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Emerald Maldives Resort & Spa

Raa Atoll

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Island View

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Resort Pool

Beach Furniture

Sun Loungers on the Beachfront

Pool Area

Lobby Area

Water Villa Jetty

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Resort Beach and Pool

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Overview | Accommodation | Dining

Our Opinion of Emerald Maldives Resort & Spa

Emerald Maldives has been on our Highly Recommended list and a firm favourite with Angelfish clients since opening in 2019, which is reflected in the strong feedback ratings below. We have visited on a number of occasions and the resort continues to be maintained to exacting standards.

Villas are very spacious, décor more to the minimalist side spruced-up with colourful nature-inspired artwork, and huge bathrooms with a distinct flavour of Italian luxury. The king-size beds are some of the most comfortable we’ve experienced in our travels. All the villas have easy beach access, and we particularly like the two-bed family units – these will undoubtedly prove highly popular during peak holiday time. The Superior Beach and Water Villas are massive, almost too big for a couple, while the Royal & Presidential Villas are designed to take your breath away. The design of the villa exteriors is very pleasing with clever use of slanted roof lines, living walls, and even palm trees on the water villa jetty.

Dining options are excellent – Aqua is a great main restaurant with a varied buffet, live cooking stations and nicely-designed seating areas so that when you’re at your table it can be surprisingly intimate for a large outlet. On the other hand, the specialty restaurants, all part of the Deluxe All Inclusive package, take the experience to a higher level. The Beach Grill offers feet-in-the-sand seafood dining, as well as other welcome fare, such as perfectly prepared Italian pizzas. Asiatique invites guests to sample a range of Asian cooking, including a very entertaining Teppanyaki bar, while Amazonico, also sand-floored, is one of the best South American restaurants we’ve experienced anywhere.

The main bar and beach area has a distinctly 'resort' feel to it, with the indoor bar fine for containing the noise of evening entertainment, but we’d love to see a more rustic beach bar for low-key sundowners. There’s certainly space for that on the large island, and perhaps it’ll come. Alternatively, guests can take advantage of the generous, daily stocked villa mini-bars, which are included on the DAI plan. Oenophiles will enjoy the wide range of labels available, with further options on the reasonably-priced premium list, and for a fascinating treat, we suggest trying a Tuscan bottle from Emerald’s under water aging cellar.

Facilities are generally very good. The kids’ club makes you want to be 10 years old again, and the sports centre is ideal for battling the extra pounds you’re likely to add during your stay. The attractive interior spa is quite large and offers a range of tempting treatments. The dive centre is well-equipped and run, and while the water sports outlet is quite small, there's a good variety of equipment.

The house reef is very close in parts and easily accessible from the area in front of Aqua, near the family villas. For a longer snorkel, we recommend swimming out from the beach by the water villa jetty and following the drop-off eastwards back to Aqua, or indeed the reverse subject to conditions.

Emerald is now a well-established property in the high-quality, all inclusive market that continues to grow in the Maldives. Highly recommended, especially for families of all ages.

How Our Clients Rate Emerald Maldives Resort & Spa

Feedback Criteria

Average Rating

Service

9.8 / 10

Rooms

9.9 / 10

Dining

9.4 / 10

Bars

9.2 / 10

Facilities

9.6 / 10

Spa

9.5 / 10

Non-Water Activities

9.3 / 10

Excursions

9.1 / 10

Natural Beauty

9.2 / 10

Beaches

9.2 / 10

Snorkelling

8.3 / 10

Diving

9.0 / 10

Water Sports

9.2 / 10

Value For Money

9.2 / 10

'Soul'

9.1 / 10

Desire to Return...

8.8 / 10

About Our Ratings

Emerald Maldives Resort & Spa Special Offers

2025 30% Peak Period Booking Offer

2025 30% Peak Offer Upgrade from Marine Beach Villa to Water Villa

2025 30% Peak Offer Upgrade from Beach Villa to Water Villa with Pool

2024-25 30% UK Winter Escape Offer

2024-25 20% 30-Day Special Early Booking Offer

2024-25 20% Honeymoon Offer

Wedding Discount Offer

Emerald Maldives Resort & Spa Summary

The Emerald Maldives Resort & Spa is a 5 star deluxe Resort, and proud member of The Leading Hotels of the World.

Location

Located in Raa Atoll, Maldives, the resort is surrounded by 1.5 km of white sandy beach on a 20-hectare private island, and it boasts 120 luxurious Villas with both contemporary and tropical design, divided between 60 beach villas and 60 overwater villas.

Sister property Emerald Faarufushi is just 20 minutes by speedboat and presents the perfect opportunity to split your stay in the Maldives between two islands.

Villas

All Villas feature:

Two flat satellite TVs (room and bathroom)
direct dial phone
king size bed or interconnecting room
modern air-conditioned bathrooms with walk-in shower, outdoor "under the stars" shower, bath tub for two, separate WC and bidet
dressing room and walk-in closet
luggage rack
hairdryer
bathrobes
personal safe
tea and coffee making facilities
daily refreshed minibar
twice-daily maid service
room controlled air conditioning and overhead fans
working desk
Wi-Fi internet access which will also be available all over the Resort

View villa images on our accommodation page.

Dining

Guests can enjoy numerous dining options at Emerald Maldives. The main Aqua Restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner and features a lavish buffet with live cooking stations. Beach Club Grill is open for lunch and dinner, offering grilled seafood, meats and pizza & pasta dishes. Specialty restaurants Amazonico (South American) and Le Asiatique (Asian) are very popular for dinner and require reservations.

For more information see our dining page.

Facilities

The Emerald Spa

At The Emerald Spa, excellence, luxury and satisfaction are the main priority, offering a full range of Spa services tailored to satisfy every guest's needs. The Emerald Spa features a relaxation area with Indonesian style pool, steam bath, sauna, nine air-conditioned treatment rooms and a beauty salon.

Gym & Sports Centre

A state-of-the-art facility with an air-conditioned Fitness Centre with Technogym equipment and personal trainers (at extra charge). 2 Tennis Courts (1 of which is convertible in football field) and 2 Padel Courts.

Diving Centre

TGI Maldives run a comprehensive dive centre with certified professional instructors and PADI courses for all levels. There is also snorkelling equipment for use in the lagoon and on the house reef, and various excursions to enjoy off the island.

Water Sports Centre

Situated on the main beach, the Water Sports Centre offers guests complimentary use of non-motorized equopment such as Hobie-cats, kayaks and windsurfers. Motorized water sports activities like jet skies are also available at extra charge.

Dolphin Kids Club

The 1500sqm Dolphin Kids Club is free of charge for children from 3-12 years and offers a wild selection of indoor and outdoor activities, including a kids restaurant. The trained staff will take care of every little guest and ensure an interactive dream holiday, while parents can enjoy their couple vacation.

Emerald Maldives Resort & Spa FAQs

Does Emerald Maldives Resort & Spa have a house reef?

Yes, Emerald Maldives Resort & Spa has a house reef with a gradual drop off. The closest part to the beach is on the North side of the island, with easy access from near the Sunrise Cafe. It's also accessible from the water villas, with those towards the end of the jetty being the closest to the reef edge.

How do you get to Emerald Maldives Resort & Spa?

To reach Emerald Maldives Resort & Spa from Velana International airport in Male, guests have two options: a 40-minute iconic Maldives seaplane transfer or a 40-minute domestic flight transfer to Ifuru Airport, followed by a 25-minute speedboat transfer to and from the resort.

What meal plans are available at Emerald Maldives Resort & Spa?

All guests at Emerald Maldives Resort & Spa are booked on the Deluxe All Inclusive plan, a comprehensive offering that includes dining in all restaurants, a wide selection of beverages and various activities. The resort reserves the right to change the specific inclusions, so please get in touch with us to request the latest details.