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!
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