Quick Facts

Royal Island, known locally as Horubadhoo, is the latest addition to Villa Hotels group of resorts. A house reef, with all the natural richness of the blue waters of the Indian Ocean, beautifully surrounds the island. White sandy beaches, crystal clear waters and the warmth of the Maldivian sun add to the characteristics of this island being a tropical hideaway for holidaymakers.

Location

Royal Island is located in Baa Atoll (click to view Map of Maldives). The Island itself is 800m in length and 220m in width. It takes 30 minutes to reach Royal Island by air and 2 1/2 hours by speedboat from the Male' International Airport.

Accommodation

The island is designed with a Maldivian touch. 148 bungalows and 2 presidential suites are spaciously placed amongst the depth of the island green, the indigenous Maldivian palm trees. All rooms are located conveniently near the water to ensure that clients enjoy the best of the clear blue waters that surround the island.

Facilities in the Rooms

All rooms are facing beach, spacious, designed and decorated to luxury 5 star standard and will feature:

Air-condition
Ceiling fan
Mini-bar
IDD telephone
Satellite TV and in-house movies
Outdoor shower
Safe Deposit
Internet and Email
Terrace
Attached bathroom
Telephone in toilet
Bath tub
Open air shower

The following additional facilities will be available in the suites of Royal Island

Jacuzzi
Private Sun Deck
IDD telephone with Voice Mail
PC with internet connection
Conner Bath
Cordless telephone
Tea / Coffee
Main Amenities

Main restaurant (Makana Restaurant)

Five Star Asian International Restaurant ( Spice of Asia)
Health & Spa Centre - aroma therapy, sauna and steam bath, beauty saloon and massage therapy
Sports Centre with indoor badminton, squash, floodlit tennis court, volleyball and a gym and aerobics class

Water Sports such as windsurfing, catamaran sailing and other popular facilities is available

Jewellery Shop
Souvenir Shop
Photo Shop
Business Centre with internet facilities

Wining and Dining

The Spice of Asia restaurant is an International Restaurant with most of the famous Asian cuisine prepared by experienced Chefs.

In addition, the Makana Restaurant has an ala’ carte menu as well as a 24-hour coffee shop.

For those who would like to have it light, there will be 3 bars and a discotheque to unwind in style, after a busy day.

Water Sports, Health and Recreation

In addition to the available facilities at the Sports Centre, following water sports and recreational facilities are available in Royal Island

snorkeling
water skiing
fishing
wind surfing
sailing
canoeing
knee-boarding
ringo-riding
wake-board
water scooter/jet ski
catamaran sailing
banana riding
beach volley
basketball
badminton
snooker and billiards
table tennis
gymnasium
squash
swimming pool with separate pool for children
Diving Centre

Royal Island is blessed with her own house reef, which is just a few metres away from the beach. The diving centre is a first class PADI standard and will facilitate every visitor to explore some of the undisturbed dive locations in the Maldives.

For more information please visit www.delphisdiving.com

Excursions and Island Hopping

Excursions and visits to local and uninhabited island in Baa Atoll will be arranged on a regular basis, so as to give the visitor a glimpse into the Maldivian way of life, in the fishing islands. Shopping and sightseeing is always an attractive pastime.

Evening Entertainment

As the tradition goes, there will be live music events as well as cultural shows organized on a weekly basis. The island also has a state-of-the-art Karaoke studio and a games centre will also be opened shortly.

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