Published Sat, May 31, 2026
The resort offered excellent value for money, and the staff and overall experience were outstanding.
Baa Atoll, North Province, Maldives
Royal Island Resort & Spa features beachfront accommodations on Horubadhoo Island in the Maldives. It showcases 2 restaurants, a spa, and a wide variety of water sports and recreational activities.
Our pleasure is your service at Royal Island Resort & Spa, where each guest is royalty. An aristocrat would feel perfectly at home in our elegant Maldives luxury villas.
Rich, coloured textiles, exquisite marble, intricately carved wooden furniture, and subtle lighting provide alluring ambiance and stately splendor Here, complete privacy and solitude are taken for granted. The beach and crystal clear waters of the lagoon are just a few steps away from your private veranda.
Each Maldives luxury rental offers a truly unique retreat, where warm water breezes and dramatic views offer a stirring sense of escape at every turn.
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 flat-screen TV, a DVD player and an espresso machine. The private bathroom has a bathtub and shower.
Daily buffet breakfast is served at the beachfront Maakaana Restaurant, and Raabondhi Restaurant specializes in seafood dishes. Light meals and drinks are available at any of the 4 bars.
The Royal Island Resort & Spa is a 35-minute seaplane ride from Malé International Airport. Mandatory transportation is provided by the resort, and charges are to be paid upon arrival.
Our pleasure is your service at Royal Island Resort & Spa, where each guest is royalty. An aristocrat would feel perfectly at home in our elegant Maldives luxury villas.
Rich, coloured textiles, exquisite marble, intricately carved wooden furniture, and subtle lighting provide alluring ambiance and stately splendor Here, complete privacy and solitude are taken for granted. The beach and crystal clear waters of the lagoon are just a few steps away from your private veranda.
Each Maldives luxury rental offers a truly unique retreat, where warm water breezes and dramatic views offer a stirring sense of escape at every turn.
At Royal Island Resort Whether your tastes run to traditional Maldives dining specialties, international fare, or cuisine, the culinary experts at Royal Island Resort & Spa have created menus that are sure to delight. Select from a variety of contrasting choices. Dine al fresco on a poolside terrace or indoors in the traditional elegance of a distinctly Asian-style restaurant with stunning Indian Ocean views or simply dine on the beach under starlight. For a casual drink with friends, an aperitif before dinner, or a sociable evening on a moonlit deck, you can also choose among an assortment of stylish Maldives bars. Royal Island & Spa creates a dining ambiance to suit your every mood.
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Maakana Restaurant
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A wide range of delicious dishes are available to tempt your taste buds throughout the day. With its breathtaking view of the Indian Ocean, The Maakana restaurant offers an unforgettable feast for the senses. Unparalleled pleasures for the palate await, and eating at The Maakanaa is more than just a meal, it’s an occasion. All your board meals are served here. Located conveniently by the beach side this casual open-air bistro provides the perfect blend of exceptional delicacies, a casual relaxed atmosphere and breathtaking views of the Indian Ocean. |
Raabondhi Restaurant
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Discover a new world of tastes in a simple yet elegant surrounding with open air as well as indoor dining. Nestled among the natural sand formations and abundant tropical vegetation of this island, Raabondhi offers a dramatic and ideal dining ambiance. Savor a Mediterranean-influenced cuisine that includes fresh seafood and meat delicacies, grilled and roasted outdoors with the hint of the salty air, hand-picked wines and delicious salads. Raabondhi restaurant also offers guests the unique opportunity to dine on the beach for one of the island’s unforgettable themed evenings. Dress Code Smart casual. No swim wear is permitted in the restaurant during meal times. |
Boli Bar
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The Boli Bar is open throughout the day. An aperitif before dinner or a long sociable night night on the moonlit deck, the options are yours to choose. If a wild and crazy disco or karaoke session is your fancy, then the separate Fun Pub is just the right place. Relax in the plush lounge or challenge friends to a game of pool to wind down. |
Pool Bar
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Celebrate an invigorating dive or simply relax in the warmth of the midday sun, with a chilled drink at the Pool Bar. An ideal place for light snacks between laps in the pool, this bar is built into the swimming pool and offers a breathtaking view of the ocean. A fine selection of cocktails, beers, wine by the glass and fresh juices are available throughout the day. |
Palm Terrace
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A selection of caffeinated and herbal teas is served, including Earl Grey, Darjeeling, Peppermint and Chamomile, the perfect accompaniment to the variety of sandwiches, pastries and light snacks. |
Fun Pub
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Offering a wide range of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, the Fun Pub is designed for entertainment. Sit back and enjoy the music from the resident live band or get up and disco the night away with friends. There’s also the chance to make some music of your own at the Karaoke bar or take in a game of billiards or snooker. |
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. Designed to revitalize refresh and rejuvenate, there is also the promise of a unique experience with each treatment.
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Araamu Spa
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Araamu Spa is a holistic retreat in a peaceful Maldivian fishing village setting featuring six outdoor wooden pavilions including two deluxe pavilions with sunken Jacuzzi and steam bath. 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. Using indigenous and exotic herbs, oils and flowers as well as renowned skin care products, a multicultural team of professionals brings a variety of treatments from all over the world including Thailand, Indonesia, India, Hawaii and of course Maldives, making Araamu Spa stand out from the rest in diversity and quality. |
Signature Massages
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Signature Massages rejuvenates energy within the body, relaxes muscles and improves skin elasticity, offering a wide choice from Araamu Theyo Dhemun, Swedish Massage, Scrub, Loabi Loabi and Facial Aroma Therapy. |
Ayurveda
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Ayurveda means the ‘science of life’. it is an ancient healing therapy which has it roots in india, dating back more than 10,000 years. it is believed to be the oldest healing science in existence from which all other therapies originate. ANCIENT SEVEN STEPS A whole body massage with specific “ayurvedic oil” A whole body massage with ayurvedic oils to nourish the body tissue and expel toxins from the cells, this special massage has a much deeper and far-reaching effect than ordinary massages. It includes an herbal steam bath and is a treat for anyone who just needs to feel good – a heavenly experience. Benefits:- This massage increases tissue strength, improves blood circulation, rejuvenates the whole body, slows ageing, induces peaceful sleep, promotes vitality, reduces stress, mental tension and sexual weakness. REJUVENATING A full body anti aging massage with “ayurvedic oil” A full body anti-aging massage with ayurvedic oils, where the marma points are activated by soft pressure technique, having an overall affect on the immune system of the body. It stimulates tired nerves, cleanses and revitalizes the body and includes an herbal steam bath. Benefits:- Regulating the body functions physically, mentally and spiritually, the massage helps to maintain optimum health. It improves flexibility of the joints and also reduces chronic muscle tension and pain, eases muscle spasms and cramps, promotes deep and easy breathing. UDHUVARTHARAM The Sliming Treatment. A treatment with special “Heated herbal powder” A treatment for slimming of the body. A special heated herbal powder is applied all over the body and massaged deeply with specific movements. This massage stimulates hair follicles and breaks down fat storage. A steam bath then refreshers the skin. Benefits:- Ideal for weight reduction or toning the skin and muscles after childbirth. Controls obesity while maintaining excellent skin complexion, it revitalises the sense of touch, removes the kapha toxins and gives the optimum strength to the body. SIRODHARA Warm herbal oil flow on forehead Sirodhara consists of the continuous flow of medicated lukewarm ayurvedic oils or herbal concoction. The oil is poured, through an ingenious device, on the forehead between the eyebrows, the meeting point of the nerves of the body. This procedure often induces a mental state similar to a trance, which creates profound relaxation of the mind and body. It is usually followed by a massage. HEAD, NECK & SHOULDER A soothing massage of the head, neck and shoulder with special ayurvedic oil helps to calm the senses, while strengthening the muscles and alleviating stiffness in the shoulder. Benefits:- Brings undisturbed sleep, cools the eyes, soothes headaches, removes dandruff, slows down premature graying and hair loss. It especially elieves tension related headaches, eyestrain and stiffness of neck. |
Delphis Diving Center
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It is not that difficult to dive... if you have the right conditions! Comfortable boats, good diving equipment and instructors speaking your language and always ready to help, will make all dives at Delphis Diving Centers trouble-free. No matter if it is your first dive ever or you are an experienced diver, we will make sure you feel comfortable and as such can fully enjoy the beauty there is to see. |
Excursions
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The Royal Island and Spa offers its guests a variety of activities on and off the island. Take a trip out into the blue yonder and experience the underwater wonderland that is Maldives. Fishing is an especially exciting experience and need not be a threat to endangered marine life. |
Big Game Fishing
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You dont need to be an expert angler to enjoy some of the bestfishing to be found anywhere in the world. Some of our previous clients have never been fishing before and have caught Sailfish, Marlin, Tune, Wahoo and more. This is a good experience both for novice and the season fishermen. Not only do you get to experience the excitement of the fishing. You also enjoy the unique golden sunrise and a chance to view and experience the peace and beauty of the island from the outside the atoll, bath in the golden light of early morning sun. |
Sports and Recreation
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Sports & Recreation At Our Maldives Luxury Hotel 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. |
Water Sports
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The pleasant climate and excellent facilities combine to make Maldives 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 in the warm waters, The Royal Island and Spa’s water sports centre has everything you need for a fun-filled holiday. 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. |
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Location
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Rooms
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Service
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Value
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Cleanliness
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Published Sat, May 31, 2026
The resort offered excellent value for money, and the staff and overall experience were outstanding.
Published Thu, May 31, 2026
We had the most amazing stay at Royal Island Resort & Spa on the island of Horubadhoo in Baa Atoll. I wish I could have stayed longer. On arrival we were very kindly greeted by the amazing Tini who...
Published Wed, May 31, 2026
Food was amazing and stay was comfortable special thanks to Aaron, Marlina, Siraj, Shius, Tini, Saida , Yulia for the lovely experience