Overview

Blending ancient traditions with modern living, Royal Island Resort & Spa is a beautiful resort overlooking the Indian Ocean located on the picturesque Horubadhoo Island in Baa Atoll of the Maldives, accessible via a 35-minute seaplane ride, or a 20-minute domestic flight, with a connecting speedboat transfer.

The resort is home to 150 elegant luxury villas, in which even an aristocrat would feel perfectly at home. All Villas feature a rich, coloured textiles, exquisite marble, intricately carved wooden furniture, and subtle lighting, providing an alluring ambience and stately splendour.

The Royal Island Resort & Spa Maldives offers guests two restaurants, Maakaana Restaurant and Raabondhi Restaurant. The first serves a variety of foods, including a breakfast buffet. The second is primarily a seafood restaurant. There are also several bars at the resort.

The Spa at the resort is a serene sanctuary of complete peace and harmony.Treatments include aromatherapy, reflexology, ayurveda, herbal and aromatic baths, herbal and mud body wraps, body scrubs, pedicure, manicure and a wide range of alternative therapies for arthritis, muscular discomfort, migraine and other ailments.

Guests can also enjoy activities like windsurfing, fishing, snorkelling, taking boat tours around the island or take advantage of the on-site fitness centre, games room, tennis court, and massage services, as well as the games room.


  • Luxury
  • 5 star
  • 150 villas
  • Seaplane
  • 20 min
  • 118km km
  • Baa Atoll
  • Horubadhoo Island


Villas Type


Garden Villa

The Royal Garden Villa is located in the lush garden area of Royal Island Resort & Spa. The walk to the beach will take less than a minute.

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Beach Villa

Escape to the tropical paradise of Royal Island Resort & Spa, where are our classically designed Maldives luxury beach villas set the stage for an idyllic and unforgettable holiday. From the minute you step into your luxurious room you will fell like royalty. Each Maldives beach villa is carefully constructed from Merbau wood, which is very unique in this part of the world. Rich upholstery and vibrant decor lend a touch of tropical elegance, and your private verandah offers majestic views of the Indian Ocean.

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Presidential Suite

For the ultimate experience at Royal Island Resort & Spa , we recommend our spectacular Presidential Suites. We have just two – one on the sunrise tip of the island and the other on the sunset tip. A private beach, with its sparkling lagoon and uninterrupted views to the horizon, is matched only by the design and décor of our Maldives luxury accommodation. Your own butler will ensure that you feel as if you are visiting your own private island. From the dining room for eight to the king sized bedrooms, and the regally decorated lounge to the spacious verandah, swimming pool, and Jacuzzi beyond, nothing has been compromised.

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Dining

ALACARTE RESTAURANT

Discover a new world of tastes at Raabondhi Restaurant. Nestled among the natural sand formations and abundant tropical vegetation of Royal Island Resort & Spa , this alluring Maldives seafood restaurant offers dramatic ambiance both indoors and out. Savour a Maldives Mediterranean dining experience featuring the freshest seafood and meat delicacies grilled and roasted outdoors with the hint of the salty air, along with hand picked wines and delicious salads.

BUFFET RESTAURANT

Savour a wide range of delicious dishes throughout the day at Maakana Restaurant. With its beachside setting and breathtaking Indian Ocean views, this casual, open-air Maldives restaurant offers an unforgettable feast for the senses. Eating at Maakanaa is more than just a meal, it’s an occasion, where unparalleled pleasures for the palate await. Daily buffet breakfast features a variety of options from near and far, with a wide selection of fresh fruits, cereals, pastries and hot daily specials. The cuisine is prepared using only the most exotic of spices, lush tropical fruits and fresh seafood, resulting in a truly inspired Maldives dining experience.


Facilities

DIVING

The underwater world encircling our Maldives diving resort will constantly amaze and delight you. This quiet corner or the Baa Atoll is teaming with colourful fish of every shape and size, making Royal Island Resort & Spa the perfect destination for Maldives diving holidays. Whether you take one of our snorkeling trips or dive every day to the outlying reefs, you'll feel secure in the capable hands of our first-class, multi-lingual dive staff. Preparation and safety are the priorities here, so you can relax and fully enjoy the experience.

As befits a five-star Maldives luxury hotel, Royal Island Resort & Spa offers a full selection of high quality sports and leisure facilities. From floodlit tennis to squash and indoor badminton, from wake boarding to sailing to parasailing, from land to water and everything in between, it's all available at our Maldives luxury resort spa whenever you wish.

Volleyball
Billiards / snooker
Lighted tennis courts
Indoor badminton
Squash
Table tennis
Gymnasium

EXCURSIONS

Not every treat is on the island. Royal Island Resort & Spa offers its guests a variety of activities off the island as well. Take a trip out into the blue yonder and experience the underwater wonderland surrounding our luxury Maldives hotel. Cast for barracuda, wahoo, and sailfish on an adventurous deep sea fishing tour. Enjoy a picnic lunch on a deserted island or sip cocktails at sunset on a Dhoani. Snorkel one of the nearby majestic reefs and get up close and personal with a colourful array of marine life. Or let us take you to a local island, where you can meet the friendly locals and explore their way of life. Delight in all the thrilling marvels that make our luxury Maldives resort a truly unique and memorable destination.

WATER SPORTS

The pleasant climate and excellent facilities combine to make Royal Island Resort & Spa one of Asia's top holiday destinations for adventure and extreme sports. Whether you decide to take off behind a fast boat for some wild water-skiing or wakeboarding, surf the waves, kite board or windsurf the warm waters, our Maldives water sports centre has everything you need for a fun-filled holiday. For anglers, Maldivian waters are famous for big game fishing and it is recommend that fishing enthusiasts pre-book their fishing boats, particularly during the high season from November to May. Modern, well-equipped deep-sea fishing boats can be hired to take guests beyond the coral reef to deep blue waters, three miles away from the island. From Maldives water skiing excursions to snorkeling adventures, banana boat rides, and sailing charters, there are plenty of ways to get your feet wet.

Araamu Spa

At the heart of our Maldives spa resort is the Araamu Spa. In the local Dhivehi language "Araamu" means "comfort", "pleasure" and every feeling in between. This serene Maldives spa is a holistic retreat, offering a delectable menu of treatments to calm the senses, relax the body, and invigorate the spirit. Four outdoor wooden pavilions and two deluxe pavilions with sunken Jacuzzi and steam bath ensure the ultimate in privacy and solitude. There are five indoor treatment rooms specially designed for Indian Ayurvedic treatments, with steam, sauna and whirlpool. Surrounded by tropical foliage and natural water features and ponds, the Araamu Spa is a serene sanctuary offering a sense of complete peace and harmony.


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