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4.0 out of 5

"The view and comforts are same as shown in the snaps except honeymoon bed was not decorated as shown. " More

By Passionate2Travel, from Delhi on Mon 28 Nov 2011

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Hotel Description

5-star beachfront resort with 3 restaurants

Beachfront retreat

You'll find Nelivaru Finolhu and Mendhoo in the area of this Horubadhoo Island resort. Hibalhidoo and Dharavandhoo Mosque are also in the area.

Poolside dining

This luxury resort features a private beach, a full-service spa, and 3 restaurants. Dine at the beachfront restaurant and relax with sun loungers. There's fun for all ages with a children's pool and an arcade/game room, and babysitting is an added bonus.

Deluxe Room, Multiple Beds, Beach View (Beach Villa)

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max
$280* Per night/room Apr 1 - Apr 2

Deluxe Room, Multiple Beds (Two Bedroom Family Beach Villa)

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 6 Max

Deluxe Room, Multiple Beds (Beach Pool Villa)

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Superior Room, 1 Double Bed, Beach View (Sunset Beach Villa)

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Superior Suite, Multiple Beds (Two Bedroom Beach Pool Residence)

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 6 Max

Royal Island Resort & Spa ratings based on 1 Verified Reviews

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Guest reviews for Royal Island Resort & Spa

4 out of 5

This hotel made me feel welcome

The view and comforts are same as shown in the snaps except honeymoon bed was not decorated as shown.

Posted by , from Delhi on Nov 28, 2011

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About the Royal Island Resort & Spa

Location Horubadhoo, Baa Atoll, Horubadhoo Island,

All-inclusive Details

All-inclusive room rates at Royal Island Resort & Spa are available. These rates are higher because they include onsite food and beverages in the room rate (some restrictions may apply).

Property Features

Some rates at Royal Island Resort & Spa are all-inclusive. These rates include onsite meals and beverages, and may include taxes and gratuities. Additional charges may apply for meals at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, certain beverages, and other amenities. Step outside to unwind on the white sand beach. Pamper yourself with a treatment at the full-service spa and enjoy amenities at Royal Island Resort & Spa like an outdoor pool and a children's pool. There are 3 restaurants on site, as well as a coffee shop/café and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a beach bar, a poolside bar, and a bar/lounge. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. This luxury resort also offers outdoor tennis courts, a spa tub, and a steam room. This 5-star Horubadhoo Island resort is smoke free.

  • 152 guestrooms or units
  • 3 dining venues
  • Built in 2001
  • Deli
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Game room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Beauty salon
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Onsite shopping
  • Bellhop
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar on the beach
  • Coffee shop
  • Bar by the pool
  • Swim-up bar

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • On private beach
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Children's pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor tennis courts - 2
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Laundry facilities
  • Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Transport

  • Property shuttles: Airport shuttle

Room Amenities

Royal Island Resort & Spa offers 152 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature minibars and safes. Rooms open to furnished patios. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. 32-inch LCD televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include showers, slippers, bidets, and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

  • Private patio (furnished)
  • Minibar
  • In-room dining (24 hours)
  • LCD television
  • Cable channels
  • Coffee maker
  • Shower
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Hair dryer
  • Safe
  • Slippers
  • Toiletries (free)
  • Bidet
  • Telephone
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Desk
  • Exterior corridor access
  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Unique furnishings
  • Unique decor
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Desk chair

Food & Drink

Maakanaa Restaurant - This beachfront restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Raabondhi Restaurant - This beachfront restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available. Reservations are required. Open daily.

Boli Bar - This beach bar serves light fare only. Happy hour is offered. Open 24 hours. Open daily.

Pool bar and Terrace - This beachfront coffee shop specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Open 24 hours. Open daily.

Fun Pub - This pub overlooks the garden. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.

24-hour room service is available.

Nearby Activities

A private beach and 2 outdoor tennis courts are featured at the resort. An outdoor pool, a children's pool, and a spa tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

  • Snorkeling on site
  • Fishing on site
  • Surfing/bodyboarding on site
  • Tennis lessons on site
  • Volleyball on site
  • Kayaking on site
  • Water skiing on site
  • Motor boating on site
  • Windsurfing on site
  • Racquetball/squash on site
  • Rafting on site
  • Rowing or canoeing on site
  • Sailing on site
  • Boat tours on site
  • Bicycle rentals on site
  • Scuba diving on site

Spa Services

Araamu Spa has 11 treatment rooms including rooms for couples and outdoor treatment areas. Massages are available on the beach and in the spa; other services include facials, body wraps, and body scrubs. The spa is equipped with a sauna and a spa tub. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and Ayurvedic. Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision.

  • Number of treatment rooms 11
  • Outdoor treatment areas
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Massages on beach
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Body treatments
  • Body wraps
  • Facial treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Aromatherapy treatments
  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Sauna in spa
  • Spa tub in spa
  • Massages

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
  • Check-in time ends at noon

Special check-in instructions:

Guests must transfer via airplane and boat to the property. Guests must contact the property at least 72 hours before travel, using the contact information on the confirmation received after booking. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.

Guests must arrange transfers (surcharge) from Male International Airport to the property, which is 20 minutes away via a flight to Dharavandhoo Airport and then 10 minutes by speedboat to the resort. To guarantee transfers, guests must contact the property with their flight details at least 72 hours before their expected arrival. Daily transfer service is offered by FlyMe. Guests arriving later than 5 PM are advised to book a hotel room in Male or Hulhumale until services resume the following day. Guests must pay the domestic flight fee and the speedboat fee at check-out.

The additional fee (payable at the property) covers mandatory transfer fees for guests ages 12-17.

To get to the property, guests need to transfer by airplane and boat. Transfers need to be confirmed by contacting the property at least 72 hours before travel at the number on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.

Check-out

  • Check-out by noon

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Pet Policy

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Royal Island Resort & Spa

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash

Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Carte Blanche, debit cards, and cash.

  • Property follows sanitization practices of WELL Health-Safety Rating (IWBI)
  • Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly
  • Temperature checks are available to guests
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Staff wears personal protective equipment
  • No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Property does not follow sanitization practices of any association
  • Staffed front desk
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • No elevators
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Service animals not allowed
  • Individually-wrapped food options are not available
  • Debit cards

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Christmas Eve (24 December) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 260
  • Christmas Eve (24 December) Gala Dinner per child: USD 130 (from 2 to 12 years old)
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 350
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per child: USD 175 (from 2 to 12 years old)
  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 6.00 per person, per night
  • Airplane and boat transfer per adult: USD 400 (roundtrip)
  • Airplane and boat transfer per child: USD 200 (roundtrip), from 2 to 11 years old
  • Additional fee for children (from 12 years old to 17 years old): USD 304.77 per person, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

The additional fee covers transfer fees for guests ages 12-17.

Optional extras

Hotel Names

  • Royal Island
  • Royal Island Horubadhoo Island
  • Royal Island Resort
  • Royal Island Resort Horubadhoo Island
  • Royal Island Resort Spa
  • Royal Horubadhoo
  • Royal & Spa Horubadhoo
  • Royal Island Resort Spa
  • Royal Island Resort & Spa Resort
  • Royal Island Premium All Inclusive Resort
  • Royal Island Resort & Spa Horubadhoo Island
  • Royal Island Resort & Spa Resort Horubadhoo Island

You should know

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the resort before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Awards & Affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Key, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

  • Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education)y
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Frequently Asked Questions

*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.