Royal Island Resort Maldives
Top-Rated StayAbout Royal Island Resort Maldives
Royal Island Resort Maldives is a five-star resort on Horubadhoo Island in Baa Atoll, with wide beaches, tropical greenery, and a classic Maldives island feel. The stay feels relaxed and easy, with beach villas, lagoon views, water activities, spa time, and plenty of quiet space between the palms and the sea. It suits a Maldives trip that feels calm, comfortable, and a little more traditional than the newer design-led resorts.
Rooms
Beach Pool Villa
- King And Twin Beds
- Private Pool
- Ocean View
- Private Sundeck
Beachfront villa with a private pool and quiet sundeck
Two-bedroom Family Beach Villa
- King And Twin Beds
- Beach Access
- Private Terrace
- Open-Air Shower
Spacious two-bedroom villa with direct beach access
Two-bedroom Beach Pool Residence
- King And Twin Beds
- Private Pool
- Private Whirlpool
- Ocean View
Large beachfront residence with pool, whirlpool and butler service
What this place offers
- Air Conditioning
- 24/7 Front Desk
- Bar
- Pool
- Restaurant
- Room Service
Dining
Royal Island Resort Maldives has five dining venues, with two restaurants and three bars that keep the island feeling easy, social and never too formal. Guests can start the day with relaxed buffet meals, settle into fresh seafood by the ocean, cool off with poolside drinks, or end the night with cocktails, music and a livelier island mood. Maakanaa - The main beachside restaurant serves generous buffet-style meals from morning to night, mixing international favourites with South Asian flavours and fresh ingredients from nearby islands and Malé markets. Raabondhi - This oceanfront restaurant leans into the Maldives setting with freshly caught seafood, grilled lobster, tuna and flame-grilled meats served in a relaxed beachside space. Boli Bar - This 24-hour beach bar is an easy stop for coffee, fresh juices, coconut cocktails, live music and after-dinner drinks by the water. Pool Bar - The swim-up pool bar keeps sunny days simple with cold beers, coconut water, fresh juices, wines, spirits and cocktails served right by the pool. Fun Pub - This late-night spot adds a more playful side to the island, with drinks, billiards, karaoke, live bands and DJ music from evening until late.
Spa & Wellness
Araamu Spa at Royal Island Resort Maldives sits within the island’s tropical garden setting, giving guests a quieter place to reset after beach days, snorkelling trips and time in the Baa Atoll sun. The spa has a calm, natural feel, with treatments designed around relaxation, body care and a slower island rhythm. The menu includes classic body treatments, facials, beauty care and Ayurvedic therapies, with options such as deep tissue massage, coconut-based body rituals, scalp treatments and Shirodhara. It feels personal without being overly formal, which suits the resort’s easy beachfront style. Royal Island also supports the wellness side of the stay with a fitness centre, swimming pool, kids pool, diving centre and land sports including tennis, table tennis, basketball and volleyball. Together, these facilities make it a good choice for travellers looking for a Maldives resort with spa, fitness and active island days in one place.
Location
Getting There
From Velana International Airport, Royal Island Resort Maldives is reached by a domestic flight to Dharavandhoo Island Airport, followed by a 20-minute speedboat ride to Horubadhoo Island.
