Royal Island Resort Maldives - Dharavandhoo
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5-star beachfront resort in Baa Atoll with largest villas and UNESCO Biosphere Reserve access
Accommodation
Royal Island Resort Maldives offers the largest beachfront villas in the area, each with private access to the lagoon. The Two Bedroom Family Beach Villa accommodates up to six guests, making it a spacious option for families. All villas feature open-air bathrooms and private terraces with ocean views, with sunrise and sunset sides available.
Dining
The resort's Maakaana Restaurant serves daily buffet meals with themed nights including Japanese, Maldivian, and barbecue cuisine. Raabondhi Restaurant specializes in seafood dishes in an à la carte setting, while Boli Bar and Fun Pub offer well-stocked bars for drinks and snacks. Locally-sourced ingredients are highlighted in many dishes, celebrating traditional Maldivian flavors.
Wellness & Recreation
The Araamu Spa provides Ayurvedic treatments inspired by local healing traditions, alongside a steam room, sauna, and hot tub. A well-equipped fitness center and sports facilities including tennis, squash, and badminton courts are available for active guests. The outdoor pool features a swim-up bar and poolside loungers, with separate kids' pool.
Activities & Entertainment
A dive center with access to vibrant coral reefs offers guided snorkeling and diving trips to see manta rays and whale sharks. Water sports such as jet skiing, windsurfing, and canoeing are available directly from the beach. Evening entertainment includes live music, DJ nights, and a Bodhuberu performance at the Boli Bar.
Family & Location
Royal Island Resort & Spa provides a family-friendly environment with a kids' club, children-focused activities, and board games. The resort is a 20-minute speedboat ride from Dharavandhoo Airport, with a 30-minute domestic flight from Malé. Its location in Baa Atoll offers proximity to the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, known for rich marine biodiversity and colorful coral reefs.
- Location: Baa Atoll, 20-minute speedboat from Dharavandhoo Airport
- Rooms: Largest beachfront villas with private lagoon access; Two Bedroom Family Beach Villa
- Dining: Maakaana buffet, Raabondhi seafood, Boli Bar & Fun Pub
- Wellness: Araamu Spa with Ayurvedic treatments, fitness center, sports facilities
- Activities: Diving center, jet skiing, windsurfing, sunset fishing, dolphin spotting
- Package: Daily buffet meals included; All-Inclusive covers snorkel gear and excursions
- Ideal for: Families, couples, diving enthusiasts, wellness seekers
Rooms and availability
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Max:4 persons
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Bed options:1 Double bed
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Max:3 persons
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Bed options:1 King Size Bed
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Max:6 persons
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Bed options:1 Single Bed or 1 Double Bed
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Essential information about Royal Island Resort Maldives
| 💵 Lowest room price | 178 US$ |
| 📏 Distance to center | 4.2 mi |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 100 yd |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | Dhaalu Atoll, ddd |
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