Embudu Village

Our stay at Embudu Village was simply unforgettable! If you're looking for an authentic Maldivian experience, this barefoot island is the perfect destination. Surrounded by lush tropical vegetation and a stunning house reef with vibrant corals, it's a paradise for snorkeling enthusiasts. Swimming alongside colorful fish and reef sharks right off the beach was an incredible experience. The island's location is another huge advantage. It's only a 20 minute speedboat transfer from Malé, making the journey quick and convenient while still feeling like a secluded paradise. The food was delicious, offering a great variety every day, and the staff were exceptionally friendly, welcoming, and always service-oriented, making us feel at home throughout our stay. A special thank you to General Manager Mr. Ramsay for his warm hospitality and dedication to ensuring every guest has an exceptional experience. Everything about our week at Embudu Village exceeded our expectations. We left feeling relaxed, refreshed, and already dreaming of coming back. We highly recommend Embudu Village to anyone looking for a true Maldivian paradise.

This time we spent 3 weeks in one of the spacious bungalows; always clean & well looked after by our room steward. Usual helpful friendly staff throughout the resort, plentiful buffets in the restaurant & great service at the bar. Excellent snorkelling on the lovely house reef plus a few boat trips to other reefs arranged by the dive center. We really love it here & plan to return next year.

Great snorkelling and diving destination. After staying at a different atol for a few days I really appreciated Embudu. It’s a modest but beautiful location. I had a nice house close to the beach, WiFi was good and it was clean. At night some ants came to drink some water in the bathroom but didn’t bother me. There is a fridge to chill some drinks. I had a half board option and that was enough for me. I must say that the food was better at the other atol I visited but it has it’s charm. As a tip for the kitchen is to de-bone the chicken dishes. I went snorkelling a couple of times a day and that was fantastic. Turtles, parrot fish, reef sharks. There is a $ 95 fee for transport from the airport. No TV in the rooms but who needs TV at such a wonderful island.

We always choose Embudu Village for our family holidays, and once again, it reminded us why it is one of our favorite places in the Maldives. While planning our children's school holiday, we considered visiting other islands. However, we simply couldn't stay away from Embudu. We fell in love with this every time we visited, and every time we think about trying somewhere else, we worry we might regret it. So, we keep coming back to experience the real Maldivian touch that Embudu Village offers. From the moment we arrived, we were welcomed with genuine warmth and hospitality by Mr. Ramsay and Mr. Rasheed. Their kindness made us feel at home right away. What makes Embudu truly special is its untouched natural beauty. The lush greenery, swaying palm trees, white sandy beaches, and crystal-clear lagoon create the feeling of a real tropical paradise. Unlike many modern resorts, Embudu has preserved the authentic charm of the Maldives. Our overwater villa was magical. The glass floor allowed our children to watch colorful reef fish from the comfort of the room, while the breathtaking ocean views and peaceful surroundings gave us the perfect escape from our busy lives. The house reef is one of the island's greatest treasures. Snorkeling around the island revealed stunning coral formations and abundant marine life. The reef is vibrant, healthy, and full of life, an unforgettable experience for both adults and children. The food was excellent throughout our stay, and the service was outstanding. A special thank you to the waiters (not sure of the correct name) and the wonderful bar lounge team, whose warm smiles and exceptional customer care made every day even more enjoyable. Embudu Village offers everything we look for in a holiday: natural beauty, a spectacular reef, delicious food, and genuinely caring people. If you want to see and experience the real Maldives, with its untouched nature, beautiful reef, authentic island atmosphere, and heartfelt hospitality, visit Embudu Village. This is the true Maldivian touch.

Embudu village really was an incredible holiday. Very friendly staff. Greeted on arrival by Govinda (after a long flight and then a short 15-30 min speedboat transfer from Velana airport.) Thanks and to all the shop staff. Food. Incredible selection in Indian, Sri Lankan, western food. Can’t fault any of the food on offer. Service was excellent (thanks to Raju- appreciated your kindness) Bar available (if that’s your thing but good for being sociable) has a table tennis table, dj on Sundays and the odd live performer. Also a small football area to play football and a badminton court. Rooms. Stayed in the normal bungalow. Number 99. Cleaned daily although I requested that it wasn’t necessary as I’m a tidy person. Clean towels, 2 bottles of water and coffee, tea topped up daily. (One negative of this room- through the night loud noise of coconuts dropping on the roof- can’t be helped right just unlucky location) Air con was great and included, no extra charge. The island is 100m x 200m so you can walk the perimeter in 15-20 mins or side to side in 2/3 mins. Does get a mosquito fogging but not sure how regularly. Small negative is a very small amount of bottles etc washing up at shore. Could be cleaned with a quick perimeter sweep daily (mentioned this to the staff) All rooms are within 20m to the shore and some are more private than others. Sunbeds, cushion layer for them available. And the odd sun parasol if you need shade. There’s a dive school on the island that do scuba and snorkelling trips. Many thanks to Ben and Michelle for the time you took to explain the islands best spots for snorkelling to me. And also the stingray city trip. That was really good! I strongly recommend doing this. There’s also a seated area over the sea next to the bar. Two jetty’s, one in particular (the one you arrive on) is illuminated at night and has a few benches. Really nice for a romantic evening watching the fish and sharks that may or may not appear. Had such an incredible holiday here. And the best memories of my life (but that’s a different story) Summarised. If you want the charm of a small island then don’t hesitate to book this. If you want the 5 star experience then maybe not.