Faarufushi Island Maldives
Renovated
2022
Price
$$$$
Rated for
Resort Luxe WellnessOutside the door
The house
DhigaliBarefoot lagoon quarters
A relaxed private island where all-inclusive ease meets marine excursions on the house reef and overwater living above a shallow turquoise lagoon.
What it’s good at
Notable
A deluxe all-inclusive plan pouring house Champagne across five distinct dining venues.
Notable
Elevated canopy pavilions offering Balinese therapies beside an open-air yoga deck.
What they say
Also in Condé Nast Traveler.
With just 80 villas, this is one of the more intimate resorts, but you’ll never tire of things to do.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Set in secluded Raa Atoll, the seven-hectare island is enveloped by a vast coral lagoon reached by a 40-minute seaplane flight from Malé.
The rooms
Standalone beachfront and overwater villas feature stone and wood finishes, open-air bathrooms with soaking tubs, and private plunge pools in most categories.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The beachfront infinity pool stretches along the sand, edged by a timber deck, sun loungers, and palms.
The spa and gym
Elevated treehouse pavilions host Balinese and Thai therapies in the canopy, and the gym looks straight out to sea.
Eclipse Bar
This circular open-air pavilion sits at the tip of the overwater jetty, pouring sunset cocktails over the lagoon.
At the table
Dining venues range from overwater Mediterranean seafood and South American churrasco to beachfront grills and live teppanyaki counters.
How it began
The Scarapicchia family opened the resort in 2022 as the second Maldivian outpost for their Italian hospitality group, The Emerald Collection.
Good to know
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Emerald Faarufushi Resort & Spa
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.