Royal Island Resort Maldives
Royal Island Resort Maldives
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Experience world-class service at Royal Island Resort Maldives
Royal Island Resort & Spa is located in Maldives’ Baa Atoll. This tropical Island overlooks the Indian Ocean and offers free Wi-Fi, a Spa and a peaceful white sandy beaches. Guests can enjoy diving trips and sunset cruises. Those looking for more adventurous sports can try water skiing or kite surfing. Other recreational facilities include an outdoor pool, gym and tennis courts. Built with wooden materials, Royal Island’s villas feature a private patio with sitting area and views of the Indian Ocean. Each room has a TV and an en suite bathroom with a bathtub and shower. Daily buffet meals are served at the beachfront Maakaana Restaurant, while Raabondhi Restaurant specialises in seafood dishes. Light meals and drinks are available at any of the 4 bars. The Royal Island Resort & Spa is a 30-minute wheeled aircraft ride from Malé International Airport. A mandatory transfer is provided by the resort, and charges are to be paid upon arrival.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular facilities
- Pool - outdoor (kids)
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Airport shuttle
- Beachfront
- Spa and wellness centre
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Bar
- Private beach area
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Availability
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Room type | Number of guests | |
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1 single bed and 1 extra-large double bed | ||
Bedroom 1 1 single bed and 1 large double bed Bedroom 2 1 single bed and 2 double beds | ||
1 single bed and 1 double bed | ||
1 single bed and 1 extra-large double bed | ||
1 single bed and 1 extra-large double bed |
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Tino
South Africa
“It was beautiful, well maintained, staff were AMAZING. The food at the buffet was good. Just all around good service” - Corrado
Italy
“We spent 8 nights at Royal Island Resort and overall it was a great experience. Highlights: • Excellent food, always tasty and with a wide variety. • Spacious and comfortable room. • The island is very well maintained, with beautifully cared...” - Liudmila
Czech Republic
“Very hospitable hotel staff, well-organized transfer, on the day of departure they provided a day room where we comfortably waited for our flight. Excellent and varied food in the restaurant, clean and comfortable rooms, good air condition.” - Pavlo
Germany
“Overall, we were very satisfied with the island. The food was impeccable — delicious, varied, and of excellent quality. The staff were always cheerful and welcoming, which created a truly positive atmosphere. The island itself is stunning, with...” - Kluin
Netherlands
“the people where really very friendly and helpful, this was better than expected. The food was of good quality, specially the a-la-cart restaurant was perfect!” - Hannah
United Kingdom
“The house reef is brilliant and the staff are very friendly and helpful. But the food is amazing both choice and variety, the best we've had in the Maldives and this is the fourth island we've visited! A special mention about the very serene and...” - Abdelhamid
France
“Royal Island Resort is a true slice of paradise — a peaceful haven where stunning white-sand beaches meet crystal-clear waters in an atmosphere of complete serenity. The island’s natural beauty is breathtaking, and the calm surroundings make it...” - Tatiana
Russia
“We liked sniorkeling on the house reef. The food was tasty, and variable. We were upgraded to the better room after complaints on the loud misic, appreciated this gesture by management, however being disturbed by the noise on the resort designed...” - Caroline
United Kingdom
“The staff are outstanding, particularly Nirmal.& Murali. The dive centre is great. Staff excellent. Island is beautiful. Facilities are excellent. Food & drinks excellent. Island does it's best to have no plastic waste, which is fantastic.” - Mohamed
Egypt
“1.Island location Fabulous 2.Room location excellent 3.Cleanliness of rooms and the resort overall was Excellent. 4.People's hospitality is incredible...from the room service, the people working in the restaurant up to the receptionists...they...”
Property surroundings
Restaurants
- Maakana Restaurant (Main)
- CuisineAmerican • Italian • Asian
- AmbianceFamily friendly
- Dietary optionsHalal • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free
- Raabondhi Restaurant
- CuisineIndian • International
- AmbianceFamily friendly • Romantic
- Dietary optionsHalal • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 12 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Prices for cots are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cots are subject to availability.






The fine print
The property can be reached by domestic flights.
The charges are as follows, until 23 December 2026:
1. Domestic Transfers (Round-trip):
- Adult (12 years and above): USD 400
- Child (2–11 years): USD 200 per child.
2. Private Seaplane Transfers (Round-trip):
- Adult (12 years and above): USD 5500 per person
Domestic Flight transfer takes 20 minutes from Male International Airport.
Standard Transfer Times: To reach Royal Island Resort & Spa on the same day, guests must arrive at Male International Airport before 17:00 local Male time.
Please note that the property cannot organize departure domestic flight transfers for international flights which depart prior to 0900 hours local Male time.
Arrival and departure flight details, full names, and date of birth of all guests as stated in the passport should be provided to the resort 96 hours (4 days) before arrival to arrange transfers. In case these details are communicated later than 96 hours (4 days) we may not be able to guarantee same-day connections.
Please note that a Green Tax of USD 6 per child, per night is applicable additionally. This tax is already calculated and included in the booking price for adults.
Please present the same credit card used to guarantee your booking when checking in / making the payment at the hotel. Please note that the property may contact the cardholder for verification purposes.
Guests need to obtain permission from the resort prior to using aerial drones due to safety and privacy concerns.
The following complimentary facility(s) will be provided per [stay/day] for guests booking honeymoon packages:
- A bottle of sparkling wine and a fruit basket (for weddings not older than 6 months, proof required at the time of booking).
- A bottle of sparkling wine and a fruit basket on silver and golden wedding anniversaries (proof required at the time of booking).
- A birthday cake and a bottle of wine on birthdays celebrated at the resort (proof required at the time of booking).
Guests are required to show photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.