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Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished
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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

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Horubadhoo, Baa Atoll, Horubadhoo Island

Room options

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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
  • Free WiFi

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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)
  • Beach view
  • 57 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

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

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

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

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

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Deluxe Room, Multiple Beds (Beach Pool Villa)

Deluxe Room, Multiple Beds (Beach Pool Villa)

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

About the area

Horubadhoo Island

Beachfront retreat .You'll find Nelivaru Finolhu and Mendhoo in the area of this Horubadhoo Island resort. Hibalhidoo and Dharavandhoo Mosque are also in the area.
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Restaurants

  • La Locanda
  • Raabon'dhi Restaurant
  • Sand Bar
  • Malaafaiy Restaurant Kihaad
  • Sea Grill

About this property

Royal Island Resort & Spa

5-star beachfront resort with 3 restaurants
Some rates at Royal Island Resort & Spa are all-inclusive. These rates include onsite meals and beverages, and may include taxes and gratuities. Additional charges may apply for meals at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, certain beverages, and other amenities.

Step outside to unwind on the white sand beach. Pamper yourself with a treatment at the full-service spa and enjoy amenities at Royal Island Resort & Spa like an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

There are 3 restaurants on site, as well as a coffee shop/café and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a beach bar, a poolside bar, and a bar/lounge. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. This luxury resort also offers outdoor tennis courts, a hot tub, and a steam room.

This 5-star Horubadhoo Island resort is smoke free.

  • 152 guestrooms or units
  • 3 dining venues
  • Built in 2001
  • Deli
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Game room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Beauty salon
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Onsite shopping
  • Bellhop
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar on the beach
  • Coffee shop
  • Bar by the pool
  • Swim-up bar
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.

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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip 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

Things to do

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

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 elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

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 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 at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Royal Island Resort & Spa

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Christmas Eve (December 24) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 260
  • Christmas Eve (December 24) Gala Dinner per child: USD 130 (from 2 to 12 years old)
  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 350
  • New Year's Eve (December 31) 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. This tax does not apply to children under 2 years of age.
  • Additional fee for children (from 12 years old to 17 years old): USD 304.77 per person, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

The additional fee covers transfer fees for guests ages 12-17.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 420 per person (roundtrip)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 210 (roundtrip), (from 2 to 11 years old)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Carte Blanche, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the resort before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

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 an airport shuttle?

Royal Island Resort & Spa offers an airport shuttle from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, on request, for a charge of USD 420. per person, roundtrip.

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

As of Jun 2, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Royal Island Resort & Spa on Jun 24, 2026 start from CA $257, 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.

How close is Royal Island Resort & Spa to the beach?

This resort is on a private beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Royal Island Resort & Spa offer free breakfast?

Royal Island Resort & Spa does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Royal Island Resort & Spa?

No, there is no casino at this resort.

What time is check-in at Royal Island Resort & Spa?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: noon.

Is there free parking at Royal Island Resort & Spa?

Free parking is not available at this resort.

Does Royal Island Resort & Spa have a pool?

Royal Island Resort & Spa features an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Does Royal Island Resort & Spa have a restaurant?

There are 3 onsite restaurants, offering options like international cuisine, a beachfront location, and ocean views.

Does Royal Island Resort & Spa have a spa?

Pamper yourself with a day at Araamu Spa, where you can enjoy massages, facials, and body scrubs.

How close is Royal Island Resort & Spa to downtown Horubadhoo Island?

Royal Island Resort & Spa is 0.1 mi away from Horubadhoo Island.

Royal Island Resort & Spa Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 92 out of 133 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 29 out of 133 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 133 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 133 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 133 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Liya

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Zechariah

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

10/10 Excellent

luca

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

10/10 Excellent

Liya

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.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Arjan

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

10/10 Excellent

Tullio

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

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

8/10 Good

MARC

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

8/10 Good

Alison

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
Verified

8/10 Good

James

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

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

4/10 Poor

Samimbanu Nazir

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service

Maldives

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

10/10 Excellent

ISMAIL

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

10/10 Excellent

Gert

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

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

10/10 Excellent

Emanuele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All good
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Darcy

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Massimo

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

10/10 Excellent

JEAN DOMINIQUE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tout étais parfait
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

YVES

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

10/10 Excellent

AUDREY

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

10/10 Excellent

Matthias

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

2/10 Terrible

Gabriela

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Kein 5 stern hotel Lange anreise Unfreundliches personal
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marie Christine

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

10/10 Excellent

Daichi

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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