Emerald
Maldives Resort & Spa

Emerald Maldives vs. the Field

Where this resort sits across the dimensions that matter most when choosing a Maldives property.

Choose Your Villa

120 villas split evenly between beach and overwater, across 12 categories. Entry-level Beach and Water Villas start at 176 sqm without a pool; most other categories include a private plunge pool. The flagship Three Bedroom Royal Beach Villa spans 900 sqm with its own pool and dedicated butler service.

Prices shown are indicative low-season per night. See the season guide in the sidebar for how rates vary by time of year. We'll confirm exact pricing for your dates.

4 Restaurants & 2 Bars

Four restaurants and two bars — all covered by the Deluxe All-Inclusive plan with no supplements. Amazonico is the headline: the only South American restaurant in the Maldives. Italian ownership shows in the food quality across every venue, from the live-station buffet to the teppanyaki counter.

Aqua Restaurant

International Buffet

Main beachfront buffet with daily-changing international themes, live cooking stations, and an outdoor terrace. The Thursday Gala Dinner moves to the beach with a special menu and entertainment.

SettingBeachfront · All meals

Our tipThursday Gala Dinner moves to the beach — don't miss it

All plans

Beach Club Grill

Mediterranean Grill

Relaxed beachfront Mediterranean grill with wood-fired pizza, fresh pasta, and a stone grill where you choose your own cut. Includes the Beach Pool Bar for pre-dinner cocktails.

SettingBeachfront · Lunch & dinner

Our tipThe stone grill lets you choose your own cut and watch it cook

AI included

Le Asiatique

Asian

Pan-Asian fine dining with Thai, Japanese, and Chinese influences. The teppanyaki grill is the centrepiece — advance booking recommended as it seats only a handful of guests per evening.

SettingIndoor · Dinner only

Our tipBook the teppanyaki counter — it fills up fast

AI included

Amazonico

South American

The only South American restaurant in the Maldives — Brazilian churrasco skewers, Peruvian ceviche, and Argentine steaks. A genuine point of difference that draws guests from neighbouring resorts.

SettingIndoor · Dinner only

Our tipThe Brazilian churrasco skewers are the standout dish

AI included

Sunset Pool Cafe

Pool Bar

The island's social hub — poolside bar with cocktails, light bites, and nightly DJ sets (except Sundays). The best spot for sundowners with panoramic ocean views.

SettingPoolside · All day · DJ nightly

Our tipArrive early for a poolside lounger — the DJ sets start at sundown

AI Drinks

Sunrise Cafe

Beach Bar

Quiet lagoon-facing beach bar for early-morning coffee, fresh juices, and light snacks. The most peaceful venue on the island — ideal before the resort wakes up.

SettingLagoon-facing · Mornings & all day

Our tipBest early-morning coffee spot with uninterrupted lagoon views

AI Drinks

Dining Inclusions

Every booking is Deluxe All-Inclusive — there is no other option. It covers all 4 restaurants, both bars, unlimited premium spirits, daily minibar refill, 2 guided snorkeling trips per week, 1 excursion per 7-night stay, non-motorized water sports, kids club, gym, padel, and tennis.

Your Days on the Island

The all-inclusive package sets the tone: non-motorized water sports, guided snorkeling, gym, padel, tennis, and one excursion per week are all covered. Add a PADI 5-Star dive center, a 10-bungalow Balinese spa, and the 1,500 sqm Dolphin Kids Club, and Emerald has more included activity than most resorts at twice the price.

Family-Friendly Features

The 1,500 sqm Dolphin Kids Club is one of the largest in the Maldives, with its own restaurant, swimming pool, and playground — all free and included in the all-inclusive. Children under 14 eat free at all resort restaurants. The Two Bedroom Family Beach Villa (280 sqm) sleeps larger groups, and overwater villas require guests aged 12+. Babysitting is available on request.

House Reef & Underwater

A 1.7 km reef circles the natural island of Fasmendhoo with shore entry from the beach and the water villa jetty. The reef supports a healthy population of blacktip reef sharks, nurse sharks, turtles, eagle rays, and colourful tropical fish. Two complimentary guided snorkeling trips run weekly with the resort's marine biologist. Coral health is good for Raa Atoll, with visible hard coral formations along the drop-off. Not among the Maldives' elite house reefs, but reliably diverse and easily accessible.

PADI dive center on-site. Night snorkeling available. Marine life observations sourced from dive logs and guest reports.

Transfer from Malé

Raa Atoll is a 40–45 minute seaplane from Velana International Airport via TMA, at approximately USD 590 per person return. Seaplanes operate daylight hours only (9am–3pm). Late arrivals can take a domestic flight to Ifuru Airport plus a short speedboat transfer.

Resort island map — Emerald Maldives Resort & Spa

Who This Resort is For

Emerald's single all-inclusive-only model is its defining advantage: premium spirits, four restaurants with no supplements, guided reef snorkeling, weekly excursions, and full water sports access — all included from check-in. The Italian pedigree shows in food quality, and Amazonico gives the resort a genuine culinary point of difference. Add a best-in-class kids club and consistently top TripAdvisor ratings, and this is one of the strongest value propositions in the upper luxury segment.

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