Scores at a Glance
Emerald Faarufushi Resort & SpaSoneva Fushi
Overall
9.4
9.5
Beach
9.5
9.5
Food
9.2
9.4
Service
9.5
·
Rooms
9.3
·
Luxury
9.2
9.6
Value
8.6
·
Romance
9.4
·
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Emerald Faarufushi Resort & Spa | Measure | Soneva Fushi |
|---|---|---|
| 9.4 | Overall Score | 9.5 (better) |
| 5-star | Star Rating | 5-star |
| (better)4.9 (190) | Google Rating | 4.8 (348) |
| (better)From $1035 | Price / Night (pp) | From $1368 |
| No | Adults Only | No |
| Yes | Kids' Club | Yes |
| Near coast | Beachfront | Oceanfront |
| Mid-size | Resort Size | Boutique |
| 45 min | Airport Transfer | 35 min (better) |
All Scores
| Emerald Faarufushi Resort & Spa | Measure | Soneva Fushi |
|---|---|---|
| 9.5 | Beach | 9.5 |
| 9.2 | Food | 9.4 (better) |
| 9.5 | Service | – |
| 9.3 | Rooms | – |
| 8.8 | Pools | – |
| 9.2 | Luxury | 9.6 (better) |
| 8.6 | Value | – |
| 8.8 | Family | 9.3 (better) |
| 9.4 | Romance | – |
| 9.3 | Quiet | – |
| 8.7 | Wellness | 9.5 (better) |
Of the 8 measures we call, Emerald Faarufushi Resort & Spa leads on 2 and Soneva Fushi leads on 6.
Vibes
| Emerald Faarufushi Resort & Spa | Measure | Soneva Fushi |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Romance | Yes |
| Yes | Quiet | Yes |
| – | Adventure | Yes |
Activities
| Emerald Faarufushi Resort & Spa | Measure | Soneva Fushi |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Spa | Yes |
| Yes | Water sports | Yes |
| Yes | Kids | – |
| – | Diving | Yes |
Emerald Faarufushi Resort & Spa
- Full-service spa
- Overwater bungalows
- Butler service
- 50 min from MLE
Soneva Fushi
- Barefoot luxury villas
- Observatory & planetarium
- UNESCO biosphere reserve
- No shoes no news philosophy
Pros · Emerald Faarufushi Resort & Spa
- House reef
- Dine-around Deluxe AI
- Private pools on most villas
Pros · Soneva Fushi
- Exceptional barefoot-luxury identity with privacy, space and sustainability.
- Outstanding food, wellness and family programming.
- Baa Atoll UNESCO Biosphere Reserve setting with strong marine-life appeal.
- Very strong media and guest sentiment for villa experience and service.
Cons · Emerald Faarufushi Resort & Spa
- Seaplane cost and weather risk
- Small island nightlife
Cons · Soneva Fushi
- Extremely expensive total trip cost.
- Rustic-natural style will not suit travelers wanting polished marble-and-glitz luxury.
- Some villas may have views or proximity tradeoffs depending on island side and category.
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