I spent 8 days at Royal Island on a solo getaway, and it turned out to be one of the best travel experiences I’ve ever had. From the moment I arrived, I felt completely at ease. The island is peaceful and breathtakingly beautiful – turquoise waters, soft white sand, and lush greenery all around. My villa was spotless, stylish, and opened right onto the beach – a dream for anyone looking for serenity and privacy. As a solo traveler, I was especially touched by how warm and welcoming the entire team was. I never once felt alone. A very special thank you to my butler, Mark Anthony, who was incredibly kind, attentive, and thoughtful throughout my stay. He made everything effortless and always…
Why guests stay
- Bar
- Breakfast
- 24-hour front desk
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Welcome to Royal Island Resort & Spa, a 5-star hotel in Male, Maldives. Guests can enjoy a bar, breakfast and Wi-Fi. Guests rate it 4.7 out of 5, from 1,444 reviews. You will find it at Horubadhoo Baa Atoll, in Male. Have a look around, then compare and book on impt.mv.
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About this stay
Royal Island Resort & Spa is a 5-star resort in Baa Atoll, Maldives. Its listing includes a private beach, a swimming pool and spa treatments. Guests rate it 4.7 out of 5 across 1,444 reviews.
The feed lists 72 facilities for Royal Island Resort & Spa. For food and drink it names snack bar / café, barber/beauty salon, bars, breakfast in room and buffet. On the water side the list includes canoe, diving, fishing, surf and water sports.
Wellness and leisure entries: barber/beauty salon, fitness center, gymnasium, jacuzzi and kids pool. In the rooms the listing mentions air conditioning, balcony, bath, bathrobe, free wi-fi and hairdryer. Services include 24-hour front desk, 24-hour security, concierge, currency exchange and express check in.
A private beach is part of the listed facilities.
Facilities
- 24-hour front desk
- 24-hour security
- Air conditioning
- Badminton
- Balcony
- Snack bar / café
- Barber/Beauty Salon
- Bars
- Bath
- Bathrobe
- Bidet
- Breakfast in room
- Buffet
- Business Center
- Canoe
- Coffee
- Concierge
- Cot
All 72 facilities
- Currency exchange
- Darts
- Dinner
- Diving
- Dry cleaning service
- Entertainment activities
- Express check in
- Family rooms
- First aid
- Fishing
- Fitness Center
- Free Wi-Fi
- Games room
- Garden
- Gymnasium
- Hairdryer
- Housekeeping
- Internet access
- Iron and board
- Jacuzzi
- Karaoke
- Kids pool
- Laundry Service
- Luggage storage
- Market
- Massage
- Minibar
- Night club
- Non smoking rooms
- Outdoor pool
- Patio
- Pool bar
- Private beach
- Restaurant
- Room Service
- Safe
- Sauna
- Shuttle service
- Slippers
- Smoke detector
- Spa
- Special diets
- Squash
- Steam room
- Surf
- Swimming pool
- TV
- Table tennis
- Telephone
- Tennis court
- Terrace
- Toiletries
- Wake-up service
- Water sports
Photos
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Getting there
Royal Island Resort & Spa lies about 120 km in a straight line from Velana International Airport, the country's main gateway near Malé. The nearest domestic airport is Dharavandhoo, roughly 8.6 km away, which matters if your transfer combines a domestic flight with a boat ride.
Resorts this far from Malé are usually reached by seaplane, or by a domestic flight followed by a boat ride; the resort confirms which applies and the timing, and seaplanes fly in daylight only.
The nearest other stays in this guide are Dusit Thani Maldives Mudhdhoo Island Baa Atoll (5.9 km), Soneva Fushi (6.3 km) and Dhon Fulhafi Inn (6.6 km). On resort islands, neighbours are usually separate islands reached only by boat, so distance says little about walking access.
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Royal Island Resort & Spa averages 4.7 out of 5 across 1,444 reviews. A selection, quoted as written:
From arrival to departure, staying at this resort was an unforgettable experience. Since we booked it for our honeymoon, we were delighted to receive cake and champagne as a special treat, thanks to Noble. The massages at spa center were exceptional, the food was extraordinary, and the marine life right in front of our villa was mesmerizing. Snorkeling equipment is provided, so there's no need to bring your own. We encountered a variety of fish, turtles, crabs, and more, all swimming around us. There was so much to see and explore that we couldn’t cover it all in our 10-day stay, so we definitely plan to return. In addition to the mentioned amenities, we had specific preferences for bed…
⬇️☺️☺️☺️☺️☺️☺️ We had a wonderful time in Royal Island Hotel! Every guest had a private host. Noble was ours, he was taking care of us and also he was sending day by day useful information about the activities and the weather. The villas were perfectly clean every day, they change towels, beach towels and also we had compliments every day in the room. There is so much variety of food in the restaurant for every taste. But mostly we were so amazed by the staff there! All people were so kind and smiling! The adventures we had like snorkelling were perfectly scheduled and wonderful as well! We can't wait to come back again next year!!!
Good to know
Families: the facility list includes cot, family rooms and kids pool.
Accessibility: wheelchair access is not listed; contact the property before booking if it matters.
Connectivity: wi-fi or internet access appears in the facility list.
Arrival: a shuttle or transfer service is listed; the boat or flight schedule is set by the property.
Before you book Royal Island Resort & Spa, check what the rate includes: Maldives rates can be quoted with or without the green tax, service charge, meals and the transfer from Malé, and transfers are often priced per person. The booking page shows the inclusions for your exact dates and party.
About Baa Atoll
Baa Atoll has 112 stays in this guide: 21 resorts and 91 local-island guesthouses. By guest score weighted for review volume, Royal Island Resort & Spa ranks 7 of the 48 rated stays here. The average guest score across the atoll's rated stays is 4.6 out of 5.
Baa Atoll lies about 119 km in a straight line from Velana International Airport and is known administratively as Baa. The atoll offers 112 stays listed in this guide, made up of 21 resorts and 91 guesthouses on local inhabited islands, with no city hotels. Of these, 48 stays are rated, with an average guest score of 4.6 out of 5. Some 38 stays list a private beach and 60 list diving, reflecting the atoll's appeal for beach and underwater activities. Resorts occupy their own islands, while guesthouses sit on inhabited local islands.
Read the Baa Atoll guide for reefs, transfers and what to do, or browse all 112 stays in Baa.
Questions about Royal Island Resort & Spa
Where is Royal Island Resort & Spa?
Royal Island Resort & Spa is in Baa Atoll, Maldives, about 120 km in a straight line from Velana International Airport. The nearest other stay in this guide is Dusit Thani Maldives Mudhdhoo Island Baa Atoll (5.9 km).
Is Royal Island Resort & Spa a resort or a guesthouse?
Royal Island Resort & Spa is listed as a resort. It carries a 5-star rating in the supplier feed.
What do guests say about Royal Island Resort & Spa?
Guests rate Royal Island Resort & Spa 4.7 out of 5 across 1,444 reviews.
What facilities does Royal Island Resort & Spa have?
The feed lists 72 facilities, including a private beach, a pool, spa treatments, diving and a restaurant.
How do you get to Royal Island Resort & Spa from the airport?
Royal Island Resort & Spa is about 120 km in a straight line from Velana International Airport, so the transfer is usually by seaplane, or by a domestic flight and a boat. The nearest domestic airport is Dharavandhoo, about 8.6 km away. The property confirms the exact transfer and timing.
Is Royal Island Resort & Spa suitable for families with children?
The facility list for Royal Island Resort & Spa includes cot, family rooms and kids pool. Ask the property about age rules and cots for your dates.
What other stays are near Royal Island Resort & Spa?
The nearest other stays in this guide are Dusit Thani Maldives Mudhdhoo Island Baa Atoll (5.9 km), Soneva Fushi (6.3 km) and Dhon Fulhafi Inn (6.6 km).
How do I check availability at Royal Island Resort & Spa?
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