Embudu Village

Padmasiri Sri Narayana

A truly magical escape! Embudu Village Resort is an absolute gem in the Maldives. The entire island can be walked around in just a few minutes, giving it a wonderfully intimate and tranquil atmosphere. The crystal-clear turquoise waters surrounding the island are simply breathtaking — perfect for swimming and snorkelling. What made our stay even more special was the incredibly delicious food, prepared by talented Sri Lankan chefs. The staff were exceptionally warm, friendly and professional throughout our stay. If you are looking for a peaceful, beautiful getaway with amazing food and stunning ocean views, Embudu Village is the place to be. Highly recommended!

Iro Langioti

We had an amazing stay at Embudu Village. We stayed for 3 nights. The island is amazing, with a lot of life in the water and outside as well. The staff was super friendly and always there to assist with our requests. The resort was full, but we never felt that — the atmosphere is very relaxing and peaceful. The buffet at the main restaurant was good, with plenty of variety and a new menu every day. The room was okay but could be better maintained. The marine life was so cool, both in and out of the reef. Our room was on the same side as the deck and bar, and it was always calm. On the other side, where the diving center is, it’s not as calm because there is usually some wind, so the sea can be a bit rough. The island is small, so it doesn’t really matter which side you stay on. They also offer live music at the bar.

Kasia

Nice stay at Embudu Village - the island is lovely with good beaches, enough space not to feel crowded, and amazing wildlife in the water - I saw plenty of sharks, a turtle, lots of parrotfish, clownfish, clams, and an octopus during my week at the resort! The rooms are simple but clean; I was worried about the lack of noise insulation other reviewers mentioned as I’m a light sleeper but it was absolutely fine. The staff are nice, especially the housekeeper assigned to my room was super friendly and polite. I was on a half-board plan and the food provided was tasty and plentiful including lots of vegetarian options. The main drawback were the meal times - breakfasts finish at 9.15am which is way too early when on holiday and dinners don’t start until 7:30pm (too late for most Europeans). As I came during a busy period I was asked to share a table with another guest for all of my meals - the lady I was sharing with was lovely, albeit I don’t think it’s an ideal solution and the hotel should either provide more tables or staggered meal times instead. Another issue is that the hotel provides you with one glass bottle of water per person per day in your room but there’s no way of refilling it forcing you to buy water in plastic bottles at the restaurant. A refill station would be much more eco- and guest- friendly. Overall good quality to price ratio and I would consider staying again mainly due to the amazing reef and wildlife.

Fabio Magrin

Rating: ★★★★☆ Embudu Village is a very charming and authentic Maldivian resort. The facilities are dated and would benefit from some renovation, but everything is well maintained and very clean. Service is punctual and friendly. The island is small and never feels crowded – during our stay there were very few guests, which made the atmosphere peaceful and relaxing. The sea is crystal clear, and the house reef is just a short swim from the beach, with plenty of tropical fish to see. A perfect choice if you’re looking for tranquility, snorkeling and a genuine Maldivian feel rather than modern luxury.

Flo

We stayed here for a few nights. We were looking for a place close to the airport with great snorkeling and the hotel met both of these requirements. We were able to leave the resort 2 and a half hrs before our flight. No rushing or panicking, just a 20 min speedboat. The snorkeling was great with lots to see and the food was great, with lots of choice and a local spicy section, which was delicious and something other hotels sometimes lack. Despite this we likely wouldn't stay again unless there were some changes. I can completely see the appeal of this place verses the larger resorts, it's very chilled and low key. We found the local islands to offer the same but with overall better value, with inclusions like free snorkeling gear, not offered at Embudu. But the main issue we had was with the beach bungalows. We found them to be dated, dark and a little depressing. Not all bungalows are beach bungalows, and I think it would be better to re categorise, making some Garden bungalows to avoid disappointment. All of that aside the room was simply uncomfortable and uninviting, with the worst mattress I've ever slept on. The team do a great job of keeping them tidy but after a while things are just old and can no longer be spruced. It's a shame because a little update would go such a long way and as mentioned so much is great about this place.