Royal Island Resort & Spa

Beachfront resort in Horubadhoo Island with spa and outdoor pool

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Dates

October 2025

24

November 2025

Couples treatment rooms, sauna, hot tub, body treatments, aromatherapy

Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers

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.

VIP Access

Wonderful

Popular amenities

Connecting rooms available
Airport transfer
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 center
Sauna
Steam room
Beach sun loungers
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 snorkeling, 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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Tonight

Oct 24 - Oct 25

Tomorrow

Oct 25 - Oct 26

All rooms

2 beds

Showing 5 of 5 rooms

Sunset Beach Villa

Good

Highlights

Furnished patio

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

LCD TV

Ceiling fan

Bidet

613 sq ft
Beach view
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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

Beach Villa

Wonderful

Highlights

Furnished patio

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

LCD TV

Ceiling fan

Bidet

613 sq ft
Beach view
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Two Bedroom Family Beach Villa

Highlights

Furnished patio

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

LCD TV

Ceiling fan

Bidet

1227 sq ft
Sleeps 6
1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Two Bedroom Beach Pool Residence

Highlights

Furnished patio

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Dining table

LCD TV

Ceiling fan

2766 sq ft
Sleeps 6
1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Beach Pool Villa

Highlights

Furnished patio

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

LCD TV

Ceiling fan

Bidet

1237 sq ft
Beach view
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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$513 nightly

Nov 14 - Nov 15

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About the neighborhood

Horubadhoo, Baa Atoll, Horubadhoo Island

Getting around

Dharavandhoo Island (DRV) - 5.6 miles/9 km
Naifaru (LMV-Madivaru) - 29.9 miles/48 km
Velana Intl. Airport (MLE) - 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 sun loungers, plus you'll have access to onsite scuba diving, snorkeling, 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 center, and a hot tub.

All inclusive

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).

At a glance

Hotel size

- 152 units

Arriving/Leaving

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

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
- 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.

Required at check-in

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

Children

- Babysitting*

Pets

- No pets or service animals allowed

Internet

- Free WiFi in public areas
- Free WiFi in rooms

Transfers

- Airport shuttle from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM*

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

Traveling 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
Snorkeling
Surfing/body boarding
Water skiing
Windsurfing
Shopping
Pool table
Fishing
Free use of nearby fitness center
Windsurfing nearby
Whale-watching nearby

Working away

24-hour business center
Computer station

Services

24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Hair salon
Free newspapers in lobby
Luggage storage
Wedding services
Multilingual staff
Porter/bellhop
Bicycle rentals
Beach sun loungers
Beach towels
Pool loungers
Pool umbrellas

Facilities

Built in 2001
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Picnic area
Terrace
Library
Fitness center
An outdoor pool
Arcade/game 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
Hair dryer
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 specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Raabondhi Restaurant - This beachfront restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available. Reservations are required. Open daily.

Boli Bar - This beach bar serves light fare only. Happy hour is offered. Open 24 hours. Open daily.

Pool bar and Terrace - This beachfront coffee shop specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco 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 check-out. 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 (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)
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 (roundtrip)

Children & extra beds

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

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, 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.

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.

This property does not have elevators.

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, pets and service animals aren't allowed.

Is 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 roundtrip.

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 onsite activities like kayaking, rafting, and sailing and improve your game at the onsite tennis courts. Additional recreation onsite 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 onsite restaurants, featuring alfresco 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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Royal Island Resort & Spa Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.8

Eco-friendliness

8.8

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

The beaches at this property are stunning and well-maintained with excellent cleanliness. (4 reviews)
The spa at this property offers exceptional massages and high-quality treatments. (3 reviews)

From real guest reviews summarized by AI.

Popular mentions

Food

Spa

Nature

Service staff

10/10 Exceptional

May 9, 2025

the island is well taken care of, Razib our cleaner was fantastic. the snorkeling and wildlife was amazing

Zechariah, 7-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jan 15, 2024

The best island we've been to. Beautiful nature, fantastic food, great spa.

Liya, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jan 2, 2025

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

luca, 6-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jul 5, 2025

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!

ISMAIL, 6-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Feb 21, 2023

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 !

8/10 Very good

Dec 5, 2024

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!

Alison, 7-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Feb 3, 2025

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.

Gert, 14-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jan 12, 2025

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.

Melanie, 10-night trip

8/10 Very good

Apr 16, 2025

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.

4-night trip

8/10 Very good

Oct 8, 2014

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.

4/10 Fair

Jul 25, 2022

Maldives

Excursion ripped off Food below average

Samimbanu Nazir, 11-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nov 2, 2024

All good

Emanuele, 9-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jul 8, 2024

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.

Sandra, 7-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jun 15, 2024

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.

Darcy, 6-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jun 26, 2025

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

AUDREY, 14-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

May 2, 2025

Super Hausriff

Matthias, 6-night trip

2/10 Poor

Apr 30, 2025

Kein 5 stern hotel Lange anreise Unfreundliches personal

Gabriela, 5-night trip

8/10 Very good

Apr 16, 2025

Overall very good resort as evaluated above but Mosquitos Difficulty to access to the snorkeling areas Too early transportation to Male No beach umbrellas

MARC, 7-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Mar 11, 2025

Liliya, 7-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Mar 1, 2025

Haikal, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Feb 25, 2025

The Best resort ever

marc, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Feb 23, 2025

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

Tullio, 9-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Feb 12, 2025

Wunderschön. Sehr hilfreiches und freundliches Personal, sehr gutes Essen, Buffet grosse Auswahl, Alles Sauber und gepflegt.Wir hatten eine traumhafte Woche dort.

Marie Christine, 8-night trip