Scores at a Glance
Emerald Faarufushi Resort & SpaOcean Blue & Sand
Overall
9.4
8.4
Beach
9.5
8.2
Food
9.2
8.0
Service
9.5
8.2
Rooms
9.3
7.9
Luxury
9.2
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Value
8.6
8.4
Romance
9.4
8.0
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Emerald Faarufushi Resort & Spa | Measure | Ocean Blue & Sand |
|---|---|---|
| (better)9.4 | Overall Score | 8.4 |
| 5-star | Star Rating | 5-star |
| (better)4.9 (190) | Google Rating | 4.6 (18,662) |
| From $1035 | Price / Night (pp) | From $103 (better) |
| No | Adults Only | No |
| Yes | Kids' Club | Yes |
| Near coast | Beachfront | Near coast |
| Mid-size | Resort Size | Mid-size |
| 45 min | Airport Transfer | 30 min (better) |
All Scores
| Emerald Faarufushi Resort & Spa | Measure | Ocean Blue & Sand |
|---|---|---|
| (better)9.5 | Beach | 8.2 |
| (better)9.2 | Food | 8.0 |
| (better)9.5 | Service | 8.2 |
| (better)9.3 | Rooms | 7.9 |
| (better)8.8 | Pools | 8.5 |
| 9.2 | Luxury | – |
| (better)8.6 | Value | 8.4 |
| (better)8.8 | Family | 8.5 |
| (better)9.4 | Romance | 8.0 |
| – | Nightlife | 8.6 |
| (better)9.3 | Quiet | 7.3 |
| 8.7 | Wellness | – |
| – | Remote work | 6.8 |
Of the 13 measures we call, Emerald Faarufushi Resort & Spa leads on 11 and Ocean Blue & Sand leads on 2.
Vibes
| Emerald Faarufushi Resort & Spa | Measure | Ocean Blue & Sand |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Romance | Yes |
| Yes | Quiet | Yes |
| – | Lively | Yes |
Activities
| Emerald Faarufushi Resort & Spa | Measure | Ocean Blue & Sand |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Spa | Yes |
| Yes | Water sports | Yes |
| Yes | Kids | Yes |
| – | Nightlife | Yes |
Emerald Faarufushi Resort & Spa
- Full-service spa
- Overwater bungalows
- Butler service
- 50 min from MLE
Ocean Blue & Sand
- 2 pools
- 9 places to eat
- Full-service spa
- 30 min from PUJ
Pros · Emerald Faarufushi Resort & Spa
- House reef
- Dine-around Deluxe AI
- Private pools on most villas
Pros · Ocean Blue & Sand
- Large review base and strong recent overall ratings across official, Tripadvisor, Expedia, and other sources.
- Direct beachfront setting with two large pools and a swim-up bar.
- Good family infrastructure, including Daisy Club, Teenclub, sports area, bowling, and nightly entertainment.
- Dining variety is broad for the price point, with two buffet restaurants, seven themed restaurants, coffee shop, and 11 bars.
Cons · Emerald Faarufushi Resort & Spa
- Seaplane cost and weather risk
- Small island nightlife
Cons · Ocean Blue & Sand
- Seaweed and beach-maintenance variability are recurring issues.
- Rooms can feel dated or damp in some buildings.
- Food and drink quality is inconsistent across restaurants and guest sources.
- Sales-pitch pressure, sunbed competition, and service inconsistency appear in recent guest feedback.
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