Embudu Village

4.0 star property
Beachfront hotel in Emboodhoo with spa, restaurant

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Front of property
Bar (on property)
Sports court
Exterior
Water Bungalow | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Non-smoking
  • Free breakfast
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Spa
  • Laundry facilities

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • On a private beach
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Full-service spa
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach sunloungers
  • Beach towels
  • Room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning

Feel at home (6)

  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Private bathroom
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities

Room options

Water Bungalow

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Bidet
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 42 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Beach Bungalow

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Rainfall showerhead
Bidet
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 42 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Map
Embudu Island, Emboodhoo, 20012

What's nearby

  • Embudu Beach - 1 min walk
  • Gulhi Beach - 2 min drive
  • Rasfannu - 4 min drive
  • Vadoo Beach - 9 min drive
  • Hulhumale Beach - 20 min drive

Getting around

  • Male (MLE-Velana Intl.) - 7.1 miles/11.4 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Terra & Mar - ‬515 min drive
  • ‪Miss Olive Oil - ‬515 min drive
  • Usfasgandu
  • ‪The Elephant & Butterfly - ‬533 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Del Mar Maldives - ‬517 min drive

About this property

Embudu Village

When visiting Emboodhoo, Embudu Village is a great choice to consider. Guests can indulge in deep-tissue massages at the spa, and Main Restauarant serves international cuisine. Other features include a bar/lounge, a snack bar/deli and a terrace.

Languages

English, German

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 122 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 1 PM; check-in end time: 1:00 PM
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is noon
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
    • The additional fee (payable at the property) covers mandatory transfer fees for guests ages 12-17.
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
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Parking

    • No on-site parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast each morning 7 AM–9:30 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Private dining
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Snack bar/deli

What to do

  • On a private beach
  • Beach volleyball
  • Ecotours
  • Kayaking
  • Canoeing
  • Boat tours
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkelling
  • Waterskiing
  • Windsurfing
  • Pool table
  • Fishing
  • Windsurfing nearby

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Luggage storage
  • Beach sunloungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas

Facilities

  • Built in 1979
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • Television in common areas
  • Full-service spa
  • Reception hall
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Free cot/infant bed
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall shower heads
  • Shower only
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Wireless Internet access (speed of 25+ Mbps)
  • Phone

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Special features

Spa

The on-site spa has couples treatment room(s). Services include deep-tissue massages, sports massages and Thai massages.

Dining

Main Restauarant – This restaurant specialises in international cuisine.
Bech Bar – This bar specialises in international cuisine. Open daily.
Coffee Shop – This coffee shop specialises in international cuisine. Open daily.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 12.00 per person, per night
  • Christmas Eve (24 December) gala dinner per adult: USD 65
  • Christmas Eve (24 December) gala dinner per child: USD 32.50 (from 2 to 11 years old)
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) gala dinner per adult: USD 65
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) gala dinner per child: USD 32.50 (from 2 to 11 years old)
  • Boat transfer per adult: USD 95 (return)
  • Transfer service fee per child: USD 47.50 (return), from 2 to 11 years old
  • Additional fee for children (from 12 years old to 17 years old): USD 80 per person, per stay
The listed additional fee covers transfer fees for guests ages 12-17.

Policies

This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit on-site.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Cashless transactions are available.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

Also known as

Embudu Village Resort Emboodhoo
Embudu Village Emboodhoo
Embudu Village Hotel
Embudu Village Emboodhoo
Embudu Village Hotel Emboodhoo

Frequently asked questions

Does Embudu Village offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Embudu Village does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Embudu Village?
Sorry, neither pets nor service animals are allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Embudu Village?
Sorry, there's no on-site parking at Embudu Village.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Embudu Village?
Check-in start time: 1 PM; check-in end time: 1:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.
What is there to do at Embudu Village and nearby?
Have fun with on-site activities such as kayaking, waterskiing and windsurfing. Additional recreation on-site includes ecotours and volleyball. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy other amenities such as a private beach and spa services. Embudu Village also has a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Embudu Village?
Yes, Main Restauarant offers international cuisine.
What's the area around Embudu Village like?
Embudu Village is located a short 1-minute walk from Embudu Beach.

Embudu Village Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Spa experience can be improved. Similar hotels in the area have excellent spa areas and services. This hotels spa is rather a small left over space with minimal decoration and aura. Prices are quite high compared to facility.
Selin, 7-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Vegetation in the island - great asset Shallow see around the island -minor minus.
Alexander, 11-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Embudu Village is paradise! Beautiful scenery, the kindest and caring staff who go above and beyond, a range of delicious multicultural cuisines from the best chefs, tours and experiences with the most experienced and kind boating crew around, you will never want to leave. We travelled from Australia and will definitely be returning to Embudu Village. ♥️🇲🇻🇦🇺
Angela, 5-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Carla, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

7-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

an unforgettable stay
Gorgeous island and a beautiful resort.The food was so good (I’m vegetarian and don’t eat lactose and there was always something delicious for me to eat!).Very relaxing and perfect for a solo traveller.Hope to visit again!
Karolina, 5-night trip
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8/10 Very good

2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

The water around the island was excellent! Very quiet!
6-night family trip
Verified Orbitz guest review

8/10 Very good

Nice Property With Awesome View
It is a nice place to sta. Beautiful landscape and view. Rooms are neat not luxury ones but good to stay. Only think which needs improvement is the menue of buffet Lunch and Dinner, After two meals it becomes very repetitive.
sunil, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Nice Resort
Nice place to relax. Lots of chairs and hammocks around. Very beautiful water. Couple of beaches to relax on. During low tide, shallow enough for children to play in. The rooms were nice and clean. Keep in mind, you may see occasional ants or cockroachs in them, just how nature works. If that bothers you, bring a can of roach spray (I'm sure most resorts have this issue) Food was average. A mixture of Western Food and local food. Not really that impressed. Water was reasonably priced at 3 USD per 1.5 liters. Staff were good in my opinion. Seperate dive shop on the Island. Didn't dive, but the prices for the snorkel and kayak rentsl were reasonable. Though I realized they overcharged me for a kayak. Pay attention to the prices when paying at the dive shop which is not part of the resort. No coral around the island, it's all been destroyed, so that distracts from the beauty but some fish can be seen.
4-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Location near to Male. Staff very helpfull. Food are good.
3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Rooms very basic and smaller than expected (believe they were advertised as 41sqm but appear to be around 25sqm max), hard beds and very dark as you will need lights on even during the day. No sound proofing at all, making you hear every word spoken next door. Not the most relaxing environment. Not a fan of the sharing tables policy which may pair you up with strangers for all meals - seems to be quite common in the Maledives. Food quality and choice is good. The island however and the beaches are beautiful, never feels crowded with plenty of space to lounge around and relax. Amazing house reef for snorkeling as well.
6-night trip
Verified Ebookers guest review

8/10 Very good

Great budget Maldives resort
I've been to many resorts in the Maldives (I used to work as a professional hotel reviewer), and Embudu Village is easily the best bang for your buck. Pros: AMAZING snorkeling and reef Great Beginners Reef Diving course with good instructor Affordable spa services and excursions (compared to the competition) Beautiful beaches with plenty of shade and privacy Laid back, unpretentious vibe They decorate your bed and table for your birthday (without you having to ask) Rooms now include beach towels Free Wi-Fi Cons: Hard mattress that hurt my back by the fourth day It was often hard to find help at the watersports and dive center SUP boards need new paddles Food is mediocre and desserts are barely edible
5-night romance trip
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8/10 Very good

Good stay, expensive drinks and mediocre staff
The best part of this stay was the island, clean and beautiful, quiet and private. The snorkelling was fantastic, even if the reef is not in good condition. We swam with turtles, sharks, mantas and many fish. The transfer wasn't perfect, very expensive (75 dollars per person) and one of the trips wasn't with a speedboat as planned, so it took 1 hour. The room is lovely and very clean, but it's not a luxury room if you are looking for that. The buffet is good, but not various. The variety of fruit was very disappointing, few kinds of fruit in a tropical place was ridiculous. There are some activities like tours, snorkelling, fishing, but they are not very good explained. Sometimes some staff member seemed a bit invasive. The drinks were not included, and they are very expensive.
Paolo, 6-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

A hidden gem in the Maldives!
What a hidden gem in paradise! I wish I could say bad things about this place so it would stay a hidden gem, but it would be far from the truth! This is not a luxurious hotel by any means but it has everything you need for a wonderful, relaxing vacation. The reef and beaches are absolutely stunning, and the overall ambience of the hotel is charming and quaint. After a few days you think to yourself, "it does feel like a small village". The staff is very friendly and rooms clean and maintained fresh. The water bungalow upgrade is 100% worth it as you get beautiful views of the ocean and a pretty cool view down below (we saw an octopus go by below us as we were getting ready for bed one night). I could not say better things about this fantastic place. The food is good and changes every night, the staff is friendly, the dive shop is amazing, and excursions to choose from. I read this from another person's review and after going, I could not agree more. Embudu Village is: a 3 star hotel, with 4 star staff, in a 5 star location.
Allen, 6-night trip with friends
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8/10 Very good

Pros: the views were incredible, the resort easy to get to, there were a range of tours/activities and by just walking along the beach you were guaranteed close up views of little sharks. The room was clean and the porch area nice. Cons: the food wasn't amazing (every meal was a buffet) and there seemed to be a lack of fresh fruit. Overall: perfect if you want a few days in the Maldives without breaking the bank.
4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Peaceful hotel in a small island
I especially enjoyed the theme dinners, every evening different kind of food. Even though you had to sit in the same table for the whole time. Also the bar was great, nice staff and good variety of drinks. Place is probably best for the snorkelers, but I cannot say for sure, because I didn't try it. The swimming conditions were not the best, a bit too shallow waters. Nothing to complain about the room, unless you want to have a tv, which was not part of the interior.
AP, 9-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Not too bad
For a 3 star hotel not too bad! No free Wi Fi zone No beach towel provided by the hotel/ bring some/ No transfer to Male late then 4,30pm No seafood,don’t expect more of tuna in curry Otherwise Mother Nature did fantastic job, go for it!
Milena, 5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great place for money and location
The place was great location not far from airport. When looking at hotels around here check to see how far away from airport some can be 4 hour boat ride away this is 15 minutes speed boat away and 35 minutes slow boat. This is really nice scenery but not a 5 star resort. You might have to walk to the bar to get drinks no service all around island. Wifi only in lobby might want to grab a local cell chip with data only $25 and should last a week stay you can use anywhere on island.
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Personale sempre gentile e disponibile e accogliente. Escursioni previste dalla struttura e dal diving molto belle Ma forse un po’ limitate. Camere spaziose isola non molto grande e mai caotica. Buffet sempre ricco e abbondante di tipo internazionale per tutti i gusti. Alcune stanze sono un po’ più interne e non sulla spiaggia.
Francesco, 10-night family trip
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6/10 Good

島の大きさに反し、大きなハウスリーフとキレイな砂浜が特徴のリゾート。プールは、無い。また、部屋にTVも無い。 砂浜は、キレイだが、海に入ると落ち葉や枯れ枝が、沢山海中にある。キレイな海なのに残念であった。 部屋は、良く掃除されていた。大きな殺虫スプレーがあり、これを撒くと、あちこちに虫が落ちて来た。バスルームの窓口を、開けると虫が入る様だ。 ダイビングセンターのWebサイトがあり、翌日の案内や、ダイビングポイントの説明が詳細に載っているのが、とても良いと思われた。 比較的安いリゾートで、もっぱらダイビング、シュノーケリングに専念したい人には良いと思われた。
Atsuo, 3-night family trip
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8/10 Very good

la struttura rispecchia le mie esigenze, apprezzo di non avere animazione, moto d'acqua, tv. e qualsiasi altra cosa che tolga tranquillità e silenzio.. Non mi piace che nelle immagini si vede ancora la lunga lingua di sabbia bianca che purtroppo non c'è piu in quanto erosa dal mare.
ROBERTO, 7-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

La naturaleza y los arrecifes locales
Emilce Lopez, 6-night family trip
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2/10 Poor

13-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Mi è piaciuto tutto, tutto bello, atollo piccolo con un mare stupendo
Mirko, 10-night family trip
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