Emerald Faarufushi Resort ★★★★★

We would like to compliment the whole team (management and all the staff) at the resort, for a truly unforgettable experience. We left the resort with countless priceless and very happy memories. From arrival to departure every aspect of our holiday was well taken care of. We experienced a very high-performance standard and attention to detail, flexibility, and an interest in people.

Everything was well above standard.

Emerald Faarufushi Resort & Spa stands as the epitome of opulence and tranquility. My recent stay at this deluxe all-inclusive resort was nothing short of a dream, and every aspect of the experience surpassed my highest expectations. From the moment I stepped onto the pristine shores of the private island, I was enveloped in an atmosphere of unparalleled beauty. The overwater bungalows, perched elegantly above the crystal-clear turquoise waters, offered breathtaking views of the surrounding coral reefs and marine life. The attention to detail in the architecture and design truly reflected the natural splendor of the Maldives. The Delux all-inclusive package is a game-changer, ensuring a worry-free and indulgent stay. The culinary experience together with the friendly sommeliers expertise surpassed any other I've encountered in my travels. With a variety of world-class restaurants offering diverse cuisines, each meal was a gastronomic delight. Whether indulging in fresh seafood at the overwater fine-dining restaurant or savoring international flavors at the buffet, every dish was a masterpiece. The service is where the staff truly shines. The resort's team members are not only attentive but also genuinely passionate about ensuring every guest feels like royalty. From the moment I arrived until my departure, the staff went above and beyond to cater to my every need, creating a personalized and memorable experience. The resort's spa, a haven of serenity, offered a range of rejuvenating treatments inspired by traditional Maldivian rituals. The skilled therapists and the soothing ambiance made it an essential part of my stay, providing the perfect escape from reality. While the luxurious amenities and world-class service are undeniably impressive, it's the genuine warmth and hospitality of the staff that make the resort a true gem. Every interaction felt like a moment shared with friends, creating a sense of community among guests.

The staff are attentive, friendly and helpful. The house reef is beautiful with lots of small and large fishes. You can see the fishes while lounging at the pool. Highly recommend the sunset villas as they offer more privacy. We has a private dinner at the jetty which was amazing! The staff went all out to decorate the place and made it a truly memorable experience. Will definitely be back again!!

It was a bit far from Male. Sea plane ride was 45 mins to an hour depending on how many stops it has to make.

Food is next level good for an all inclusive restaurant. Facilities all feel new and luxury.

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The check in process was quick and easy. My host Nebeel greeted me when the sea place landed, and took me on a tour of the property in their buggy,s (golf cart) Nebeel explained how everything worked and had even booked reservations for me for lunch and dinner each day. The customer service is the best i have ever seen in 40 years of traveling. almost all the villas, over water or on the beach have private pools which is a big plus if you want to take a quick dip. Great food, out standing customer service, sunshine and warm waters made this a top vacation of my life time! 10 of 10

i liked everything about the Emerald Faarufushi resort and spa. and am planning to come back again next year.

I loved everything, right down to every small details. Nothing that i can think of that spoilt 1% of my experience. Nana handled our stay and she was super charming, helpful and really just perfect. Every single resort crew was exceptional. Cheers to the team handling our non stop drinks order at the pool bar and introduced us to our first time shisha and cigar experience. They were very patient, and always cheerful even when it was our 10th glass of cocktail, whiskey, wine etc... Exceptional crew that made the resort glow.

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My husband and I chose Emerald Faraafushi for our honeymoon, it was MAGICAL: 1 - Seaplane : top tier service, lounge included, the seaplane is safe and pilots are professionals 2-Arrival : Royal welcoming to the dreamy island by Emerald team, our host villa "Elite", drove us to our villa and then offered a guided tour around the resort and gave us all the necessary information 3 - Villas : we stayed in the Beach villa with pool and then moved to water villa : both are wonderful, luxurious, absolutely beautiful, well equipped,we are glad that we chose to stay in both villas, both experiences are different and amazing - bikes are provided with each villa. 4- The island : Raa Atoll is heavenly beautiful, paradise on earth, the color of water is mind blowing, and the reef all around the island offers an exclusive snorkeling experience, we saw hundred of colorful fishes and coral ,it was surreal. 5- Restaurants : Elite managed to arrange bookings in all restaurants of the resort, each restaurant has a different theme, we tried various cuisines, bravo to chef Moreno and his team 6- Activities : with the Emerald App we could book our activities in advance, a large choice is offered, no time for boredom, we absolutely loved the duo show, the quizz night, the gnocchi and cocktail class 7- All inclusive offer : best offer everything is included, meals, beverages, minibar snacks, there are no hidden fees 8-Honeymoon package : the resort offered us a sunset cruise to see the dolphins, 1 hour massage each at the spa ( special mention and teri makasih to the ladies ) a romantic dinner at by the beach, a photoshoot, and special attentions in the villas 9- Staff : Mr Rao and the all the team offer a top level hospitality, we liked discussing and sharing moments with each one of you, Elite, Kelun, Marisol, Subasish, Ahmeed, Kim, Vishal, Gary, Ajith, Shimmau lateef ,all of the team, thanks for making our honeymoon a dream come true!

We liked absolutely everything. Starting from the airport, where Resort's person met us and organized transfer to the local terminal of TMA, and ending with the departure process. Very much happy with our villa host/manager - Nabeel, who is top excellent person for hosting guests and taking care about comfort and convenience, very nice, polite, attentive, smart. Special HUGE and HOT thanks to Mr. Moreno and all his colleagues - Fernando, Mirasol and other team members. We spent wonderful time with them. Our warmest compliments and big thanks to Ms. Tamilla and Ms. Marjona, who's hospitality and general kindness were just wonderful. All members from the restaurants service teams were great, very attentive and super well trained. Per our opinion - the best waiters were Djamshed, Ahmed (Zidan) and a lovely young man in the Pool Bar. For the whole team we definitely thank Mr. Patrick, Mr. Rajeshwar and HR manager. Great job, perfect personnel training!!! Special thanks and warmest regards to Vlad and Aya from the Diving center, to Yusuf, to his brother in law and of course to the tennis trainer - Mr. Karthick. Sea boats crew while going to fishing and dolphin excursions were also great. Top professionals. Thank you. There was no one who could be outstanding from the excellent team working at the Resort.

The only improvement is suggested for the massage quality in the SPA. The team there is very nice, very warm and hospitable. But looked like were not ready to meet very professional massage demands. Can be certainly resolved and improved easily during short time.

Our week-long stay at the resort was a great experience. From the moment we arrived, we were transported into a world of natural beauty and wonderful service. The resort's setting is beautiful with pristine beaches, crystal-clear waters, and a vibrant coral reef just a swim away. Our family beach villa was elegant, spacious and comfortable. The culinary experience at the hotel restaurants was nothing short of spectacular, thanks to Chef Moreno and his team. The variety and quality of dining options are outstanding. The Italian buffet night was particularly memorable. What truly sets Emerald Faarufushi apart, however, is its exceptional staff. Their commitment to guest satisfaction is evident in every interaction. I would like to extend my heartfelt thanks to Kunal (our impeccable concierge). Ammy, Sachin, Priyanka, Virendra, Shinaaz, Fazan, Latheef and Aiman in the restaurants. Also Taz, Ayah and Vlad at the wonderful dive center, and Drasko who was a great tennis coach. My apologies for anyone I may have inadvertently missed in my thanks. Your contributions greatly enhanced our experience. We can't wait to return!

I can't express our gratitude to the resort team for there support during our stay, its not our first time in the Maldives but this by million years the best of the best, every single person who works in the island were smiling all the time with positive energy they want to make you comfortable and happy all the time and to make sure all your needs are satisfied, from the moment they meet you in the arrival hall till they leave you in the departure hall they make sure you are taking care of and even spoiled, starting with a welcoming smile at the arrival hall they will escort you and take care of your luggage and boarding for the seaplane then you will have lounge access to relax and refresh after the flights both ways, and at the resort you would have a dedicated host who will do there best to make sure you're comfortable and help you will all the bookings for the restaurants and activities, food quality are amazing and they well make sure to do there best with any food request all the restaurant are included thus you arrive and leave paying no extra for the amazing foods in all there restaurants, facilties are new, clean and well taken care of, rooms are big, new and clean and the house keeping kept surprising us with there with extra care that were appreciated, all the team at the resort made our honeymoon memorable but here is list of name I hope they receive some awards or bonus as they were extremely helpful - Nana (our host)  - Wandi (our house keeper)  - Ahmad (restaurant stuff)  - Yasser (restaurant stuff) - Paddepa (restaurant stuff) - Farzzeh (restaurant stuff) - Fadi (restaurant stuff) - Kualm (restaurant chief)

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We had an awesome time at Faarufushi. The whole Resort is amazing - the Houses are very new and luxurious. We especially loved the quietness and the ambience in our water bungalow. The whole resort is very spacious and you have a los of privacy. The buffet is wonderful - it is a real gourmet experience and made with a lot of love. The whole staff team is super friendly and they are so interested in your very special vacation experience. The team was definitely one of the best I have ever met on holiday. They fulfilled us any wish we had and even more than that - they surprised us with special experiences. We had a beautiful snorkeling trip were we saw stingrays, giant tortoises and all kind of exotic fishes.

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It is very well maintained. The staff is courteous and helpful. Really liked the services of Harish at Athiri, Raj, Jai at Boli and chef of Iru. The food was of excellent quality and very delicious. Our suite was spacious and luxurious and were more than what we expected. The food at Eclipse was world class and cooked to perfection. The spa was amazing with excellent massages. We loved every bit of our stay!

Bit of a seaplane flight to get there, but worth it :)

Only one place for breakfast. Could do two as an option in other restaurant on beach

The staffs were very helpful and friendly. Especially Marou who have attended to us throughout our stay. Besides that, there were varieties of food for us to try during our visit as we were able to choose from 3-5 of the restaurant to dine in. We really enjoyed the Christmas eve dinner prepared by the hotel. They have prepared a small surprise on Christmas morning at our room as well. Overall we really did enjoyed our honeymoon there. Everything was more than amazing. Hope to visit again in the future. Special thanks to the General Manager Mr Jean Marc for following up and greet us daily whenever we met.

They offer Vadhoo tour with additional cost.

The location, the accommodation, the restaurant choices, the food, the spa facilities, but most of all the friendliness and assistance provided by the staff.

It's a brand new resort so there were the obvious teething problems, which is to be expected. We went on a half board basis, but would have preferred credit towards using the other restaurants for dinner, as opposed to the offered 20% discount.