Emerald Faarufushi Resort & Spa Hotel

Our Absolute Dream Resort – We Will Definitely Be Back! ❤️ We have now visited the Maldives for the sixth time and had the pleasure of experiencing three different resorts. And we can say with complete conviction: Emerald Faarufushi Resort & Spa is, without a doubt, the perfect all-round resort for us! We travelled with our two children (aged 4 and 7) and could not have been happier as a family. One thing is already certain: we will definitely be coming back! As we generally stay almost exclusively in five-star hotels around the world and therefore have plenty of experience to compare, we can confidently say that this resort absolutely lives up to its five-star status and its membership in Leading Hotels of the World. This is luxury at the highest level! What makes it so special is not only the attention given to the big things, but also the incredible care taken over countless little details. The combination of perfection, outstanding quality and genuine personal warmth is truly exceptional. Food & Dining – Simply Fantastic We have never experienced such a perfect all-inclusive concept on any other Maldivian island. Five different restaurants to choose from without Major restrictions, including four à la carte restaurants – all offering consistently fantastic quality! The selection, variety and presentation were exceptional. One particularly lovely experience: after mentioning to Sameera, the Executive Sous Chef - much we have loved Sri Lankan food ever since our honeymoon, he regularly prepared special Sri Lankan dishes just for us. He himself is from Sri Lanka, and you could feel his passion in every single dish. My husband is vegetarian, and he was sometimes asked several times a day whether he was happy with the selection, with the offer to prepare additional dishes especially for him. In fact, the food selection in every restaurant was extensive and varied, even without meat or fish. Moreover, we didn’t have the feeling that there was a lot of waste (which we experienced on other Islands) but the number of choices offered seemed just right for us - especially as every dish itself had such a high quality. Kids Club – Our Children Never Wanted to Leave! Our children have never been particularly enthusiastic about kids’ clubs, so we honestly did not expect them to make much use of the facilities. How wrong we were! Both children went every single day, sometimes even several times a day, and complained every time we came to pick them up. The childcare is simply fantastic. The staff are incredibly warm, attentive and caring, and make every effort to ensure that each individual child feels special. You immediately notice that children are genuinely welcome here. We have never experienced this level of quality and warmth in a kids’ club before. The Island & House Reef – A Little Natural Paradise The island is absolutely beautiful and impeccably maintained, and the villas are spacious and beautifully furnished. The design is somehow simple but luxurious which we liked. We were particularly impressed by the wonderfully intact and vibrant house reef. Various species of sharks and rays, countless colourful reef fish and so much more could be spotted almost every day, easily accessible directly from the beach or one of the jetties. Even our 7 year old son went snorkeling almost every day. An absolute highlight for us as a family! We also went on a private snorkelling excursion with the island’s dive centre, which was an unforgettable experience. We can wholeheartedly recommend booking such an excursion – it is absolutely worth it! The Service – Luxury at the Highest Level, Combined with Unparalleled Warmth We have stayed on several beautiful Maldivian islands, and our expectations are certainly quite high. But the level of attentiveness, personal commitment and genuine warmth we experienced at Emerald Faarufushi truly left us speechless. Perfection is genuinely part of everyday life here: wishes are often anticipated before you even have to express them, and every little detail is taken care of. At the same time, this level of luxury never feels impersonal or distant. Our Villa Host Sissi was wonderful! Incredibly warm, dedicated and attentive, always doing her very best to make every wish come true. A particularly lovely bonus for German-speaking families: Sissi speaks German! This is a wonderful added advantage if you do not feel entirely confident speaking English. Our Villa Host Salim was equally fantastic. He had noticed how delighted our children were by the little creations made from towels, palm leaves and other materials. From then on, practically every day brought a new creative surprise on our bed. Sometimes little animals, sometimes other thoughtful creations such as a football pitch or even a Pokémon – all individually tailored to our children’s interests! Every day, our children could hardly wait to see what Salim had come up with next. It was genuinely a daily highlight for them. Such personal attention is anything but something to be taken for granted! Another very special experience was our waiter Shinaz. What an incredibly warm, kind and extraordinary person! He took such genuine joy in looking after our children, making them all sorts of little flowers out of colourful paper and showing them how to fold boats and aeroplanes. When we said goodbye, he even gave us a hand-painted oil painting! Such an incredibly thoughtful gesture that truly left us speechless. We will have the painting framed so that it can remind our children of this wonderful holiday and of Shinaz for many years to come. It is exactly these kinds of personal encounters that make a holiday truly unforgettable! Our Conclusion We could write so much more, because there is genuinely nothing about this resort that we would not wholeheartedly praise: the beautiful island, the fantastic house reef, the exceptional cuisine, the outstanding all-inclusive concept, the wonderful kids’ club and, above all, the people whose warmth makes this place so special. We know many five-star hotels and have plenty of experience to compare. For us, Emerald Faarufushi is undoubtedly in the very top league, particularly when it comes to service. It combines outstanding quality, perfection down to the smallest detail and a level of service that goes far beyond anything we have experienced before – without ever losing its familiar, warm and relaxed atmosphere. Emerald Faarufushi has made us completely happy as a family! A heartfelt thank you to the entire team for this wonderful time and for all the little and big moments that we will cherish for a long time. This was not our last stay with you! Read less

We spent our honeymoon at Emerald Faarufushi, and it was truly the best experience of our lives. The manta and turtle snorkeling trip and the dolphin cruise were amazing. We will never forget swimming with mantas and turtles and watching the dolphins at sunset. The honeymoon dinner at Aqua beach was so romantic, and the sommelier recommended wonderful wines every night. A special thank you to our villa host, Aboo. He took care of everything, from our activities and dinners to helping my wife when she had trouble walking. He always responded kindly and quickly. He made our stay perfect. We hope to come back again someday. Thank you, Emerald Faarufushi! Read less

This holiday was everything we dreamed it would be. The island was beautifully set out and the staff were always attentive and friendly, especially our host Aboo, food and beverage manager Arres and his team including Hunni, Ammy and Akmaral who always made us feel special at meal times. Villa attendant Mode kept our villa spotless and well stocked. The atmosphere was very tranquil but there were plenty of activities on offer if you wanted them. The choice of restaurants, food and drink was absolutely outstanding. The snorkelling was amazing directly from the beach and from the jetty straight onto the house reef said to be one of the best in the Maldives. We would definitely recommend this resort and intend to return as soon as possible. Read less

An Unforgettable Honeymoon at Emerald Faarufushi Maldives! ❤️🌺 We had the most wonderful honeymoon stay at Emerald Faarufushi, and it was truly an unforgettable experience from beginning to end. The resort is absolutely beautiful, surrounded by breathtaking turquoise waters, stunning natural scenery, and an incredible house reef. The snorkeling experience was fantastic, and we loved exploring the beautiful underwater world. We had the pleasure of staying in two lovely villas, both of which made our holiday even more special. The food throughout our stay was amazing, with delicious choices and wonderful dining experiences. A special mention goes to our lovely host, Aboo, who made our honeymoon truly memorable. His hospitality, genuine kindness, warm smile, and attention to every little detail were exceptional. He took such wonderful care of us and always made sure we were comfortable and happy. We absolutely loved having him as our host, and he made us feel so special throughout our stay. Everything was beyond our expectations, and we honestly have no complaints. Every moment was beautiful, and we are leaving with wonderful memories that we will cherish forever. Thank you to the entire Emerald Faarufushi team for making our honeymoon so magical, and a very special thank you to Aboo for being such an amazing host. Highly recommended! We would love to return to this little paradise again. ❤️ With love and gratitude! 🌴🥂 Read less