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Taj Exotica Resort and Spa South Male Atoll

Central Atolls, Maldives
5 out of 5
Approx hotel star rating
Based on 3322 reviews

Official Description

Emboodhu Finolhu South Male Atoll Getaway from the frenetic pace and chaos of everyday life into luxury at Taj Exotica Maldives. Away from the sparkling lights of Male this hotel sprawls across the Emboodhu Finolhu Island in the middle of one of the largest natural lagoons in Maldives. Surrounded by the azure waters of the Indian Ocean this luxurious eco-friendly hotel is your postcard perfect getaway. Renowned for the rich flora and fauna; this idyllic property is situated amidst the lagoon. Fifteen minutes away from the airport the resort is accessible via speedboat with 24 hours daily operation. This tropical isle also known as the three coconut isle is an ideal location to indulge in adventure sports or relax. Set over a lagoon the hotel offers 64 villas and suites that are lavish and maintain the fine balance with nature. Make your stay memorable in our grand luxury rooms and suites all with spectacular sea views or at our one-of-a-kind Rehendi Presidential Suite. Savour the best from the culinary world with carefully selected ingredients sourced both locally and globally to please your palate. Choose from the extensive carefully crafted menu at 24 Degrees. Experience a performance of art assembled on your plate at the theatrical Teppanyaki Japanese Kitchen. Sip leisurely on your cocktails or drink at the Equator bar as you take in the spectacular views of fiery Indian Ocean sunsets. Lounge by the pool or at your private beach go wildlife spotting or just lay below the stars at night. At the Taj Exotica Maldives there is never a dull moment. Be pampered by our world-renowned butlers and enjoy sumptuous in-room dining experiences. Laze in a hammock over the blue waters go snorkeling or just escape deep within this oasis of calm and tranquility set in paradise at the Taj Exotica Maldives. Come create a lifetime of memories every moment in this haven of tranquility.

Amenities

  • Banana boating
  • Motor board ride
  • Diving
  • Windsurfing
  • Catamaran sailing
  • Fitness
  • Beach volleyball
  • Billiards
  • Surfing
  • Tennis
  • Safari
  • Sauna
  • Steam bath
  • Hot tub
  • Turkish bath (hamam)
  • Massage
  • Spa treatments
  • Hairdressing salon

Room Prices & Availability

Rooms

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Villa 1 Bedroom Beach Villa Suite Pool King Bed

Bedroom : King-size bed 150-183 width (1 unit)

Facilities

  • Room size (sqm) : 270
  • Number of bedrooms : 1
  • Bathroom
  • Shower
  • Hairdryer
  • Toiletries
  • Bathrobes
  • Slippers
  • Make-up mirror
* Some services shall be paid at the establishment
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Villa Deluxe Beach With Pool

Bedroom : King-size bed 150-183 width (1 unit)

Facilities

  • Direct dial telephone
  • Private Pool : 1
  • Room size (sqm) : 89
  • Outdoor swimming pool : 1
  • Bathtub
  • Private Beach Area
  • Electric Kettle : 2
  • Number of bedrooms : 1
  • Bathroom
  • Shower
* Some services shall be paid at the establishment
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Villa Deluxe Beach Villa With Pool Ocean View

Bedroom : King-size bed 150-183 width (1 unit)

Facilities

  • Cable TV
  • Outdoor swimming pool : 1
  • Bathtub
  • Minibar
  • Room size (sqm) : 94
  • Cot on demand
  • Private Pool : 1
  • Electric Kettle : 1
  • Number of bedrooms : 1
  • Bathroom
* Some services shall be paid at the establishment
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Villa Deluxe Beach Villa Ocean View King Bed

Facilities

  • Number of bedrooms : 1
  • Bathroom
  • Shower
  • Hairdryer
  • Toiletries
  • Bathrobes
  • Slippers
  • Make-up mirror
  • Telephone in the bathroom
  • Wi-fi
* Some services shall be paid at the establishment
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Villa Deluxe Lagoon With Pool

Bedroom : King-size bed 150-183 width (1 unit)

Facilities

  • Cable TV
  • Electric Kettle : 1
  • Private Pool : 1
  • Cot on demand
  • Room size (sqm) : 94
  • Bathtub
  • Outdoor swimming pool : 1
  • Number of bedrooms : 1
  • Bathroom
  • Shower
* Some services shall be paid at the establishment
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Suite 2 Bedroom Rehendi Presidential Suite Pool King And Queen Bed

Bedroom : King-size bed 150-183 width (1 unit)

Facilities

  • Number of bedrooms : 1
  • Bathroom
  • Shower
  • Hairdryer
  • Toiletries
  • Bathrobes
  • Slippers
  • Make-up mirror
  • Telephone in the bathroom
  • Wi-fi
* Some services shall be paid at the establishment
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Villa Two Bedroom Beach Villa Suite With Pool

Facilities

  • Number of bedrooms : 1
  • Bathroom
  • Shower
  • Hairdryer
  • Toiletries
  • Bathrobes
  • Slippers
  • Make-up mirror
  • Telephone in the bathroom
  • Wi-fi
* Some services shall be paid at the establishment
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Villa Deluxe Lagoon Villa Ocean View

Facilities

  • Room size (sqm) : 94
  • Number of bedrooms : 1
  • Bathroom
  • Shower
  • Hairdryer
  • Toiletries
  • Bathrobes
  • Slippers
  • Make-up mirror
  • Telephone in the bathroom
* Some services shall be paid at the establishment
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Villa Lagoon Villa Ocean View King Bed

Bedroom : King-size bed 150-183 width (1 unit)

Facilities

  • Room size (sqm) : 71
  • Number of bedrooms : 1
  • Bathroom
  • Shower
  • Hairdryer
  • Toiletries
  • Bathrobes
  • Slippers
  • Make-up mirror
* Some services shall be paid at the establishment
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Villa Premium With Pool

Bedroom : King-size bed 150-183 width (1 unit)

Facilities

  • Electric Kettle : 1
  • Cable TV
  • Bathtub
  • Outdoor swimming pool : 1
  • Private Pool : 1
  • Cot on demand
  • Room size (sqm) : 111
  • Number of bedrooms : 1
  • Bathroom
  • Shower
* Some services shall be paid at the establishment
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Suite 1 Bedroom Ocean Suite With Pool King Bed

Bedroom : King-size bed 150-183 width (1 unit)

Facilities

  • Room size (sqm) : 195
  • Number of bedrooms : 1
  • Bathroom
  • Shower
  • Hairdryer
  • Toiletries
  • Bathrobes
  • Slippers
  • Make-up mirror
* Some services shall be paid at the establishment
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Villa Lagoon

Bedroom : King-size bed 150-183 width (1 unit)

Facilities

  • Bathtub
  • Room size (sqm) : 71
  • Cot on demand
  • Cable TV
  • Electric Kettle : 1
  • Radio
  • Number of bedrooms : 1
  • Bathroom
  • Shower
  • Hairdryer
* Some services shall be paid at the establishment
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Villa Deluxe Lagoon View

Facilities

  • Number of bedrooms : 1
  • Bathroom
  • Shower
  • Hairdryer
  • Toiletries
  • Bathrobes
  • Slippers
  • Make-up mirror
  • Telephone in the bathroom
  • Wi-fi
* Some services shall be paid at the establishment
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Villa Ocean View

Facilities

  • Number of bedrooms : 1
  • Bathroom
  • Shower
  • Hairdryer
  • Toiletries
  • Bathrobes
  • Slippers
  • Make-up mirror
  • Telephone in the bathroom
  • Wi-fi
* Some services shall be paid at the establishment
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Room Run Of House

Facilities

  • Number of bedrooms : 1
  • Bathroom
  • Shower
  • Hairdryer
  • Toiletries
  • Bathrobes
  • Slippers
  • Make-up mirror
  • Telephone in the bathroom
  • Wi-fi
* Some services shall be paid at the establishment
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Villa Two Bedrooms

Facilities

  • Number of bedrooms : 1
  • Bathroom
  • Shower
  • Hairdryer
  • Toiletries
  • Bathrobes
  • Slippers
  • Make-up mirror
  • Telephone in the bathroom
  • Wi-fi
* Some services shall be paid at the establishment
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Statistics & Profile

  • Year of construction : 2002
  • Year of most recent renovation : 2005
  • Total number of rooms : 62
  • Number of floors (main building) : 1
  • Single rooms : 64
  • Double rooms : 64
  • Villas : 64
  • Triple rooms : 64

Taj Exotica Resort and Spa South Male Atoll is booked in hotel categories: Business hotels, Beach hotels, Green Hotel, Hotels with spa, Sport hotels and Family hotels.

Facilities

Most popular facilities

Amenities and services

  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Car park*
  • 24-hour reception
  • Check-in hour from 14:00:00 to 14:00:00
  • Check-out hour from 12:00:00 to 12:00:00
  • Mobile phone coverage*
  • Wi-fi*
  • Transfer service*
  • Airport Shuttle*
  • Room service
  • Laundry service
  • Medical service
  • Babysitting service
  • Multilingual staff
  • 24-hour security
  • Bellboy service
  • Air conditioning in public areas
  • Hotel safe
  • Currency exchange facilities
  • Newspaper stand
  • Shop
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Concierge
  • Sun terrace
  • Gym
  • Newspapers
  • Luggage room
  • Clothes dryer
  • Grill/BBQ
  • Private beach area
  • Library

Activities

  • Banana boating*
  • Motor board ride*
  • Diving
  • Windsurfing*
  • Catamaran sailing*
  • Fitness
  • Beach volleyball
  • Billiards*
  • Surfing
  • Tennis
  • Safari*

Health and beauty

  • Sauna
  • Steam bath
  • Hot tub
  • Turkish bath (hamam)
  • Massage*
  • Spa treatments*
  • Hairdressing salon
  • Spa centre

Business

  • Meeting room
  • Photocopier

Restaurant service

  • Café
  • Bar
  • Restaurant : 3
  • Non-smoking area
  • Smoking area
  • Highchairs
  • Poolside snack bar
  • Show cooking
  • Air conditioning in Restaurant

Entertainment

  • Outdoor freshwater pool : 1
  • Children’s swimming area : 1
  • Sun loungers
  • Parasols
  • Children playground
  • Entertainment programme for adults
  • Entertainment programme for children
  • Game room
* Some services shall be paid at the establishment

Popular Room facilities

  • Bathroom
  • Shower
  • Hairdryer
  • Toiletries
  • Bathrobes
  • Slippers
  • Make-up mirror
  • Telephone in the bathroom
  • Wi-fi
  • TV
  • Satellite TV
  • 220V power supply
  • DVD player
  • Alarm clock
  • Plug adaptor
  • Tea and coffee making facilities
  • Ironing set
  • Individually adjustable air conditioning
  • Fan
  • Safe
  • Terrace
  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Wake-up service
  • Pillow menu
  • Turndown service
  • Desk
  • Welcome pack
  • Smoke detector
  • Housekeeping

Meals

  • Breakfast
  • Breakfast buffet
  • Breakfast served to the table
  • Continental breakfast
  • Hot breakfast
  • Buffet lunch
  • À la carte lunch
  • Set menu lunch
  • Buffet dinner
  • À la carte dinner
  • Set menu dinner
  • Breakfast and dinner
  • Half Board
  • Half board without drinks
  • Full board
  • Full board without drinks
  • Special dietary options
  • Picnic
  • Vegetarian meal
  • Snacks

Tripadvisor Reviews

Tripadvisor traveller rating

3322 reviews

Traveller rating

Excellent
3001
Very good
212
Average
61
Poor
28
Terrible
20

Rating summary

Location4.8
Sleep Quality4.8
Rooms4.8
Service4.9
Value4.5
Cleanliness4.9

Recent Tripadvisor reviews

10prateekg

 

A heartfelt thank you to the entire team at Taj Exotica

30 Jun 2026
A heartfelt thank you to the entire team at Taj Exotica for making our trip so memorable. Every moment of our stay was made special by the warmth, care, and genuine hospitality of the staff. A special thank you to Jinan, Charu, Elena, Siya, Yuri, and the wonderful team at 24 Degrees Restaurant for going above and beyond to make us feel so welcome. Thank you once again to everyone for such a wonderful experience.

43pujaj

 

Amazing!!

30 Jun 2026
Amazing stay, service and food. Great location for a weekend getaway!

MM_Chocoholic

 

An Unforgettable First Maldives Experience - Thank You, Taj Exotica

30 Jun 2026
Our heartfelt thanks to every single member of the Taj Exotica Maldives team for making our first visit to both the Maldives and your beautiful resort an unforgettable experience. From the moment we arrived until the day we checked out, we were surrounded by genuine warmth, kindness, and exceptional hospitality. Every member of the team made us feel less like guests and more like friends. It truly felt as though we were chatting with people who genuinely cared about making our stay special. We stayed in a Water Villa, and it was everything we had hoped for and more. The villa was immaculately clean, spacious, beautifully maintained, and we were welcomed with delicious chocolates and non-alcoholic champagne - a lovely touch that made our arrival even more memorable. A few people deserve special recognition: Mr. Yaseen welcomed us upon arrival and quickly became our go-to person throughout our stay. Whether it was answering our questions, helping with arrangements, or introducing us to the many experiences the resort had to offer, he was always incredibly helpful and attentive. Chef Mukesh gave us one of the most memorable dining experiences at the Mongolian Grill. His culinary expertise, passion, and knowledge were truly remarkable. He took the time to understand our preferred flavours and prepared our meal live in front of us with incredible skill and care. It was an experience we'll never forget. A sincere thank you to Chef Jayant and Chef Prakash, who consistently checked in on my husband and me during our meals. Every dish prepared by your kitchen team was not only delicious but made with genuine care. Every meal that arrived at our table also reached our hearts. Special Thanks to Chef Jayant for making our Dinner special on the last night of our stay! Special thanks to the wonderful team at 24 Degrees Restaurant, especially Shahjahan, Niushaad, Rabeem, and Salim, whose attentive and friendly service made every meal even more enjoyable. To the housekeeping and maintenance team, thank you for keeping our Villa 429 spotless throughout our stay from 7th to 12th June. Returning to a perfectly maintained villa each day was always a pleasure. We also want to thank the team at the Mediterranean waterfront bar for arranging a beautiful table by the ocean for our late lunch. Dining under the shade of a tree with breathtaking ocean views is a memory we will cherish forever. A special thank you to Mr. Hassan from the Dive Centre for his patience and encouragement during our very first snorkelling adventure. His guidance made us feel comfortable and confident throughout the experience. Finally, to every single staff member we crossed paths with—those who smiled, waved, greeted us, or quietly worked behind the scenes—thank you. We may not remember every name, but we will always remember your kindness. Those small gestures during our walks between our villa, the restaurants, and the beach made our days brighter. Taj Exotica Maldives isn't just a beautiful resort because of its stunning location—it's extraordinary because of its people. Thank you for giving us memories that will stay with us for a lifetime. We cannot wait to return.

axpurkay

Sydney, New South Wales

An Unforgettable Anniversary at the the Taj Exotica Resort & Spa, Maldives

30 Jun 2026
We recently returned from celebrating our anniversary at Taj Exotica Resort & Spa, Maldives, and it was truly memorable. We’d especially like to thank Siyа and Manika at reception for making our stay feel special, and Charu and Jihan for their warm hospitality throughout. The Taj Resort team managed our stay seamlessly, handling everything from initial arrivals to daily requests with attentiveness One of the highlights was an excellent dinner at the Mongolian Grill, where Mukesh made the experience even better with his cooking and service. We absolutely loved our Over-Water Villa with a pool; it was the highlight of the trip Thank you to the whole Taj Exotica team for helping make our anniversary so meaningful.

Tripadvisor Overview

Escape to paradise at Taj Exotica Resort & Spa Maldives, an exclusive island retreat set within one of the Maldives’ largest natural lagoons, just 15 minutes by private speedboat from Velana International Airport. Surrounded by crystal-clear waters and lush tropical greenery, the resort features 62 elegant overwater and beachfront villas with panoramic ocean views and private pools. Guests can snorkel with nurse sharks at Shark Point, encounter stingrays and sea turtles, and explore vibrant coral reefs directly from the island. Committed to responsible luxury, the resort integrates sustainability through marine conservation initiatives, floating solar panels and environmentally conscious island operations. The resort is also proudly recognised with EarthCheck Master Certification for its long-standing commitment to sustainable hospitality.

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  • Early Check-in*
  • Flight information required

Cards accepted

  • American Express
  • JCB
  • MasterCard
  • Visa
  • Maestro

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