Royal Island Resort & Spa Baa Atoll

Class resort, having not been to the Maldives before we didnt know what to expect.
Being only 24 at the time of travel I thought we may get bored or 2 weeks here, i was not bored for a second.

Once you arrive at Male, we where meet by Thomas Cook staff who pointed us onto the Royal Island check in area. We passed our bags onto Royal Island staff. We where then taken to a small bus to take us to the sea plane terminal. After a short wait our sea plane was ready. A seaplane is s must and worth the extra.

After a 40 min flight we had arrived in paradise! crystal clear waters, perfect white sands and the most welcoming staff.

The 148 rooms are all the same, small villas with open air bathroom and decking at the back looking out the the crystal waters. Bottled water is given in the room each day, there is also a mini bar which is not included on A/I.

The hotels has 1 large pool witha small kids area in the pool. We where A/I as its very expensive to go B&B or anything but A/I. The food was 1st class, different very day with fresh fish daily. There is a bar where you can get snacks and A La Carte and a Buffet. (A La Carte is extra on A/I).

There is many water sports available which is included on A/I also a few shops, where you can get snacks, post cards etc. The resort also run trips, they include island hoping, fishing day/night, deserted island trip, along with many others all well worth it.

The hotel staff are very friendly, as soon as you drink is empty theres a new one in front of you. The chefs remember how you like your eggs etc which was good.

Worth the money although I only paid 25% of the holiday thanks to working for Thomas Cook. But was worth what they charge, We have seen returned to Maldives, staying at Komandoo. Even though we had a Water Villa here Royal Island was still far better.