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SO/ Maldives

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An overwater resort with multiple bungalow-style accommodations connected by walkways. - SO/ Maldives (Emboodhoo)
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An overwater resort with multiple bungalow-style accommodations connected by walkways. - SO/ Maldives (Emboodhoo)
A clear turquoise waterway with a small boat in the middle, surrounded by white sandy beaches and palm trees. - SO/ Maldives (Emboodhoo)
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a seating area with a view of the ocean, and a balcony with a pool. - SO/ Maldives (Emboodhoo)
Consider a stay at SO/ Maldives and take advantage of a beach bar, a garden, and a playground. This hotel is a great place to bask in the sun with a private beach and beach yoga. Treat yourself to a body scrub, a body treatment, or a manicure/pedicure at the onsite spa. Be sure to enjoy a meal at any of the 3 on-site restaurants. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as dry cleaning/laundry services and an outdoor entertainment area.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • On private beach
  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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View all photos for Lagoon Beach Pool Villa

A modern bedroom with a large bed, bedside tables, a TV on a tripod, and a view of the outdoors.

Lagoon Beach Pool Villa

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

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A modern hotel room with a large balcony, a bed, a small table, and a view of the sea.

Water Pool Villa

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

View all photos for Ocean Water Pool Villa

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a seating area with a view of the ocean, and a balcony with a wooden deck.

Ocean Water Pool Villa

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

View all photos for Family Beach Pool Villa with Capsule

A bunk bed with a headboard, a bedside table, and a built-in shelf unit.

Family Beach Pool Villa with Capsule

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

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a view of a pool, and a tropical garden.

Beach Pool Villa

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Beach view
  • 228 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Two-Bedroom Lagoon Beach Pool Loft

A modern beachfront property with a two-story structure, large windows, and a solar panel roof.

Two-Bedroom Lagoon Beach Pool Loft

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

View all photos for Two-Bedroom Ocean Water Pool Atelier

A modern multi-story resort with a pool, overwater rooms, and a pier.

Two-Bedroom Ocean Water Pool Atelier

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

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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

About the neighborhood

Located in Emboodhoo, SO/ Maldives is near the airport and on a private beach. Maldives Discovery Centre and National Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Hulhumale Ferry Terminal and Victory Wreck Dive Site. Traveling with kids? Consider National Centre for the Arts, or check out an event or a game at National Football Stadium. Looking to get your feet wet? Scuba diving, snorkeling and boat tours adventures can be found near the property. Visit our Emboodhoo travel guide
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Malé, Emboodhoo, Kaafu Atoll, 20028

What's nearby

  • Embudu Beach
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles

Restaurants

  • The Citronelle Club
  • Hadaba
  • Emboodho Lagoon
  • Miss Olive Oil
  • La Citronella

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: USD 50 for adults and USD 25 for children
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 3 restaurants
  • A beach bar
  • Couples/private dining

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Beach yoga
  • Free beach club
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Free children's club
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Water sports equipment

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Beach toys
  • Children's games
  • Free children's club
  • In-room crib
  • 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
  • Elevator (47 inch wide door)
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Lever door handles
  • 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 elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (35 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

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

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Children's robes
  • Children's slippers
  • Deep soaking bathtub or hydromassage showerhead
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • 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

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 50.0 per night

Free cribs are available on request at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. 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.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 50 for adults and USD 25 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 250 per person (roundtrip)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 125 (roundtrip), (from 4 to 12 years old)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 50.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 some solar energy
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
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
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

Frequently asked questions

Does SO/ Maldives have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is SO/ Maldives pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at SO/ Maldives?

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

What time is check-out at SO/ Maldives?

Check-out is at noon.

Does SO/ Maldives provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of USD 250 per person applies.

Are there all-inclusive benefits at SO/ Maldives?

Some rate plans available at this hotel are all-inclusive.

Where is SO/ Maldives located?

Nestled on the beach, this Emboodhoo hotel is steps from Embudu Beach.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

SO/ Maldives Reviews

7.8

Good

8.8

Cleanliness

8.2

Amenities

8.2

Staff & service

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 24 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

MARIKO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a wonderful hotel. All the staff are very kind. We had a two-year-old child with us, and they were incredibly considerate of our child. It was a wonderful family trip. We were relieved to hear that they were very considerate and understanding, even though we are Japanese and not very good at English.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Essa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything from the arrival at the airport up to our departure was seamless and flawless Monica made everything easy
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Johnny

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Bharatveer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Courtney

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
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6/10 Okay

Ken

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful, amazing…
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Payal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall, a very nice stay
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
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4/10 Poor

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The frontline staffs here were amazing: special thanks to Luna, Claire, Saroj, Shifaz, Rajtha, Wichu, and Sulman for their flawless service during our 2-week stay. However, the management severely limits the experience for a $10.000/week holiday. The culture clearly starts from the top: we saw the GM many times during mornings walks and evening drink events, and he never bothered to say hello to us.This poor leadership reflects in the resort's highly restrictive "all-inclusive" package, which inexplicably excludes food orders after 3:00 PM. To make matters worse, on our departure day, the all-inclusive package cut off strictly at 12:00 PM, even though our transfer was organized for 8:00 PM, leaving us without benefits. They nickel-and-dime you for everything, including daily life vest rentals and almost $13 to pump air into an inflatable toys. Furthermore, the shallow lagoon is completely empty of sea life, and the resort charges an astronomical $175 per person just to take a boat to a decent snorkeling spot. To top it off, the spa pricing is extortionate: charging nearly $800 USD (excluding taxes) for a 60-minute couples massage. Finally, the beach pool villas have zero sea view due to dense bushes blocking the deck, making it feel boxed in like a cage.Because of all this pettiness, my final rating is that hotel top management considers the customers as milk cows. Excellent service from the team, but the property rules and luxury price-gouging need serious intervention
Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

JEAN-JACQEUS HIRAO ALLOY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Abdulrahman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Paradise

Absolutely loved it!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Cosmin

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Amarjit

Disliked: Staff & service

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
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8/10 Good

Olga

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
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2/10 Terrible

Youssoufa

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Chelsea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
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8/10 Good

Fady Abdelmasih shawki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Albin

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rohit

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Ahmad

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Kestutis

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Ilias

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

10/10 Excellent

Khaled

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