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About the Hotel

Horubadhoo, Dharavandhoo, Maldives

Royal Island Resort At Baa Atoll Biosphere Reserve offers a wellness sanctuary with extensive amenities including an all-inclusive option, diverse dining experiences, and a renowned dive center. This 5-star resort provides private villas amidst lush tropical gardens, perfect for relaxation and adventure.

Rooms & Amenities

Accommodation at Royal Island Resort includes spacious beachfront villas equipped with private pools, open-air showers, and panoramic ocean views. The Two Bedroom Family Beach Villa, with a grand 1227 ft², accommodates up to six guests, making it ideal for families or friends traveling together.

Dining Options

Dining options feature two restaurants focusing on seasonal and local cuisine. Raabondhi specializes in freshly caught seafood and flamed-grilled meats, while Maakanaa offers buffet-style meals with ocean views and a variety of culinary influences.

Leisure & Spa

The Royal Island Resort promotes leisure with activities such as diving, snorkeling, and water sports, including windsurfing and jet skiing. Guests can also unwind at the Araamu Spa featuring a range of treatments inspired by Asian traditions.

Services & Accessibility

The resort provides convenient services, including an on-site dive center offering PADI certification courses, and 24-hour multilingual staff. Airport transfers are efficiently managed via a speedboat from Dharavandhoo Island Airport, just 20 minutes away.

“The Royal Island Resort is a tropical paradise, nestled on a beautiful island with stunning beaches and vibrant marine life that made our stay lovely.”view full review

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“An exceptional resort with outstanding service and delicious food” view full review

Top location:Highly rated by recent guests(8.1)

Check-in/Check-out

from 14:00-23:59

until 12 pm

Amenities

No parking available.

Wireless internet is available in the hotel rooms for free.

Other information

The hotel Royal Island Resort Maldives provides visitors with a free full breakfast.

Maximum capacity of extra beds in a room is 1.

Pets are not allowed.

English, German, Italian, Russian, Hindi, Tagalog / Filipino

Number of rooms:189

Former name

royal island resort - complimentary one way domestic transportation for stays of 7 nights and more 13 april to 30 september 2025

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Family Suite

Max:

2 persons

257 m²

Bed options:

2 Double beds

Sea view

Shower

Private pool

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Beach Villa

Max:

2 persons

57 m²

Bed options:

1 Double bed

Sea view

Shower

Bathtub

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Family Two-Bedroom Beach Villa

Max:

2 persons

114 m²

Bed options:

1 Single Bed or 1 Double Bed

Sea view

Shower

Bathtub

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City Center

Dharavandhoo 4.2 mi

Airports

Dhaalu Atoll (ddd)1000 ft

Dharavandhoo (drv) 5.7 mi

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Excellent Support!

“The service we received was really good, with staff quickly addressing any issues and providing helpful recommendations throughout our stay.” view full review

Delicious Buffets!

“The buffet offered an very nice variety of tasty dishes, making every meal a good experience with something new to try each time.” view full review

Immaculate Rooms!

“Our villa was spotless, spacious, and equipped with everything we needed, making it a joy to relax and unwind during our stay.” view full review

Exciting Water Sports!

“The range of water sports available was fantastic, providing us with thrilling adventures like snorkeling with amazing marine life right off the beach.” view full review

General

Non-smoking rooms
No parking
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
Express check-in/ -out
No pets allowed
24-hour security
Baggage storage
Locker room
Private beach
Currency exchange
Barber shop
Coffee shop
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key access

Sports & Fitness

Fitness center
Wind surfing
Diving
Snorkeling
Canoeing
Tennis court
Badminton
Pool tables
Darts
Table tennis
Squash
Fishing

Services

Paid airport shuttle
Room service
Housekeeping
Laundry
Dry cleaning
Tours/Ticket assistance
Stores/Commercial services
Welcome drink
Happy hour

Dining

In-room breakfast
Restaurant
Poolside snack bar
Snack bar
Dinner
Special diet menus

Business

Business center

Children

Cribs
Children's buffet
Board games
Children's pool
Game room

Spa & Leisure

Outdoor swimming pool
Beach access
Sun loungers
Karaoke
Live entertainment
Night club
Garden area
BBQ facilities
Spa & wellness center
Sauna
Steam room
Jacuzzi
Beauty treatment
Back massage
Head massage
Full body massage
Foot massage
Open-air bath
Pool with view
Shallow end

Room features

Free Wi-Fi in rooms
Air conditioning
Mini-bar
Patio
Terrace
Garden furniture
Tea and coffee facilities
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Media

Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

Parquet floor

Location

Horubadhoo, Dharavandhoo, Maldives

Map view

Horubadhoo, Dharavandhoo, Maldives

City landmarks

Dhigufaru

2200 ft

Dhigufaru

Dhigufaru Shark Feeding

2100 ft

Nearby

Island

Horubadhoo

400 ft

Restaurants

Raabondi Restaurant

400 ft

Royal Island Resort and Spa

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.

76%

liked the hotel and would stay again

great location

friendly staff

not new

limited beach-facing rooms

7.6/10

Very good

Rooms

8.6

Location

8.1

Service

8.9

Dining

7.4

4.5/5 based on 1531 reviews

#1 of 1 hotels in Horubadhoo Island based on Tripadvisor

Matthew

United Kingdom, March 2024

9.4/10

The hotel offers large and comfortable rooms that are stunning and very clean, satisfying all basic needs despite not being new. The service is amazing, with cooperative and friendly staff making efforts to ensure a great stay. The location is exceptional, directly on the beach with beautiful views and excellent opportunities for snorkeling. The dining experience is delightful, offering a rich variety and even featuring a famous underwater restaurant. The facilities are top-notch, providing everything needed for a relaxing and enjoyable stay at great value for money.

Rooms

9.0

The rooms were stunning and very clean, although not new, they satisfy all basic needs.

Service

10.0

The service was truly amazing, with friendly and cooperative staff dedicated to ensuring a great time.

Location

10.0

The location exceeded our expectations, being right on the beach with beautiful views and great snorkeling opportunities.

Dining

9.0

The dining experience was rich with worldwide cuisine options, and the famous underwater restaurant SEA is a highlight.

Facilities

9.0

The facilities provided everything needed for a fantastic stay.

great location

not new

Joan

United States of America, February 2024

8.6/10

Staying at this hotel was a wonderful experience. The rooms, although not new, satisfied all our basic needs and were very nice. The service was beyond exceptional, making our stay truly unforgettable. The location on a small island in Baa Atoll was perfect, offering beautiful beach views and amazing snorkeling opportunities. The dining options were varied, catering to all tastes.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms, while not new, satisfied all our basic needs and were very nice.

Service

9.0

The service was amazing - attentive, professional, and very friendly.

Location

9.0

The location on a small island in Baa Atoll was perfect, offering beautiful beach views and amazing snorkeling opportunities.

Dining

8.0

The dining experience offered a variety to fit everyone's taste, with good options including vegetarian, meat, fish, and a great selection of desserts.

Facilities

The price for the value we received was great, especially considering the beautiful location and attentive service provided.

Richard

United Kingdom, February 2024

7.8/10

The hotel offers a clean and comfortable stay with friendly staff and a great location near the beach. Although some areas need improvement like cleanliness and dining options, the overall value for money is good.

Rooms

9.0

The kids bungalow rooms are well-appointed and extra clean, just a short walk to the beach.

Service

8.0

The service was excellent, from the hostess in the restaurant to the housekeeping staff like Ahmed who was attentive.

Location

7.0

The location is good with a nice beach, but could be cleaner. The island is accessible by flight only and has unique features like baby black tip reef sharks.

Dining

7.0

The dining experience was decent, with good quality but limited European options. Organic products were available.

Facilities

8.0

The facilities are convenient and offer a range of services like room service and shuttle transportation.

Philip

United States of America, February 2024

6.8/10

The hotel had everything we needed in the rooms, which were extra clean, and all staff members were super friendly and helpful. However, there were some issues with transfers and wake-up timing. The location was on the worst part of the island.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms had everything we needed, were extra clean, and all staff members were super friendly and helpful.

Service

9.0

The service was excellent, especially Mr Muneesh who took care of our room with incredible kindness. The hostess in the restaurant, our waiter, and the housekeeping staff were all wonderful.

Location

5.0

The location, despite being scenic, was on the worst part of the island.

Dining

6.0

The dining experience was absolutely modest with limited options, but the meals were of good quality.

Facilities

7.0

The hotel is working on improving its facilities, including building walls and terraces. They also offer various services like room service, laundry, and tours.

Friendly Staff

Subpar Location

Helen

United Kingdom, January 2024

8.2/10

I had the most amazing stay at this hotel. The room I had, room 219, was fully equipped and impeccably clean, worth every penny! I couldn't ask for a better place to just sit and relax by the sea right outside my room. There's even a little private beach area where I could sunbathe, read a book, or enjoy the shade of palm trees.

Rooms

10.0

The rooms were unbelievable - fully equipped and clean, worth every penny. Room 219 had the most relaxing and picturesque sea view right outside.

Service

8.0

The service was incredible. The staff were very friendly and tried to make up for a disappointing food experience by organizing a free lunch. I appreciated the effort, although I was initially unaware of the requirement.

Location

9.0

The location was perfect, with a beautiful beach and an amazing snorkeling spot. It's away from the crowds, and the scenic view is breathtaking. However, there might be a trap on the airport island where one has to wait several hours, which can be inconvenient.

Dining

6.0

The dining experience was okay but rated below a 5-star hotel. The variety was limited, especially for kids and those with more Western tastes. However, the tandoori dishes were flavorful and satisfying.

Facilities

8.0

The hotel has great facilities, including a pool, beach, and restaurant. However, the dining options were not always tailored to diverse tastes or preferences.

Laura

United States of America, November 2023

7.8/10

I felt like I was stepping from my pouch straight into the ocean at this hotel, with clean rooms, although there were issues with the air conditioning and hot water. The location was on the worst part of the island, but there were some nice surprises in terms of service and great marine activities available.

Rooms

7.0

The rooms were ideal for a beach lover like me, offering the feeling of being right by the ocean.

Service

9.0

The staff were incredibly helpful and accommodating, going above and beyond to make our stay enjoyable. Just remember, they do appreciate tips for their excellent service.

Location

8.0

I was mesmerized by the stunning surroundings of the location, with crystal-clear waters and a vibrant marine life to explore right from the beach.

Dining

7.0

The dining options were good, especially the fresh waffles and omelets, although the bar at lunch had limited choices.

Facilities

8.0

The hotel's facilities were decent, with opportunities for both relaxation and adventure, making it a well-rounded choice for a beachside stay.

Stephen

United Kingdom, September 2023

9.2/10

I had a wonderful stay at Royal Island Resort. The rooms were absolutely comfortable and the service was excellent. The location exceeded our expectations, offering a perfect beach with amazing snorkeling opportunities. The dining experience was incredible, especially during breakfast. Overall, it's an ideal choice for a great vacation at a very good value for money.

Rooms

9.0

The rooms were absolutely comfortable.

Service

9.0

The service, from everyone at the Boli Bar, was excellent.

Location

10.0

The location was perfect, with a beautiful beach and an amazing snorkeling spot.

Dining

9.0

The dining experience was incredible, especially during breakfast.