Royal Island Resort Maldives - Dharavandhoo
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Royal Island Resort Maldives Dharavandhoo: A beachfront all-inclusive resort in Baa Atoll's UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.
Accommodation
Royal Island Resort Maldives Dharavandhoo offers the largest beachfront villas in the area, each with private access to the lagoon. The Two Bedroom Family Beach Villa sleeps up to six guests, making it suitable for families. Sunset Beach Villas provide direct ocean views and a terrace for watching the horizon.
Dining
Daily buffet meals are served at the beachfront Maakaana Restaurant, with themed dinners every night. Raabondhi Restaurant specialises in seafood dishes and offers à la carte dining with ocean views. Four bars include the Fun Pub and Boli Bar, serving cocktails and light meals throughout the day.
Wellness
The on-site Araamu Spa offers Ayurvedic treatments inspired by local healing traditions, including full-body massages and steam rooms. Guests can use the fitness centre, sauna, and outdoor pool with a swim-up bar. Spa packages and couples massage are available for relaxation.
Activities
The house reef surrounding Royal Island Resort provides snorkelling directly from the beach, with frequent sightings of turtles, reef sharks, and eagle rays. The diveOceanus diving centre offers guided dives and trips to Hanifaru Bay to swim with manta rays. Water sports include windsurfing, jet skiing, kayaking, and sunset fishing excursions.
Location & Transfers
Royal Island Resort & Spa is located in Baa Atoll, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve known for its rich marine biodiversity. Transfers include a 20-minute speedboat ride from Dharavandhoo Airport, after a domestic flight from Malé. The resort also offers airport pickup and drop-off services with shuttle coordination.
- Dining: Beachfront Maakaana buffet & Raabondhi seafood a la carte
- Activities: Snorkelling on house reef, manta ray trips to Hanifaru Bay
- Location: 20-minute speedboat from Dharavandhoo Airport in UNESCO Biosphere Reserve
- Family: Two Bedroom Family Beach Villa for up to six guests
- Wellness: Araamu Spa with Ayurvedic treatments and steam room
Rooms and availability
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Max:3 persons
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Bed options:1 King-size bed
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Max:4 persons
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Bed options:1 Double bed1 King-size bed
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Max:6 persons
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Bed options:1 Single Bed or 1 Double Bed1 King-size bed
Facilities
Main facilities
24-hour reception
24-hour security
Outdoor swimming pool
Game room
Children's pool
Children's buffet
Cots
Beach access
Private beach
Sun loungers
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness centre
- Wind surfing
- Diving
- Snorkelling
- Canoeing
- Tennis court
- Badminton
- Billiard tables
- Darts
- Table tennis
- Squash
- Fishing
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Shops/Commercial services
- Welcome drink
- Happy hour
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Poolside snack bar
- Snack bar
- Dinner
- Special diet menus
Business
- Business centre
Children
- Cots
- Children's buffet
- Board games
- Children's pool
- Game room
Spa & Leisure
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Beach access
- Sun loungers
- Karaoke
- Live entertainment
- Night club
- Garden area
- BBQ facilities
- Spa & wellness centre
- Sauna
- Steam room
- Jacuzzi
- Beauty treatment
- Back massage
- Head massage
- Full body massage
- Foot massage
- Open-air bath
- Pool with view
- Shallow end
Room view
- Sea view
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Mini-bar
- Patio
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Parquet floor
Essential information about Royal Island Resort Maldives
| 💵 Lowest room price | 132 £ |
| 📏 Distance to centre | 6.7 km |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 300 m |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | Dhaalu Atoll, ddd |
Location
- City landmarks
- Nearby
- Restaurants
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