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Dreams Playa Esmeralda Resort & SpavsEmerald Faarufushi Resort & Spa
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Scores at a Glance
Dreams Playa Esmeralda Resort & SpaEmerald Faarufushi Resort & Spa
Overall
8.6
9.4
Beach
9.0
9.5
Food
8.2
9.2
Service
8.0
9.5
Rooms
8.8
9.3
Luxury
8.5
9.2
Value
8.0
8.6
Romance
8.2
9.4
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Dreams Playa Esmeralda Resort & Spa | Measure | Emerald Faarufushi Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| 8.6 | Overall Score | 9.4 (better) |
| 5-star | Star Rating | 5-star |
| 4.3 (438) | Google Rating | 4.9 (190) (better) |
| (better)From $172 | Price / Night (pp) | From $1035 |
| No | Adults Only | No |
| Yes | Kids' Club | Yes |
| Oceanfront | Beachfront | Near coast |
| Grand | Resort Size | Mid-size |
| 90 min | Airport Transfer | 45 min (better) |
All Scores
| Dreams Playa Esmeralda Resort & Spa | Measure | Emerald Faarufushi Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| 9.0 | Beach | 9.5 (better) |
| 8.2 | Food | 9.2 (better) |
| 8.0 | Service | 9.5 (better) |
| 8.8 | Rooms | 9.3 (better) |
| 8.5 | Pools | 8.8 (better) |
| 8.5 | Luxury | 9.2 (better) |
| 8.0 | Value | 8.6 (better) |
| 8.8 | Family | 8.8 |
| 8.2 | Romance | 9.4 (better) |
| 8.2 | Quiet | 9.3 (better) |
| 8.0 | Adventure | – |
| 8.2 | Wellness | 8.7 (better) |
| 7.0 | Remote work | – |
Of the 14 measures we call, Dreams Playa Esmeralda Resort & Spa leads on 1 and Emerald Faarufushi Resort & Spa leads on 13.
Vibes
| Dreams Playa Esmeralda Resort & Spa | Measure | Emerald Faarufushi Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Romance | Yes |
| Yes | Quiet | Yes |
Activities
| Dreams Playa Esmeralda Resort & Spa | Measure | Emerald Faarufushi Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Spa | Yes |
| Yes | Diving | – |
| Yes | Water sports | Yes |
| Yes | Nightlife | – |
| Yes | Kids | Yes |
Dreams Playa Esmeralda Resort & Spa
- Guests 18 and over get free access to the neighboring Secrets Playa Esmeralda, which adds adult-only dining and bars
Emerald Faarufushi Resort & Spa
- Full-service spa
- Overwater bungalows
- Butler service
- 50 min from MLE
Pros · Dreams Playa Esmeralda Resort & Spa
- New rooms
- Water park and kids/teen clubs
- Strong beach
Pros · Emerald Faarufushi Resort & Spa
- House reef
- Dine-around Deluxe AI
- Private pools on most villas
Cons · Dreams Playa Esmeralda Resort & Spa
- Long airport transfer
- Dreams beach can be choppy
- Service still uneven
Cons · Emerald Faarufushi Resort & Spa
- Seaplane cost and weather risk
- Small island nightlife
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