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SO/ Maldives

5.0 star property
5-star beachfront hotel with 3 restaurants

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Three-Bedroom Ocean Water Pool Atelier

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • On private beach
  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning

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Malé, Emboodhoo, Kaafu Atoll, 20028
  • Place, Embudu Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬

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Premium bedding, memory foam beds, minibar, in-room safe

Lagoon Beach Pool Villa

  • Ocean view
  • 228 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Water Pool Villa

Water Pool Villa

  • City view
  • 120 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Ocean Water Pool Villa

Ocean Water Pool Villa

  • Ocean view
  • 120 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Family Beach Pool Villa with Capsule

Family Beach Pool Villa with Capsule

  • Beach view
  • 238 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Beach Pool Villa

Beach Pool Villa

  • Beach view
  • 228 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Two-Bedroom Lagoon Beach Pool Loft

Two-Bedroom Lagoon Beach Pool Loft

  • Ocean view
  • 322 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Two-Bedroom Ocean Water Pool Atelier

Two-Bedroom Ocean Water Pool Atelier

  • Ocean view
  • 240 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Three-Bedroom Ocean Water Pool Atelier

Three-Bedroom Ocean Water Pool Atelier

  • Ocean view
  • 410 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the area

Emboodhoo

Beachside getaway.You'll be steps from Embudu Beach with a stay at this Emboodhoo hotel.

What's nearby

  • Embudu Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km

Restaurants

  • Miss Olive Oil
  • Terra & Mar
  • Miss Olive Oyl Pool Bar
  • The Elephant & Butterfly
  • Hard Rock Cafe Maldives

About this property

SO/ Maldives

5-star beachfront hotel with 3 restaurants
Some rates at SO/ Maldives 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.

Simply walk outside to smell the salt air and watch the ocean waves from the white sand beach. Pamper yourself with a treatment at the full-service spa and enjoy amenities at SO/ Maldives like a complimentary children's club and an outdoor pool.

There are 3 restaurants on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 2 bars/lounges and a beach bar. WiFi is free in public spaces. This Art Deco hotel also offers a 24-hour fitness center, a steam room, and a garden.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 5-star Emboodhoo hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • 80 guestrooms or units
  • 3 dining venues
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Kid's club (free)
  • Supervised childcare (surcharge)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Lockers available
  • Bar on the beach
SO/ Maldives offers 80 air-conditioned accommodations with private plunge pools and indoor private hot tubs. Rooms open to patios. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas and include desk chairs. Memory foam beds feature premium bedding. Smart televisions come with premium satellite channels. Coffee/tea makers and minibars are provided. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with deep soaking bathtubs and hydromassage showerheads. Bathrooms are also outfitted with bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries.

This Emboodhoo hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include offices, desks, and phones. Additionally, rooms include safes and complimentary bottled water. In-room massages, hypo-allergenic bedding, and irons/ironing boards can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

The onsite spa has 4 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include body wraps, body scrubs, body treatments, and manicures and pedicures. The spa is equipped with a sauna. The spa is open daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Beach toys
  • Children's games
  • Free children's club
  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lifeguards on site
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Pool toys
  • Private plunge pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: USD 50 for adults and USD 25 for children
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 3 restaurants
  • A beach bar
  • Couples/private dining

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Beach yoga
  • Free beach club
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Free children's club
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Water sports equipment

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Doorbell and phone notification
  • Elevator (47 inch wide door)
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Lever door handles
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Pool access ramp on site
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (35 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchairs on site

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Private plunge pool
  • Smart TV with premium satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Memory foam mattress
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Children's robes
  • Children's slippers
  • Deep soaking bathtub or hydromassage showerhead
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Meal delivery service
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Office
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Guests must transfer via boat and shuttle to the property; guests must contact the property at least 72 hours before travel, using the contact information on the confirmation received after booking
This property offers transfers from the ferry terminal (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests will receive an email within 5 days before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at SO/ Maldives

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 50.0 per night.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Important information

Fees

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

  • 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.

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

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 50 for adults and USD 25 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 250 per person (roundtrip)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 125 (roundtrip), (from 4 to 12 years old)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 50.0 per night

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 uses some solar energy
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
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
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. No onsite parking is available. This property uses solar energy. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. 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 hotel 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

SO/ Maldives Hotel
SO/ Maldives Emboodhoo Lagoon
SO/ Maldives Hotel Emboodhoo Lagoon

Frequently asked questions

Does SO/ Maldives have an airport shuttle?

SO/ Maldives offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, for a charge of USD 250 per person, roundtrip.

How much does it cost to stay at SO/ Maldives?

As of Jun 3, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at SO/ Maldives on Jun 24, 2026 start from CA $834, 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 SO/ Maldives to the beach?

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

Does SO/ Maldives offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at SO/ Maldives, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of USD 50 for adults and USD 25 for children. It's available every day from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at SO/ Maldives?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at SO/ Maldives?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at SO/ Maldives?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does SO/ Maldives have a pool?

SO/ Maldives features an outdoor pool.

Does SO/ Maldives have a restaurant?

Yes, there are 3 restaurants on site.

Does SO/ Maldives have a spa?

This hotel has a spa, which features mani/pedis, body scrubs, and body wraps.

How close is SO/ Maldives to downtown Emboodhoo?

SO/ Maldives is 0.1 mi away from Emboodhoo.

SO/ Maldives Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 21 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful, amazing…
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Essa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything from the arrival at the airport up to our departure was seamless and flawless Monica made everything easy
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Payal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall, a very nice stay
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Johnny

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The view was amazing. The water was crystal clear. The staffs were friendly. Super easy to swim in the ocean. Just didnt see any fish. Our butler Sue was amazing and super helpful. She gave us a detailed tour of the island, help us find vegetarian food and booked us a trip to a nearby island for food. All the restaurant staffs were helpful to accommodate our vegetarian diet.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

JEAN-JACQEUS HIRAO ALLOY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Bharatveer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our stay at your beautiful hotel. The staff were all great, but a special mention to Vishan who was always on hand to help us book our dinner reservations, suggest ideas and experiences. Alongside him, we must say Luna was wonderful with her welcoming smile and attentive nature, alongside Brayan (always smiling) at lunchtimes and then in the evenings Massie (so sorry if I spelt his name wrong!) always taking time to speak to us, with interesting stories and even making some lovely gifts with leaves for our daughter! The spa area was also superby and treatments blissful in a lovely setting. A truly memorable stay - a dream holiday made possible by the beautiful location, amazing hotel facilities, but especially by the fantastic staff!
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Cosmin

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Several safety issues which the resort management wasn’t concerned about it. I got severely injured. Poor food choices and limited. Main restaurant was not for a 5 star resort, looks old and depressing. Safety… safety. Very expensive but quality of a 3 star hotel. I stayed during same trip at 3 resorts and SO MALDIVES made me leave Maldives with several injuries and bad taste. I would not recommend anyone to get near this place is a waste of time and money. No thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Abdulrahman

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

Paradise

Absolutely loved it!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Courtney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was a dream. Absolutely incredible views, amazing staff, out of this world delicious food!! I can’t say enough good things !!! More children than we expected but our private villa was on point!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024
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2/10 Terrible

Amarjit

Disliked: Staff & service

Think Twice

This hotel is definitely not 5 star... The service from management was terrible before arrival. We had to send numerous emails to arrange our transfer. Further they charge an extortionate amount for the transfer $250 return trip that takes 15 mins. We paid $50 for a return trip to Maafushi on a similar boat. Altough individual staff including our MEM were friendly, the management was not good. I would definitely not recommend this resort.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
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6/10 Okay

Ken

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The service staff were very polite. The food was middle of the road with some exceptions. The room had excellent layout. Although we chose a bungalow facing the city which received heavy winds for our 3 day stay. So we were unable to enjoy the outdoor patio. That could have been bad luck. Snorkelling is limited as the resort does not have a house reef. The most serious issue was the staff practice of texting while driving the carts. In one example, the driver was a texting without her hands on the wheel while another worker was sitting right beside them (we have a photo). In another case, we observed an employee reverse while texting right into the path of another cart. I had to yell to advert a collision. It appears the inappropriate use of cell phones goes right to the top. When greeted by the manager during an evening event, he repeatedly looked at his phone and sent texts mid-conversation (no exaggeration). It was obvious he was not paying attention to us. The only consolation is that after speaking to us, he walked over to the group next to us, and did the same thing! This resort has fantastic potential. So this could have been as good as any 5 star experience. Accor needs to send somebody to this property monitor service execution. I could say more about the food, but in all honesty, they are small matters that can be easily fixed. Interestingly, when the manager asked us about the food, we said we had suggestions, but he did not follow up with questions.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Olga

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We recently stayed at the SO/ Maldives Resort and wanted to share my feedback to help improve future guest experiences. 1. Room Reservation Issue: I booked a water villa specifically for a private vacation with my husband. However, upon arrival, the room I booked was unavailable, and I was offered an upgrade to share a larger house with my friends. While the villa was stunning, it did not provide the privacy I was seeking, which was a key reason for choosing your resort. 2. Boat Transfer Experience: Our group had arranged a private boat transfer. Unfortunately, on the return trip to the airport, we had to share the boat with other guests due to a delay in my checkout process. This resulted in other guests yelling at me for making them late, which was a stressful and unpleasant experience to end the vacation. I appreciate the beauty of the resort and the effort put into making it luxurious, but these issues detracted from the privacy and exclusive experience I was expecting. I hope you take this feedback into account to improve service consistency for future guests.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
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2/10 Terrible

Youssoufa

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Leider entsprach dieses Resort in keiner Weise unseren Erwartungen – insbesondere nicht bei dem sehr hohen Preisniveau. Die Auswahl an Restaurants war extrem eingeschränkt, das Essen qualitativ enttäuschend und teilweise überteuert. Vielfalt oder besondere kulinarische Erlebnisse, wie man sie in dieser Preisklasse erwartet, gab es nicht. Das Design und die gesamte Atmosphäre wirkten lieblos und keinesfalls luxuriös. Auch der Wellness- und Poolbereich konnten uns nicht überzeugen und boten keine echte Entspannung. Besonders enttäuschend war der Umgang mit Kritik: Anstatt lösungsorientiert zu reagieren, wurden Probleme öffentlich und unprofessionell angesprochen, was sehr unangenehm war. Ein Entgegenkommen oder Service auf Augenhöhe blieb trotz frühzeitiger Abreise aus. Für den gezahlten Preis hätten wir deutlich mehr Qualität, Service und Kulanz erwartet. Wir würden dieses Hotel nicht weiterempfehlen und würden uns bei einer erneuten Malediven-Reise definitiv für ein anderes Resort entscheiden.
Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Albin

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rohit

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Ahmad

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Kestutis

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Ilias

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Khaled

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024