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Aquila Elounda VillagevsEmerald Faarufushi Resort & Spa
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Scores at a Glance
Aquila Elounda VillageEmerald Faarufushi Resort & Spa
Overall
8.5
9.4
Beach
8.8
9.5
Food
8.4
9.2
Service
8.6
9.5
Rooms
8.3
9.3
Luxury
8.4
9.2
Value
·
8.6
Romance
9.0
9.4
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Aquila Elounda Village | Measure | Emerald Faarufushi Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| 8.5 | Overall Score | 9.4 (better) |
| 5-star | Star Rating | 5-star |
| 4.5 (1,484) | Google Rating | 4.9 (190) (better) |
| (better)From $79 | Price / Night (pp) | From $1035 |
| Yes | Adults Only | No |
| – | Kids' Club | Yes |
| Near coast | Beachfront | Near coast |
| Mid-size | Resort Size | Mid-size |
| 60 min | Airport Transfer | 45 min (better) |
All Scores
| Aquila Elounda Village | Measure | Emerald Faarufushi Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| 8.8 | Beach | 9.5 (better) |
| 8.4 | Food | 9.2 (better) |
| 8.6 | Service | 9.5 (better) |
| 8.3 | Rooms | 9.3 (better) |
| 8.6 | Pools | 8.8 (better) |
| 8.4 | Luxury | 9.2 (better) |
| – | Value | 8.6 |
| – | Family | 8.8 |
| 9.0 | Romance | 9.4 (better) |
| 8.8 | Quiet | 9.3 (better) |
| 8.5 | Wellness | 8.7 (better) |
Of the 13 measures we call, Aquila Elounda Village leads on 1 and Emerald Faarufushi Resort & Spa leads on 12.
Vibes
| Aquila Elounda Village | Measure | Emerald Faarufushi Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Romance | Yes |
| Yes | Quiet | Yes |
Activities
| Aquila Elounda Village | Measure | Emerald Faarufushi Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Spa | Yes |
| Yes | Golf | – |
| Yes | Water sports | Yes |
| – | Kids | Yes |
Aquila Elounda Village
- Adults-only all-inclusive
- 2 pools
- Full-service spa
- 60 min from HER
Emerald Faarufushi Resort & Spa
- Full-service spa
- Overwater bungalows
- Butler service
- 50 min from MLE
Pros · Aquila Elounda Village
- Adults-only setting on Mirabello Bay.
- Private beach and three-level infinity pool.
- Premium All-Inclusive plan includes all-day dining and premium beverage access.
Pros · Emerald Faarufushi Resort & Spa
- House reef
- Dine-around Deluxe AI
- Private pools on most villas
Cons · Aquila Elounda Village
- Not every dining or beverage item appears fully included.
- Airport transfer is arranged separately.
- Room-category intelligence needs deeper manual enrichment before Gold Standard completion.
Cons · Emerald Faarufushi Resort & Spa
- Seaplane cost and weather risk
- Small island nightlife
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