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 13, 2026 Zoe K

We stayed at Emerald Faarufush with our family and had an absolutely amazing experience from the start to finish a beautifully designed villa that offers both comfort and luxury The food was exceptional with a great variety of restaurants and delicious dishes to suit every taste the facilities were outstanding and there were plenty of of… Read more
We stayed at Emerald Faarufush with our family and had an absolutely amazing experience from the start to finish a beautifully designed villa that offers both comfort and luxury The food was exceptional with a great variety of restaurants and delicious dishes to suit every taste the facilities were outstanding and there were plenty of of activities to enjoy making our stay both relaxing and exciting.Every member of the staff was warm friendly and professional always making us feel welcome A special Thank you goes to APEKCHA who took wonderful care of us throughout our stay help to organise Asiatique dinner last minute she was available whenever we needed assistance and responded quickly to our request and ensured everything was perfect gave us tip were we can see turtles rays and we did see as well Thanks to the incredible service beautiful surroundings for creating a memories that me and my families will never forget hope to see you soon and can’t wait to return Read less
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Jun 13, 2026 Wub T World

Our stay at Emerald Faarufushi Maldives was absolutely wonderful! The resort is stunning, offering beautiful beaches, delicious food, and a relaxing atmosphere. A special thank you to our butler, Zaul, for his exceptional service and friendliness throughout our stay. We also appreciate Mohamed, who kept our room clean every day. Their dedication… Read more
Our stay at Emerald Faarufushi Maldives was absolutely wonderful! The resort is stunning, offering beautiful beaches, delicious food, and a relaxing atmosphere. A special thank you to our butler, Zaul, for his exceptional service and friendliness throughout our stay. We also appreciate Mohamed, who kept our room clean every day. Their dedication and hospitality made our vacation truly unforgettable Read less
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Jun 13, 2026 ss e

Paraz, who welcomed us at the airport, kindly guided us through our journey while we were comfortable in the lounge. Thanks to Apekcha's thoughtful care, my husband and I were able to enjoy a very comfortable rest. She checked on us every day to ensure we could enjoy a relaxing trip without overexerting ourselves. Sajanie who prepared our… Read more
Paraz, who welcomed us at the airport, kindly guided us through our journey while we were comfortable in the lounge. Thanks to Apekcha's thoughtful care, my husband and I were able to enjoy a very comfortable rest. She checked on us every day to ensure we could enjoy a relaxing trip without overexerting ourselves. Sajanie who prepared our honeymoon dinner and breakfast at Aqua Restaurant, recommended delicious menu options so we could enjoy a variety of foods, and we also had many pleasant conversations. Pabbuda, who prepared breakfast and dinner at both Aqua Restaurant and Mediterrano, made us feel at ease with his professional service. Priscilla, whom we met at the massage center, provided us with a lot of information so that we could fully enjoy the experience. Timal, whom we met at Beach Club Grill, was considerate enough to ensure we could enjoy our meal comfortably. I was deeply touched by how thoughtfully Koyena at Beach Club Grill looked after my health. Thanks to them, we created unforgettable and relaxing memories here. Read less
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Jun 13, 2026 zhengjje d

It was a very good experience. Our housekeeper Zaul's service is very good. I will come again next time.
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Jun 13, 2026 HYYNGJOO W

​Apekcha was incredibly kind and responded so quickly to all of our requests, making our stay extremely comfortable. We were so grateful for her help. ​The room condition was impeccably clean, and the restaurant staff provided excellent service as well. Especially at the Aqua (AQUI) restaurant, Sajani was so sweet and gave us wonderful service.… Read more
​Apekcha was incredibly kind and responded so quickly to all of our requests, making our stay extremely comfortable. We were so grateful for her help. ​The room condition was impeccably clean, and the restaurant staff provided excellent service as well. Especially at the Aqua (AQUI) restaurant, Sajani was so sweet and gave us wonderful service. Thank you so much! ​It truly was the best trip of my life. Read less