Royal Island Resort & Spa

Property class: 5 and above

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At Royal Island Resort & Spa, you can look forward to a swim-up bar, a beach bar, and a poolside bar. With a private beach, beachfront dining, and beach massages, this resort is the perfect place to soak up some sun. Indulge in a body treatment, a manicure/pedicure, and a massage at Araamu Spa, the onsite spa. At the 3 on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and international cuisine. Enjoy the gym, as well as activities like fishing, racquetball/squash, and rowing/canoeing. In addition to a terrace and shopping on site, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AED 1,583
AED 2,126 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Oct - 25 Oct

Room options

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View all photos for Superior Room, Multiple Beds, Beach View (Sunset Beach Villa)

A wooden deck with a view of a beach and palm trees.

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

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • Beach view
  • 57 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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

An aerial view of a beach resort with multiple bungalow-style buildings surrounded by dense tropical vegetation.

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • Beach view
  • 57 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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

A hotel room with a bed, two chairs, a desk, and a ceiling fan.

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

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

View all photos for Superior Suite, Multiple Beds (Two Bedroom Beach Pool Residence)

An aerial view of a beachside property with a swimming pool, lounge chairs, and palm trees.

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

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

View all photos for Deluxe Room, Multiple Beds (Beach Pool Villa)

An aerial view of a resort with multiple swimming pools, a beach, and palm trees.

Deluxe Room, Multiple Beds (Beach Pool Villa)

  • Beach view
  • 115 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Horubadhoo Island, Royal Island Resort & Spa is on a private beach. Kihaadhuffaru Island Pier and Thulhaadho Harbor are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Nelivaru Finolhu and Mendhoo. Take an opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as windsurfing and other activities like whale-watching. Visit our Horubadhoo Island travel guide
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Horubadhoo, Baa Atoll, Horubadhoo Island

Restaurants

  • La Locanda
  • Undhoali Bar Kihaad
  • Down To Earth
  • So Hands
  • Out of the Sea

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 a body treatment, a manicure/pedicure, and a massage at Araamu Spa, the onsite spa. At the 3 on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and international cuisine. Enjoy the gym, as well as activities like fishing, racquetball/squash, and rowing/canoeing. 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, along with sun loungers, pool umbrellas, and a swim-up bar
    • 2 outdoor tennis courts, a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and express check-out
    • Express check-in, babysitting (surcharge), and a computer station
    • Concierge services, a 24-hour front desk, and massage treatment rooms
  • Room features
  • All 152 individually furnished rooms have comforts such as 24-hour room service and furnished patios, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and desk chairs.
  • Other conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Showers, bidets, and free toiletries
    • 32-inch LCD TVs with cable channels
    • Wardrobes/closets, 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 onsite food and beverages in the room rate (some restrictions may apply).

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Frequently asked questions

Does Royal Island Resort & Spa have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Royal Island Resort & Spa?

As of 23 October 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Royal Island Resort & Spa on 24 October 2026 start from AED 1,583, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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?

Check-out 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 420 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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Reviews

Royal Island Resort & Spa Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

9.2

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 94 out of 135 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 29 out of 135 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 135 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 135 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 135 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A wonderful holiday destination with lots of activities in addition to the beautiful location and snorkeling.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The best island we've been to. Beautiful nature, fantastic food, great spa.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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the island is well taken care of, Razib our cleaner was fantastic. the snorkeling and wildlife was amazing
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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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.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fabolous place

The island and the vegetation are astonishing Accommodation are really comfortable and directly on the beach Service is excellent, staffs are lovely and extremely kind Different type of Cuisines, all good Absolutely a place to suggest
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Highly recommended.

We spent 10 fantastic days, wonderful resort is the second time we go back the sea the barrier the food the staff, especially Mini our host, pampered us and fulfilled our every request
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Idyllic tropical island - close-to-nature feeling

We had a lovely tranquil stay, feeling very well looked after by the friendly staff. The island is idyllic and the accommodation is comfortable with excellent Aircon and fan in the bedroom. The food in the buffet was varied, fresh and delicious and the bar served excellent cocktails. The home reef is vibrant and perfect for snorkelling round. The dive centre gave my husband a great refresher course and good diving opportunities afterwards. Royal Island provides an altogether lovely, relaxing close-to-nature experience!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Top class vacation Royal Island Resort & Spa

We really enjoy our stay at the Royal Island Resort & Spa. The villas had a high standard including the cleaning service twice a day, thanks to Nor for a good job especially warm welcoming & reunion-wish infront of our leaving. We had a Sunset villa and the view was really amacing. Every morning there were staff cleaning of the Island and beaches after the nights weather! The waiter at the resturant were professional & made us feel special welcomed every single time, special thanks for your service Habib & the hostess Lakhsii. The food at the resturant, the fresh fruit & all delicious were absolute top class.
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Verified review

8/10 Good

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Beautiful Island, but lower your expectations

The island is beautiful, but we had the feeling of small minded management the whole time. Just small details everywhere that could have elevated the experience 100%. Two big details worth to mention are: 1) we had 5 days holiday but the island is so far and the transportations was not planned optimally, so we wasted 2 days on getting in and out of the island, just waiting... 2) There were many mosquitos and the island staff kept on fogging the dorms areas EVERYDAY and the smell was so strong we woke up with the taste of the repellent on our mouths every day.... The food was good and with enough variety that we never got bored of it. The staff is kind and prone to service.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

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good
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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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 !
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall very good resort as evaluated above but Mosquitos Difficulty to access to the snorkeling areas Too early transportation to Male No beach umbrellas
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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Excellent Resort

The Royal Island Resort & Spa provides splendid beachfront just outside your villa style room. I very much enjoyed my walks along the beach surrounding the island and breathtaking views of the sunset. Snorkeling on site was wonderful, especially around the service jetty pier and the reef areas that surround the island. Royal Island Resort & Spa also provides excellent indoor recreational facilities including table tennis, badmington, racquetball & squash.... especially useful on a rainy day.
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service

Maldives

Excursion ripped off Food below average
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Still dreaming about our time at Royal Island — it was more than just a holiday, it was an experience to remember. If I ever come to the Maldives again, the only place I’ll stay is Royal Island Hotel. The nature is breathtaking, the beaches are stunning, and the cleanliness of the resort is top-notch. The hospitality of the staff is truly exceptional. A special thanks to Murali, who never missed a single special request of ours during meals. At the amazing spa, Radhika’s magical hands and the quality of the products made every massage unforgettable. And dear Noble — we’re so grateful for his sincere care, constant support, and kindness throughout our stay. Honestly, everyone needs a Noble in their life!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort

PASSER VOTRE ROUTE IL Y A MIEUX

TOUT EST CHER IL N'Y A MEME PAS UN RESTAURANT A L EXTERIEUR LES VILLAS SONT VETUSTES RIEN A VOIR AVEC LES PHOTOS L ENVIRONNEMENT EST MAGNIFIQUE MAIS L HOTEL PAS TERRIBLE JE LE DECONSEILLE
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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All good
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tutto perfetto accoglienza ottima la nostra referente Tini sempre disponibile se proprio voglio trovare una pecca eliminerei le moto d’acqua che rovinano la quiete del bellissimo posto
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Tout étais parfait
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nous avons apprécié la gentillesse du personnel. Notamment Monsieur Mitila et le cuisinier Monsieur Nishanta, un Chef exceptionnel. Le buffet est exceptionnel et il est renouvelé tous les jours.
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cadre paradisiaque, plage et lagon sublime piscine magnifique. Personnel souriant, chaleureux, professionnel, au petit soin Propreté et entretien parfais, Buffet et boissons variées et délicieux, spa: une véritable expérience d'exception Négatif : les excursions sont très chères ainsi que le spa(pourtant a faire car tellement relaxant) Transfert parfaitement assuré par l'hôtel de Malé a l'hôtel contrairement au vols précédents via Expedia de Marseille à Malé. Changements récurrents a l'aller comme au retour, retard et correspondance ratées Donc beaucoup de temps perdu initialement prévu a profiter Cependant l'hôtel n'est en rien responsable Mauvaise organisation d Expedia et des compagnies aériennes
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Super Hausriff
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025