Aerial view of Emerald Faarufushi Resort & Spa, Raa Atoll, Maldives
The Leading Hotels of the World · Raa Atoll

Emerald Faarufushi Resort & Spa

New Maldives' Soulful Gem

The Resort

Faarufushi Island, Raa Atoll, northern part of the Maldives archipelago, Republic of Maldives. Situated on a lush private 7-hectares island with 1.2 km of white sandy beach, surrounded by a 100-hectares lagoon with one of the finest coral reefs in the Republic of Maldives.

About

Emerald Faarufushi Resort & Spa

Atoll
Raa, Maldives
Brand
The Leading Hotels of the World
Villas
80
Restaurants & bars
7
Transfer
Scenic 45 minutes seaplane journey from the Malé airport
Star rating
5 of 5
On the island
overwater villas, pool villas, spa, dive centre, kids' club, marine biology programme, sustainability programme
The Villas

80 luxurious villas (38 beach villas and 42 overwater villas), split into six different categories

Beach Villas

Beach

120 sqm

Beach Villas with Pool

Beach

172 sqm

Family Beach Villas with Pool

Beach

220 sqm

Water Villas with Pool

Over-water

172 sqm

Superior Water Villas with Pool

Over-water

230 sqm

Presidential Beach Villa

Beach

351 sqm

Dining

7 restaurants & bars.

Aqua Restaurant

Beach Club Grill Restaurant

Le Asiatique & Teppanyaki Grill Restaurant

Mediterraneo Restaurant

Carnivorous Restaurant

Sunset Pool and Bar

Eclipse Bar

On the Island

Recreation & wellness.

spa & wellness infrastructure
The Emerald Spa — considered an oasis of the soul, located in the tropical nest of the island. Offers world-class treatments from Thai and Balinese cultures. Bo
gym & fitness center
Gym & Sports Center — air-conditioned Gym & Sports Center with Technogym equipments and personal trainers for personalized training programs. Sports Center boas
dive & marine expedition center
Diving Center — Resort's 5 Star Diving Center located near the arrival jetty with very easy access to the sea for courses and excursions. Offers a wide range of
kids, teens & family infrastructure
Dolphin Kids Club — children from 3 to 12 years of age can be mesmerized in the kids' magical side of the Maldives with many creative, educational and stimulati
Special Programmes

Resort Geographic & Land Footprint Data

• Private island size: 7 hectares • Beach length: 1.2 km of white sandy beach • Surrounding lagoon: 100 hectares • Lagoon noted as featuring one of the finest coral reefs in the Republic of Maldives • Resort positioned in northern part of the Maldives archipelago

Design & Architectural Philosophy

• Atmosphere of "Barefoot Elegance" • Villas built with intention of integrating with the surrounding environment • Championing a minimalistic, sophisticated design • Incorporates natural elements of stone and wood • Contemporary architecture of The Emerald Spa blends into the natural surroundings • Elevated tree-house style spa private rooms

Sister Property / Group Network

• Sister property: Emerald Maldives Resort & Spa • Distance between properties: 20 minutes by speedboat from Emerald Faarufushi Resort & Spa

Transfer & Connectivity Options

• Option 1: 45 minutes scenic seaplane journey from Malé International Airport • Option 2: 40 minutes domestic flight to Ifuru Domestic Airport + 5 minutes speedboat to Resort • Option 2 specifically noted as "particularly convenient to easily connect with the Malé airport in case of evening's international flights" • Reference atolls noted on map: Noonu Atoll, Raa Atoll, Lhaviyani Atoll, Ari Atoll, Laamu Atoll

Getting There
  • Scenic 45 minutes seaplane journey from the Malé airport
  • OR alternatively, 40 minutes domestic flight to the Ifuru Domestic Airport and 5 minutes speedboat to Emerald Faarufushi Resort & Spa (particularly convenient to easily connect with the Malé airport in case of evening's international flights)
  • 20 minutes speedboat from sister property Emerald Maldives Resort & Spa
Plan This Stay

Two ways forward.

01 · Direct

Book direct.

Check rates, availability and reserve straight from the resort's partner page.

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02 · Considered

Talk to a concierge.

Transfers, dining reservations, kids' clubs, dives, anniversaries — one person from brief to bag drop.

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