Emerald Maldives Resort & Spa

My family and I recently enjoyed an unforgettable stay at the Emerald Maldives Resort and Spa, and I can't recommend it enough! From the moment we arrived by TMA seaplane, we were greeted with warm hospitality, refreshing welcome drinks that made us feel right at home. Our Villa Host “Jien” who was incredibly attentive and always available to assist us, whether it was arranging activities, recommending dining options, or simply checking in to see how we were doing. Her warm personality and genuine care made us feel truly special. The resort itself is a stunning paradise, with breathtaking views and pristine beaches. Our accommodations (2 nights in Water Villa w/pool + 2 nights in Beach Villa) were luxurious and comfortable, providing everything we needed for a relaxing stay. The attention to detail was remarkable! Although we experienced rainy and cloudy day during our first 2 days, luckily we seen sunshine at the rest of our stay! “Akash”, the Receptionist who communicated with me via email regarding our room decorations. His prompt and courtesy responses made the planning process seamless and enjoyable. The Hydrangea flower decoration in our room was absolutely exceptional which surprising my wife and she definitely love it!!! We loved the variety of activities available for all ages. Besides of Swimming and Snorkeling, we also have a chance to our very first Lucky Dolphin Cruise. “Clara”, a crew member who was very genuine and taking care my 4 years old son as he was quite apprehensive about the ups and downs during the experience. She took a time to comfort him, ensuring he felt safe and secure throughout the cruise. Her patience and empathy were truly remarkable. Although we had no luck to see dolphin, it was still a wonderful experience for our family. The dining experiences were fabulous, with a diverse range of cuisines to choose from. Each meal was a delight, especially the Exotic Gala Dinner with free flow Lobster in every Thursday! Huge effort from entire F&B team and i know how difficult and the challenge will faced to setup an outdoor banquet event as being part of the industry. “Rohit”, General Manager of the Resort who personally came to farewell us as we departed from this paradise. It was a thoughtful gesture that truly made us feel valued as guests. Our conversation about his management experience was truly inspiring and provided me with valuable insights that i will carry with me. Special thanks to “Wasim”, Assistant Front Office Manager who consistently checking in with us to ensure that we were comfortable and had everything we needed. His genuine care for us truly stands out and we felt well taken care of throughout our visit. Overall, our experience at Emerald Maldives was beyond our expectations. It's the perfect destination for us to celebrate our wedding anniversary! Everyone were very playful with my son, “SpiderMan” by shooting webs to each others! :) We can't wait to return! Sorry that i can’t remember all of the individual names we met in the Resort but i would like to say big thanks to all of you for making our stay so special!

Everything went very smoothly on this honeymoon trip. The scenery in the Maldives was extremely beautiful. The butler WISHAM provided a lot of help and replied very promptly. We had a great time!

This was my first visit to Maldives and I chose Emerald Island. The environment, services and dining were all top-notch. Our housekeeper, WISHAM, could meet any of our needs and was extremely efficient! He was a very charming and enthusiastic person!

We had an incredible time at Emerald Maldives. The island is beautiful, the villas are spacious and private, and the food was delicious at every restaurant. We left Emerald Maldives with beautiful memories and a strong desire to return. Highly recommended for anyone seeking luxury, relaxation, and world-class service. And if you’re lucky enough to have SID as your butler, you’re in for an unforgettable experience!

Firstly, I am embarrassed that this is such a late review, we are only 5 days away from returning to this wonderful island again and we haven't even reviewed our last visit. We returned in August last year for our second visit to this fantastic resort and wondered what it would be like to return. We can safely say that it was just as beautiful, relaxing and special. It can take sometime to unwind when you start a holiday but the return to Emerald felt like home from home. The difference being you have wonderful people doing everything for you to make you feel like you are living your best life...... and you will be. The reviews you read are right, the place is wonderful. The beach, food, activities, rooms and sea are amazing and the pictures show it all. Although, we all know it is better when you se it through your own eyes. Many have said this already that it is the people who make the resort and we wholly agree. I was very lucky to have a wonderful conversation with the general manager, Mr Rohit Chhettri, who has amazing hospitality experience through many years (although he still looks young) and he graciously praises his team for making Emerald what it is, understanding that if we, as the island guests, have an amazing time then why would we go anywhere else when we book our next similar break away. Speaking of the team, we have seen many names mentioned in the reviews and everybody has the same wonderful experiences with whomever looks after them and that is fabulous to see. There are many who made our experiences amazing and we hope to see them again but these are some of the people to look out for when you book a stay as they, in our opinion, are exceptional. Manik, this guy is incredible. It was truly a pleasure to see him everyday on the beach. We looked out for him and his calm, assured and friendly manner. What a credit to Emerald he is. Along with Manik you have the band of brothers, Nikhil, Kartikey, Naresh and Vikas. They share Manik's style and personality and are a great bunch of guys who work hard but give you the time to make you feel special. Nitin and Shamaah are absolutely hilarious and had us laughing out loud on so many occasions and wherever you see them around the resort they brighten your day. Ravi at the beach grill, Nabeeh at Amazonico, Prakash and Alim at the sunset bar and Yashi, the wonderful sommelier, were all stand outs. A special thank you to Anthony at the sunset bar and Anil and Kamal from security who managed to find my wife's eternity ring that had flipped into the sand. They genuinely seemed as engaged in the whole process as we were and the look on all of our faces when the ring was found was something we won't forget. It gets mentioned a few times but the Spa is a huge part of the resort and something that everyone should take time to try out. We were looked after amazingly by Pepet, Desy and Julie and can't wait to go back to experience the healing hands again. A special mention to Vikram in Aqua, after the first day when we had a Vikram special pasta dish, we knew we would be going back for more. From our fried eggs and omelettes in the morning to our dishes in the evening he was there to make it all taste amazing. We went on the Dhoni fishing trip, which is one of the great excursions you can do from the island and were very lucky to have the great head chef Aldo on the trip with us. It was his day off and he was enjoying the trip as much as us. When someone caught a big red snapper you could see his eyes light up, thinking of all the things he could do with the beautiful ocean bounty. It was so clear he loves what he does and that is why it all tastes so good. The food and beverage leader, KD, what can you say? How does he manage to do everything he does to run the amazing team but still have time to make you feel like you are the only people on the island. Can't wait to say hello to him again and shake his hand. This review is more about the people as much as the resort itself but it is the people who stand out and make you want to come back to share a bit of the luxury, friendship and beauty that island has to offer. We are addicted! The Eve family