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SO/ Maldives

5.0 star property
Emboodhoo beachfront hotel with 3 restaurants and spa

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Escape to the oceanfront paradise of SO/ Maldives, where luxury meets sustainability. Enjoy a rejuvenating body scrub or yoga on the private beach, and indulge in delicious meals at one of three restaurants. Take advantage of free WiFi, dry cleaning services, and an outdoor entertainment area.
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Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Airport transfer
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Connecting rooms available

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • On a private beach
  • 3 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Free children's club
  • 24-hour fitness center
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Free use of bicycles
  • Free beach club on site

For families (6)

  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's club (free)
  • Playground on site
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private hot tub
The current price is CNY4,175
CNY5,537 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 2 - Jun 3

Why we love this property

Beach bliss
This hotel boasts a private white sand beach with a free beach club. Beach yoga awaits on the bay, with nearby fishing, scuba diving, and snorkeling.
Work and beach bliss
This hotel combines professional spaces with beachfront luxury. Guests can work in laptop-ready rooms, then unwind with spa treatments and beach yoga.
Flavor paradise
Culinary adventures await at 3 restaurants and 2 bars. Full breakfast starts each day, while in-room champagne and private dining create special moments.

Room options

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Premium bedding, memory foam beds, minibar, in-room safe

Lagoon Beach Pool Villa

  • Ocean view
  • 228 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Water Pool Villa | Premium bedding, memory foam beds, minibar, in-room safe

Water Pool Villa

  • City view
  • 120 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Ocean Water Pool Villa | Premium bedding, memory foam beds, minibar, in-room safe

Ocean Water Pool Villa

  • Ocean view
  • 120 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Family Beach Pool Villa with Capsule | Premium bedding, memory foam beds, minibar, in-room safe

Family Beach Pool Villa with Capsule

  • Beach view
  • 238 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Beach Pool Villa | Premium bedding, memory foam beds, minibar, in-room safe

Beach Pool Villa

  • Beach view
  • 228 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Two-Bedroom Lagoon Beach Pool Loft | Premium bedding, memory foam beds, minibar, in-room safe

Two-Bedroom Lagoon Beach Pool Loft

  • Ocean view
  • 322 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Two-Bedroom Ocean Water Pool Atelier

  • Ocean view
  • 240 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Three-Bedroom Ocean Water Pool Atelier | Premium bedding, memory foam beds, minibar, in-room safe

Three-Bedroom Ocean Water Pool Atelier

  • Ocean view
  • 410 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Map
Malé, Emboodhoo, Kaafu Atoll, 20028

What's nearby

  • Embudu Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km

Getting around

  • Velana Intl. Airport (MLE) - 7.1 miles/11.4 km
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • Miss Olive Oil
  • Terra & Mar
  • Miss Olive Oyl Pool Bar
  • The Elephant & Butterfly
  • Hard Rock Cafe Maldives

About this property

SO/ Maldives

  • SO/ Maldives offers a private beach where you can practice yoga or sip a drink at the beach bar, plus activities like scuba diving and snorkeling are nearby. The outdoor pool provides a splash of fun, while guests in the mood for pampering can visit the spa to indulge in massages, body wraps, and mani/pedis. Dining choices include 3 restaurants and the 2 bars/lounges are great places to grab a cold drink. A free kid's club, a 24-hour fitness center, and a sauna are other highlights at this luxurious hotel.

All inclusive details

  • All-inclusive room rates at SO/ Maldives are available. These rates are higher because they include onsite food and beverages in the room rate (some restrictions may apply).

Gratuities and taxes

  • Gratuities are included and additional gratuities at guests' discretion are accepted.

Food and beverages

    • All buffet and à la carte meals, snacks, and beverages included
    • In-room minibar (all beverages included)

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 80 rooms
    • Arranged over 1 level
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is noon
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Special check-in instructions

    • Guests must transfer via boat and shuttle 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 ferry terminal (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
    • Guests will receive an email within 5 days before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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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
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Children

    • Babysitting*
    • Supervised childcare*
    • Free children's club
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Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • No onsite parking
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Transfers

    • Airport shuttle (available 24 hours)*
    • Ferry terminal shuttle*
DONE

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast (surcharge) each morning 6:30 AM–10:30 AM
  • 3 restaurants
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • Beach bar
  • Barbecue grills
  • Private dining
  • Room service (limited hours)

Traveling with children

  • Free children's club
  • Playground
  • Supervised childcare (surcharge)
  • Children's games
  • Beach toys
  • Pool toys
  • Lifeguard on site

What to do

  • On a private beach
  • Free beach club
  • Beach yoga
  • Boat tours nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Water sports equipment
  • Romance packages

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Garden
  • 24-hour fitness center
  • An outdoor pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Sauna
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Steam room
  • No plastic soda bottles
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups only
  • Reusable tableware only
  • Lockers available
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Walkway to water
  • Art Deco architecture

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Elevator door width (inches): 47
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (inches): 35
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Wheelchairs available on site
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Shower grab bar height (inches): 20
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Doorbell and phone notification
  • Lever door handles
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Pool access ramp on site
  • Hardwood flooring in room

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Smart television
  • Premium satellite channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Bathrobes and slippers
  • Children's robes and slippers
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Window screens

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Turndown service
  • Premium bedding
  • Memory foam mattress
  • Free crib/infant bed
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

What to enjoy

  • Private indoor hot tub
  • Private plunge pool
  • In-room massage
  • Patio
  • Individually furnished and decorated
  • Separate sitting area

Freshen up

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Office
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone
  • Desk chair

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Meal delivery service
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Local maps
  • Restaurant dining guide

Special features

Spa

The onsite spa has 4 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include body wraps, body scrubs, body treatments, and manicures and pedicures. The spa is equipped with a sauna. The spa is open daily.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Globe, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 12.00 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 2 years of age.

Optional extras

  • Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 50 for adults and USD 25 for children
  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of USD 250 per person (roundtrip)
  • Ferry terminal shuttle service is offered for an extra charge

Children & extra beds

  • Supervised childcare is available for an extra charge
  • Babysitting is available for an extra charge
  • Rollaway beds are available for USD 50.0 per night
  • Airport shuttle for children between the ages of 4 and 12 costs USD 125 (roundtrip)

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

Policies

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.

Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.

This property uses solar energy.

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.

Also known as

SO/ Maldives Hotel

SO/ Maldives Emboodhoo Lagoon

SO/ Maldives Hotel Emboodhoo Lagoon

Frequently asked questions

Does SO/ Maldives offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, SO/ Maldives does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at SO/ Maldives?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool.

Are pets allowed at SO/ Maldives?

Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at SO/ Maldives?

Sorry, there's no onsite parking at SO/ Maldives.

Is airport shuttle service offered by SO/ Maldives?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is USD 250 per person roundtrip.

What are the check-in and check-out times at SO/ Maldives?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is noon.

What is there to do at SO/ Maldives and nearby?

Have fun with onsite activities like beach yoga and cycling. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool. SO/ Maldives also has 2 bars, a private beach, and private plunge pools, as well as a 24-hour fitness center, a sauna, and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near SO/ Maldives?

Yes, there are 3 onsite restaurants.

Does SO/ Maldives have rooms with private hot tubs?

Yes, each room has a private indoor hot tub and a deep soaking bathtub.

Does SO/ Maldives have any outdoor private spaces?

Yes, every room features a private plunge pool and a patio.

What's the area around SO/ Maldives like?

SO/ Maldives is on Embudu Beach.

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Reviews

SO/ Maldives Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.8

Cleanliness

8.0

Amenities

8.0

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Everything from the arrival at the airport up to our departure was seamless and flawless Monica made everything easy
Essa, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The view was amazing. The water was crystal clear. The staffs were friendly. Super easy to swim in the ocean. Just didnt see any fish. Our butler Sue was amazing and super helpful. She gave us a detailed tour of the island, help us find vegetarian food and booked us a trip to a nearby island for food. All the restaurant staffs were helpful to accommodate our vegetarian diet.
Johnny, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

We really enjoyed our stay at your beautiful hotel. The staff were all great, but a special mention to Vishan who was always on hand to help us book our dinner reservations, suggest ideas and experiences. Alongside him, we must say Luna was wonderful with her welcoming smile and attentive nature, alongside Brayan (always smiling) at lunchtimes and then in the evenings Massie (so sorry if I spelt his name wrong!) always taking time to speak to us, with interesting stories and even making some lovely gifts with leaves for our daughter! The spa area was also superby and treatments blissful in a lovely setting. A truly memorable stay - a dream holiday made possible by the beautiful location, amazing hotel facilities, but especially by the fantastic staff!
Bharatveer, 8-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

This property was a dream. Absolutely incredible views, amazing staff, out of this world delicious food!! I can’t say enough good things !!! More children than we expected but our private villa was on point!
Courtney, 5-night trip
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6/10 Good

The service staff were very polite. The food was middle of the road with some exceptions. The room had excellent layout. Although we chose a bungalow facing the city which received heavy winds for our 3 day stay. So we were unable to enjoy the outdoor patio. That could have been bad luck. Snorkelling is limited as the resort does not have a house reef. The most serious issue was the staff practice of texting while driving the carts. In one example, the driver was a texting without her hands on the wheel while another worker was sitting right beside them (we have a photo). In another case, we observed an employee reverse while texting right into the path of another cart. I had to yell to advert a collision. It appears the inappropriate use of cell phones goes right to the top. When greeted by the manager during an evening event, he repeatedly looked at his phone and sent texts mid-conversation (no exaggeration). It was obvious he was not paying attention to us. The only consolation is that after speaking to us, he walked over to the group next to us, and did the same thing! This resort has fantastic potential. So this could have been as good as any 5 star experience. Accor needs to send somebody to this property monitor service execution. I could say more about the food, but in all honesty, they are small matters that can be easily fixed. Interestingly, when the manager asked us about the food, we said we had suggestions, but he did not follow up with questions.
Ken, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Overall, a very nice stay
Payal, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent!!
JEAN-JACQEUS HIRAO ALLOY, 4-night trip
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2/10 Poor

Several safety issues which the resort management wasn’t concerned about it. I got severely injured. Poor food choices and limited. Main restaurant was not for a 5 star resort, looks old and depressing. Safety… safety. Very expensive but quality of a 3 star hotel. I stayed during same trip at 3 resorts and SO MALDIVES made me leave Maldives with several injuries and bad taste. I would not recommend anyone to get near this place is a waste of time and money. No thank you.
Cosmin, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Paradise

Absolutely loved it!
Abdulrahman, 4-night trip
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2/10 Poor

Think Twice

This hotel is definitely not 5 star... The service from management was terrible before arrival. We had to send numerous emails to arrange our transfer. Further they charge an extortionate amount for the transfer $250 return trip that takes 15 mins. We paid $50 for a return trip to Maafushi on a similar boat. Altough individual staff including our MEM were friendly, the management was not good. I would definitely not recommend this resort.
Amarjit, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

We recently stayed at the SO/ Maldives Resort and wanted to share my feedback to help improve future guest experiences. 1. Room Reservation Issue: I booked a water villa specifically for a private vacation with my husband. However, upon arrival, the room I booked was unavailable, and I was offered an upgrade to share a larger house with my friends. While the villa was stunning, it did not provide the privacy I was seeking, which was a key reason for choosing your resort. 2. Boat Transfer Experience: Our group had arranged a private boat transfer. Unfortunately, on the return trip to the airport, we had to share the boat with other guests due to a delay in my checkout process. This resulted in other guests yelling at me for making them late, which was a stressful and unpleasant experience to end the vacation. I appreciate the beauty of the resort and the effort put into making it luxurious, but these issues detracted from the privacy and exclusive experience I was expecting. I hope you take this feedback into account to improve service consistency for future guests.
Olga, 3-night trip
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2/10 Poor

Leider entsprach dieses Resort in keiner Weise unseren Erwartungen – insbesondere nicht bei dem sehr hohen Preisniveau. Die Auswahl an Restaurants war extrem eingeschränkt, das Essen qualitativ enttäuschend und teilweise überteuert. Vielfalt oder besondere kulinarische Erlebnisse, wie man sie in dieser Preisklasse erwartet, gab es nicht. Das Design und die gesamte Atmosphäre wirkten lieblos und keinesfalls luxuriös. Auch der Wellness- und Poolbereich konnten uns nicht überzeugen und boten keine echte Entspannung. Besonders enttäuschend war der Umgang mit Kritik: Anstatt lösungsorientiert zu reagieren, wurden Probleme öffentlich und unprofessionell angesprochen, was sehr unangenehm war. Ein Entgegenkommen oder Service auf Augenhöhe blieb trotz frühzeitiger Abreise aus. Für den gezahlten Preis hätten wir deutlich mehr Qualität, Service und Kulanz erwartet. Wir würden dieses Hotel nicht weiterempfehlen und würden uns bei einer erneuten Malediven-Reise definitiv für ein anderes Resort entscheiden.
Youssoufa, 11-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Albin, 3-night trip
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2/10 Poor

3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Rohit, 2-night trip
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2/10 Poor

Ahmad, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Kestutis, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Ilias, 6-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Khaled, 5-night trip