Emerald Maldives Resort and Spa Hotel Review - All Inclusive!

We recently stayed at Emerald Maldives Resort & Spa and it was incredible. All-inclusive resorts are popping up left and right in the Maldives, and for good reason. The stress of paying for every little thing after planning an incredible trip can be what makes or breaks your vacation. Emerald Maldives has taken on a true all-inclusive experience without nickel-and-diming you for every last cent. Stay tuned to hear some considerations to keep in mind when booking, the suite tour and more! In the review, we’ll tell you everything you need to know: 00:00​​ - Intro 00:33​ - Location 01:34 - Lobby & Check in 02:47​ - Rooms 04:58​ - Service 07:39​ - Dining 11:10​ - Facilities 14:23​ - Style 16:20​- COVID-19 RATING To read the written review of Emerald, check it out here: https://www.voyagerguru.com/hotel-rev... Emerald Maldives is located in Raa atoll on a beautiful lagoon. Raa atoll is about 35-40 minutes from Malé and guests can access the hotel via seaplane. Raa atoll is beautiful and there are dozens of hotels in the area. Sea life is plentiful and Emerald has a gorgeous property without anything terribly obtrusive. The local island of Maduvvari is fairly close, however, the rooms have been cleverly designed to mostly face away from the island. Overall, the villas were huge. The villas are about 2,000 square feet, with sizeable bedrooms complete with a desk area as well as the largest bathroom I’ve seen in a water villa in a while. The bathroom features tubs, standalone showers a walk-in closet and a separate washroom. The sommeliers are an interesting and unique addition to the service staff. No one told us how this worked so we were shocked to find out that there was an entire wine list included in the all-inclusive and sommeliers are there at every restaurant to serve you wine. The first night, we were being served a fantastic rosé and spent the whole time wondering, “oh gosh, there’s no way this is included, is there?” But it was! With over 80 wine options included, this may have been one of the best parts of the experience. We had the pleasure of spending time with Erica, Joseph, Lee and Brian, who all did an exceptional job. They also had extensive cocktail menu at the restaurants and bars. While a number of them were a bit too sweet for my taste, they were also happy to make anything for you if you had a preference. Housekeeping was good overall, coming for both turndown and daily cleaning. It is worth noting that you must leave a note to get extra water in the room because they seem to forget. So I left a note each day to request extra water. The minibar was stocked daily with complimentary beer, wine and snacks and the toiletries in the bathroom were plentiful. If you're looking for our Destination Guide on the Maldives, check it out https://www.voyagerguru.com/destinati... So check it out and let us know what you think in the comments below! Have you been to the Maldives? What was your favorite hotel? ______________________________________ New to this channel? Here's why you should subscribe! We provide weekly videos from our favorite hotels, travel tips and things to do in the best destinations around the world. We'd love for you to join us- share you thoughts, comments, questions with us through youtube, instagram and our blog. Subscribe today: https://www.youtube.com/voyagerguru?s... For more content, check us out on instagram @voyagerguru   / ​​   Come travel with us, Maren Engh & Max Jallifier #luxuryhotelreview​​ #luxurytravel​​ #beautifulhotels