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Royal Island Resort & Spa

5.0 star property
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Private beach, white sand, sun-loungers, beach towels
Kayaking
Private beach, white sand, sun-loungers, beach towels
Couples treatment room(s), sauna, hot tub, body treatments, aromatherapy

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Hot tub
  • On private beach
  • All-inclusive
  • Room service

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Horubadhoo, Baa Atoll, Horubadhoo Island
  • Hanifaru Bay
  • Nelivaru Finolhu
  • Kihaadhuffaru Island Beach
  • Dharavandhoo Island (DRV)

Room options

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

  • 257 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Room, Multiple Beds (Beach Pool Villa)

Deluxe Room, Multiple Beds (Beach Pool Villa)

  • 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) | View from room

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

  • 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)

  • 57 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, Multiple Beds (Two Bedroom Family Beach Villa)

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

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

  • 114 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About the area

Horubadhoo Island

When you stay at Royal Island Resort & Spa in Horubadhoo Island, you'll be by the sea and within the vicinity of Nelivaru Finolhu and Mendhoo. .This beach resort is within the vicinity of Hibalhidoo and Dharavandhoo Mosque.
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Restaurants

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

About this property

Royal Island Resort & Spa

Luxury resort on the beach, with outdoor pool
Royal Island Resort & Spa offers 152 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature minibars and safes. Rooms open to furnished patios. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. 32-inch LCD televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include showers, slippers, bidets, and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

A private beach and 2 outdoor tennis courts are featured at the resort. An outdoor pool, a children's pool, and a spa tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Araamu Spa has 11 treatment rooms including rooms for couples and outdoor treatment areas. Massages are available on the beach and in the spa; other services include facials, body wraps, and body scrubs. The spa is equipped with a sauna and a spa tub. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and Ayurvedic. Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision.
Make yourself at home in one of the 152 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring minibars and LCD televisions. Rooms have private furnished patios. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature showers, complimentary toiletries, and bidets.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. You can soak up the sun at the private beach or enjoy other recreational amenities including outdoor tennis courts and an outdoor pool. This resort also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge).
All-inclusive rates are available at this resort. Meals and beverages at onsite dining establishments are included in all-inclusive rates. Charges may be applied for dining at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, some beverages, and other amenities.

Enjoy international cuisine at Maakanaa Restaurant, one of the resort's 3 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Snacks are also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Need to unwind? Take a break at the bar/lounge, the beach bar, or the poolside bar for a tasty beverage.

Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, express check-in, and express check-out. A roundtrip airport shuttle is available for a surcharge.
Maakanaa Restaurant - This beachfront restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Raabondhi Restaurant - This beachfront restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available. Reservations are required. Open daily.
Boli Bar - This beach bar serves light fare only. Happy hour is offered. Open 24 hours. Open daily.
Pool bar and Terrace - This beachfront coffee shop specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Open 24 hours. Open daily.
Fun Pub - This pub overlooks the garden. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.
24-hour room service is available.

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).

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 public transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)

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/games room
  • Bike rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Boat tours
  • Canoeing
  • Children's pool
  • Fishing
  • Fitness centre
  • Full-service spa
  • Kayaking
  • Motor-boating
  • Outdoor pool
  • Racquetball/squash
  • Rafting
  • Sailing
  • Sauna
  • Scuba diving
  • Shopping
  • Snorkelling
  • A hot tub
  • Steam room
  • Surfing/body boarding
  • Tennis
  • Volleyball
  • Waterskiing
  • Windsurfing

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in reception
  • 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 centre
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Beach loungers
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool sunloungers
  • 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

  • This property does not have any lifts

More

  • Beach towels
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Ceiling fan

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV
  • TV channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

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
For more details, 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 72 hours before their expected arrival. Daily transfer service is offered by FlyMe. 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.
The additional fee (payable at the property) covers mandatory 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

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
  • Airplane and boat transfer per adult: USD 400 (roundtrip)
  • Airplane and boat transfer per child: USD 200 (roundtrip), from 2 to 11 years old
  • 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.

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

Royal Island Resort & Spa Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 72 out of 109 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 26 out of 109 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 109 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 109 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 109 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Darcy

Travelled 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 traveller

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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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 traveller

Travelled 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 traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled 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

Travelled 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 traveller

Travelled 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 traveller

Travelled 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

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 28 nights in Dec 2020