Emerald Maldives Resort and Spa

Maldives, Indian Ocean

Virgin rating

The hotel

A proud member of The Leading Hotels of the World, the Emerald Resort's Deluxe All-Inclusive begins the minute your seaplane touches down on arrival. With a glass of chilled Champagne in hand, you’ll be whisked from the island’s jetty to your stunning and spacious villa by golf buggy. And, as this powder-white sand island becomes your home, the indulgences continue. The exceptional Emerald team are always on hand with free-flowing premium-brand drinks. The barefoot beach dining and chic restaurants feature gourmet global menus. And the complimentary non-motorised water sports include fabulous snorkelling in the island’s house reef.

Amenities

  • Bicycle Rental
  • Hobie Cats
  • Kayaking
  • Tennis
  • Windsurfing
  • Bar
  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • Internet Access
  • Restaurant
  • Safety Deposit Box
  • Spa
  • Swimming Pool

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

120 villas (60 beach villas and 60 water villas). All with air-conditioning and ceiling fans, flatscreen TV, WiFi, tea/coffee-making facilities, daily refreshed mini-bar, walk-in and al fresco ‘under the stars’ showers, two-person bathtub, walk-in closet, hairdryer, bathrobes and safe. Beach Villas are 176m2, and have a private garden, covered and open patios 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, and at La Asiatique and Amazònico with reservation required), plus snacks (at Sunset Bar Living & Pool Area); set menus are included (additional menu choices available at a supplement). Room service available at a supplement. Mini-bar including selected wines, beers, soft drinks, in-house bottled water, and snacks (refilled once daily). Selected Super-Premium branded drinks, including spirits, international beers, international wines, and unlimited cocktails and signature drinks, plus soft drinks including in-house mineral water. Complimentary birthday and wedding anniversary cakes (on advance notice). High-speed WiFi, snorkelling equipment, use of fitness centre, indoor games, non-motorised water sports (lessons at a supplement), marine biologist and water sports team presentations, nightly entertainment in main bar (Mon-Sat), weekly ‘Bodu Beru’ Maldivian dance performance, weekly Management cocktail. One boat excursion per 7 night stay; two boat excursions per 10 night stay (selected from scheduled excursion centre activities; cancellations due to bad weather are non-refundable). Two weekly scheduled guided group snorkelling excursions. Bed and bath decoration (once per stay). Escorted transfer to private seaplane lounge by private bus (with snacks, beverages, and internet access at lounge), check-in formalities done at the Airport Lounge prior to arriving at the resort.

Jacuzzi Beach Villas are 176m2, and have a 2m2 metre Jacuzzi, private garden, covered and open patios with 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults or 2 adults and 1 child.

Beach Villas with Pool are 187m2, and have a private 5x3 metre pool, private garden, covered and open patios with 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults or 2 adults and 1 child.

Family Beach Villas with Pool are 280m2, and have a private 8x3 metre pool, private garden, covered and open patios, master bedroom with king-size bed, children’s bedroom (twin beds) and bathroom, sleeping maximum 4 adults or 2 adults and 2 child.

Superior Beach Villas with Pool are 280m2, and have a private 8x3 metre pool, private garden, covered and open patios, lounge, master bedroom, and 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 4 adults or 2 adults and 2 child.

Royal Beach Villa is 900m2, is set over two floors, and has a unique indoor/outdoor 10x4 metre pool, private garden, covered and open patios, gazebo, lounge with private bar and kitchen, 3 en suite bedrooms with closets (one also featuring a massage area and lounge), and 3 king-size beds, sleeping maximum 8 adults or 4 adults and 4 child.

Water Villas are 168m2, are located on the pier overlooking the sea, and have a patio over the sea, bedroom with walk-in closet, and 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 3 adults.

Jacuzzi Water Villas are 168m2, and have a 2m2 Jacuzzi, patio over the sea, bedroom with walk-in closet, and 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 3 adults.

Water Villas with Pool are 184m2, and have a private 5x3 metre pool, patio over the sea, bedroom with walk-in closet, and 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 3 adults.

Superior Water Villas with Pool are 310m2, and have a private 8x3 metre pool, patio over the sea, lounge, bedroom with walk-in closet, and 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 4 adults.

Presidential Water Villa is 640m2, sits at the end of the pier, and has a private 10x4 metre pool, patio overlooking the reef, lounge with private bar and kitchen, 2 bedrooms with walk-in closets, and 2 king-size beds, sleeping maximum 6 adults.

  • Booking Bonus: Book by 30 Apr '25 to receive up to 30% off the accommodation cost between 01 Nov '24–22 Dec '25.  

    Terms and conditions apply. Any applicable offers have been calculated into the prices shown. Offers may not be combinable. Blackout dates apply. 

Aqua Restaurant (international buffet including Mediterranean, Japanese, Chinese, and Italian menus, on the beach with air-conditioned indoor and outdoor dining; open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner). Beach Club Grill (Mediterranean menu with pizza and pasta station, on the beach; open for lunch and dinner). Amazònico Restaurant (Latin American menu including Brazilian, Mexican, Argentinean, Peruvian, and Chilean dishes; open for dinner). Le Asiatique Restaurant (Asian menu; open for dinner). Sunset Pool Café (billiard table). Sunrise Café. 

Outdoor swimming pool. The Emerald Spa* (Balinese and Thai treatments*, Indonesian-style pool, and relaxation zone with Jacuzzi, sauna, and Turkish baths). Gym & Sports Centre (tennis court/soccer field, and 2 paddle courts). Bicycles. Diving Centre (with PADI license lessons*). Water Sports Centre (Hobie cats, kayaks, kite and wind surf equipment, and motorised equipment*). Dolphin Kids’ Club (4-12 years, 1,500m2 venue with kids’ restaurant, pool, and indoor and outdoor play areas).

* 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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Image of the Tripadvisor rating 美妙的蜜月假期

Dec 9, 2024 Shenyongqi Hong Kong, China

Awesome food service at all four restaurants and tropical surroundings. Great friendly staff who always have a smile and no request was too difficult. Idealistic tropical resort great for honeymooners and holidays. We like to come back to this beautiful isle again. Thank you Moli Jasmine for caring and helping us all this time. You make our… Read more
Awesome food service at all four restaurants and tropical surroundings. Great friendly staff who always have a smile and no request was too difficult. Idealistic tropical resort great for honeymooners and holidays. We like to come back to this beautiful isle again. Thank you Moli Jasmine for caring and helping us all this time. You make our honeymoon very special. Love from Hong Kong. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating An absolutely amazing place—perfect for a dream vacation!

Dec 9, 2024 Lucy N

We arrived by seaplane, and the transfer process was incredibly smooth. Afterward, we enjoyed a short but fascinating tour of the resort. Our room was exceptionally spacious, particularly the bathroom, which we absolutely loved. From the moment we arrived to the time we left, everything about the island exceeded our expectations. The floating… Read more
We arrived by seaplane, and the transfer process was incredibly smooth. Afterward, we enjoyed a short but fascinating tour of the resort. Our room was exceptionally spacious, particularly the bathroom, which we absolutely loved. From the moment we arrived to the time we left, everything about the island exceeded our expectations. The floating breakfast was a truly memorable experience. Our host, Shafi, went above and beyond to make our stay effortless and enjoyable, ensuring we felt completely at home—a true home away from home. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Honeymoon dinner was amazing and floating breakfast was lovely loved the bed&bath decorations every staff was really goo

Dec 8, 2024 Chingu10

Great resort:) shaifu took great care of us every thing was up to the mark. Sunset pool cafe was the best place enjoyed every moment over there . Lucky enough to see dolphins 🐬………………………………………………………………………………. ………………………………………………………………..
Image of the Tripadvisor rating an unforgettable honeymoon!

Dec 8, 2024 Discover36414009664

This was our first time in the Maldives. It is a great resort, friendly staff, picturesque nature. Very quiet and calm, great room. Lots of activities and gifts. Special thanks to our buddy Sid! Only positive memories😊🌴 I advise you to visit this place.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Emerald truly was the best choice

Dec 7, 2024 Peter N London, United Kingdom

Emerald was truly one of the best resort we did ever traveled. My partner and myself loved the island it was so laid back and calm did give us the best privacy. Lot of fish around the lagoon area specially next to aqua restaurant area where we use to have breakfast everyday. They did also have 4 restaurants and it was good to try different… Read more
Emerald was truly one of the best resort we did ever traveled. My partner and myself loved the island it was so laid back and calm did give us the best privacy. Lot of fish around the lagoon area specially next to aqua restaurant area where we use to have breakfast everyday. They did also have 4 restaurants and it was good to try different restaurants everyday out of all our favorite was beach grill not only food their location was truly breathtaking. All the staff was really helpful all of them did try always to ensure we enjoyed every moment. We did enjoy a lot excursion organized by marine center. We would like to thank Jasmine our butler who was always there to help us through everything from changing restaurants bookings and carrying us around always with a smile. Read less