Location

Located in Baa atoll, 75km North West of Male, its a smooth journey by seaplane from the main airport to Baa Atoll. The Trans Maldivian Airways twin-otter float plane takes 35 minutes to reach the Royal Island platform. Before departure, Trans Maldivian Airways provides guests with the comfort of waiting in the Royal Lounge owned and operated by Royal Island. Once the seaplane reaches the Royal Island platform, a local boat will pick the clients from the platform to Royal, which takes about 3-5 minutes to reach Royal Island.

Accommodation

Beach Villas

Amidst this tropical paradise are classically designed superior quality beach villas fully equipped with all the amenities to be expected from a five star resort for comfort and relaxation. From the minute you step into your plush room you will fell like royalty. Each villa is carefully constructed from Merbau wood, which is very unique in this part of the world. The upholstery and decor has been designed in a truly elegant style. The breathtaking views from your villa of the Indian Ocean will certainly make you feel as though you have found the most heavenly place for your holiday.

Available facilities and amenities:  

Air-Conditioned  

Fully Detached  

Open-air bathroom

Balcony  

Hair Dryer  

Piped in Music

Bath tub  

Hot & Cold fresh water  

Safe

Beach Front  

IDD Telephone  

Tea/Coffee Facilities

Cable/Satellite TV  

Mini bar

Presidential Suites

Built, decked and furnished elegantly in wood and other natural materials, both suites are spacious and boast all modern comforts offered in harmony with the natural charm of the adjoining pristine white beach and crystal clear lagoon. These sanctuaries amidst the vast Indian Ocean, the Han'dhu and Iru Suites of Royal Island, are indeed magical in their tropical splendour. Both suites offer  privacy and comfort with features of high-class suites, for the true romance of a real island get away,

Restaurants and Bars

Whether your tastes run to international fare, traditional Maldivian specialties or haute cuisine, culinary experts at Royal Island have created menus that will delight. The diversity of dining venues offers contrasting choices. Dine al fresco on a poolside terrace, or indoors in the traditional elegance of a distinctly Asian-style restaurant overlooking the Indian Ocean. You can also go casual at the Palm Terrace for a more relaxed dining mood. Royal Island and Spa creates a dining experience to suit your every mood.

Available Meal plans: 

Bed & Breakfast

Half board

Full board

All Inclusive

Maakanaa Restaurent

A wide range of delicious dishes are available to tempt your taste buds throughout the day. With its breathtaking view of the Indian Ocean, The Maakana restaurant offers an unforgettable feast for the senses. Eating at The Maakanaa is more than just a meal, it’s an occasion.  Located conveniently by the beachside, this casual open-air bistro provides the perfect blend of exceptional delicacies with a informal relaxed atmosphere.  Daily buffet breakfast features a variety of options from near and far, with a wide selection of fresh fruits, cereals, pastries and hot daily specials. The food is prepared using only the most exotic of spices, lush tropical fruits and fresh seafood, resulting in an inspired range of culinary creations.

Meal Timings

Breakfast 7:30 to 10:00 hrs

Lunch 12:30 to 14:00 hrs

Dinner 19:30 to 21:00 hrs

Raabondhi Restaurant

Discover a new world of tastes in simple yet elegant surroundings with open air as well as indoor dining.  Nestled among the natural sand formations and abundant tropical vegetation of this island, Raabondhi offers a dramatic and ideal dining setting. Savour a Mediterranean-influenced cuisine that includes fresh seafood and meat delicacies, grilled and roasted outdoors accompanied by fine wines and delicious salads.

Raabondhi restaurant also offers guests the unique opportunity to dine on the beach for one of the island’s unforgettable themed evenings.

Dress Code: Smart casual. No swim wear is permitted in the restaurant during meal times.

Opening Times

Lunch and Dinner 11:00 to 23:00 hrs

Happy Hours: 17:30 to 19:30 hrs - 20% discount on all beverages except wines & takeaways.

Boli Bar

Whether you’ve just had a swim and want to get out of the sun or it’s late at night and you need a warm drink, get it at the Boli Bar which is open 24 hours. Relax in the smart lounge or challenge friends to a game of pool to relax.

Happy Hours: 17:30 to 19:30 hrs - 20% discount on all beverages except on wines and takeaways.

Fun Pub

The Fun Pub is designed for entertainment with a wide range of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages on offer.   Relax and enjoy the music from the resident live band or get up and dance the night away with friends. There’s also the chance to make some music of your own at the Karaoke bar or enjoy a game of billiards or snooker.

Open Times

17:30 to 01:00 hrs

Pool Bar

The Pool Bar is an ideal place for light snacks between laps in the pool, as it is built into the swimming pool and offers a breathtaking view of the ocean. A fine selection of cocktails, beers, wine by the glass and fresh juices are available throughout the day.  Light meals are available at the Pool Terrace from 10.00 to 23.00 hrs.

Palm Terrace

Located at the centre of the resort, the Palm Terrace is a lively, open-air poolside bar. A select beverage menu features refreshing 'mocktails', creative cocktails and scrumptious munchies. The relaxed bar-style seating and deckchairs around the pool make this the perfect place to relax and chill out.  Guests of the Royal Island Resort and Spa can enjoy afternoon tea served daily in the superb setting of the Palm Terrace, overlooking the beach and the Indian Ocean. A selection of caffeinated and herbal teas is served, including Earl Grey, Darjeeling, Peppermint and Chamomile, the perfect accompaniment to the variety of sandwiches, pastries and light snacks.  The Palm Terrace is open 24 hours.

All Inclusive

Buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner in the main restaurant (excluding speciality meals e.g. lobster and king prawns); snacks served at selected times between meals, afternoon tea.

Unlimited amount of soft, hot, alcoholic drinks and cocktails (excluding champagne, premium brands, fruit juices, bottled beer and speciality coffees) served for a minimum of 12hrs. All drinks served by the glass.

Activities usually include: Gym, badminton, canoeing, sailing, snorkelling, squash, table tennis, tennis, volleyball, windsurfing and kite surfing. Lessons and certificate not included. All water sports are subject to availability.

Entertainment usually includes live music, disco and karaoke nights.

Excursions:

One night fishing and one half day island hopping excursion per person per stay, use of sun loungers and towels at the beach and pool.

Activities and Amenities

Complimentary Services/Activities:

Guest(s) staying at the Resort may have free usage for the following (subject to availability and permitting weather/sea conditions)

Table Tennis

Badminton

Gymnasium

Squash

Billiard/Snooker

Aerobics

Snorkelling Equipment

Wind Surfing

Hobbie Cat

Volleyball.

Other Facilities:

Baby Cot  

Internet dial-up 

Internet desk with PC  

Safe Deposit

First Aid & In-house Doctor  

Porters

Restaurants & Bars: Room Service, Pizza Express  

Lounge area  

Shops: Jewellery Shop, Coffee shop, Souvenir Shop, Photo Shop      

Swimming Pool

Children’s pool  

Jacuzzi 

Laundry  

Sauna

Beauty Saloon 

Massage Parlour  

Spa Services

Game Centre  

Video Screens

One bottle of water (1.5 Litre) per room per day.

A complimentary fruit basket per room on arrival.

Water sports

Whether you decide to take off behind a fast boat for some wild water-skiing or wakeboarding, surf the waves, kite board or windsurf in the warm waters, The Royal Island and Spa’s water sports centre has everything you need for a fun-filled holiday.

Fishing

Maldivian waters are famous for big game fishing and it is recommend that fishing enthusiasts pre-book their fishing boats, particularly during the high season from November to May. Modern well-equipped deep-sea fishing boats can be hired to take guests beyond the coral reef to deep blue waters, three miles away from the island.

Night Fishing

It’s an opportunity to watch and be a part of the sunset from the Dhoanis as reef fish began their nocturnal feeding frenzy. Be alert as fish tend to eat and run, cheating the eager fisherman of his catch.

Big Game Fishing

Be ambitious and net a big fish. Trawling is the best method to get barracuda, wahoo, sailfish, and it is extremely adventurous.

Sailing

The calm waters of the surrounding lagoon make for excellent sailing conditions and guests can chose from a variety of lasers and hobicats.

Cruises

Charter a catamaran and sail off into the azure sea for day time cruises or evening sunset cruises.

Private lessons

Full time professional instructors are on hand for quick lessons in the sporting activity of your choice.

Other Water Sports

Sail Boats

Windsurfing

Glass Bottom Boats

Kite surfing

Snorkelling

Catamaran Sailing

Jet Skiing

Water Skiing

Fun Water Sports

Banana Riding

Fun Tube

Water Ski Lesson

Wake board Lesson

Knee board Lesson

Kite Surfing

Jet Skiing

Dingy Sailing

Delphis Diving Centre

The diving centre at Royal Island offers numerous opportunities for experienced divers and beginners alike to explore the depths of the ocean. Depending on the season, there are instructors who are conversant in Dutch, English, German, French, Spanish, Italian and Japanese. Delphis - Royal Island offers PADI diving courses from beginners to instructor level, at attractive prices.

The different courses offered at the Delphis Centre assure a calm and easy start in shallow waters. It is essential that guests feel comfortable before moving on to any other exercise. Experience has shown that anyone who wants to learn to dive can do so. Guests are welcome to talk to any of the instructors at the Delphis Centre to find a diving course to suit their needs. Beginners are offered the opportunity of a 15-minute, free scuba diving lesson under the supervision of an instructor. The minimum age for certified diving courses is 10 years but children from the age of eight years can scuba dive as a PADI Bubblemaker!

Beginners’ courses are held in small groups of not more than five persons, for safety reasons and to ensure personal attention. Delphis Diving Centre has a policy to keep the diving groups as small as possible, which means that in an average dive the group will consist of maximum six persons within the same level while a night dive is limited to five divers.

In order to join the twice daily diving trips you will first need to make an orientation dive. The instructors will help you with your diving skills, find out how many weights you need and get some idea of your diving abilities. Even divers with certification are welcome to seek our assistance for all diving needs.  Top range diving equipment such as jackets, regulators and marks, can all be rented from the Delphis Centre.  Guests need to give a days notice of their intention to dive whenever possible.

Snorkelling

The lagoons of Baa Atoll are home to some of the more unique marine life such as lionfish, angle fish and large manta rays. In order to preserve this underwater wonderland, guests are reminded not to step on corals, or break or take away any part of the reef.

Arraamu Spa

In the local Dhivehi language "Araamu" means "comfort", "pleasure" and every feeling in between. The philosophy at Araamu Spa is pure pampering of the body, mind and spirit.  Araamu Spa is a holistic retreat in a peaceful Maldivian fishing village setting featuring six outdoor wooden pavilions including two deluxe pavilions with sunken Jacuzzi and steam bath. There are five indoor treatment rooms specially designed for Indian Ayurvedic treatments with steam, sauna and whirlpool. Surrounded by tropical foliage and natural water features and ponds, the Araamu Spa is a serene sanctuary offering a sense of complete peace and harmony.

Using local and exotic herbs, oils and flowers as well as well-known skin care products, a multicultural team of professionals brings a variety of treatments from all over the world including Thailand, Indonesia, India, Hawaii and of course Maldives, making Araamu Spa stand out from the rest in diversity and excellence.

Treatments include aromatherapy, reflexology, ayurveda, herbal and aromatic baths, herbal and mud body wraps, body scrubs, pedicure, manicure and a wide range of alternative therapies for arthritis, muscular discomfort, migraine and other ailments. Designed to revitalise, refresh and rejuvenate, each treatment is a unique experience.

Signature Massages

Veli Modun

Araamu Theyo Dhemun

Sirodhara

Bondithaan

Fini Kela

Special Packages

Exclusive to Araamu Spa

Exclusive to Indian Ayurvedhic

Extra Facilities

Jacuzzi

Sauna

Steam Bath

Island Hopping

Visit one local island, one uninhabited island and one resort. Have a barbecue and go snorkelling on a private island and create lifetime memories.