Dusit Thani Maldives vs Emerald Maldives Resort & Spa
Two Maldives resorts at a similar price: from about $650 and $650 a night. Below are only the points where they really differ.
Choose Dusit Thani Maldives if you…
- + care most about snorkelling (89 vs 73 out of 100)
- + want to snorkel from the beach: house reef excellent vs good
Choose Emerald Maldives Resort & Spa if you…
- + care most about dining (81 vs 64 out of 100)
- + want more meals included: All-inclusive vs Breakfast
Side by side
| Dusit Thani Maldives | Emerald Maldives Resort & Spa | |
|---|---|---|
| Region | Baa Atoll | Raa Atoll |
| Tier | Luxury | Luxury |
| Low season / night | $625–$1,806 | $625–$1,250 |
| High season / night | $972–$2,639 | $972–$2,222 |
| Transfer | Seaplane · 35 min | Seaplane · 40 min |
| Meals included | Breakfast | All-inclusive |
| House reef | Excellent | Good |
| Children | All ages · kids club | All ages · kids club |
| Guest rating | Tripadvisor 4.9 · Google 4.7 | Tripadvisor 5.0 · Google 4.9 |
Experience scores (out of 100)
| Snorkelling | 89 | 73 |
|---|---|---|
| Beach | 74 | 77 |
| Dining | 64 | 81 |
| Villa / pool | 76 | 81 |
| Value | 76 | 85 |
| Quiet & private | 77 | 75 |
| Lots to do | 79 | 82 |
Scores are derived from each resort’s facts and are for comparing these two, not an absolute rating. Room rates are editorial estimates; check a live quote before booking.