SO/ Maldives

5.0 star property
Hotel with private beach and full-service spa
your current months are November, 2024 and December, 2024.
November 2024
December 2024

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Exterior
Exterior
Front of property
2 bars/lounges, beach bar
Exterior

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • On private beach
    On private beach
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Pool
    Pool
  • All-inclusive
    All-inclusive
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Gym
    Gym

Explore the area

Map
Malé, Emboodhoo Lagoon, Kaafu Atoll, 20028
  • Vadoo Beach
    1 min walk
  • Musikee Fushi
    5 min walk
  • Laguna Beach
    6 min walk
  • Male (MLE-Velana Intl.)
    10 min drive

Room options

Lagoon Water Pool Villa Collection 1 King Bed

Highlights

Patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private plunge pool
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
  • 120 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Lagoon Beach Pool Villa Collection 1 King Bed

Highlights

Patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private plunge pool
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
  • 120 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Villa, 1 Double Bed (Pool, Beach, Ocean)

Highlights

Patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private plunge pool
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
  • 228 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Family Villa, 2 Double Beds (Pool, Beach)

Highlights

Patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private plunge pool
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
  • 238 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Ocean Water Pool Villa Collection, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private plunge pool
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
  • 120 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Loft, 2 Bedrooms (Pool, Beach, Lagoon)

Highlights

Patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private plunge pool
Private indoor hot tub
  • 322 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the area

Emboodhoo Lagoon

A luxury stay in Emboodhoo Lagoon awaits you at SO/ Maldives. Within steps you'll find Vadoo Beach and Musikee Fushi within a 10-minute stroll. Highlights at this beachfront hotel include 3 restaurants, 2 bars/lounges and a full-service spa. .A day of pampering can include massages, body wraps and mani/pedis. The hotel's own beach bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Spend the day at the private beach where you'll find free beach club on site, and enjoy the on-site outdoor swimming pool and free kids' club. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a 24-hour gym and a sauna. Full breakfast is available daily between 6:30 AM and 10:30 AM. There's also the convenience of a ferry terminal shuttle. .In the area of this 5-property class Emboodhoo Lagoon hotel, you'll find Maldives Islamic Centre.

What's nearby

  • Vadoo Beach - 1 min walk
  • Musikee Fushi - 5 min walk
  • Laguna Beach - 6 min walk
  • Rasfannu - 4 min drive
  • Emma Fushi Island - 26 min drive

Getting around

  • Male (MLE-Velana Intl.) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Terra & Mar - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Miss Olive Oil - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪The Elephant & Butterfly - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Del Mar Maldives - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Hard Rock Cafe - ‬23 min drive

About this property

SO/ Maldives

Hotel with private beach and full-service spa
Some rates at SO/ Maldives are all-inclusive. These rates include on-site meals and beverages, and may include taxes and gratuities. Additional charges may apply for meals at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, certain beverages and other amenities.

Simply walk outside to smell the salty air and watch the ocean waves from the white sand beach. Pamper yourself with a treatment at the full-service spa and enjoy amenities at SO/ Maldives such as a complimentary children's club and an outdoor pool.

There are 3 restaurants on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 2 bars/lounges and a beach bar. WiFi is free in public spaces. This Art Deco hotel also offers a 24-hour fitness centre, a steam room and a garden.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 5-star Emboodhoo Lagoon hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • 80 guestrooms or units
  • 3 dining venues
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Kid's club (free)
  • Supervised kids' activities (surcharge)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Bellhop
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Locker space
  • Bar on the beach
SO/ Maldives offers 80 air-conditioned accommodations with private plunge pools and indoor private hot tubs. Rooms open to patios. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation has separate sitting areas and includes desk chairs. Memory foam beds feature premium bedding. Smart televisions come with premium satellite channels. Coffee/tea makers and minibars are provided. Rooms have partially open bathrooms. Bathrooms include baths or showers with a deep soaking bath and a hydromassage showerhead. Bathrooms are also outfitted with dressing gowns, slippers and designer toiletries.

This Emboodhoo Lagoon hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include offices, desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include a safe and complimentary bottles of water. In-room massages, hypo-allergenic bedding and an iron/ironing board can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

The on-site 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 programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.

Languages

Arabic, Chinese (Mandarin), Danish, English, French, German, Hindi, Italian, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Thai

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: MVR 775 per person
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 3 restaurants
  • A beach bar
  • Couples/private dining

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Beach toys
  • Children's games
  • Free children's club
  • Free cot
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lifeguards on site
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Pool toys
  • Private plunge pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • On a private beach
  • On the bay
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Full-service spa

  • 4 treatment rooms
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • In-room massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Doorbell and phone notification
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Lever door handles
  • Lift (120 centimetre wide door)
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Pool access ramp on site
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (90 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Lifeguards
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Memory foam mattress
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Children's robes
  • Children's slippers
  • Deep soaking bathtub or hydromassage showerhead
  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Partially-open bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Private plunge pool
  • Smart TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Meal delivery service
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Office
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime

Check-out

Check-out before 12:30 PM

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 5 days before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at SO/ Maldives

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for MVR 250.0 per night.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: MVR 92.52 per person, per night
  • Boat or floatplane transfer per adult: MVR 3072 (return)
  • Boat or floatplane transfer per child: MVR 2304 (return), from 4 to 12 years old

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately MVR 775 per person
  • Rollaway bed fee: MVR 250.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property uses solar energy
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. No on-site parking is available. This property uses solar energy. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

SO/ Maldives Hotel
SO/ Maldives Emboodhoo Lagoon
SO/ Maldives Hotel Emboodhoo Lagoon

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at SO/ Maldives?

SO/ Maldives offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at SO/ Maldives?

As of 16 Nov 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at SO/ Maldives on 12 Dec 2024 start from AU$1,693.22, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Are there any beaches close to SO/ Maldives?

Yep, SO/ Maldives is a short 1-minute walk from Vadoo Beach. Fun beach activities include yoga, snorkelling and scuba diving. You can also find water sports equipment and boat tours.

Is there a spa on site at SO/ Maldives?

Yep, there is an onsite spa at SO/ Maldives. You'll enjoy heaps of services like body wraps, body scrubs and body treatments.

Does SO/ Maldives have a pool?

SO/ Maldives has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella.

What luxury perks are available at SO/ Maldives?

SO/ Maldives features a private beach, a full-service spa and an outdoor pool. All guestrooms come with Hot tubs, private plunge pools and deep soaking tubs.

What makes SO/ Maldives a romantic place to stay?

Couples spa treatments and a private beach, as well as Hot tubs and deep-soaking baths in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at SO/ Maldives.

Is SO/ Maldives family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a free children's club and supervised childcare, as well as children's slippers and free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that SO/ Maldives is a hit with families.

Are there hot tubs in the rooms at SO/ Maldives?

Yep, all rooms come with private hot tubs.

Does SO/ Maldives serve breakfast?

Sure does, full brekkie is served daily between 6:30 AM and 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at SO/ Maldives?

No, SO/ Maldives does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at SO/ Maldives?

Yep, they've got a beach bar and 3 restaurants. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at SO/ Maldives?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 12:30 PM.

Are pets allowed at SO/ Maldives?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

SO/ Maldives Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Khaled

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Courtney

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ilias

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024