Taj Exotica Resort & Spa, Maldives - Emboodhu Finolhu
4.103095, 73.523287Overview
5-star award-winning resort on one of the largest natural lagoons in the Maldives
Rooms & Villas
The resort's 64 villas and suites are individually furnished with premium bedding and fine wood furnishings. Each villa offers a private sundeck and most include a personal plunge pool, with overwater options providing direct lagoon access. Room extras include a dental kit, slippers, and Chinese cable channels, while the 24-hour speedboat transfer from Malé International Airport takes only 15 minutes.
Spa & Wellness
The award-winning Jiva Spa provides personalized wellness treatments including Ayurvedic therapies, body scrubs, wraps, and facials. Guests can use the steam room, sauna, and outdoor pool, or join daily yoga classes and fitness sessions. The spa also offers a foot bath, spa lounge, and treatment packages for couples and wellness retreats.
Dining
Two acclaimed restaurants serve all-day dining and fine cuisine: 24 Degrees offers international dishes with a theatrical Teppanyaki kitchen, while The Deep End provides fine dining in an elegant setting. Breakfast is served à la carte with a wide selection of Indian, Korean, Thai, and Japanese vegetarian options. The Equator Bar features a cocktail-making class, afternoon tea, and a poolside snack menu with views of the lagoon.
Activities & Entertainment
The resort offers extensive water sports including diving, windsurfing, canoeing, snorkeling, and fishing, with complimentary snorkeling equipment provided. On land, guests can join cooking classes, cultural tours, evening entertainment, and themed dinner nights. The property also has a games room, indoor play area, and live music performances.
Family & Eco-Friendly Features
Families benefit from a kids' pool, children's playground, baby safety gates, board games, and kids' meals, with the resort offering a two-bedroom villa option. The hotel holds a platinum status for sustainable initiatives and maintains a private beach area with sun loungers and umbrellas. Additional services include a barber/beauty shop, designated smoking area, and facilities for disabled guests.
- Awards: Best Resort in Asia & Second Best Resort in the World
- Location: 15-min speedboat from Malé Airport, on largest natural lagoon
- Villas: Private plunge pools, sundecks, overwater suites with lagoon views
- Dining: Teppanyaki at The Deep End, Pan-Asian at 24 Degrees
- Wellness: Jiva Spa with Ayurvedic therapies, yoga, steam room
- Family: Kids' pool, children's playground, baby safety gates, board games
Rooms and availability
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 King-size bed
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 King-size bed or 1 Queen-size bed
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Max:3 persons
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Bed options:1 King-size bed
Facilities
Main facilities
24-hour reception
24-hour security
Outdoor swimming pool
Indoor swimming pool
Game room
Children's play area
Children's pool
Children's menu
Beach access
Private beach
Sun loungers
Beach umbrellas
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness centre
- Wind surfing
- Diving
- Snorkelling
- Canoeing
- Yoga class
- Fishing
Services
- Airport shuttle
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Snack bar
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Dinner
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus
Business
- Business centre
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Playpen
- Board games
- Children's menu
- Children's pool
- Children's play area
- Game room
Spa & Leisure
- Indoor swimming pool
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Beach access
- Beach umbrellas
- Sun loungers
- Live entertainment
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
- BBQ facilities
- Leisure/ TV room
- Spa & wellness centre
- Sauna
- Steam room
- Pedicure
- Manicure
- Waxing
- Body scrub
- Facial
- Treatment room
- Body wraps
- Massage
- Make up services
Room view
- Sea view
- Garden view
- Ocean view
- Pool view
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Mini-bar
- Sitting area
- Dressing area
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Separate tub and shower
- Free toiletries
- Bathroom telephone
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- Direct dial telephone
- CD player
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Parquet floor
Essential information about Taj Exotica Resort & Spa, Maldives
| 💵 Lowest room price | 784 £ |
| 📏 Distance to centre | 300 m |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 3.7 km |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | Male, MLE |
Location
- City landmarks
- Nearby
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