Taj Exotica Resort And Spa

5.0 star property
Luxury resort on the beach, with outdoor pool

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine
Presidential Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Rehendi) | Premium bedding, memory foam beds, minibar, in-room safe
Premium bedding, memory foam beds, minibar, in-room safe

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • On private beach
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Gym
The current price is AED 2,791
AED 3,650 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Apr - 2 Apr

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Room options

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Suite, 1 Bedroom (Ocean)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
  • 195 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom (Beach Villa)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
  • 71 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Villa, 1 King Bed, Ocean View (Lagoon)

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 71 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Villa, Ocean View

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
  • 111 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Presidential Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Rehendi)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
  • 500 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds

Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Beach Villa)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private plunge pool
Private hot tub
Air conditioning
  • 365 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds

Deluxe Villa, 1 King Bed, Ocean View (Beach)

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
  • 89 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Villa, Ocean View (Lagoon)

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
  • 91 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Emboodhu Finolhu, Emboodhu Finolhu

What's nearby

  • Embudu Beach - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Vadoo Beach - 5 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Rasfannu - 7 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Hulhumale Beach - 16 min drive - 7.6 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Terra & Mar - ‬557 min drive
  • ‪Miss Olive Oil - ‬557 min drive
  • Usfasgandu
  • ‪The Elephant & Butterfly - ‬575 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Del Mar Maldives - ‬559 min drive

About this property

Taj Exotica Resort And Spa

Luxury eco-certified resort on the waterfront
Take advantage of 2 beach bars, a poolside bar, and a terrace at Taj Exotica Resort And Spa. With a private beach, beachfront dining, and sun loungers, this resort is the perfect place to soak up some sun. Treat yourself to a body treatment, a body wrap, or hydrotherapy at Jiva Spa, the onsite spa. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and international cuisine. The 24-hour health club offers fitness classes and yoga classes; other things to do include sailing, kayaking, and surfing/body boarding. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as shopping on site and a garden.
Additional perks include:
  • An outdoor pool and a children's pool, with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), express check-out, and express check-in
  • Supervised childcare (surcharge), helicopter/airplane tours, and beach umbrellas
  • Concierge services, a billiards/pool table, and a banquet hall
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 64 individually furnished rooms feature comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, in addition to perks like pillow menus and laptop-compatible safes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Childcare services and free infant beds
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding and memory foam beds
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and designer toiletries
  • 32-inch HDTVs with premium channels and DVD players
  • Wardrobes/closets, balconies, and coffee/tea makers

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in EarthCheck, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Languages

Arabic, Bulgarian, Chinese (Mandarin), Dutch, English, Farsi, Filipino, French, German, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Ukrainian

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Shopping center shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 beach bars
  • 2 restaurants
  • A poolside bar
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • 24 Degrees
  • Poolside Restaurant
  • The Deep End
  • The Equator Bar

Things to do

  • 24-hour health club
  • Arcade/game room
  • Beach volleyball
  • Beach yoga
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Boat tours
  • Children's pool
  • Fishing
  • Fitness classes
  • Full-service spa
  • Helicopter/airplane tours
  • Hot tub
  • Kayaking
  • Library
  • Motor boating
  • Outdoor pool
  • Personal motorized watercraft
  • Playground
  • Rowing/canoeing
  • Sailing
  • Sauna
  • Scuba diving
  • Shopping
  • Snorkeling
  • Steam room
  • Surfing/bodyboarding
  • Water skiing
  • Windsurfing

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • DVD player
  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Living room
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • Computer station
  • Conference center
  • Coworking space
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • On a private beach
  • On the waterfront
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 4 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hot tub
  • Hydrotherapy
  • In-room massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Mud bath
  • Outdoor treatment areas
  • Prenatal massages
  • Reflexology
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Sports massages
  • Steam room
  • Swedish massages
  • Thai massages
  • Turkish bath

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • No elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible bathroom vanity (43 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (29 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Memory foam mattress
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bidet
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with premium satellite channels
  • DVD player

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Living room
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2 PM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests must transfer via boat to the property; guests must contact the property at least 72 hours before travel, using the contact information on the confirmation received after booking
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests must arrange transfers (surcharge) from Male International Airport to the property, which is 15 minutes away via speedboat. To guarantee transfers, guests must contact the property with their flight details at least 24 hours before their expected arrival. The speedboat schedule is limited so guests planning to arrive after midnight are advised to book an overnight stay in Male or Hulhumale until services resume the next day.
The additional fee covers transfer fees for guests ages 12-17.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 255 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Christmas Eve (24 December) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 350.00
  • Christmas Eve (24 December) Gala Dinner per child: USD 175.00 (from 5 to 12 years old)
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 480.00
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per child: USD 240.00 (from 5 to 11 years old)
  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 12.00 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 3 years of age.
  • Additional fee for children (from 17 years old to 12 years old): USD 98.56 per person, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

The additional fee covers transfer fees for guests ages 12-17.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 100.00 per person (roundtrip)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 100 (roundtrip), (from 5 to 12 years old)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 255 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Resort Taj Exotica
Taj Exotica
Taj Exotica Emboodhu Finolhu
Taj Exotica Resort
Taj Exotica Resort Emboodhu Finolhu
Taj Exotica Resort Spa
Taj Exotica Resort Spa
Taj Exotica Emboodhu Finolhu
Taj Exotica Resort And Spa Resort
Taj Exotica Resort And Spa Emboodhu Finolhu
Taj Exotica Resort And Spa Resort Emboodhu Finolhu

Frequently asked questions

Does Taj Exotica Resort And Spa have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Taj Exotica Resort And Spa?

As of 22 March 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Taj Exotica Resort And Spa on 10 April 2025 start from $1,020.8, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Taj Exotica Resort And Spa pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Taj Exotica Resort And Spa?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Taj Exotica Resort And Spa?

Check-in begins at 2 PM.

What time is check-out at Taj Exotica Resort And Spa?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Taj Exotica Resort And Spa provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 100.00 per person applies.

Where is Taj Exotica Resort And Spa located?

Nestled on the beach, this Emboodhu Finolhu resort is within 1 mi (2 km) of Embudu Beach and Rasfannu. Villingili Public Beach and Vadoo Beach are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Taj Exotica Resort And Spa Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 168 out of 201 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 24 out of 201 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 201 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 201 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 201 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Jawaher

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice water but that’s it.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

amitkumar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very helpful. They assigned a butler to us who took care of every day activities booking.. getting food orders and so much more. Me and my wife had a amazing time
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The food was fantastic, staff was friendly, room and scenery were beautiful. Would absolutely recommend this resort for anybody.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Abhinav

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous upmarket hotel, great people, loads of personal touches, great service, great holiday.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mrs P K

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved everything. The hotel made it extra special for my daughter’s 18th Birthday. Looking forward to going back.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hospitality and service, would recommend the staff makes you feel right at home
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

ASMITA

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Extremely Friendly and Helpful Staff Efficient and Exemplary Service
Stayed 14 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

sumeetkumar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, delicious food, great service. One of the best vacations we had. Thanks Taj team
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria C A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect resort in Maldives
Excellent resort, amazing location, close to Male (20 minutes boat ride). Service is fantastic and experiences are excepcional. Perfect resting and relaxing location!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Walid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very calm
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ram Krishna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff are very friendly make you feel like you are with extend family. Facilities are good too.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Akash

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Hospitality. Staff are very nice and accommodating. Beautiful resort.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Crystal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was absolutely beautiful!! The seclusion made it that much more magical. There was such an abundance of sea creatures for you to explore everywhere you went on the island.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

karthik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Vacation paradise 😀 Live at the sea

8/10 Good

Jay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The water villas were fabulous!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Irfan Iqbal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I have never received service like this resort before, everyone was so helpful, will definitely come back
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Taner

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of the best resorts that we have ever stayed! What an amazing place, wonderful staff, excellent food!!! Thank you for this beautiful experience! We had a great time!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Natu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent Resort!!!
Outstanding service!!! Great people. Everyone went out of their way to make our stay enjoyable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great staff
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Zulfikar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were amazing. Very friendly and ready to assist. The food choices were great.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had an amazing and memorable time at the Taj. The service and staff are impeccable. Thank you to everyone at Taj Exotica for a beautiful time.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ritesh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very good hotel
It was amazing experience. the food was very nice. and the property is also very good. lot of activities. water sports. overall great experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rajan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic property, great diving team headed by Monty, amazing chef Pradeep and the friendliest staff throughout the property. Amazing childcare by Yuki. All in all a 5 Star experience!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice staff. My room and other facilities were always immaculate. The management was very friendly. I especially appreciated the manager’s welcome reception. Overall a super trip. I’d for sure return.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This resort was paradise! Absolutely the best resort I’ve ever stayed in. Staff were very friendly, beach was amazing and the overwater bungalow was a dream. I never return to the same resort but I’ll be returning back here. I’m a gold Expedia member and I received all the perks that were advertised.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023