Emerald Maldives Resort & Spa

Raa Atoll, Maldives · Deluxe All-Inclusive · Beach & Overwater Villas · The Emerald Spa · A Leading Hotel of the World

The Emerald Experience

A private island sanctuary in Baa Atoll UNESCO Biosphere Reserve — where every detail is extraordinary and every moment is yours alone.

Deluxe All-Inclusive

From the moment you step ashore, everything is taken care of — dining across five restaurants, unlimited beverages, watersports, snorkelling, excursions and more, all seamlessly included.

Private-Pool Villas

An exquisite collection of beach and overwater villas, including two-bedroom presidential residences — each built in harmony with nature using bamboo, stone and Langhi Langhi leaves.

The Emerald Spa

A sanctuary of the senses featuring private treatment rooms, steam, sauna, yoga, and world-class Thai and Indonesian therapies — all set within the tropical heart of the island.

Five-Star Dining

Five distinct restaurants including Amazónico South American cuisine, Le Asiatique, Beach Club Grill and the international Aqua Restaurant — paired with sunset bars and poolside cafés.

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Based on 4,689 reviews

Travelers' Choice Best of the Best 2026
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What Our Guests Say

Rated Travellers' Choice on TripAdvisor

A Perfect Paradise!

We had an amazing stay at Emerald Maldives! Everything exceeded our expectations. The island is absolutely beautiful, the water is crystal clear, and the atmosphere is peaceful and relaxing. The food was outstanding with plenty of delicious choices every day. Staff were friendly, and always made us feel welcome. Our villa was spacious, clean, and offered breathtaking ocean views. Every moment felt special, and we truly enjoyed every part of our holiday. Thank you to the entire team for making our stay so memorable. Would highly recommend Emerald Maldives to anyone looking for a perfect tropical getaway!

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MGgie ChanAustralia

Feel special in paradise

Our family — my wife, our two sons aged 21 and 19, and I — spent a few days at Emerald Maldives. Everything can be summed up in one word: unbeatable. This is as close to paradise as you will find anywhere on planet Earth. The island and the hotel are wonderful, and the staff have the remarkable ability to strike the perfect balance between personalised attention and respect for your privacy and relaxation. How do they achieve this? By putting themselves in your shoes and doing everything possible to make you feel truly special. Our congratulations and heartfelt thanks go to the entire team, especially Shafi and the sommelier at the Beach Club Grill. Thank you for making our holiday one of the most wonderful and memorable experiences our family has ever shared.

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Francisco Javie... M

Unbeatable.

Unbeatable. We had never been made to feel this special at a hotel. They take care of every detail and are constantly looking out for your well-being and excellence. I cannot find any fault — I must highlight the catering and the hotel facilities. Special mention to our manager Amman who was exceptional. Perfect for both a honeymoon and a family holiday.

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DaniPamplona, Spain

Very good hotel

It is a top class resort. The arrangement is very nice and the food in each restaurant is delicious. The facilities and service are of the highest standard.

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Dorothy Y
Emerald Maldives Resort & Spa, Raa Atoll — beach villa exterior
Emerald Maldives Resort & Spa, Raa Atoll
Emerald Maldives Resort & Spa, Raa Atoll
Emerald Maldives Resort & Spa, Raa Atoll — overwater villa exterior
Emerald Maldives Resort & Spa, Raa Atoll
Emerald Maldives Resort & Spa, Raa Atoll
Emerald Maldives Resort & Spa, Raa Atoll
Emerald Maldives Resort & Spa, Raa Atoll
Emerald Maldives Resort & Spa, Raa Atoll
Emerald Maldives Resort & Spa, Raa Atoll
Emerald Maldives Resort & Spa, Raa Atoll
Emerald Maldives Resort & Spa, Raa Atoll — beach villa exterior

Emerald Maldives Resort & Spa

Regular price₹ 435,900
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Double occupancy, 4 nights, deluxe all-inclusive, return seaplane transfers, all taxes included except TCS · valid until 23 Dec 2026

Emerald sits on a private island in Raa Atoll, in the north, and it runs as a Deluxe All-Inclusive house and a member of The Leading Hotels of the World. Every price above is one villa, two adults sharing, four nights, with the return seaplane and the green tax already inside the number.

Two things are worth more than the brochure makes of them: dinner is à la carte rather than buffet-by-default, and vegetarian and Indian menus run in every restaurant, not one corner of the buffet.

What this actually costs

Pick your villa and your travel dates from the two dropdowns and the price updates to that combination. Every applicable tax is already inside it and nothing is added at check-out.

  • Three of the seven options are split stays, two nights in one villa and two in another. They are the sensible way into a water villa with pool without paying for four nights of it. The resort can swap the order to suit availability, without notice.
  • One excursion is included, your choice of the Lucky Dolphin Trip or the Lucky Sunset Fishing Trip. On the standard all-inclusive an excursion needs a seven-night stay, so at four nights this is a real addition.
  • Dinner is unlimited dine-around, every night. Amázónico for South American, Le Asiatique for Asian, Beach Club Grill for Italian, all à la carte, or the AQUA buffet. Not one speciality night out of four.
  • One child aged 2 to 13.99 sharing with parents in a one-bedroom villa is free on accommodation. Green tax and the seaplane are still payable for them, and a second child is chargeable.
  • Fewer than four nights, or extra nights on top, price at the extra nightly rate plus the seaplane and are not on the dropdown. Ask and we will put those numbers in your costing.

Who this isn’t for

Anyone who wants to settle up late. Full payment is due at least ten days before arrival, and cancelling inside ten days forfeits 100%. Tighter than most islands here, so buy the insurance when you book.

Anyone landing in Malé in the evening. The transfer is a seaplane and seaplanes fly in daylight only, so a late arrival costs you a night in the capital at your own expense.

Anyone needing more room than the base occupancy allows. A one-bedroom villa takes two adults and two children, or three adults and one child, and no more.

Before you book

  • Honeymoon amenities need a four-night stay, which this is. A 60-minute massage for two, champagne on arrival, a romantic beach dinner and bed and bath decoration. The wedding has to be within twelve months and the certificate is presented at check-in, not mentioned at booking.
  • Anniversary stays get champagne, bed and bath decoration and a cake. Ask when you enquire, not on the island.
  • The Dolphin Kids Club runs for ages 3 to 12 at no charge, and padel and tennis are free during the day.
  • Indian market, new bookings only. The resort can revoke or modify the offer at any time, though a booking already confirmed stays confirmed.

Tell us your dates, who is travelling and which airport you fly from, and we will come back with two or three villas costed against the split-stay versions so you can see which one wins. Message our Maldives specialists on WhatsApp or send us an enquiry.

House reef 3/5 Fine

You will enjoy it. You would not cross an atoll for it.

One good spot rather than a reef you can circle. The water outside the Aqua restaurant is the place, about twenty metres out, light current, shallow entry, fine for a first-time snorkeller, with resident baby sharks and good fish. Coral took a heavy hit from bleaching and from the building of the resort, and visibility drops when the current stirs the sand. Off the water villas it is an out-and-back, not a loop.

How we score house reefs, and every island ranked →

Getting there

Route Seaplane
Journey 40 min, airport to island
Last arrival that works 15:00

Land at Velana after 15:00 and the last transfer of the day will have gone, which means a night in Malé before you reach the island.

There is a second way in. Domestic flight to Ifuru + speedboat, about 60 min, for arrivals at Velana up to 16:40.

Shared seaplane, daylight only. Land at Velana in the evening and you spend a night in Malé first, so send us your flights and we will check the connection before you book.

Transfer details last checked August 2026. We re-check yours against your actual ticket before we quote. See what your flight can reach →

We were last here October 2022 Inspected in person · 3 yr ago

Afzal took us around the island during our stay, and here he is showing us the grand two-bedroom Presidential Water Villa. We arrived on a rainy afternoon, so we had to cocoon ourselves inside the...

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Choose Your Villa

Every villa is built from bamboo, stone and Langhi Langhi leaves, on the Deluxe All-Inclusive plan.

Beach Villa

A charming beachfront villa built with natural materials, offering direct beach access, a private terrace and serene garden surroundings — all within the Deluxe All-Inclusive experience.
  • 4 units available
  • Direct beach access
  • Private terrace
  • Jacuzzi
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Jacuzzi Beach Villa

A beachfront villa elevated with a private jacuzzi, offering a luxurious outdoor bathing experience with tropical garden views and direct access to the beach.
  • 4 units available
  • Private jacuzzi
  • Direct beach access
  • Deluxe All-Inclusive included
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Water Villa

An elegant overwater villa perched above the turquoise lagoon, offering direct water access, breathtaking ocean views and the full Deluxe All-Inclusive experience.
  • 27 units available
  • Over-lagoon position
  • Direct water access
  • Deluxe All-Inclusive included
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Jacuzzi Water Villa

An overwater villa with a private jacuzzi, combining the romance of lagoon living with the indulgence of an outdoor hydrotherapy experience above the crystal-clear waters.
  • Over-lagoon position
  • Private jacuzzi
  • Direct water access
  • Deluxe All-Inclusive included
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Water Villa with Pool

A luxurious overwater villa with a private pool, sun deck and direct lagoon access — the ultimate combination of over-water living and private pool indulgence.
  • Private pool (5×3 m)
  • Over-lagoon position
  • Direct water access
  • Deluxe All-Inclusive included
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Where in the Maldives?

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Emerald Maldives Resort & Spa located? +
Emerald Maldives Resort & Spa is located on Faarumathoo Island in the Raa Atoll, in the northern part of the Maldives archipelago. The resort sits on a pristine private island surrounded by one of the most beautiful crystal-blue lagoons in the Maldives.
How do I get to the resort? +
The resort is accessible by a scenic 45-minute seaplane journey from Malé International Airport, or alternatively by a 40-minute domestic flight to Ifuru Airport followed by a short 5-minute speedboat transfer. The resort is also just 20 minutes by speedboat from the sister property, Emerald Faarufushi Resort & Spa.
What villa categories are available? +
Emerald Maldives offers an exceptional collection of villas across multiple categories — Beach Villa, Jacuzzi Beach Villa, Beach Villa with Pool, Marina Beach Villa with Pool, Superior Beach Villa with Pool, Water Villa, Jacuzzi Water Villa, Water Villa with Pool, Superior Water Villa with Pool, Two Bedroom Royal Beach Villa with Pool, and the Two Bedroom Presidential Ocean Villa with Pool. Every villa is part of the Deluxe All-Inclusive experience.
What is included in the Deluxe All-Inclusive package? +
The Deluxe All-Inclusive package begins the moment you arrive and includes: in-room stocked minibar (snacks, wine, beer, soft drinks, water, tea, coffee), complimentary welcome drink, beach amenities (towels, sunbeds, umbrellas), high-speed Wi-Fi, non-motorised watersports (kayaks, pedalboards, windsurfing), snorkelling equipment, guided group snorkelling twice a week, access to the Technogym fitness centre, Dolphin Kids Club (ages 3–12), complimentary padel and tennis, and full dining & beverage access across all restaurants and bars.
What dining options are available? +
The resort features five restaurants and two bars: Aqua Restaurant (international buffet with live cooking stations, breakfast/lunch/dinner — vegetarian and Indian options available), Beach Club Grill (grilled seafood, meat, pizza, salads & pasta, lunch), Le Asiatique (mixed Asian cuisine — Japanese, Chinese, Thai, Malaysian, Vietnamese, dinner), Amazónico (South American cuisine — Brazilian, Argentinian, Peruvian & Mexican with live cooking shows, dinner), Sunset Café (artisan coffee & pastries, overwater), and Sunset Pool Café (poolside snacks & beverages, all day).
Are excursions included in the All-Inclusive package? +
Yes — excursions are included based on your length of stay. Guests staying a minimum of 7 nights receive 1 complimentary excursion, and guests staying 10 nights or more receive 2 complimentary excursions. Excursions are subject to weather conditions.
What wellness facilities does the resort offer? +
The Emerald Spa features private treatment rooms, a steam room, sauna, yoga pavilion, and manicure & pedicure stations. The spa offers world-class Thai and Indonesian therapies delivered by expert therapists in a serene tropical setting. A featured luxury salon is also available on site.
What sports and activities are available? +
The resort's Gym & Sports Centre features a fully equipped Technogym with professional trainers, a tennis court, padel court, and football field. The Water Sports Centre offers motorised watersports and the resort has a 5-Star PADI Diving Centre for guided underwater adventures. The Dolphin Kids Club keeps younger guests entertained with multilingual staff and a mini pool.
Is the resort suitable for families with children? +
Absolutely. The Dolphin Kids Club caters to children aged 3 to 12 with multilingual staff, creative educational activities, indoor and outdoor programmes, and a dedicated mini pool. The resort's two-bedroom villa options and spacious beachfront villas make it ideal for families of all sizes.
How do I enquire about rates and availability? +
Click the "Enquire Now" button on any villa card above to connect instantly with our reservations team via WhatsApp.

Curated by Maldives Specialists

Every resort we feature is personally vetted by our founders — so you book with confidence.

Pranjal

Pranjal

Founder & Maldives Specialist

Selling the Maldives since 2004. He will tell you when a well-known name is not what it used to be.

Amosha

Amosha

Co-Founder & Maldives Specialist

Meticulous attention to detail and deep resort relationships for seamless, personalised journeys.

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