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Royal Island Resort & Spa

5.0 star property
Beachfront resort in Horubadhoo Island with spa, outdoor pool

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Aerial view
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Couples treatment room(s), sauna, hot tub, body treatments, aromatherapy
3 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine
Lobby sitting area
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.
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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • On a private beach
  • 3 restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool
  • 2 outdoor tennis courts
  • Fitness centre
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Beach sunloungers
  • Beach towels
  • Children's pool

Feel at home (6)

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Why we love this property

Private beach bliss
A resort on its own private island awaits. Relax on white sand with beach loungers, try snorkelling, or indulge in beachside massages.
Spa retreat wonderland
A full-service spa offers Ayurvedic treatments, facials, and beachside massages. The resort boasts a sauna, hot tub, and garden for total rejuvenation.
Beachfront luxury resort
Take in the view from the ocean-view restaurant or dine garden-side at this luxury resort. Curated decor adds charm to this private beach haven.

Room options

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Superior Room, Multiple Beds, Beach View (Sunset Beach Villa)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Ceiling fan
Bidet
  • 57 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

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

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Ceiling fan
Bidet
  • 57 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single 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
Ceiling fan
Bidet
  • 114 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

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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
Ceiling fan
  • 257 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

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

Deluxe Room, Multiple Beds (Beach Pool Villa)

Highlights

Furnished patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Ceiling fan
Bidet
  • 115 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

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About the area

Map
Horubadhoo, Baa Atoll, Horubadhoo Island

Getting around

  • Dharavandhoo Island (DRV) - 5.6 miles/9 km
  • Naifaru (LMV-Madivaru) - 29.9 miles/48 km
  • Male (MLE-Velana Intl.) - 75 miles/120.7 km
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • La Locanda
  • Malaafaiy Restaurant Kihaad
  • Main Restaurant Bar @ Soneva Fushi
  • The Market
  • Ban Ban Cafe'

About this property

Royal Island Resort & Spa

Royal Island Resort & Spa offers a private beach where you can enjoy beach massages, beachside drinks and sunloungers, plus you'll have access to on-site scuba-diving, snorkelling and surfing/body boarding. The outdoor pool provides a splash of fun, while guests in the mood for pampering can visit the spa to indulge in massages, aromatherapy and Ayurvedic treatments. Maakanaa Restaurant, one of 3 restaurants, serves international cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. This luxurious resort also features a poolside bar, a fitness centre and a hot tub.

All-inclusive

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).

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 152 units
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: noon
    • Express check-in/out available
    • Check-out time is noon
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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.
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
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Children

    • Babysitting*
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Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
DONE

Transfers

    • Airport shuttle from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM*
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • 3 restaurants
  • Bar/lounge
  • Beach bar
  • Poolside bar
  • Swim-up bar
  • Coffee shop
  • Barbecue grills
  • 24-hour room service
  • Snack bar/deli

Travelling with children

  • Children's pool
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's menu

What to do

  • On a private beach
  • Tennis lessons
  • Racquetball/squash
  • Volleyball
  • Kayaking
  • Canoeing
  • Sailing
  • Boat tours
  • Motor boating
  • Rafting
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkelling
  • Surfing/body boarding
  • Waterskiing
  • Windsurfing
  • Shopping
  • Pool table
  • Fishing
  • Free use of nearby fitness centre
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby

Working away

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Computer station

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Hair salon
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Bike hire
  • Beach sunloungers
  • Beach towels
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Facilities

  • Built in 2001
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • Fitness centre
  • An outdoor pool
  • Arcade/games room
  • Full-service spa
  • Hot tub
  • 2 outdoor tennis courts
  • Sauna
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • Accessible airport shuttle

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 32-inch LCD TV
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Slippers
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Furnished patio
  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Shower only
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone
  • Desk chair

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Access via exterior corridors

Special features

Spa

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 hot 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.

Dining

Maakanaa Restaurant – This beachfront restaurant specialises in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Raabondhi Restaurant – This beachfront restaurant specialises in international cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy al fresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available. Reservations are required. Open daily.
Boli Bar – This beach bar only serves light fare. Happy hour is offered. Open 24 hours. Open daily.
Pool bar and Terrace – This beachfront coffee shop specialises in international cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy al fresco dining (weather permitting). Open 24 hours. Open daily.
Fun Pub – This pub overlooks the garden. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 12.00 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 2 years of age.
  • 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)
  • Additional fee for children (from 12 years old to 17 years old): USD 304.77 per person, per stay
The additional fee covers transfer fees for guests ages 12-17.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of USD 400 per person (return)

Children & extra beds

  • Babysitting is available for an extra charge
  • Airport shuttle for children between the ages of 2 and 11 costs USD 200 (return)

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision
  • Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms. These are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
This property does not have lifts.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Carte Blanche
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

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

Is there a pool at Royal Island Resort & Spa?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Are pets allowed at Royal Island Resort & Spa?

Sorry, neither pets nor service animals are allowed.

Is an airport shuttle service offered by Royal Island Resort & Spa?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM on request. The charge is USD 400 per person return.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Royal Island Resort & Spa?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: noon. Check-out time is noon. Express check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Royal Island Resort & Spa and nearby?

Have fun with on-site activities such as kayaking, rafting and sailing and improve your game at the on-site tennis courts. Additional recreation on-site includes racquetball/squash and volleyball. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and soothe your senses in the hot tub. Royal Island Resort & Spa also has a private beach, an outdoor pool and a sauna, as well as a steam room, an arcade and a picnic area.

Are there restaurants at or near Royal Island Resort & Spa?

Yes, there are 3 on-site restaurants, featuring al fresco dining, international cuisine and garden views.

Does Royal Island Resort & Spa have any outdoor private spaces?

Yes, every room features a furnished patio.

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