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.

Rating summary

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Image of the Tripadvisor rating we have a great proposal and vacation

Apr 18, 2026 Mariam Z

thanks to Mr, Kumar who was the best host for us,
Image of the Tripadvisor rating we had an unforgettable proposal :)

Apr 18, 2026 gaga c

it was excelent, we are very satisfied. good villas, food and service, Kumar is the best host, thank you so much
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Excellent food, lagoon and service

Apr 18, 2026 Shaopeng H

The rooms in the resort were fantastic. As soon as you opened the balcony door, you could see the sea. The weather was great during our stay. We could see small sharks and manta rays in the lagoon right below our rooms. The food in the restaurants was excellent. We tried six different restaurants and each one had its own surprises. The drinks were… Read more
The rooms in the resort were fantastic. As soon as you opened the balcony door, you could see the sea. The weather was great during our stay. We could see small sharks and manta rays in the lagoon right below our rooms. The food in the restaurants was excellent. We tried six different restaurants and each one had its own surprises. The drinks were also great. We tried several wines and they were all good. Our butler, Tharif, was also wonderful. When my friend had an asthma attack, he quickly found a doctor and arranged everything properly for us. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating good holiday and Tharif is very good,we enjoy the holiday

Apr 18, 2026 chenhao y

sevice and food is good,beautifulhere,Tharif is a very good housekeeper
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Honeymoon on Faarufushi Island

Apr 17, 2026 FarAway29338431454

The ocean here is incredibly clear, and there are plenty of great snorkeling spots. The underwater environment is well preserved, and we were lucky enough to see a baby shark, a manta ray, and a sea turtle. For accommodation, we stayed two nights in a Water Villa and two nights in a Beach Villa—each had its own unique charm. The only downside was… Read more
The ocean here is incredibly clear, and there are plenty of great snorkeling spots. The underwater environment is well preserved, and we were lucky enough to see a baby shark, a manta ray, and a sea turtle. For accommodation, we stayed two nights in a Water Villa and two nights in a Beach Villa—each had its own unique charm. The only downside was that the Beach Villa tended to bring sand inside: sand stuck to our shoes at the entrance and ended up leaving a trail all the way to the bathroom. Dining options on the island are also very diverse. During our five days and four nights, we were able to try different restaurants and meals without repeating. The mocktails are fantastic too—honestly, you can’t go wrong with any of them. A special thanks to our butler, Thariff—he was incredibly friendly and responsible, and made everything much easier for us, especially when booking activities and arranging the room change. One more tip: if you’re prone to sunburn, make sure to take sun protection seriously. On sunny days in April, the temperature can go above 30∘C30^circ ext{C}30∘C and the sun is extremely strong. Read less