10/10 Exceptional
24 March 2023
Jessica
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Taj Exotica Resort And Spa
Beachfront resort in Emboodhu Finolhu with spa, outdoor pool
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Taj Exotica Resort And Spa
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Overview of Taj Exotica Resort And Spa
9.6 out of 10 Exceptional
9.6/10 Exceptional
Property highlights
- Pool
- Spa
- Airport transfer
- Free WiFi
- Restaurant
- Connecting rooms available
Emboodhu Finolhu, Emboodhu Finolhu
Main amenities
- Daily housekeeping
- On a private beach
- 2 restaurants and 2 beach bars
- 2 bars/lounges
- Full-service spa
- Outdoor pool
- 24-hour health club
- Sauna
- Steam room
- Beach umbrellas
- Beach sunloungers
- Beach towels
Feel at home
- Free cots/infant beds
- Babysitting (surcharge)
- Children's pool
- Playground on site
- Connecting/adjoining rooms available
- Private bathroom
Room options
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Suite, 1 Bedroom (Ocean)
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Suite, 1 Bedroom, Private Pool (Beach Villa)
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Villa, 1 King Bed, Ocean View (Lagoon)
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Premium Villa
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Presidential Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Private Pool (Rehendi)
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Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Beach Villa)
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Deluxe Villa, 1 King Bed (Beach)
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Deluxe Villa (Lagoon)
About this area
Getting around
Restaurants
- Deep End - 1 min walk
- Taj Exotica - Infinity Pool Bar - 2 min walk
About this property
Taj Exotica Resort And Spa
Languages
Arabic, Bulgarian, Chinese (Mandarin), Dutch, English, Farsi, Filipino, French, German, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Ukranian
Cleaning and safety practices
Enhanced cleanliness measures
Disinfectant is used to clean the property
High-touch surfaces are cleaned and disinfected
Sheets and towels are washed at 60°C or hotter
Follows the industry cleaning and disinfection practices of Safe Travels (WTTC - Global) and Intertek Cristal (third-party expert - Global)
Check-in
Contactless social distancing and check-out
Protective shields in place at main contact areas
Guest rooms kept vacant for 48 hours between stays
Social distancing measures in place
Safety measures
Personal protective equipment worn by staff
Temperature checks given to staff
Temperature checks available for guests
Masks available
Hand sanitiser provided
Individually wrapped food options available for breakfast, lunch, dinner and through room service
This information is provided by our partners.
At a glance
Hotel size
- 64 units
Arriving/Leaving
- Check-in time starts at 2 PM
- Express check-in/out available
- Minimum check-in age – 18
- Check-out time is noon
Restrictions related to your trip
- Check COVID-19 restrictions
Special check-in instructions
- Guests must transfer via Boat to the property; guests must contact the property at least 72 hours before travel, using the contact information on the confirmation received after booking
- This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
- Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
- For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
- Guests must arrange transfers (surcharge) from Male International Airport to the property, which is 15 minutes away via speedboat. To guarantee transfers, guests must contact the property with their flight details at least 24 hours before their expected arrival. The speedboat schedule is limited so guests planning to arrive after midnight are advised to book an overnight stay in Male or Hulhumale until services resume the next day.
- The additional fee covers transfer fees for guests ages 12-17.
Required at check-in
- Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
- Government-issued photo ID may be required
- Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
- Babysitting*
- Supervised childcare*
Pets
- No pets or service animals allowed
Internet
- Free WiFi in public areas
- Free WiFi and wired Internet access in rooms
Parking
- No on-site parking
Transfers
- Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours a day)*
Off-site
- Shopping centre shuttle*
Other information
- Designated smoking area (fines apply)
Property amenities
Food and drink
- 2 restaurants
- 2 bars/lounges
- 2 beach bars
- Poolside bar
- Barbecue grills
- 24-hour room service
- Snack bar/deli
Travelling with children
- Children's pool
- Playground
- Supervised childcare (surcharge)
- Children's menu
What to do
- On a private beach
- Beach yoga
- Fitness classes
- Beach volleyball
- Helicopter/aeroplane tours
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Scuba diving
- Snorkelling
- Surfing/body boarding
- Waterskiing
- Windsurfing
- Shopping
- Pool table
- Fishing
- Parasailing nearby
Working away
- 24-hour business centre
- Meeting room
- Computer station
- Co-working spaces
- Conference centre
Services
- 24-hour front desk
- Concierge services
- Tour/ticket assistance
- Dry cleaning/laundry services
- Hair salon
- Free newspapers in reception
- Luggage storage
- Wedding services
- Multilingual staff
- Porter/bellhop
- Beach sunloungers
- Beach towels
- Beach umbrellas
- Pool loungers
- Pool umbrellas
Facilities
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Garden
- Picnic area
- Terrace
- Library
- 24-hour health club
- An outdoor pool
- Arcade/games room
- Full-service spa
- Hot tub
- Sauna
- Massage/treatment rooms
- Steam room
Accessibility
- Wheelchair-accessible bathroom dressing table
- Wheelchair-accessible dressing table height (centimetres): 109
- Accessible bathroom (selected rooms)
- In-room accessibility (selected rooms)
- Roll-in shower (selected rooms)
- Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
- Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
- Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
- Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
- Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (centimetres): 74
- Wheelchair-accessible spa
- Wheelchair-accessible pool
- Wheelchair-accessible fitness centre
- Wheelchair-accessible business centre
- Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
- Wheelchair-accessible lounge
- Accessible airport shuttle
- Well-lit path to entrance
- Step-free path to entrance
Room amenities
Be entertained
- DVD player
- 32-inch LCD TV
- Premium satellite channels
Home comfort
- Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
- Ceiling fan
- Minibar
- Coffee/tea maker
- Dressing gowns and slippers
- Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
- Hypo-allergenic bedding
- Pillow menu
- Blackout curtains
- Turndown service
- Premium bedding
- Memory-foam mattress
- Free cot/infant bed
What to enjoy
- In-room massage
- Balcony
- Individually furnished and decorated
- Separate living room
Freshen up
- Private bathroom
- Separate bath and shower
- Rainfall shower heads
- Bidet
- Designer toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Towels
- Toothbrush and toothpaste
- Toilet paper
Stay connected
- Desk
- Free newspapers
- Free WiFi and wired Internet
- Phone
Food and drink
- Free bottled water
More
- Daily housekeeping
- In-room safe (laptop compatible)
- Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Special features
Spa
Jiva Spa has 4 treatment rooms, including rooms for couples and outdoor treatment areas. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages and Swedish massages. The spa is equipped with a mud bath, a sauna, a spa tub, a steam room and Turkish bath/hammam. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy, Ayurvedic and hydrotherapy. The spa is open daily.
Dining
24 Degrees – This beachfront restaurant specialises in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, dinner and light fare. Guests can enjoy al fresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available.
The Deep End – Overlooking the ocean, this restaurant specialises in seafood and only serves dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy al fresco dining (weather permitting). Open daily.
The Equator Bar – Overlooking the ocean, this bar only serves light fare. Guests can enjoy al fresco dining (weather permitting). Open daily.
Poolside Restaurant – This poolside bar specialises in American cuisine and serves brunch, lunch and light fare. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy al fresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available. Open daily.
Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out:
- A tax is imposed by the city: USD 6.00 per person, per night
- Christmas Eve (24 December) gala dinner per adult: USD 350.00
- Christmas Eve (24 December) gala dinner per child: USD 175.00 (from 5 to 12 years old)
- New Year's Eve (31 December) gala dinner per adult: USD 480.00
- New Year's Eve (31 December) gala dinner per child: USD 240.00 (from 5 to 11 years old)
- Boat transfer per adult: USD 100 (return)
- Boat transfer per child: USD 100 (return), from 5 to 12 years old
- Additional fee for children (from 17 years old to 12 years old): USD 98.56 per person, per stay
The additional fee covers transfer fees for guests ages 12-17.
Optional extras
- Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of USD 100.00 per person (return)
- Shopping centre shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
Children & extra beds
- In-room babysitting is available for an extra charge
- Supervised childcare is available for an extra charge
- Airport shuttle for children between the ages of 5 and 12 costs USD 100 (return)
Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)
- Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation
Hygiene & cleanliness
This property advises that enhanced cleaning and guest safety measures are currently in place.
Disinfectant is used to clean the property; commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant between stays; bed sheets and towels are laundered at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F.
Personal protective equipment, including masks, will be available to guests.
Social distancing measures are in place; staff at the property wear personal protective equipment; a shield is in place between staff and guests in main contact areas; periodic temperature checks are conducted on staff; temperature checks are available to guests; guests are provided with hand sanitiser.
Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
Individually wrapped food options are available for breakfast, lunch and dinner, and also through room service.
Each guestroom is kept vacant for a minimum of 48 hours between bookings.
This property affirms that it adheres to the cleaning and disinfection practices of Safe Travels (WTTC - Global) and Intertek Cristal (third-party expert - Global).
Policies
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms. These are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit on site.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Also known as
Resort Taj Exotica
Taj Exotica
Taj Exotica Emboodhu Finolhu
Taj Exotica Resort
Taj Exotica Resort Emboodhu Finolhu
Taj Exotica Resort Spa
Taj Exotica Resort Spa
Taj Exotica Emboodhu Finolhu
Taj Exotica Resort And Spa Resort
Taj Exotica Resort And Spa Emboodhu Finolhu
Taj Exotica Resort And Spa Resort Emboodhu Finolhu
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
9.8/10
Cleanliness
9.6/10
Staff & service
9.6/10
Amenities
9.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.4/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
16 February 2023
Jeremy
Jeremy, 3-night romance trip
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