun 5, 2026 Trail224838

Very nice stay, excellent service, special thanks to our Host Eldor, was always online with any question or request. Thank you very much for unforgettable holidays, will come back again!