- Maldives DMC since 2006
- Direct contract with Royal Island Resort & Spa
- Air + sea transfer coordinated
- CuisineInternational
- StyleBuffet
- AtollBaa Atoll
About Maakaana Restaurant
A beachside restaurant open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, serving food the resort says captures the true spirit of the Maldives. The cooking is a fusion of flavours, from continental buffet-style breakfasts made for grazing to the chef's playful take on dishes associated with South Asia.
Ingredients are sourced from nearby Maldivian islands or the open-air markets in Malé. The resort publishes service times of 07:30 to 10:00 for breakfast, 12:30 to 14:00 for lunch and 19:00 to 21:00 for dinner.
Maakaana is Royal Island's all-day beachside restaurant, open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Its buffet spreads capture the true spirit of the Maldives — a convivial gathering space for guests to come together and feast morning, noon, and night.
Part of the dining roster at Royal Island Resort & Spa, Baa Atoll, this international restaurant runs a buffet format.
When the kitchen serves
- breakfast
- 07:30–10:00
- lunch
- 12:30–14:00
- dinner
- 19:00–21:00
Hours subject to resort operating calendar — confirm with a Resortlife specialist when booking.
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The Royal Island Resort & Spa experience
Royal Island Resort & Spa sits on Horubadhoo Island in Baa Atoll, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve roughly 120 kilometres northwest of Male. Guests reach the resort via a 20-minute domestic flight to Dharavandhoo Airport followed by a short speedboat transfer, with Flyme (Villa Air) operating the standard ATR-72 service…
Getting there
Located in Baa Atoll, Royal Island Resort & Spa is reached by domestic flight to dharavandhoo (drv) + speedboat (20 min flight + 10–20 min speedboat) from Velana International Airport, Malé. Seaplane is also available. Transfer arrangements are coordinated with guests' international flight details.
Questions about Maakaana Restaurant
What cuisine does Maakaana Restaurant serve?
Maakaana Restaurant at Royal Island Resort & Spa serves International in a buffet format. Resortlife can share the current menu on request.Is Maakaana Restaurant included in the meal plan?
What is included depends on the meal plan you book at Royal Island Resort & Spa (All Inclusive, Full Board, Half Board, Bed & Breakfast). Your quotation sets out which venues and meals it covers.Where is Maakaana Restaurant located?
Maakaana Restaurant is at Royal Island Resort & Spa on Horubadhoo, Baa Atoll. Ask the resort about the route from your villa.
Explore Maakaana Restaurant
Maakaana Restaurant is part of the dining at Royal Island Resort & Spa. For dietary enquiries or table requests, guests may contact the resort.