June 2015Baa AtollFirst visit

Royal Island

A woman sitting on the timber steps of a villa veranda at Royal Island, shaded by trees

Royal Island Maldives has a nice, relaxed island feel, with plenty of greenery, a long stretch of beach and a good house reef for snorkelling. I especially liked its traditional Maldivian character rather than an overly polished luxury-resort feel. The spa, water sports and easygoing atmosphere make it a comfortable choice for a laid-back island holiday.

This note is from June 2015. Villas, restaurants and reefs change between visits. Ask us what's new there.