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Royal Island Resort & Spa

5.0 star property
Find your tropical bliss where crystal-clear waters meet warm sandy beaches and endless sunshine.

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Private beach, white sand, sun loungers, beach towels
Couples treatment rooms, sauna, hot tub, body treatments, aromatherapy
Private beach, white sand, sun loungers, beach towels
Kayaking
On the shores of paradise, Royal Island Resort & Spa offers a haven of tranquility and adventure. With a private beach, indulge in kayaking or snorkeling by day, then enjoy sunset cocktails at one of three restaurants. Relax with a body treatment at Araamu Spa or unwind on the sun-drenched pool deck with swim-up bar.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • All inclusive
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Hot Tub
  • Room service
The current price is AED 1,927
AED 2,547 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Feb - 21 Feb

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Superior Suite, Multiple Beds (Two Bedroom Beach Pool Residence)

Highlights

Furnished patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Dining table
LCD TV
2 bedrooms
  • 257 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Room, Multiple Beds (Beach Pool Villa)

Highlights

Furnished patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
  • 115 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Room, 1 Double Bed, Beach View (Sunset Beach Villa)

Highlights

Furnished patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
  • 57 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Deluxe Room, Multiple Beds, Beach View (Beach Villa)

Highlights

Furnished patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
  • 57 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Deluxe Room, Multiple Beds (Two Bedroom Family Beach Villa) | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Deluxe Room, Multiple Beds (Two Bedroom Family Beach Villa)

Highlights

Furnished patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
2 bedrooms
Ceiling fan
  • 114 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

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Horubadhoo, Baa Atoll, Horubadhoo Island

Restaurants

  • The Market
  • Benjarong
  • Raabon'dhi Restaurant
  • Out Of The Blue
  • Main Restaurant Bar @ Soneva Fushi

About this property

Royal Island Resort & Spa

Luxury eco-certified resort by the sea
You can look forward to a swim-up bar, a beach bar, and a poolside bar at Royal Island Resort & Spa. With a private beach, beachfront dining, and beach massages, this resort is the perfect place to soak up some sun. Indulge in aromatherapy, a massage, and a body treatment at Araamu Spa, the onsite spa. At the 3 on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and international cuisine. Enjoy the gym, as well as activities like rafting, sailing, and snorkeling. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a terrace and shopping on site.
Other perks at this resort include:
  • An outdoor pool and a children's pool, with sun loungers, pool umbrellas, and a swim-up bar
  • Bike rentals, 2 outdoor tennis courts, and a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Express check-out, express check-in, and babysitting (surcharge)
  • Wedding services, beach towels, and a porter/bellhop
Room features
All 152 individually furnished rooms have comforts such as 24-hour room service and furnished patios, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and desk chairs.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Showers, bidets, and free toiletries
  • 32-inch LCD TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, coffee/tea makers, and ceiling fans

All inclusive details

All-inclusive room rates at Royal Island Resort & Spa are available. These rates are higher because they include onsite food and beverages in the room rate (some restrictions may apply).

Awards and affiliations

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

Languages

English, Filipino, German, Hindi, Italian, Russian

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Airport shuttle on request

Food and drink

  • 3 restaurants and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 1 beach bar, 1 swim-up bar, 1 poolside bar and 1 bar
  • 24-hour room service

Restaurants on site

  • Maakanaa Restaurant
  • Raabondhi Restaurant
  • Boli Bar
  • Pool bar and Terrace
  • Fun Pub

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor tennis courts
  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Boat tours
  • Canoeing
  • Children's pool
  • Fishing
  • Fitness center
  • Full-service spa
  • Kayaking
  • Motor boating
  • Outdoor pool
  • Racquetball/squash
  • Rafting
  • Sailing
  • Sauna
  • Scuba diving
  • Shopping
  • Snorkeling
  • Hot tub
  • Steam room
  • Surfing/body boarding
  • Tennis
  • Volleyball
  • Water skiing
  • Windsurfing

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Front-desk safe
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Library

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning service
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tennis lessons
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Beach loungers
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool sun loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Private beachfront location
  • Terrace

Spa

  • 11 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Body treatments
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment room(s)
  • Facials
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Massage - on the beach
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Outdoor treatment areas
  • Sauna
  • Hot tub

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Accessible airport shuttle

More

  • Beach towels
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Ceiling fan

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV
  • Cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

Outdoor space

  • Furnished patio

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Slippers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: noon
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests must transfer via airplane and 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
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 20 minutes away via a flight to Dharavandhoo Airport and then 10 minutes by speedboat to the resort. To guarantee transfers, guests must contact the property with their flight details at least 96 hours before their expected arrival. Guests arriving later than 5 PM are advised to book a hotel room in Male or Hulhumale until services resume the following day. Guests must pay the domestic flight fee and the speedboat fee at check-out.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 260
  • Christmas Eve (24 December) Gala Dinner per child: USD 130 (from 2 to 12 years old)
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 350
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per child: USD 175 (from 2 to 12 years old)
  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 12.00 per person, per night
  • Additional fee for children (from 12 years old to 17 years old): USD 304.77 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 400 per person (roundtrip)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 200 (roundtrip), (from 2 to 11 years old)

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
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
Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision

Property is also known as

Royal Island
Royal Island Horubadhoo Island
Royal Island Resort
Royal Island Resort Horubadhoo Island
Royal Island Resort Spa
Royal Horubadhoo
Royal & Spa Horubadhoo
Royal Island Resort Spa
Royal Island Resort & Spa Resort
Royal Island Premium All Inclusive Resort
Royal Island Resort & Spa Horubadhoo Island
Royal Island Resort & Spa Resort Horubadhoo Island

Frequently asked questions

Does Royal Island Resort & Spa have a pool?

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

Is Royal Island Resort & Spa pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Royal Island Resort & Spa?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: noon.

What time is check-out at Royal Island Resort & Spa?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Royal Island Resort & Spa provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs 9:00 AM–5:00 PM on request. A fee of USD 400 per person applies.

Are there all-inclusive benefits at Royal Island Resort & Spa?

Some rate plans available at this property are all-inclusive.

Where is Royal Island Resort & Spa located?

On a private white sand beach in Horubadhoo Island, this resort is within the vicinity of Nelivaru Finolhu, Mendhoo, and Hibalhidoo. Area attractions also include Dharavandhoo Mosque and Kihaadhuffaru Island Beach.

Royal Island Resort & Spa Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 80 out of 118 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 27 out of 118 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 118 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 118 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 118 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The privacy on the beach, the views were stunning, the marine life was fabulous. The staff were extremely helpful and attentive. Our Villa was a little tired. The beds were rock hard and dips in the mattresses. Many tiles in the bathroom had cracks. The wooden floor was tired. Overall though a fabulous resort.
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darcy

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Royal Island is a paradise! This was our first time to the Maldives and didn't know what to expect. The service was top notch from the time we stepped foot on the island. Staff were available to check in all groups arriving on the boat at the same time, so there was no waiting. We were set up with a contact via WhatsApp (Mark) and he kept us up to date with what was going on at the island each day and was available to address all of our questions. The food at the buffet was good and each dinner had a different theme keeping it interesting. Our server Naseer was friendly and efficient. Finally the setting! The island is beautiful! The clearest water outside of a pool I have ever swam in. We were at the west end of the island and there was easy access to snorkelling in the lagoon. There is some damage to the reef, but we still saw so many fish, rays and a shark. We also enjoyed the Wanderlust and Hanifaru Bay snorkelling excursions. The transfers were well planned (don't panic about not having the details until the day before). And bonus, because we had a late departure they gave us late check-out without an extra charge. Overall a fabulous experience. Highly recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Nicola

Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Liya, BETHESDA

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The best island we've been to. Beautiful nature, fantastic food, great spa.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Liya, BETHESDA

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic resort! Beautiful nature, delicious food, great spa. Definitely recommend making the extra effort to get here (20-minutes local flight boat). The best price for quality.

10/10 Excellent

Haikal

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

4/10 Poor

Samimbanu Nazir

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Maldives
Excursion ripped off Food below average
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Vera

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 12 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Milad

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of the most relaxing enjoyable holiday resorts I've ever been to.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Johannes

Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Folake

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 13 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Stayed 13 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Royal Island Resort and Spa is one of the best resorts in the world. I spent one week there and I really loved it. It was an amazing experience. Everyone is friendly. The staff make you feel like you’re home and one of the family. The amenities are available to everyone. You will find mostly everything there. You just need to enjoy your time. I recommend it to everyone. Just go and you will love it.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Bengt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Exceptional service
Paradise-like island with very nice beach villa, great food and above all excellent service.
Daily afternoon snack at this lovely place
Stayed 11 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent
Stayed 21 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is beautiful and everything one can do is included at the site.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

BOGDAN

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect family holiday
Great resort, will come back soon !
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything!food,staff,beaches,öröm,facilities,warm weather
Stayed 11 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing resort!!! The entire experience was perfect!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Wouter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect, pristine, paradise.
Perfect pristine paradise, just as you expect in the Maldives. All villas are on their own stretch of gorgeous white beach. The island is very well maintained and we especially liked the flowers and gardens. Great food and drinks, and lots of water sport activities. The staff is incredibly friendly and helpful and cheerful.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Konstantin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2021