Royal Island Resort & Spa

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

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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
VIP Access

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

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Room options

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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

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 Single Beds

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

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 Single Bed

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 Single Bed

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About the area

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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 family-friendly 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 on-site spa. At the 3 on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner and international cuisine. Enjoy the gym, as well as activities, such as rafting, sailing and snorkelling. 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 sunloungers, pool umbrellas and a swim-up bar
  • Bike hire, 2 outdoor tennis courts and a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Express check-out, express check-in and babysitting (surcharge)
  • Wedding services, beach towels and a porter/bellboy
Room features
All 152 individually furnished rooms have perks such as 24-hour room service and furnished patios, in addition to amenities such as free WiFi and desk chairs.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Showers, bidets and free toiletries
  • 32-inch LCD TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, 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 on-site 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 transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge) from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM on request

Food and drink

  • 3 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A beach bar
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A swim-up bar
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

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

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor tennis courts
  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Boat tours
  • Children's pool
  • Fishing
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Kayaking
  • Library
  • Motor boating
  • Outdoor pool
  • Racquetball/squash
  • Rafting
  • Rowing/canoeing
  • Sailing
  • Sauna
  • Scuba diving
  • Shopping
  • Snorkelling
  • Spa tub
  • Steam room
  • Surfing/bodyboarding
  • Tennis lessons
  • Volleyball
  • Water skiing
  • Windsurfing

Family friendly

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

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
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Computer station

Outdoors

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

Full-service spa

  • 11 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Outdoor treatment areas
  • Sauna
  • Spa tub

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 lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

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

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

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 aeroplane 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

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 (return)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 200 (return), (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 any lifts
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?

Checkout 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.

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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

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

Liya

The best island we've been to. Beautiful nature, fantastic food, great spa.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emanuele

All good
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Liya

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

Arjan

Great place to stay, just perfect. Accommodation well maintained, good food and excellent, friendly staff. The island and sealife is like paradise. We were in many places around the globe, but this is really a great place to enjoy holidays. Hope to come back again !

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Lovely place with a beautiful beach, lots of lush green, a nice pool and good facilities. The food is great! I’m vegan and was satisfied with the options. The spa looks not only beautiful, but the massage was great. Thank you, staff. Noble, he is so involved 🙏 But also the restaurant staff: kind and interested. The cabin was good. Outdoor shower, which I loved, could use a little update. The bed was horrible, though…hard.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Samimbanu Nazir

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

10/10 Excellent

Darcy

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

Marie Christine

Wunderschön. Sehr hilfreiches und freundliches Personal, sehr gutes Essen, Buffet grosse Auswahl, Alles Sauber und gepflegt.Wir hatten eine traumhafte Woche dort.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniele

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daichi

新婚旅行に行きましたが、本当に良かったです! 素敵な経験ありがとうございました
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Alessandra

Un resort eccellente. Personale attento, gentile, sorridente. Tutto super organizzato. Le camere bellissime. Il mare meraviglioso, cibo quasi ottimo. Unico difetto: gli extra davvero troppo cari. Ci tornerei subito,
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cristina Luisa Laura

Il fatto che non c’era nulla di plastica o di carta aumenta la sostenibilità. Questo è estremamente importante.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Petra

Tolle location, sehr freundliches, hilfreiches Personal, was alles dafür macht um den Gast zufrieden zustellen. Im Restaurant hatten wir viel Spaß mit unserem routinierten Kellner. Das Essen war abwechslungsreich und in großem Angebot. Wir hatten eine sehr schöne Zeit in der idyllisch gelegenen Beach Villa an der Lagune. Beim Schnorcheln viele bunte Fische, Schildkröte, kleinere Riffhaie und sogar einen größeren Delphin springen gesehen. Es war schon ein besonderes Erlebnis auf der kleinen schönen Insel den Urlaub verbringen zu dürfen.
Stayed 22 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Nicola

Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Haikal

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vera

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Stayed 12 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Milad

One of the most relaxing enjoyable holiday resorts I've ever been to.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Emre

Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Johannes

Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Folake

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Ria

Schöne grüne Insel
Wir hatten eine schöne Woche auf der Insel. Leider ist bei all inklusive nicht alles dabei. Es sind nur ausgewählte Cocktails und ausgewählte Säfte dabei. Auf dem Zimmer bekommt man pro Tag 2 Softdrinks, 2 Säfte und 2 große Flaschen Wasser. Essen gibt es im Hauptrestaurant 3 Mahlzeiten und von 16-18 Uhr in einem Restaurant Snacks. Leider war an 3 von 7 Tagen der Weißwein aus. Die Cocktails waren zu süß. Die Strände sind sehr mit abgestorbenen Korallen bestückt und das Riff hat auch sehr gelitten. Man sieht aber trotzdem viele bunte Fische, Muränen, Schildkröten, Haie und Rochen. Die Fahrt zu den Mantas war superschön. Auch der Ausflug zum Sunset fishing ist zu empfehlen. Die Mitarbeiter haben sich sehr viel Mühe gegeben. Die Insel ist sehr grün. Viele hohe Bäume, viele Orchideen... Viele Flughunde Alles im Allen hatten wir eine tolle Woche. Man muss dazu sagen, dass wir in der Ferienzeit da waren und die Insel sogar überbucht war. Daher war sehr viel los.... Was auch sehr positiv ist, das man im Hauptrestaurant immer am selben Tisch sitzt und man den selben Kellner hatte. Unser Kellner Ali war super nett.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Brian

Stayed 13 nights in Oct 2021