Scores at a Glance
Emerald Faarufushi Resort & SpaSugar Beach
Overall
9.4
8.8
Beach
9.5
8.9
Food
9.2
8.5
Service
9.5
8.8
Rooms
9.3
8.6
Luxury
9.2
8.6
Value
8.6
8.0
Romance
9.4
8.8
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Emerald Faarufushi Resort & Spa | Measure | Sugar Beach |
|---|---|---|
| (better)9.4 | Overall Score | 8.8 |
| 5-star | Star Rating | 5-star |
| (better)4.9 (190) | Google Rating | 4.4 (1,224) |
| From $1035 | Price / Night (pp) | From $290 (better) |
| No | Adults Only | No |
| Yes | Kids' Club | Yes |
| Near coast | Beachfront | Near coast |
| Mid-size | Resort Size | Mid-size |
| (better)45 min | Airport Transfer | 60 min |
All Scores
| Emerald Faarufushi Resort & Spa | Measure | Sugar Beach |
|---|---|---|
| (better)9.5 | Beach | 8.9 |
| (better)9.2 | Food | 8.5 |
| (better)9.5 | Service | 8.8 |
| (better)9.3 | Rooms | 8.6 |
| (better)8.8 | Pools | 8.6 |
| (better)9.2 | Luxury | 8.6 |
| (better)8.6 | Value | 8.0 |
| 8.8 | Family | 8.9 (better) |
| (better)9.4 | Romance | 8.8 |
| (better)9.3 | Quiet | 8.3 |
| (better)8.7 | Wellness | 8.5 |
| – | Remote work | 7.8 |
Of the 15 measures we call, Emerald Faarufushi Resort & Spa leads on 13 and Sugar Beach leads on 2.
Vibes
| Emerald Faarufushi Resort & Spa | Measure | Sugar Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Romance | Yes |
| Yes | Quiet | – |
Activities
| Emerald Faarufushi Resort & Spa | Measure | Sugar Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Spa | Yes |
| Yes | Water sports | Yes |
| Yes | Kids | Yes |
| – | Golf | Yes |
Emerald Faarufushi Resort & Spa
- Full-service spa
- Overwater bungalows
- Butler service
- 50 min from MLE
Sugar Beach
- 2 pools
- Full-service spa
- 60 min from MRU
Pros · Emerald Faarufushi Resort & Spa
- House reef
- Dine-around Deluxe AI
- Private pools on most villas
Pros · Sugar Beach
- Large beachfront Mauritius resort with strong review volume.
- Official kids club starts at age two and runs late.
- Dine-around access with sister resort La Pirogue expands the stay.
Cons · Emerald Faarufushi Resort & Spa
- Seaplane cost and weather risk
- Small island nightlife
Cons · Sugar Beach
- All-inclusive is rate-plan dependent.
- Some dining venues or items have supplements.
- Exact main-entrance coordinates need manual confirmation.
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