Emerald Faarufushi Resort & Spa

We came here with the wife and baby for 12 days in November. It’s a beautiful island resort with its own reef, tennis court, bicycles to get around if you want to and wonderful staff. The food with chef Moreno and the team is incredible. Some beautiful sunrise and sunsets, boat cruises, snorkeling and diving. The staff cannot do enough for you, special thanks for Maji in the restaurant, Aslaan our villa host, Ahmed, Kettut. Will definitely be heading back again

We recently returned from our first trip to the Maldives – and we couldn’t have chosen a better place than Emerald Faarufushi for our honeymoon. From the very first moment, everything exceeded our expectations. Unfortunately, due to a flight delay, we missed our seaplane connection and had to spend a night in Malé. However, Emerald’s team immediately stepped in: they responded to our email within minutes, and even had a staff member meet us at the airport late at night to help us. We truly felt taken care of from the beginning. When we finally arrived on the island, we were absolutely blown away. The island is stunning – pristine, peaceful, and so beautifully maintained. The gardens are looked after from morning until evening by a team of kind gardeners, and the entire island smells like flowers. It genuinely feels like a tropical dream. Our villa was perfect – spotlessly clean, stylish, and incredibly comfortable. Housekeeping by Wayan was outstanding. The beach and the crystal-clear ocean are beyond words. We also treated ourselves to a massage at the spa, which was pure bliss. What really made our stay unforgettable, however, was the dedication of the staff. Our host Aslaan was available for us at any time via WhatsApp, always friendly and ready to help. He surprised us with a dolphin tour and a romantic flower bath. When I injured my foot, he immediately picked us up with a buggy and arranged for a doctor within 10 minutes. This level of care and kindness was something we experienced everywhere on the island – in the bars, restaurants, spa, and beyond. Everyone we met was warm, professional, and genuinely welcoming. This trip was a dream of ours for many years, and thanks to Emerald Faarufushi, it truly became reality. It was nothing less than paradise on earth, and we are already dreaming of coming back one day. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts!

Our recent 10 night stay in an overwater villa with sunset views at Emerald Faarufushi was quite literally, a dream holiday from start to finish and went beyond our expectations. It ticked every box and more! From the moment we landed at Malé airport, everything was seamless. The seaplane transfer was an experience in itself, the incredible views of the atolls are not to missed. Once we arrived at the resort, we discovered our overwater villa was absolutely stunning and really spacious (shout-out to room 321). The room was thoughtfully equipped with everything we could possibly need – right down to a fizz stopper for our wine! The biggest wow factor at the resort for us though has to be the crystal-clear waters and the reef. We found ourselves constantly stopping on our way to breakfast, totally in awe of the water and what we could see below. Snorkelling from the house reef was incredible and we can't recommend enough a visit off the jetty near the Eclipse bar. Something else that we loved was that you could walk, swim, cycle or simply stroll around the entire island, taking in the beauty at your own pace. The dining and drink experience was also impressive. The restaurants and drinks were consistently of an extremely high standard and with enough options to keep things different throughout our whole stay. While the resort itself is undeniably beautiful, what truly sets Emerald Faarufushi apart is its staff. We can't say enough how every single person went above and beyond. Our island host, Kumar, was very responsive and incredibly helpful with every request. Our fantastic housekeeper, Kumlish, is someone we'll never forget; his dedication and attention to detail were exceptional. Sommelier Sean and Joseph were not only knowledgeable about their wines but also a genuine pleasure to chat with. Fernando, the head chef for Aqua, made us feel like true VIPs, cooking a number of special dishes just for us. And Chinna at the Sunset Bar was without a doubt the coolest person going and made everything look effortless - you were a pleasure to chat with. Beyond those named above, there are so many more we want to extend our heartfelt thanks to for making our stay unforgettable: Rabiol, Ori, Rao, Shinaz, Patrick, Rohit, Kamil, Yasir, Priyanka, Sairam, Aniket, Kasun and Mija, to name just a few. This was without a doubt, the best place we have ever been. We felt completely disconnected from the outside world. In fact, we loved it so much that we've already booked our return trip for next April! It's not goodbye, Emerald Faarufushi, it's see you soon!