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Emerald Faarufushi Resort & SpavsSteigenberger Resort Alaya Marsa Alam
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Scores at a Glance
Emerald Faarufushi Resort & SpaSteigenberger Resort Alaya Marsa Alam
Overall
9.4
9.3
Beach
9.5
8.7
Food
9.2
9.2
Service
9.5
·
Rooms
9.3
9.3
Luxury
9.2
·
Value
8.6
8.7
Romance
9.4
9.4
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Emerald Faarufushi Resort & Spa | Measure | Steigenberger Resort Alaya Marsa Alam |
|---|---|---|
| (better)9.4 | Overall Score | 9.3 |
| 5-star | Star Rating | 5-star |
| 4.9 (190) | Google Rating | 5.0 (5,531) (better) |
| From $1035 | Price / Night (pp) | From $235 (better) |
| No | Adults Only | Yes |
| Yes | Kids' Club | – |
| Near coast | Beachfront | Near coast |
| Mid-size | Resort Size | Mid-size |
| 45 min | Airport Transfer | 10 min (better) |
All Scores
| Emerald Faarufushi Resort & Spa | Measure | Steigenberger Resort Alaya Marsa Alam |
|---|---|---|
| (better)9.5 | Beach | 8.7 |
| 9.2 | Food | 9.2 |
| 9.5 | Service | – |
| 9.3 | Rooms | 9.3 |
| 8.8 | Pools | 9.2 (better) |
| 9.2 | Luxury | – |
| 8.6 | Value | 8.7 (better) |
| 8.8 | Family | – |
| 9.4 | Romance | 9.4 |
| 9.3 | Quiet | – |
| 8.7 | Wellness | – |
Of the 7 measures we call, Emerald Faarufushi Resort & Spa leads on 2 and Steigenberger Resort Alaya Marsa Alam leads on 5.
Vibes
| Emerald Faarufushi Resort & Spa | Measure | Steigenberger Resort Alaya Marsa Alam |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Romance | Yes |
| Yes | Quiet | – |
Activities
| Emerald Faarufushi Resort & Spa | Measure | Steigenberger Resort Alaya Marsa Alam |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Spa | Yes |
| Yes | Water sports | Yes |
| Yes | Kids | – |
Emerald Faarufushi Resort & Spa
- Full-service spa
- Overwater bungalows
- Butler service
- 50 min from MLE
Steigenberger Resort Alaya Marsa Alam
- Adults-only all-inclusive
- 5 pools
- 5 places to eat
- Full-service spa
- Swim-up suites
- 10 min from RMF
Pros · Emerald Faarufushi Resort & Spa
- House reef
- Dine-around Deluxe AI
- Private pools on most villas
Pros · Steigenberger Resort Alaya Marsa Alam
- True all-inclusive product
- Adults-friendly concept
- Very strong review profile
- Five-pool resort scale
- Good reef/snorkeling access
Cons · Emerald Faarufushi Resort & Spa
- Seaplane cost and weather risk
- Small island nightlife
Cons · Steigenberger Resort Alaya Marsa Alam
- Remote location
- Beach entry has reef/jetty caveats
- Premium services and transfers extra
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