Emerald Faarufushi Resort & Spa Hotel

We had a wonderful family trip to Emerald Faarufushi in September. Everything was amazing, from the room, to the food, to the service and more! Service: The service was amazing and the staff really go beyond to deliver what you would like aswell as learn your order at breakfast. No, is not a word used at this resort. We wish we could name some staff members that really stood out but with so many it is impossible. Food: Food was incredible. We have never been somewhere where the buffet food is of such great quality. We also tried a few of the other restaurants and would recommend trying those too. Our favourite evenings in the buffet were Italian and Catch of the day. Tepanyaki was a great experience and the food everywhere, amazing! House reef: As wildlife lovers, it is really important for us to have a house reef in the Maldives. The house reef here was full of fish, sharks, rays, turtles, octopus and more! There is a jetty which takes you straight out to the drop off making snorkeling easy and accessible. We snorkelled two or three times a day and saw a new species most times. Room: We stayed in a beach villa with a pool which we loved. The room and bathroom were very spacious. The mini bar was refreshed daily and included wines, chocolate bars, crisps and soft drinks. Our room was attended to twice a day and was kept spotless during our stay as was the pool area. Each room is also assigned bikes which makes getting around the island faster. Sports facilities: There was a gym which was on the small side but sufficient and we only saw other people in there once. Padel, tennis, pedal boat and canoeing is also all included. Free trips: There are trips included based on the number of nights you are staying. We stayed 10 nights and were entitled to both the dolphin trip and fishing trip. A couple of fish were caught on the fishing trip which was an experience, using hand lines. Unfortunately, the dolphins were sparce but the boat trip at sunset was lovely anyway. All in all we would love to return and we don't often return to the same hotel! We had an incredible time and are still really missing it and talking about how amazing it was a month on! Read less

Our trip to Emerald Faarufushi Resort & Spa was absolute perfection! We got so lucky with the weather—nothing but blue skies, bright sunshine, and warm water every single day. But honestly, the staff made the trip even better. Everyone was incredibly friendly, super helpful, and always smiling. They really looked after us and made everything feel so easy and relaxing. The island is beautiful, the vibes are great, and the service is top-notch. If you are looking for a flawless Maldives getaway, this is definitely the spot. Read less

From start to finish the experience, the facilities, the location, the overwater sunset villa, the organisation, the staff and the food were absolutely and beyond exceptional! On first arriving we met our superb host Tharif who made sure our whole stay was actually beyond a 5* experience. The welcome show at the dock, to transferring us to the room taking in sunset on the buggy, explaining each area and taking time to answer our questions. Planning and recommending what we should do throughout our stay and making sure we had all the bookings for restaurants and activities we wanted. Even making sure our seating was always beach front at our chosen restaurant. He updated and communicated with staff when we were arriving and any requirements we wished - it felt like we were the only people on the island but I know everybody is also getting this amazing treatment but it’s truly special how everybody makes you feel seen and like you’re the only couple in the world! Then we had the daily surprise of a hand crafted bed or bath decoration from our Indonesian villa keeper Irman (coincidentally my partner is also Indonesian and we reside in Bali so it was lovely to feel at home with him). He restocked our in-villa mini bar everyday complimentary! And even ran me a bubble bath to enjoy after sunset… I’ve never had treatment that made you feel like a true princess. Tharif also helped my partner surprise me with a floating champagne / canapé sunset! Tharif also made sure we didn’t have to worry about logistics. He directly spoke with our seaplane provider for arrival and departure from the island so our plans were seamless. He even stopped by a couple of times we were wandering the island to double check on us and made sure to pick us up personally on our departure day even thought it was his day off. Another special shout out must be made to Aris (F&B Director) who met us at breakfast on our first day and delivered breakfast mimosas to our table and then continued to facilitate our 5* dinning and drinks experience throughout our stay. Again a pleasure to meet another Indonesian staff member who went the extra mile for us. Alongside him, Yasir was the first staff member we met and wowow his customer service is wonderful. Set up a happy birthday sign for me, kept the bar open a little longer because we arrived late by seaplane on our first day. Just an incredible start to our trip! Lalith and Richard at the sunset pool bar were exceptional - you have to try Richard’s bespoke cocktails. I can’t stop thinking about them! Innaz who met us off the plane and directed us to relax at the sea plane airport lounge was fabulous. Sameer the chef from Aqua made the most delicious food and even when having a fresh tuna from the fisherman offered my partner a custom request so he could make use of the fish. My partner had the most exquisite tuna sashimi that had only been caught and prepared moments earlier. He also made me fresh tiger prawns in garlic sauce just to my taste! His staff and oversight is top notch! Finally a special shout out to chef Moreno who works so hard overseeing all of the restaurants! We spoke about how I’d never been all inclusive before as I thought it means you skimp on quality and just received quantity but there wasn’t a moment where I felt this at the resort. Everything is freshly cooked, changed and allows you to order à la carte. Moreno has done such an impressive job maintaining excellent quality of all food in all restaurants and his job never ends until the last customer leaves the restaurants. Thank you all for the most unforgettable and exceptional holiday we have ever had. The bar is set high and we will absolutely be back for longer this time. Please organise your trip via Tharif if you can because it will ensure excellence. Thank you Tharif for personally touring us around the presidential suite so I am able to bring the rest of my family next time. All the best, Lucy and Yoga. Read less

I have just returned from the most amazing 10 nights at Emerald Faarufushi. I was looked after so well I didn’t want to leave! The resort is beautiful, absolutely spotless everywhere. The beaches are raked everyday, my villa was so neat and clean, the restaurants are immaculate. Food & drinks were first class, so much choice in every restaurant. What really made my stay extra special were the staff, everyone is so friendly & welcoming & nothing is too much trouble. I few people I would like to give a special mention too are Rao hotel manager, who I saw & spoke to everyday, thank you for your care & kindness. Sioma my villa host, nothing was too much trouble & regularly “check-in” on me. Joseph who was literally everywhere, & had me laughing each day. Adel very professional & attentive. Rayma who is always smiling. Arres always happy & had time for a chat. Ammay so friendly & happy, always greeted me with a huge smile. Executive chef Fernando who cooked for me everyday, the best gluten free food I have ever had, no exaggeration! Even made me a takeaway breakfast for my journey home All the team at Eclipse bar make the best cocktails. I have to say the entire team at Emerald Faarufushi are just the best, they will do everything in their power to make sure you are having a lovely holiday, I cannot praise them enough. I would definitely go back again & again! Read less