Royal Island Resort and Spa
A beachfront island retreat on Horubadhoo in Baa Atoll, with beach villas, all-inclusive dining, Araamu Spa and diving experiences.
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About
Royal Island Resort and Spa occupies Horubadhoo Island in Baa Atoll, within the Maldives’ UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. Surrounded by white-sand beaches and clear lagoon waters, the resort offers beachfront accommodation, including Beach Villas, Sunset Beach Villas, Beach Pool Villas and two-bedroom options for families or guests seeking more space. Dining venues include Maakanaa and Raabondhi, alongside Boli Bar, the Pool Bar and Fun Pub. All-inclusive stays and private dining experiences are available. Araamu Spa sits within the island’s wooded interior and offers treatments inspired by natural healing, including Indian Ayurvedic therapies. Guests can explore nearby dive sites, enjoy water sports or join excursions such as dolphin safaris, sunset cruises, fishing trips and visits to neighbouring islands. Starfish Kids Club and land sports provide additional activities for families. Free Wi-Fi is available in guest rooms and public areas, and the island has a clinic with a resident doctor. The resort is reached from Velana International Airport by a domestic flight to Dharavandhoo followed by a speedboat transfer. Its Baa Atoll setting also places guests within reach of Hanifaru Bay for seasonal marine-life excursions.
At a Glance
- Distance from VIA (Velana Airport)
- Approximately 119.7 km (straight-line)
- Nearest airport
- Dharavandhoo Airport (DRV)
- Number of rooms
- 152
- Operator name
- Villa Shipping and Trading Company Pvt Ltd
- Number of beds
- 304
- Island
- Horubadhoo
- Atoll
- Baa
- Transfer
- Domestic flight from Velana International Airport to Dharavandhoo, followed by a speedboat transfer.
Services
- Beachfront villas
- Private-pool villas
- Two-bedroom family accommodation
- All-inclusive dining
- Restaurants and bars
- Private dining
- Araamu Spa
- Ayurvedic treatments
- Diving
- Water sports
- Sunset cruises
- Dolphin safaris
- Fishing excursions
- Local island visits
- Starfish Kids Club
- Land sports
- Free Wi-Fi
- Clinic and resident doctor
- Domestic flight and speedboat transfer arrangements