Emerald Faarufushi Resort & Spa

★★★★★

Emerald Faarufushi Resort & Spa opened on 1 October 2022 as a new 5-star Deluxe All-Inclusive resort on a private 7-hectare island in Raa Atoll, and is a member of The Leading Hotels of the World.

Island: Faarufushi Island
Atoll: Raa Atoll
From the airport: 45 min by seaplane
Villas & rooms: 80
Villa types: 6
Meal plans: AI Premium
Restaurants & bars: 7

The island

The Resort located in Raa Atoll, lays on a lush private 7-hectares island with 1.2 km of white sandy beach, and it is surrounded by a gorgeous 100-hectares lagoon with one of the finest coral reefs in the Republic of Maldives.

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Emerald Faarufushi Resort & Spa opened on 1 October 2022 as a new 5-star Deluxe All-Inclusive resort on a private 7-hectare island in Raa Atoll, and is a member of The Leading Hotels of the World. The island holds 80 villas across six categories - 38 beach villas and 42 overwater villas - set around a 100-hectare lagoon with fine coral reef. Five restaurants and two bars run an unlimited dine-around under the Deluxe All-Inclusive package, alongside The Emerald Spa, a 5-Star Diving Center and the Dolphin Kids' Club for ages 3 to 12.

New 5-star resort, Grand Opening 1 October 2022, member of The Leading Hotels of the World
7-hectare private island surrounded by a 100-hectare lagoon
80 villas across six categories - 38 beach villas and 42 overwater villas
Unlimited dine-around across five restaurants under the Deluxe All-Inclusive package
Mediterraneo - an overwater restaurant on Faarufushi lagoon for romantic sunset dinners
The Emerald Spa: 8 elevated tree-house treatment rooms with Thai and Balinese therapies
5-Star Diving Center with PADI-certified instructors
45-minute seaplane, or 40-minute domestic flight to Ifuru Airport plus a 5-minute speedboat
Dolphin Kids' Club for ages 3-12 with a trained multilingual staff

Where you stay

6 ways to stay

Size bars drawn to scale against the largest villa. A = adult, C = child.

Beach Villas

Beach

120 m²

10 on the island

Beach Villas with Pool

Beach4x6m

172 m²

20 on the island

Family Beach Villas with Pool

Beach4x6mTwo bathrooms

220 m²

7 on the island

Water Villas with Pool

Overwater, inner lagoon8x3m

172 m²

39 on the island

Superior Water Villa with Pool

Overwater, inner lagoon4x10m

230 m²

3 on the island

Presidential Beach Villa

Beach12x5m

351 m²

1 on the island

Meal plans

Choose how you dine

Every board basis this island sells. Open a plan for exactly what it covers and what it leaves out.

AI Premium

Deluxe All-Inclusive (DAI)

BreakfastLunchDinnerDrinks

What it covers

Complimentary welcome drink upon arrival
Daily breakfast at AQUA restaurant (main buffet with different food options and cooking stations)
Vegetarian buffet and Indian menu options available at AQUA restaurant
Lunch at Beach Club Grill (a la carte) or AQUA restaurant
Unlimited dine-around: dinner at the Carnivorous Restaurant (Brazilian Churrasco-style BBQ, a la carte), Le Asiatique (Asian cuisine, a la carte), The Mediterraneo Restaurant (a la carte), or AQUA (buffet)
A selection of non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages
Tea, coffee, soft drinks, juices and water available throughout the day at all F&B outlets
In-room minibar replenished daily with beer, wine, soft drinks, water and snacks
20 minutes guided group snorkeling twice a week
Complimentary one excursion per stay from Dolphin Tour and Sunset Fishing
Non-motorized water sports activities (Kayak, Pedalboards, Wind Surf)
Complimentary snorkeling equipment and Wi-Fi access in all the villas and public areas
Complimentary access to Fitness Centre and Infinity Pool
Complimentary access to 'Dolphin Kids Club' with various activities and a mini pool
Complimentary padel and tennis during the day

Eat & drink

7 places to eat and drink

From breakfast on the lagoon to the last drink of the night.

Restaurants & bars7

Aqua Restaurant · Global buffet - Mediterranean, Japanese, Italian, Chinese, Vegetarian and more; Indian menu options available

Main restaurant, located on the beach facing the turquoise lagoon; the Resort Map labels it 'All Day Dining'.

Beach Club Grill Restaurant · Pizza and pasta station, fresh fish, seafood, meat and vegetables cooked on a stone grill

Serves lunch directly on the beach with an ocean view.

Le Asiatique & Teppanyaki Grill Restaurant · Asian culinary traditions and recipes, plus a Teppanyaki grill for live cooking shows

Located on the second floor of the Beach Club Grill, air-conditioned.

Carnivorous Restaurant · South American cuisine, Brazilian-style Churrascaria steakhouse with premium meats

Located directly on the beach, facing the Indian Ocean.

Mediterraneo Restaurant · Mediterranean

Overwater restaurant located directly on Faarufushi lagoon; described as ideal for romantic sunset dinners.

Sunset Pool and Bar

Eclipse Bar

Resort Map labels it an 'Overwater Bar'.

Things to do

Days on Faarufushi Island

Water sports

Guided group snorkelingIncluded
KayakIncluded
PedalboardsIncluded
Wind SurfIncluded
Hobie-cat sailingIncluded
KitesurfingIncluded
Motorized water sportsExtra cost

Excursion

Dolphin TourIncluded
Sunset FishingIncluded

Diving & snorkelling

DivingExtra cost

Land sports & gym

PadelIncluded
TennisIncluded
Fitness Centre / Gym & Sports CenterIncluded

Spa & wellness

Yoga PavilionIncluded

Included with your stay

The little things that come with it

20 minutes guided group snorkeling twice a week
Complimentary one excursion per stay from Dolphin Tour and Sunset Fishing
Complimentary padel and tennis during the day
Flat satellite TV in the room
Direct dial phone
King size bed
Modern air-conditioned bathrooms with walk-in shower
Outdoor 'under the stars' shower
Bathtub for two

Island life

Spa, children, reef and romance

Spa

The Emerald Spa is located in the tropical nest of the island and offers world-class treatments from Thai and Balinese cultures. It has 8 air-conditioned elevated tree-house private rooms, a steam room, a relaxation area with plunge pools, a yoga pavilion, and manicure and pedicure stations. No treatment menu or prices appear in any document.

Children

The Dolphin Kids' Club welcomes children aged 3 to 12, with creative, educational and stimulating activities and games both indoors and outdoors, plus a mini pool. The club has a trained multilingual staff. Complimentary access is included in the Deluxe All-Inclusive package.

House reef

The resort's 100-hectare lagoon is described as surrounded by 'one of the finest coral reefs in the Republic of Maldives.' No specific 'house reef' term or shore-snorkelling statement appears in the documents.

Getting there

From the plane to your villa

Malé International AirportOur team meets you on arrival
Seaplane45 minutes, daylight hours only
Faarufushi IslandRaa Atoll

'A scenic 45 minutes seaplane journey from the Malé airport.' Also available: Domestic flight + speedboat (45 min).

The island map

Find your way around

At the resort

Facilities

SpaSeaplaneLaundry ServicesCurrency exchangeWiFiEvening entertainmentSwimming Pool

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