Scores at a Glance
Emerald Maldives Resort & SpaMitsis Selection Laguna
Overall
9.3
9.0
Beach
9.5
7.7
Food
9.2
9.0
Service
9.4
9.2
Rooms
9.4
8.8
Luxury
9.1
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Value
·
8.6
Romance
9.3
8.7
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
9.3
Overall Score
9.0
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.9 (503)
Google Rating
4.8 (5,721)
Rates TBD
Price / Night (pp)
Rates TBD
No
Adults Only
No
Yes
Kids' Club
Yes
Near coast
Beachfront
Near coast
Mid-size
Resort Size
Mid-size
45 min
Airport Transfer
28 min
All Scores
9.5
Beach
7.7
9.2
Food
9.0
9.4
Service
9.2
9.4
Rooms
8.8
–
Pools
9.2
9.1
Luxury
–
–
Value
8.6
8.9
Family
9.0
9.3
Romance
8.7
–
Nightlife
8.4
9.2
Quiet
7.8
9.0
Adventure
7.8
–
Wellness
8.4
8.0
Remote work
–
–
Accessibility
7.8
Vibes
Yes
Romance
Yes
Yes
Quiet
Yes
Yes
Adventure
Yes
–
Lively
Yes
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Water sports
Yes
Yes
Kids
Yes
–
Nightlife
Yes
Emerald Maldives Resort & Spa
- 4 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Overwater bungalows
- 45 min from MLE
Mitsis Selection Laguna
- 5 pools
- 6 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Gated, 24-hour security
- 28 min from HER
Pros · Emerald Maldives Resort & Spa
- True Deluxe All-Inclusive concept.
- 120-villa private-island layout with beach and overwater options.
- Strong food variety for the Maldives.
- House reef, dive center, spa and kids club.
Pros · Mitsis Selection Laguna
- True 24-hour ultra all-inclusive
- Excellent restaurant and bar depth
- Large heated pool landscape
- Strong family facilities
- Daily-refilled minibar
- High staff-service sentiment
Cons · Emerald Maldives Resort & Spa
- Transfers can add cost and complexity.
- Exact premium beverage exclusions should be checked.
- Resort-specific Reddit depth is limited.
Cons · Mitsis Selection Laguna
- Beach is mixed sand/pebbles rather than a soft-sand standout
- À la carte restaurants need reservations
- Spa and most watersports are extra
- Room service usually carries a tray charge
- Main family areas can be active rather than quiet