Emerald Faarufushi Maldives officially opened only on October 1, 2022. The hotel is located in Raa Atoll, set on a 100-hectare large lagoon, and can be reached from Male International Airport by a 45-minute seaplane ride. If you arrive on an international flight at night, you can also choose a 40-minute domestic flight plus a 5-minute speedboat ride to the island. Before being acquired by the Italian "Emerald Hotel Group," it was called "Faarufushi Island" and had already opened in 2019, when it belonged to Universal Resorts. Now it has been acquired and transformed by the "Emerald Hotel Group" into a high-end all-inclusive hotel under its brand. The hotel has only 80 villas in total and is a small-to-medium-sized island. The rooms are all large, with the smallest room being 117 square meters.
Before being acquired by the Italian Emerald Collection hotel group, Faarufushi, which opened in 2019, was a boutique hotel under Universal Resorts. The island has an excellent environment, a moderate size, large rooms, and lush vegetation, making it a very popular honeymoon island. Now the Emerald Hotel Group will transform it into its high-end all-inclusive flagship hotel, with rooms and dining upgraded to varying degrees. Perhaps it will be the most anticipated newly opened hotel of 2022.
1. Because the hotel actually opened in 2019, the natural environment here has basically been completed. Whether snorkeling, beaches, or vegetation, all are very good, and the lagoon here is also large, with beautiful lagoon views; 2. Except for 10 basic beach villas, all other room types come with private pools, and the rooms are also large; 3. Most importantly, the all-inclusive plan is also very worry-free, very suitable for honeymoon vacations with certain hotel requirements and a relatively ample budget.
As a luxury hotel, ordinary beach villas do not have private pools, which is also somewhat regrettable.
Children accepted: 2-11.99 years old, 2900 per person
Villa Features: Step directly from your villa to a private pool and pristine white sand beach leading to a breathtaking lagoon. Featuring vaulted ceilings, minimalist decor and floor-to-ceiling windows. Each villa includes a private pool, walk-in wardrobe, air-conditioned bathroom and a furnished relaxation terrace.
The overwater villas with pools run along the resort's jetty. Decorated in warm wood tones and extensive glass, whether you're soaking in the bathtub, lounging in the pool, or lying on the deck, the sea views are easy to enjoy. Features a private infinity pool, large wardrobe, air-conditioned bathroom and a furnished relaxation terrace.
The Presidential Beach Villa is located in a prime spot on the northwest of the island. Right where the greenery meets the sand. It is a unique residence with direct beach access, vaulted wooden ceilings, and large floor-to-ceiling windows. In front is a private infinity pool, where sea and sky blend as if disappearing into the horizon. It also features a Jacuzzi, indoor and outdoor dining spaces, a walk-in closet, air-conditioned bathrooms, dining and living areas, snorkeling gear, an IDD cordless phone, a private terrace, and an outdoor shower.
The Beach Villa has an open-air bathroom and backyard. The airy design brings the outdoor scenery inside; lying in bed, you can see the white sand and blue sea.
All family villas feature a master bedroom, children's bedroom, and two bathrooms. They have an open-air patio and a private infinity pool, with a front garden leading to Emerald Faarufushi's white sandy beach, perfect for families with children.
Sunset-facing, enjoying the most beautiful dusk moments and the most romantic resort atmosphere. Decorated in warm wood tones and large areas of glass, whether you are soaking in the bathtub, lying in the pool or lounging on the deck, it is very convenient for enjoying the sea view. It features a private infinity pool, a large wardrobe, an air-conditioned bathroom and a furnished lounge terrace.
The Luxury Water Villa with Pool is located at the far end of the pier with direct access to the lagoon; there are only 3 of these water villas. Wooden floors, a large adjoining deck, and a private infinity pool with panoramic turquoise ocean views. Indoor separate dining space, walk-in closet, air-conditioned bathroom, snorkeling equipment, and IDD cordless phone.
Aqua is the resort's main restaurant, located on the beach facing the clear turquoise lagoon. It offers a generous buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner, with dedicated cooking stations preparing global cuisine—from Mediterranean to Japanese, Italian, Chinese, vegetarian and many other dishes—to suit every taste.
Located on the second floor of the Beach Club Grill restaurant, air-conditioned, the perfect choice for guests who want to explore delicious cuisine, offering traditional Asian cooking and recipes, including teppanyaki with live cooking shows.
It sits directly on the beach facing the stunning Maldives lagoon, offering pizza and pasta, and cooking various fresh fish, seafood, meat and vegetables on a stone grill.
Carnivorous Restaurant is inspired by South American cuisine, faces the Indian Ocean and enjoys incredible views. Located on the beach, it offers a series of novel concepts and Brazilian-style steak, serving premium meats.
The restaurant is directly over the lagoon, where you can taste top Maldivian Mediterranean cuisine. It is also an ideal spot for a romantic sunset dinner, a multi-sensory journey where taste and aesthetics merge to create something worth witnessing.
Sunset Pool and Bar is located on the main beach, an ideal spot to enjoy cocktails with your loved one. Here, relaxing tunes and endless sea views will have you settled into your holiday in no time.
Located next to the Mediterranean Sea Restaurant, it is an affiliated facility where you can have a drink, cocktails, and hand-picked wines before dinner. The ideal place to experience the magic of a Maldives sunset over the crystal-clear turquoise lagoon.
Located on the first floor of the Beach Club Grill restaurant, air-conditioned, the perfect choice for guests craving hometown flavors, offering traditional Asian cooking and recipes.
Emerald SPA is considered an oasis of the mind, located in a tropical nest on the island, offering world-class treatments from Thai and Balinese cultures. The contemporary architecture is striking in the way it integrates with the natural environment. The spa has 8 air-conditioned huts, a steam room, a relaxation area with a plunge pool, a yoga pavilion, and manicure and pedicure stations. Come here to escape your thoughts and give your body the rest it deserves.
Children aged 3 to 12 are drawn to the Maldivian environment, where they can enjoy many creative, educational and stimulating activities and games indoors and outdoors. The club has trained multilingual staff who will entertain your children and meet their individual needs in complete safety.
Provides guests with an air-conditioned gym and sports center equipped with Technogym equipment and professional assistance for personalized training programs. In addition, the sports center has 1 tennis court and 1 padel court at the marina.
The resort's 5-star dive center is located near the arrival jetty, providing easy access to the sea for PADI courses or excursions, offering a variety of activities to immerse guests in the underwater world. Explore sea turtles, spotted eagle rays, Napoleon fish, sharks, and schools of colorful tropical fish with trained divers. It also provides support from certified PADI professionals for guests wishing to obtain a PADI license.
The fully equipped water sports center is where you need to relax. Located on the stunning white sand beach, it is accessible to any guest eager to try Hobie Cats, kayaks, and windsurfing equipment under the supervision of our Waters sports team. Motorized water sports such as jet skis are also available for a fee.
