Royal Island Resort Maldives
About this property
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 private bathroom with a bathtub and shower. Daily buffet meals are served at the beachfront Maakaana Restaurant, while 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 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 in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular amenities
- Pool – outdoor (kids)
- Airport shuttle
- Non-smoking rooms
- Spa
- Fitness center
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
- Bar
- Private beach area
- Free crib available on request
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Severina
Serbia“Our stay was absolutely wonderful. Great beaches, comfortable room, wide selection of delicious food... We had an AI package and it was definitely worth it. What made our stay even better were the people working here, who deserve a high praise -...” - Joseph
Turkey“We’ve had an amazing time. We originally booked 6 nights, then extended one more. Everything is top-notch, but most of all: the staff. Tolerant, supportive, helpful, and always smiling. The hotel assigns a host per stay, and we were lucky to get...” - Joseph Turkey“We’ve had an amazing time. We originally booked 6 nights, then extended one more. Everything is top-notch, but most of all: the staff. Tolerant, supportive, helpful, and always smiling. The hotel assigns a host per stay, and we were lucky to get...”
Rachel
Australia“The resort island had everything we needed. Hospitality was amazing. The sports centre was well-equipped and well-maintained. I love my pool villa. The buffet had an amazing spread, especially the dessert and pastry section - OMG I had dessert at...”- Mostafa
Egypt“Everything was just perfect , Mark and the resort team handled all our requests in a very exceptional way , we were for honeymoon and it was unforgettable trip” - Saswata
Canada“It was a tiny well maintained self sufficient island and the host / staff member were awesome!” - Alyssa
Philippines“The foods are overflowing. We had buffet breakfast, lunch, and dinner. I went there with a flat abs, and now I gained a fat tummy. All the foods they offer were so delicious. Also, our house attendant, Mark, is very helpful to us and answered...” - Olena
United Kingdom“Lovely island with great facilities. The staff were amazing, especially Dhiya, Reddy and Nippun they helped make our stay really special.” - Lixiang
United States“Almost everything, beach, environment, weather, friendly stuff.” - Anna
United Arab Emirates“It was a really great vacation! There are a lot of greens, all the staff are very friendly and helpful, great spa. Very beautiful home reef. Many thanks to the resort!”
Area info
Restaurants
2 Restaurants On Site
- Maakana Restaurant (Main)
- CuisineAmerican • Italian • Asian
- AmbienceFamily-friendly
- Dietary optionsHalal • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free
- Raabondhi Restaurant
- CuisineIndian • International
- AmbienceFamily-friendly • Romantic
- Dietary optionsHalal • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
House rules
Royal Island Resort Maldives takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 2:00 PM
Check-out
Until 12:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Check what conditions apply to each option when making your selection.
Children & Beds
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 12 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
0 - 1 years
Crib upon request
Free
2 - 11 years
Extra bed upon request
$85 per child, per night
Prices for cribs aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cribs are subject to availability.
No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Accepted payment methods
The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property
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.
