Emerald Faarufushi Resort & Spa – Deluxe All Inclusive

It was naturally beautiful and the facilities are seamlessly integrated. The tree lines were even gorgeous. The swimming is so refreshing and the water is practically invisible. It’s like a fantasy. There’s no mosquitos. The guests were all relaxed and quiet. There is so much personal spaces in the villas that the other beaches were basically empty. The restaurants always had space available. Every day we talked about how amazing it was. I snorkelled with so many fish and even Manta Rays! The gorgeous Maldives came to life out of the photos. The food was delicious included some of the best meals of our lives. The staff was the best, spectacular service and friendly and chatty. It was twelve days of smiles and laughter

We weren’t there long enough. Haha we had beautiful blue skies our entire visit the only blemish was the hazy horizon yet we still had many beautiful sunsets.

Emerald Faarufushi Resort makes you feel like you have just been given a big hug!!! From the General Manager Patrick, Resort Manager Raj's leadership came the exceptional staff who made this holiday a memory to treasure. Everyone from my host Faya, Sommeliers Sean and Supreeti, restaurant managers, chefs, waiting staff (Haanee, who taught me about Maldivian food and life) to those I apologise cannot remember all the names, who showed me true Indian cuisine, Maldivian cuisine and truly made me feel I was the only one on the island. You are all exceptional!! Thank you. This resort is highly recommended due to excellent accommodation (I had an overwater villa with sunset view) Maldivian sunsets are superb, housekeeping discreet and with a smile, five restaurants which I could not separate on quality of food, service and variety and in villa dining which was of an amazing quality for room service. Faarufushi allows you to enjoy yourself with an excellent spa with highly qualified staff, waters sports (jetski tour of islands )was fantastic, tennis, snorkelling and if you want to party a pool bar and entertainment. My visit to the local island on a Maldivian boat was also a highlight, seeing the local environment. I will definitely be returning and for anyone looking at the Maldives this resort is a must!

There is nothing that was lacking.

On our return trip to the Maldives, we chose Emerald Faarufushi – and it truly is a paradise on earth. The choice of resorts in the Maldives is endless, but we’re certain we found the perfect one. From the very first moment of our arrival, we felt at home — a place where we were cared for with genuine warmth and attention. The entire team is incredibly kind and professional.The island itself is a dream — natural beauty combined with modern elegance and subtle design. Yes, Emerald truly lives up to its name.The food? Finding a resort today that truly meets guests’ culinary expectations is rare, yet Emerald absolutely delivered — from breakfast to dinner, every meal was outstanding. The variety within the all-inclusive concept is more than generous, and everything tasted exceptional. You can truly be proud when pasta in the Maldives tastes better than in parts of Italy! Bravo especially to the Italian Executive Chef and his entire kitchen team. The F&B experience is perfectly rounded off by a team of trained sommeliers — a heartfelt thank-you to Supreeti, who made every single evening special. You’re doing an amazing job!Not to forget the fantastic selection of creative cocktails — thank you Ramesh and Shairan, you guys are simply the coolest. Also, a big thank-you to Ori and Ammy — you made us feel like part of a family.The Diving Center, led by Thas, is highly professional and offers great experiences even on rainy days. Thank you, Thas, for being such a cool buddy — you’ll stay in our hearts, and thanks to you, the diving world has gained a new PADI lover!Our Villa Host, Faya, is an absolute legend — a funny guy who we already miss! Thank you for always being available and for your outstanding service.Although our week was a little rainy, we made the best of it in the spa, where we were spoiled and pampered to perfection. The spa team deserves great praise — truly world-class.

The most incredible hotel we’ve ever stayed at! Complete luxury from the second you arrive, greeted by your villa host and a glass of fizz. The island is a lovely size to walk or cycle round. Rooms are beautiful and so spacious, the bathroom is huge with beautiful views too. The house coral reef is amazing, we saw sting rays! The staff all go above and beyond. The food at every restaurant was amazing and really enjoyed the sommelier experience at each meal. Expensive but so worth it

The entire staff were all very helpful, friendly and knowledgable. Their service was nothing short of exceptional, particularly the spa service which left us feeling rejuvenated and pampered. The hotel's amenities were equally impressive, with the complimentary bikes making island exploration a breeze and the rooms were impeccably clean, and the room service was efficient and responsive. The snorkeling spots boasting vibrant reefs, the diving center, and the paddle court provided endless entertainment, ensuring we were constantly engaged and entertained.A special shoutout to our island host, Igga, whose attention to detail, thoughtful recommendations, and overall level of service truly elevated our stay. Thanks to Igga's meticulous planning, we were able to explore the diverse dining options with ease, and each meal was a delight. We are immensely grateful for his efforts in making our experience seamless and memorable.

The only drawback we encountered was the slight distance and the sea plane stopover, but in the grand scheme of things, it hardly detracted from our overall fantastic experience.

Our stay at the resort was truly unforgettable! From the moment we arrived, we were welcomed with warmth and hospitality that made us feel instantly at ease. The location is absolutely stunning, with direct access to a pristine, peaceful beach — the perfect place to relax and take in the sunset.One of the highlights of our trip was the snorkeling experience. The water was crystal clear, and we got to explore some beautiful underwater life right off the beach. It was safe, well-organized, and an experience we’ll always remember.The spa was another standout — so calming and professional, it was the ideal way to unwind after a day in the sun. The facilities were top-notch, and the staff made us feel completely pampered.The food at the resort was delicious, with a variety of options to suit every taste. A big thank you to Virendra at the restaurant, who was always attentive, friendly, and made every meal special with his warm and professional service.We also can’t thank Faya enough for taking such amazing care of us throughout our stay. He was always available, incredibly helpful, and made sure every detail was just right. His thoughtful service made us feel truly looked after.This resort has everything you could ask for — beautiful scenery, great food, relaxing spa, and an outstanding team that made our experience so memorable. We’ll definitely

From the moment we stepped onto the island we felt like we arrived in paradise. Our host Fayaz and the whole team fulfilled all our wishes and made our vacation unforgettable. The resort is new and modern yet it has a truly Maledivan charme.I highly recommend Emerald Faarufushi.

That we only could spend 7 days there :-)

Location with excellent view & diverse marine life, variety of delicious food & drinks options, staff are very attentive & friendly, especially thank you to Elite, Ezahar & Priyanka for making this trip even more enjoyable.

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We stayed at Emerald Faraafushi for our honeymoon. Our experience snorkelling within the resort compound was great, and the additional top up for the manta ray and turtle group snorkelling was worth it! The crew was experienced in searching for the manta rays. Faya, the main staff attending to us, was thoughtful, experienced and fluent in English. He promptly arranged the honeymoon benefits, including the complimentary couple massage and bubble bath. I also developed a sore throat during the trip and Faya reassured that it was complimentary to see their in-house doctor and given medication. This really took the stress off of us. Food across the different restaurants was also great overall, although Italian food from Aqua tended to be a tad too salty (personal opinion). But the resort staff really went above and beyond to make our honeymoon a memorable one and even cooked other dishes (e.g. pan fried salmon, lobster pasta) specially for us. My personal favourites are: 1) the saffron fennel that came with the lobster soup from Mediterraneo restaurant and 2) chicken drumsticks from Carnivorous restaurant. The resort app is very easy to use. Do use it to check different restaurant closure days and to book your complimentary photo shoot! :)

We went for the carbonara class at Aqua restaurant and mainly watched the chef cook. Would have loved to try cooking too.

excellent value for money. good alcohol included, great restaurants. Special thanks to the butler Faya, upon arrival on the island our program of stay was already made, all requests were fulfilled instantly. highly recommend. this is already our fifth visit to this hotel. everything is perfect. will definitely come back.

Fantastic water villas , fantastic hosts and unbelievable food. Wonderful experience

I loved every single part of the trip. The level of hospitality received was like nothing else I have seen before. Attention to detail was unbeatable. We had a personal manager assigned to us. Faheem was absolutely best at making sure we are taken care of and have everything we need. No worries, no stress. The only thing you have to think about is which bikini to choose for the day haha!

Very good stay with my wife.All staffs were kind and supportive.Special thanks to Ms. Nana.

LGBT friendly. We never felt uncomfortable in these 7 days.The tower, burger, water always with the symbol of hotel.The waiter in restaurant will turn the symbol of the water towards us and when we felt difficult to choose the drink, they will recommend us. One night we were the last guests, but never feel the pressure that let us to leave. Tepanyaki was interesting and memorable.One of the waiter in Aqua took the picture for us, very patient and nice. The menu with backlight is very helpful.The stuff in reception very politely and kindly send us the medicine to our room.Our villa attendant prepared surprise for us, and the balcony with swimming pool is amazing.Nana is very good, friendly, effective. She responded us quickly, covered most of our activities and planed all the restaurants for us. What we need is just enjoy. The diving center is also very cool. All the ships are dry and clean. The storeroom is in order and very convenient to borrow the equipments. The stuffs there, are friendly and professional, they took so many impressive picture and video for us. The diving experience this time was so amazing. Thanks all the stuff.

one of the stuff in the beach club Restaurant let us a little bit stressful because we ordered one more main course and he always asked us if it’s enough. I know he was not in purpose but just for mention.One of the lights and the socket in bathroom near the mirror doesn’t work very well.The spa is very good, but probably need more selection like therapy.The steps under the water without the carpet are a little bit slidy.The cooking course was a little bit boring, we only saw what chef did, but couldn’t cook together.

The reviews for this place are incredible and this is why we chose to come here. The reviews are entirely accurate. The food is great, the rooms are superb, the staff are exceptional and cannot do enough for you to make your stay as memorable as it possibly could be, the house reef is fantastic. This really is a special place and somehere that we will be returning to and I cannot say that about many places because I believe once you have been somewhere you should experience other places rather than return to the same place

The resort is an amazing place. Our water villa is surrounded by fantastic marine lives and has great sunset view. Kunal, our host, is sweet and thoughtful, he took care of everything for us during our stay so we could enjoy every minute here. And Shiman kept the place spotless every day. We will definitely come back again!

We stayed here for 2 weeks and we spent our time great. First of all it is a staff, our batler Haseen helped us all the time. He checked us into the room earlier and extended the package all inclusive after the 12:00, besides he booked all the restaurants and excursions. Also,on the island there are a lot of restaurants of different cuisines ,if you want to order something special ,the chef can cook for you. We often ordered lobster and it was one of the most delicious lobsters we've tasted. In the bars you can drink premium alcohol, cocktails were perfect(especially the cocktail of “James bond” ) Also we went to the massage,it was amazing! If you want to play tennis,there is a tennis court on the island . We took a lesson with a coach and it was one of the most interesting experiences. We had 2 villas with pools (118,119) ,their location was great (near the restaurant aqua and the main pool). The reef on the island was beautiful, but I recommend you to go snorkeling and see another reef.

The breakfast was phenomenal. Chef Krishna made it exceptional by making special orders of my favorite foods - Masala Dosa, Utappam, Upma, Pesarattu. My family enjoyed the freshly made waffles, pancakes, omeletes. Fresh fruit was exceptional. You could ask for anything and they would make it with a day's notice. Lunch and Dinners were exceptional. The views were gorgeous -- sitting at the Mediterraneau restaurant overlooking ocean with big fish swimming by was a pleasure. Fresh fruit with icecream, Tiramisu, huge list of cocktails -- 4 nights were not enough to enjoy it all. This is really 5-stars.

We didn't like leaving the place -- wished to stay longer.

A little piece of paradiseI don't write reviews often but this resort is out of this world and pretty much one of the best places we've ever stayed, not only on the Maldives but even world wide.1) the ambiance: once you touch down you find yourself right in paradise. The champagne welcoming, the little band they set up for new arrivals, the friendliness of all staff is just unbelievable. Your own personal host which in our case was Haseen, what a lovely guy, will take care of you during your stay. Any questions, any planning of your excursions or watersports or spa, even the various dining options, leave it to him, he's there for you!2) la cuisine:The resort has 5 different restaurants. All of them are outstanding and all of them are managed by chef moreno who is the Italian executive chef.If you would like to eat anything which is not on any of the different menus just ask him, he'll make it for you. Nothing is to much in this resort and this is pretty much the very positive vibe you'll experience 24/7 during your stay! There is no, oh sorry we can't do instead there is a with pleasure.The spaghetti with lobster are to die for, the yellow tuna tartar, the salmon he uses for salmon nigiri and the Indian curries are out of this world.3) the drinks:By far not every all inclusive hotel in the Maldives supplies top shelf booze, well this one does.Their cocktails are out of this world4) rooms: absolutely wonderfulWe had an overwater villa with private pool and everything was fantastic. The details, the atmosphere of the room, just everything. A wonderful fairy who spoilt us rotten with room decorations too.5) entertainment. This is not a noisy loud hotel yet the evening entertainment is just great with a lovely couple responsible for the live music. Have some of the bars fantastic cocktails with it! Or a glass of champagne6) watersports and diving: all you can think of. Diving is perfect at the house reef and beyond.

I didn't like that our holiday was over in a heart beat! They go beyond and above and exceed their guest expectations on a very very high level. Excellent managed by Patrick and Rao, you feel their positive attitude in all staff! Thanks for having us! Unforgettable memories for a lifetime were made!

This unique island is almost perfect in every aspect. The facilities, food, drinks, snorkeling, kid's club, and services exceed my expectations. I would give 10/10 to the resort and another 10/10 to the manager, Mr. Rao. I am sure he will warmly welcome you the minute you arrive. His professionalism extended even after we returned home, and we are well pleased. My family had a beautiful stay here and look forward to returning soon.