Emerald Faarufushi Resort & Spa
9.4 / 10
Palmprint
Our resort score · out of 10
Strongest on service and beach
Emerald Faarufushi Resort & Spa at a glance
- Location
- Faarufushi
- Guests
- All ages welcome
- The plan
- All-inclusive
- Setting
- Near the coast
- Guest rating
- 4.8 / 5 on Google214 reviews
- Best months
- Nov · Dec · Jan · Feb · Mar · Apr
- Pools
- 1 pool
- Airport transfer
- MLEAbout 45 minutes
- Dining
- 5 restaurants
- Drinks
- 2 bars
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USD / room / night · 2 adults · 7 nights
Checked Oct 12, 2026 · Sample details
Dates shown are check-in dates. 2 of 2 rooms across 1 of 4 planned stay dates. Missing prices are not estimates.
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Emerald Faarufushi Resort & Spa
Things to know
before you go
Deluxe All-Inclusive is the product, not an add-on.
Transfer is about 45 minutes by seaplane.
Strengths from our research
House reef
Dine-around Deluxe AI
Private pools on most villas
Other considerations from our research
Seaplane cost and weather risk
Small island nightlife
What guests say
Most loved
- Service and staff400 mentions
- House reef and lagoon280 mentions
Most complained about
- Transfer weather delays40 mentions
From Reddit
Maldives threads treat Faarufushi as a high-scoring Deluxe AI with a strong house reef.
What’s included
Included
- Top-shelf liquorIncluded
- Wi-FiIncluded
- In-room minibarIncluded
- Non-motorized water sportsIncluded
- Kids' clubIncluded
Not included
- Room serviceCosts extra
In-villa dining is excluded from the Deluxe All-Inclusive plan and available at an extra charge; exact delivery fees and hours are unverified.
- Spa treatmentsCosts extra
- Airport transfersCosts extra
Included with limits
- Premium & à la carte diningPartly included
All restaurant categories are eligible on Deluxe All-Inclusive, but specialty reservations are required and additional menu choices cost extra. Beach Club Grill is included for lunch in the package; this does not establish unrestricted evening service.
- Off-site excursionsPartly included
1 excursion per stay at 7+ nights; 2 at 10+ nights
No. Emerald Faarufushi Resort & Spa doesn't run vacation-club or timeshare presentations. No timeshare program.
Inclusions can vary by room category and season. Confirm your plan before booking. How we verify this
More resort facts
- Rooms and suites
- 80
- Value
- 8.6 out of 10
- Service
- 9.5 out of 10
- Beach
- 9.5 out of 10
- Dining
- 9.2 out of 10
- Rooms
- 9.3 out of 10
- Pools & Spa
- 8.8 out of 10
Score breakdown, research & sources
How we scored Emerald Faarufushi Resort & Spa
11 categories, scored from official sources and read against what guests actually report. Verified Sep 23, 2026 under Palmprint methodology 1.0.
The six that set the score
And 5 more we track
Open a category
Value8.6High confidence
Service9.5Very High confidence
Beach9.5Very High confidence
Dining9.2High confidence
Rooms9.3Very High confidence
Pools & Spa8.8High confidence
Romance9.4High confidence
Quiet9.3
- Low Density
- 9.4
Luxury9.2High confidence
Family8.8High confidence
Wellness8.7
- Spa
- 8.7
What it does best
- House reef
- Dine-around Deluxe AI
- Private pools on most villas
Where it costs you
- Seaplane cost and weather risk
- Small island nightlife
Everything we read on Emerald Faarufushi Resort & Spa
Restaurants & bars
Palmprint food score 9.2 / 10
- Places to eat
- 5
- A la carte
- 4
- Buffets
- 1
- Bars and lounges
- 2
International · Mediterranean · Asian · Brazilian grill
Aqua Restaurant
International
Included in the plan
More about Aqua Restaurant
- Service
- Buffet
Beach Club Grill
Grill
Advance reservation required. Included for every villa category on Deluxe All-Inclusive; additional menu choices cost extra. Beach Club Grill is lunch-only under the published package; confirm meal-specific operation.
Included in the plan
More about Beach Club Grill
- Service
- A la carte
Carnivorous Restaurant
Brazilian grill
Advance reservation required. Included for every villa category on Deluxe All-Inclusive; additional menu choices cost extra. Exact menu supplements unverified.
Included in the plan
More about Carnivorous Restaurant
- Service
- A la carte
Le Asiatique Restaurant & Teppanyaki Grill
Asian
Advance reservation required. Included for every villa category on Deluxe All-Inclusive; additional menu choices cost extra. Exact menu supplements unverified.
Included in the plan
More about Le Asiatique Restaurant & Teppanyaki Grill
- Service
- A la carte
Mediterraneo Restaurant
Mediterranean
Advance reservation required. Included for every villa category on Deluxe All-Inclusive; additional menu choices cost extra. Exact menu supplements unverified.
Included in the plan
More about Mediterraneo Restaurant
- Service
- A la carte
Dining at sister resorts is available. Confirm the participating venues and terms for your stay.
Venues, opening hours and plan inclusions can change by season. Confirm your choices when booking.
Do you need dinner reservations at Emerald Faarufushi Resort & Spa?
Beach Club Grill: Reservations required. Advance reservation required. Included for every villa category on Deluxe All-Inclusive; additional menu choices cost extra. Beach Club Grill is lunch-only under the published package; confirm meal-specific operation. Mediterraneo Restaurant: Reservations required. Advance reservation required. Included for every villa category on Deluxe All-Inclusive; additional menu choices cost extra. Exact menu supplements unverified. Le Asiatique Restaurant & Teppanyaki Grill: Reservations required. Advance reservation required. Included for every villa category on Deluxe All-Inclusive; additional menu choices cost extra. Exact menu supplements unverified. Carnivorous Restaurant: Reservations required. Advance reservation required. Included for every villa category on Deluxe All-Inclusive; additional menu choices cost extra. Exact menu supplements unverified. Reservation rules for venues without a stated policy are unverified; confirm with the resort.
Rooms & suites
The rooms in our seasonal price comparison.
| Suite | Occupancy | Size | Bedrooms | Aspect |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beach VillaBack to sampled prices | Sleeps 4 | 1,292 ft²120 m² | 1 bedroom | Not published |
| Beach Villa with PoolBack to sampled prices | Sleeps 4 | 1,851 ft²172 m² | 1 bedroom | Not publishedprivate pool |
More room options (5)
| Suite | Occupancy | Size | Bedrooms | Aspect |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water Villa with Pool | Sleeps 3 | 1,851 ft²172 m² | 1 bedroom | Not publishedprivate pool |
| Family Beach Villa with Pool | Sleeps 4 | 2,045 ft²190 m² | 1 bedroom | Not publishedprivate pool |
| Superior Water Villa with Pool | Sleeps 3 | 2,476 ft²230 m² | 1 bedroom | Not publishedprivate pool |
| Presidential Beach Villa | Sleeps 4 | 3,778 ft²351 m² | 1 bedroom | Not publishedprivate pool |
| Sunset Water Villa with Pool | Sleeps 3 | Not published | 1 bedroom | Not publishedprivate pool |
Occupancy limits and connecting-room requests should be confirmed for your party before booking.
Pools and the beach
Pools & waterplay
Shared resort pool plus private villa pools on most categories.
The beach itself
House reef accessible from the jetty.
- Calm water, swimmable straight off the sand
- Gradual entry, shallow a long way out
Counts come from the resort's own published information; the scores are ours, from the Palmprint file below.
Families & group stays
Bringing the kids to Emerald Faarufushi Resort & Spa
What decides whether a resort works with children in tow, answered from what the resort publishes rather than from the brochure.
- Kids' club
- Program ages 3-12
- Supervision & drop-off
- Confirm rules and current hours before booking
- Teen program
- Not offered
- Babysitting
- Available at extra cost
- Rooms that fit a family
- 4 categories, incl. Beach Villa, Beach Villa with Pool
- Beach for young swimmers
- Gradual, calm entry: toddler-friendly
- Dinner reservations
- Needed at most restaurants
- Can a family of 5 stay in one room at Emerald Faarufushi Resort & Spa?
- Not in a single standard room: the largest stated occupancy at Emerald Faarufushi Resort & Spa is 4. Families of five or more need two rooms, and connecting rooms are available (usually request-only, so confirm at booking).
- Does Emerald Faarufushi Resort & Spa have a kids' club, and from what age?
- Yes. Emerald Faarufushi Resort & Spa lists a kids' club for ages 3-12. Confirm supervision, drop-off rules and current hours before booking.
Taking a group
80-villa island; better for small groups than large incentives.
- Connecting rooms
- Limited, book early
- Nightlife
- Low-key, quiet by late evening
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Kids' club hours, teen programs and group availability all move with the season. Confirm the specifics with the resort for your dates.
When to go
Best months: Nov to Apr
Temperature barely moves here across the year, so rain is the whole decision: the wet months run May to Nov.
| Measure | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average daily high | 86°F30°C | 88°F31°C | 90°F32°C | 91°F33°C | 90°F32°C | 88°F31°C | 88°F31°C | 88°F31°C | 88°F31°C | 88°F31°C | 88°F31°C | 86°F30°C |
| Rain days | 4 days | 2 days | 4 days | 6 days | 11 days | 10 days | 9 days | 9 days | 11 days | 11 days | 8 days | 5 days |
| Verdict | Best | Best | Best | Best | Wet | Wet | Wet | Wet | Wet | Wet | Best | Best |
Average daily highs and monthly rain days. Seasonal averages, not a forecast.
Getting to Emerald Faarufushi Resort & Spa
- Nearest airport
- MLE · Velana International Airport
- Approximate transfer
- 45 minutes
- Transportation
- The resort lists transfers at extra cost. Your package may differ.
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Destination essentials & trip planning
Faarufushi Island, 20002, Maldives · +960 658-8000
Maldives
- Language
- Dhivehi (English widely spoken)
- Currency
- Rufiyaa; resorts run on USD
- Power
- 230V, UK-style Type G/D plugs
- Getting around
- Seaplane or speedboat to your island
- Main airport
- Malé (MLE)
- Flight time
- Long-haul, usually one connection
Who it suits
Three of the 11 categories we score in the Palmprint file for Emerald Faarufushi Resort & Spa; the full set is above.
What we'd book around it
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Fly into MLE, 45 minutes from the gate; round trips from about $1337.
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Storms move flights in season, and the cheapest rates are usually non-refundable.
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An eSIM for the flight and the beach; Wi-Fi is included on the resort but stops at the gate.
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