Head to head

Ayada MaldivesvsEmerald Faarufushi Resort & Spa

Ayada Maldives

Five-Star·★ 4.8

Emerald Faarufushi Resort & Spa

Five-Star·★ 4.9

Scores at a Glance

Ayada MaldivesEmerald Faarufushi Resort & Spa

Overall

9.2

9.4

Beach

9.3

9.5

Food

8.9

9.2

Service

9.2

9.5

Rooms

9.4

9.3

Luxury

9.3

9.2

Value

8.6

Romance

9.5

9.4

9.2

9.4

Overall

9.3

9.5

Beach

8.9

9.2

Food

9.2

9.5

Service

9.4

9.3

Rooms

9.3

9.2

Luxury

—

8.6

Value

9.5

9.4

Romance

Scores out of 10 · higher is better

Quick Stats

Ayada Maldives	Measure	Emerald Faarufushi Resort & Spa
9.2	Overall Score	9.4 (better)
5-star	Star Rating	5-star
4.8 (626)	Google Rating	4.9 (200) (better)
(better)From $209	Price / Night (pp)	From $1035
No	Adults Only	No
Yes	Kids' Club	Yes
Near coast	Beachfront	Near coast
Mid-size	Resort Size	Mid-size
105 min	Airport Transfer	45 min (better)

Ayada Maldives

Highlights

8 places to eat
Full-service spa
Overwater bungalows
105 min from MLE

Why choose it

Exceptional private-island setting.
Strong villas, private pools and overwater options.
High dining breadth for a remote resort.

Keep in mind

Transfer logistics are substantial.
All-inclusive is optional and tiered.
Selected items and premium experiences can carry supplements.

Emerald Faarufushi Resort & Spa

Highlights

Full-service spa
Overwater bungalows
Butler service
50 min from MLE

Why choose it

House reef
Dine-around Deluxe AI
Private pools on most villas

Keep in mind

Seaplane cost and weather risk
Small island nightlife

All Scores

Ayada Maldives	Measure	Emerald Faarufushi Resort & Spa
9.3	Beach	9.5 (better)
8.9	Food	9.2 (better)
9.2	Service	9.5 (better)
(better)9.4	Rooms	9.3
–	Pools	8.8
(better)9.3	Luxury	9.2
–	Value	8.6
–	Family	8.8
(better)9.5	Romance	9.4
9.2	Quiet	9.3 (better)
(better)9.1	Wellness	8.7