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Emerald Faarufushi Resort & SpavsVOI Marsa Siclà Essentia
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Scores at a Glance
Emerald Faarufushi Resort & SpaVOI Marsa Siclà Essentia
Overall
9.4
8.4
Beach
9.5
8.5
Food
9.2
8.1
Service
9.5
8.4
Rooms
9.3
8.2
Luxury
9.2
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Value
8.6
·
Romance
9.4
·
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Emerald Faarufushi Resort & Spa | Measure | VOI Marsa Siclà Essentia |
|---|---|---|
| (better)9.4 | Overall Score | 8.4 |
| (better)5-star | Star Rating | 4-star |
| (better)4.9 (190) | Google Rating | 4.6 (1,064) |
| From $1035 | Price / Night (pp) | From $126 (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 | 85 min |
All Scores
| Emerald Faarufushi Resort & Spa | Measure | VOI Marsa Siclà Essentia |
|---|---|---|
| (better)9.5 | Beach | 8.5 |
| (better)9.2 | Food | 8.1 |
| (better)9.5 | Service | 8.4 |
| (better)9.3 | Rooms | 8.2 |
| (better)8.8 | Pools | 8.2 |
| 9.2 | Luxury | – |
| 8.6 | Value | – |
| (better)8.8 | Family | 8.3 |
| 9.4 | Romance | – |
| (better)9.3 | Quiet | 8.8 |
| 8.7 | Wellness | – |
| – | Accessibility | 8.5 |
Of the 12 measures we call, Emerald Faarufushi Resort & Spa leads on 11 and VOI Marsa Siclà Essentia leads on 1.
Vibes
| Emerald Faarufushi Resort & Spa | Measure | VOI Marsa Siclà Essentia |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Romance | – |
| Yes | Quiet | Yes |
Activities
| Emerald Faarufushi Resort & Spa | Measure | VOI Marsa Siclà Essentia |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Spa | Yes |
| Yes | Water sports | Yes |
| Yes | Kids | Yes |
Emerald Faarufushi Resort & Spa
- Full-service spa
- Overwater bungalows
- Butler service
- 50 min from MLE
VOI Marsa Siclà Essentia
- 2 places to eat
- Full-service spa
- 85 min from CIY
Pros · Emerald Faarufushi Resort & Spa
- House reef
- Dine-around Deluxe AI
- Private pools on most villas
Pros · VOI Marsa Siclà Essentia
- Official room information is transparent.
- Family-friendly with a Kids Club for ages 3-8.
- Good sandy beach access in the Sampieri area.
Cons · Emerald Faarufushi Resort & Spa
- Seaplane cost and weather risk
- Small island nightlife
Cons · VOI Marsa Siclà Essentia
- Not beachfront.
- All-inclusive is optional and has exclusions.
- Remote setting makes a car or planned transfers useful.
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