Embudu Village Resort — All‑Inclusive Meal Plan (AI) Guide 🍹🏝️
Overview ✨
- Concept: A simple, good‑value plan centered on buffet dining at the main restaurant plus a curated list of beverages by the glass at designated outlets.
- Character: No-frills, reef‑focused island; AI is about convenience rather than premium labels or à la carte variety.
- Important: Inclusions can change by season and contract. On arrival, request the current “AI Beverage List” and service hours.
What’s Included ✅
- Meals 🍽️
- Breakfast, lunch, and dinner at the Main Buffet Restaurant.
- International selection with Maldivian touches; themed nights rotate.
- Beverages (by the glass during AI bar/restaurant hours) 🧉
- Soft drinks: Selected canned/soda beverages from the AI list.
- Juices: Typically packaged juices listed on AI menu.
- Water: Still mineral water by the glass at bar/restaurant; in‑room bottled water replenished per resort policy.
- Hot drinks: Regular tea and filter coffee at bar/restaurant during opening hours.
- Alcohol: House draft beer; house wine (red/white) by the glass; selected house spirits (e.g., vodka, gin, rum, whisky, brandy) from the AI list.
- Simple cocktails/mixed drinks made with house spirits if listed on the AI menu.
- Venues & Timing 🕒
- Main Restaurant for meals; primary bar for AI beverages during posted AI service hours.
- In‑Room Basics 🛏️
- Kettle with tea/coffee sachets (standard setup).
- Bottled water replenishment per resort policy.
- General Resort Access 🌴
- Use of public beach facilities, towels, sun loungers.
- Resort Wi‑Fi in designated areas (coverage/speed vary).
What’s Not Included ❌
- Dining & Service
- À la carte menus, specialty/theme dinners beyond the standard buffet.
- Private dining (beach/sandbank/in‑villa) or boat dinners.
- Room service or takeaway (if offered).
- Premium/special items (e.g., lobster nights) unless explicitly listed as AI.
- Beverages
- Premium/top‑shelf spirits, champagne/sparkling wine by bottle, fine wines by bottle, craft or signature cocktails not on the AI list.
- Freshly squeezed juices, smoothies/detox blends.
- Specialty coffees (espresso, cappuccino, latte, iced coffees) unless specified on the AI list.
- Minibar items (unless stated otherwise).
- Drinks outside AI service hours or at non‑designated venues.
- Activities & Wellness
- Dive center services: scuba dives, courses, equipment rental.
- Snorkeling gear rental and guided snorkel trips.
- Excursions: dolphin cruises, snorkeling safaris, island hopping, sunset or night fishing.
- Watersports: SUP, kayak, windsurf, catamaran, and any motorized options.
- Spa treatments and private/scheduled yoga sessions.
- Professional photography services.
- Practicalities & Fees
- Airport speedboat transfers.
- Laundry, medical/clinic services, boutique purchases.
- Government taxes and service charges on paid items.
How the AI Works (Typical Practices) 📝
- Identification: Expect a wristband or room‑card flag to verify AI entitlements.
- By the glass: AI beverages must be ordered/consumed by the glass at the bar/restaurant; no sharing, carafes, bottles, or take‑away to rooms.
- Lists rule: Only items printed on the current “AI List/Menu” are included; off‑list items are chargeable.
- Checkout timing: AI usually operates from check‑in time to standard checkout; some resorts end AI at checkout time or midday—confirm on arrival.
Dining Logistics 🍴
- Main Restaurant is the exclusive venue for all AI meals; no reservations needed for buffet.
- Seating: Go earlier during peak times for preferred tables.
- Dietary needs: Vegetarian/vegan/gluten‑free/halal requests can generally be accommodated—notify the team in advance.
Families & Children 👨👩👧👦
- Children on AI typically access the same buffet meals; beverage entitlements exclude alcohol and may limit certain mocktails/specialty drinks.
- No dedicated kids’ club; supervision required around jetties/reef entry points.
Smart Tips to Maximize Value 💡
- Photograph the AI beverage list at check‑in for easy reference at the bar.
- If you enjoy premium wines/espresso/fresh juices, keep AI for everyday value and plan for a few à la carte treats.
- Bring your own mask/snorkel to avoid weekly rental fees if you’ll be in the water daily.
- Book popular excursions (snorkel safari, sunset fishing) at least a day in advance in high season.
Fine Print & Caveats 📌
- Inclusions, hours, and venues may change without notice (weather, occupancy, special events).
- Unused AI benefits are non‑refundable and non‑transferable.
- Misuse (sharing AI inclusions with non‑AI guests) may result in charges or plan revocation per resort policy.
- Taxes/service charges apply to all paid items.
Quick Compare: AI vs. FB/HB ⚖️
- Half Board (HB): Breakfast + dinner buffet; beverages generally chargeable beyond standard water/tea/coffee at meals.
- Full Board (FB): Breakfast + lunch + dinner buffet; beverages generally chargeable.
- All‑Inclusive (AI): FB meals + selected beverages by the glass during AI hours at designated outlets.
