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Ayala Oceanview Maldives
Hotel in Gulhi
Situated a few steps from Gulhi, Ayala Oceanview Maldives offers 4-star accommodation in Gulhi and has a garden, a shared lounge and a terrace.
A
Ailin
From
MalaysiaThe breakfast was very good. We always enjoyed it.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 308 reviews
Price from
US$84
1 night, 2 adults
Stone Beach Club
Hotel in Dhiffushi
Facing the beachfront, Stone Beach Club offers 4-star accommodation in Dhiffushi and has free bikes, private beach area and terrace.
K
Koen
From
NetherlandsWe stayed at the beach club, which is just a short walk from the main hotel. You can use all facilities of the main hotel. The room is very comfortable (balcony a bit small). Staff of the hotel is excellent! Both the staff at the reception, cleaning of the room and kitchen are extremely helpful and friendly. Food (buffet style) was included in our booking and every time we looked forward to this. You won’t be disappointed booking this accommodation!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 296 reviews
Price from
US$140
1 night, 2 adults
Stone Hotels Dhiffushi
Hotel in Dhiffushi
Facing the beachfront, Stone Hotels Dhiffushi offers 4-star accommodation in Dhiffushi and has an outdoor swimming pool, fitness centre and private beach area.
D
Dennis
From
NetherlandsHave to thank the manager Paul.
Great job and made us feel home from the first minute. Great incredible staff. Nothing but compliments.
It's worth to be a five star hotel
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 912 reviews
Price from
US$162
1 night, 2 adults
Surf Trip Maldives
Hotel in Thulusdhoo
200 metres from Bikini Beach, Surf Trip Maldives is located in Thulusdhoo and features free WiFi, concierge services and express check-in and check-out.
T
Tayyba Muhammad
From
PakistanOur stay was incredibly comfortable, and the service exceeded our expectations. Hari, at the reception, was an absolute gem. He went above and beyond to assist us throughout our stay, always kind, humble, and genuinely helpful. The manager was equally outstanding. When we missed our speedboat, he helped us to get another and stayed in touch until we safely arrived at the hotel. The level of care and professionalism from the staff truly made our experience memorable. Highly recommended!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 298 reviews
Price from
US$38.16
1 night, 2 adults
Samura Panorama Guest House
Hotel in Thulusdhoo
Located in Thulusdhoo, a few steps from Bikini Beach, Samura Panorama Guest House provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.
J
Jennifer
From
SingaporeAmazing place, great view, beachfront, amazing crew, manager Sanjay was fantastically helpful and accommodating. Balinese staffs were very friendly and great service. Overall, I can say that it was an amazing stay and will definitely recommend to my fam and friends and will stay again if I'm in Thulusdhoo.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 416 reviews
Price from
US$130
1 night, 2 adults
Lagoona Sunset
Hotel in Maafushi
Lagoona Sunset is a 3-star property situated in Maafushi. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, room service and a 24-hour front desk, along with free WiFi.
N
Nikolina
From
CroatiaThe room was clean and simple, location is great and the staff was amazing!
Everybody was so nice and helpfull.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 343 reviews
Price from
US$51.03
1 night, 2 adults
Courtyard Maldives
Hotel in Huraa
Facing the beachfront, Courtyard Maldives offers 3-star accommodation in Huraa and has a garden, shared lounge and terrace. Boasting an ATM, this property also provides guests with a restaurant.
E
Ekaterina
From
United Arab Emiratesvery good owner, helps with everything, attentive, well-mannered, friendly
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 119 reviews
Price from
US$60.75
1 night, 2 adults
Endorphins Beach Villa
Hotel in Dhiffushi
Facing the beachfront, Endorphins Beach Villa offers 4-star accommodation in Dhiffushi and has an outdoor swimming pool, garden and private beach area.
A
Anna
From
PolandVery clean, right at the beach, super beach towels and kayaks.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 12 reviews
Price from
US$270
1 night, 2 adults
Avyanna Gulhi Beach Hotel
Hotel in Gulhi
Facing the beachfront, Avyanna Gulhi Beach Hotel offers 4-star accommodation in Gulhi and features a garden, private beach area and terrace.
S
Stefan
From
GermanyWe had a wonderful stay at this hotel. Everything was very good and positive, from the friendly staff to the clean rooms. There was nice music playing in front of the restaurant, and a beautiful bar on the sand right in front of the hotel. Breakfast was amazing, and the staff who served it were excellent.
We were traveling with our 5-month-old baby, and eating breakfast was a bit challenging. For a few minutes I would hold the baby while my wife ate, then we would switch so I could eat. During this time, one staff member named Anis from Bangladesh, an incredibly kind and caring person, offered to hold our baby so we could eat properly. I have never experienced such kindness anywhere before.
In the evenings, when we were at the bar having drinks, the same staff member again offered to take care of the baby so we could relax and enjoy our time. This level of service and care is truly exceptional.
The hotel also provided a baby crib, which was beautifully decorated and made us feel very welcome as a family.
The hotel offers a transfer service from the port when you arrive by speedboat, including help with your luggage. The same driver can take you to Bikini Beach, although it’s really not necessary because the beach is only a 3-minute walk from the hotel.
Overall, this hotel exceeded our expectations, especially because of the amazing staff. We highly recommend it, especially for families with small children.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 76 reviews
Price from
US$139.40
1 night, 2 adults
Comfy Cool Breeze by eMzaz
Hotel in Dhiffushi
Facing the beachfront, Comfy Cool Breeze by eMzaz offers 3-star accommodation in Dhiffushi and has free bikes, garden and shared lounge.
D
Debbie
From
United KingdomAmazing location and facilities and exceptional staff and welcome.
Home from home😍
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 23 reviews
Price from
US$58.88
1 night, 2 adults
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Kaafu Atoll's best hotels with breakfast
Cocomo Maldives
Hotel in Himmafushi
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 31 reviews
Set in Himmafushi and with Himmafushi Beach reachable within a few steps, Cocomo Maldives offers concierge services, non-smoking rooms, an outdoor swimming pool, free WiFi throughout the property and...
From US$308.88 per night
Futtaru Sands
Hotel in Gaafaru
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 14 reviews
Futtaru Sands is offering accommodation in Gaafaru. With free WiFi, this 3-star hotel has a garden and a restaurant. Staff on site can arrange a shuttle service.
From US$93.60 per night
Old Town Inn Maldives
Hotel in Gaafaru
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 5 reviews
Old Town Inn Maldives in Gaafaru features 3-star accommodation with a garden, a private beach area and a shared lounge.
Amber Beach Hotel at Hulhumale
Hotel in Hulhumale
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,068 reviews
Facing the beachfront, Amber Beach Hotel at Hulhumale offers 4-star accommodation in Hulhumale and has a garden and terrace.
From US$347.49 per night
Kaani Palm Beach
Hotel in Maafushi
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 3,157 reviews
Kaani Palm Beach has a garden, a shared lounge and a sun terrace with swimming pool and buffet breakfast in Maafushi.
From US$231.66 per night
Kaani Grand Seaview
Hotel in Maafushi
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,063 reviews
Situated in South Male Atoll, 25 km from Male City, Kaani Grand Seaview is a beach front property that features a spa centre, fitness centre and a conference room.
From US$321.75 per night
Arena Beach Hotel
Hotel in Maafushi
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,571 reviews
Situated along the coastline of Maafushi, Arena Beach Hotel features modern and tranquil accommodation with free WiFi access in the entire property including rooms.
From US$182.75 per night
h78 Veli
Hotel in Hulhumale
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 547 reviews
Boasting a terrace, bar and views of city, h78 Veli is situated in Hulhumale, a few steps from Eastern/ Hulhumale beach.
From US$148.01 per night
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La Isla Tropica
Hotel in Guraidhoo
Cheap hotel
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 170 reviews
Situated in Guraidhoo, Kaafu Atoll region, La Isla Tropica is located a few steps from Guraidhoo Beach.
From US$46.80 per night
Nala Island Village
Hotel in Maafushi
Cheap hotel
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 174 reviews
Set in Maafushi, 300 metres from Bikini Beach, Nala Island Village features views of the garden.
From US$115.83 per night
Pearlshine Retreat Maldives
Hotel in Gulhi
Cheap hotel
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 444 reviews
Set in Gulhi, Kaafu Atoll region, Pearlshine Retreat Maldives is located a few steps from Gulhi.
From US$81.40 per night
Rosy Villa Hotel
Hotel in Guraidhoo
Cheap hotel
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 113 reviews
Rosy Villa Hotel features a private beach area, shared lounge, a terrace and restaurant in Guraidhoo. Featuring an ATM, this property also provides guests with a children's playground.
Portia Hotel & Spa
Hotel in Dhiffushi
Cheap hotel
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 473 reviews
Facing the beachfront, Portia Hotel & Spa offers 3-star accommodation in Dhiffushi and has a garden, private beach area and restaurant.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 24 reviews
Facing the beachfront, Beach Villa Maldives - hotel by the beach offers 3-star accommodation in Dhiffushi and features free bikes, garden and private beach area.
h78 Iru
Hotel in Hulhumale
Cheap hotel
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 90 reviews
Featuring 4-star accommodation, h78 Iru is set in Hulhumale, 80 metres from Eastern/ Hulhumale beach and 6.2 km from Henveiru Park. Featuring an ATM, this property also provides guests with a terrace.
From US$140.28 per night
Dhiffushi Tourist Hotel
Hotel in Dhiffushi
Cheap hotel
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 59 reviews
Facing the beachfront, Dhiffushi Tourist Hotel offers 3-star accommodation in Dhiffushi and has free bikes, garden and private beach area.
Hotels in Kaafu Atoll that you can book without a credit card
Samura Panorama Guest House
Hotel in Thulusdhoo
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 416 reviews
Located in Thulusdhoo, a few steps from Bikini Beach, Samura Panorama Guest House provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.
Kuredhi View
Hotel in Thulusdhoo
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 30 reviews
Located in Thulusdhoo and with Bikini Beach reachable within 200 metres, Kuredhi View provides concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a terrace, free WiFi and a restaurant.
Athiri Residence
Hotel in Dhiffushi
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 34 reviews
Located in Dhiffushi and with Dhiffushi Beach reachable within 700 metres, Athiri Residence provides a private beach area, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a terrace.
From US$158.04 per night
Triton Prestige Seaview and Spa
Hotel in Maafushi
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,320 reviews
Facing the beachfront, Triton Prestige Seaview and Spa offers 4-star accommodation in Maafushi and features an outdoor swimming pool, garden and shared lounge.
Aasna Inn
Hotel in Thulusdhoo
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 261 reviews
Located in Thulusdhoo and with Bikini Beach reachable within 300 metres, Aasna Inn provides concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a garden, free WiFi throughout the property and a private beach area.
From US$90.09 per night
AIMI Beach, Gulhi Island, Maldives
Hotel in Gulhi
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 39 reviews
Facing the beachfront, AIMI Beach, Gulhi Island, Maldives offers 3-star accommodation in Gulhi and has a garden and terrace.
Lea Spa Hotel
Hotel in Maafushi
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 67 reviews
Boasting a terrace, bar and views of city, Lea Spa Hotel is situated in Maafushi, 200 metres from Bikini Beach.
Tripo Dhiffushi Villa
Hotel in Dhiffushi
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 3 reviews
Situated in Dhiffushi, Tripo Dhiffushi Villa has a private beach area. Featuring a garden, the 3-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom.
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 812 reviews
It was our first time in Maldives. We were fascinated by the beauty of the island, but we were also impressed by the hospitality of the hotel. It`s very nice that at the airport there are people who meet you and lead you to a speedboat. You don`t need to worry about how to get to the hotel, everything is already arranged for you. What I also liked is the check-out process. My flight back home was 9pm (pretty late). I was allowed to stay on the territory of the hotel until 6 pm (yes I had to return the room key at 12pm, but I still could enjoy the services of the bar, the beach. This is incredible! ) Before arriving at the hotel, I had some questions which were answered in a timely and clear manner.
Especially, I would like to mention the friendliness of the resort staff. Those are people who made our vacation so enjoyable. Cinnamon Dhonveli should be happy to have Ratiqul! He is a warm-hearted, sincere man. And he makes really delicious cocktails! Our waiter (sorry I don`t remember his name) was also very friendly and knew our preferences very well. It was very nice to see him meet us every time we came to the restaurant for a meal.
Everything was excellent - food (the variety of food is good, I always wanted to try a bit of everything so delicious it looked), room (design, location, room cleaning - amazing), activities (I didn`t bring a book with me and how happy I was to see that I could choose one there!; we played badminton every day, we tried tennis and pingpong; I also went to gym a couple of times). This is great because when you get tired of sunbathing and swimming, you can do something else.
It was an excellent vacation, we really enjoyed our staying at Cinnamon Dhonveli.
Guest review by
ЯнаUkraine
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 98 reviews
Thank you for fast and smooth boat transfer, did’t have to wait at Male airport. Also thank you for early check-in so we could enjoy the holiday as soon as possible (this is the thing that is not usually available in hotels).
We got villa 181 with beautiful sand beach and view with sea and palms. Not windy, calm & clear water.
The island has about 15 beaches, explored them all by bicycle or walk. The beaches were really beautiful.
Delicious food at breakfast and Rhabarbaro restaurant for dinner. Especially like breakfast buffet with choice of a la carte menu.
Guest review by
SilviaSlovakia
From US$2,245.82 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 168 reviews
gorgeous, newly renovated resort with lots of daily events, various excursions and facilities.
Note that
1.its really close to the main airport so after long flight its great to be transferred fast&smooth
2.its connected with 2 other resorts with non stop available and free speedboats. Its important to have option for those who are after maldives can be boring.
We can not thank enough Joker, a man who personally made sure our vacation goes perfectly!
Guest review by
MilicaSerbia
From US$3,775.39 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 316 reviews
Reema is an excellent butler. Really appreciate her customer service.
Perfect place for me to relax and get sunbath. The sunset is so beautiful.
Sails Bar staff are so kind and friendly.
Solo traveller friendly. Seafood is delicious and fresh. Steak from Cayenne restaurant is nicely cooked too. Breakfast buffet has many types to try for me, such as Maldivian and Arabic breakfast. Nice.
Guest review by
Sam Kai ChengCanada
From US$2,233 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,082 reviews
Everything is just perfect and peaceful. A great place to stay for both families and couples/no kids.
Most friendly staff and well organized. Delicious food and he fruit assortment speaks for itself.
Dive instructors / all crew well trained and all snorchel trips/ excursions well and professionally run.
Beautiful beach, sand and see.
Guest review by
VerenaAustria
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 116 reviews
Everything, super friendly staff, the location is incredibile and the food is super. It is my second time here and won’t be the last. Everything is purely perfect! A special thanks to our Mr Friday, Thasleem, for have created a perfect holiday for me and my daughter. They were very thoughfull to create a special holiday.
Guest review by
Elisa ValeriaItaly
From US$822.39 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,281 reviews
We had a wonderful family vacation at Bandos. The snorkelling was excellent all around the island. We saw turtles, sharks, manta rays and a massive amount of colourful coral fish. All the meals were excellent. The staff was friendly and courteous on all levels. We are already planning a return trip.
Guest review by
DoneSingapore
From US$231.66 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 592 reviews
Great hotel, very well organized pick up from airport , luggage carry to our room, got early check in . Clean room, great view from balcony, the lady at reception was very kind and helpful. Private beach with sunbeds even available after check out all day. Great service
Guest review by
IvaninaBulgaria
From US$1,017.61 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,211 reviews
The facilities are easy to get around, they have buggy cars to take you everywhere, also we took a bicycle that they provide us with and we went everywhere with it.
The crew is extremely helpful and amazing, Omy it was fantastic and help us through out the stay.
Guest review by
DiegoMalta
From US$682.24 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 407 reviews
Great location close to airport, clean facilities, magical island/resort with excellent snorkelling just a few meters from beach/water villas. Very good breakfast and dinner, buffet was offering lots of different options. Great service!!!
Guest review by
DimitriosUnited Kingdom
From US$182.75 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,571 reviews
I really liked the breakfast and dinner the staff are the best and kind. I would like to note that Mae’s employee is very friendly and an expert in her field 😍😍😍😍😍😍👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Guest review by
BegimaiKyrgyzstan
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 64 reviews
Everything was perfect and we could do everything inside the island. All the staff were very friendly and gave good support. There is a good variety of food in the buffet, specially different types of Asian cuisine.
Guest review by
anderjsilvaBrazil
From US$866.15 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,377 reviews
The food was excelent with lots of variety, the island is small so you can get quickly everywhere, the staff were all super friendly and very welcoming, it is super close to Male.
Guest review by
RamonaRomania
From US$927.93 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 2,537 reviews
It was really wonderful stay the resort is very clean and Staffs are very friendly and helpful. Saihaan was my host and he did all the arrangement and made our stay memorable.
Guest review by
SatishIreland
From US$1,543.89 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 619 reviews
Incredibly beautiful island. Rooms/restaurants are phenomenal. Great marine life for snorkelling/scuba. Highly recommend
Guest review by
MarkIreland
From US$1,981.98 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 153 reviews
Everything was great!
Confortable beds, amazing food and really good service. Location 10/10!
Guest review by
OksanaPortugal
From US$1,444 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 232 reviews
The place and the property was a paradise. It was absolutely stunning.
Guest review by
Merzad_541India
From US$2,383 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 475 reviews
The villa is absolutely amazing and our butler priya was the best!
Guest review by
SoelilyAustralia
From US$1,557.27 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 2,331 reviews
Perfect vacation! We are definately coming back next year.
Guest review by
SaraCroatia
From US$1,290.32 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,280 reviews
Calm and good for relaxing, very secured .
Guest review by
MonaIraq
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10
All was like a fairy tail.
All was like a fairy tail. There are interest attraction for everybody.
I want to thanks to many people from the staff, who made my stay
unforgettable. Special thanks to Rushikesh, Dewi, Deepam, Sanampreet, Deep, Smana and Tharun
Guest review by
BoryanBulgaria
10
Maafushi is, overall, a great place – the people are...
Maafushi is, overall, a great place – the people are friendly and welcoming. The weak point is definitely the services. When it comes to hotels, don’t expect luxury. In my opinion, for what you actually get, it’s overpriced.
One big plus is that Maafushi gives you more freedom. You’re not tied to a resort – you can move around, explore, go jogging if you want, and enjoy the island on your own terms. You can book trips easily, there’s stuff to do, and it doesn’t feel restrictive.
Guest review by
Anonymous8.0
Hulhumale despite being busy like the rest of Male has an...
Hulhumale despite being busy like the rest of Male has an airy feel to it with lots of greenery - almost colonial. The East side is quiet for traffic although it's close to the seaplane flight paths - I didn't find that intrusive. The West side has the harbour with the ferry terminal and where the liveaboards anchor between trips. When I was there there had been a lot of recent building work so I would avoid staying there.
Lots of options for buying fresh fruit and vegentables if you need and a range of places to eat at different price ranges.
Guest review by
NigelUnited Kingdom
10
I loved the proximity to Male for ease of arrival and...
I loved the proximity to Male for ease of arrival and departure. I also loved looking at the city lights from afar, whilst being separated by stunningly turquoise waters and the gentle sounds of lapping waves. The marine life in the lagoon was plentiful and beautiful, and I had many marine visitors near my villa at all hours of the day. The snorkelling with sharks-excursion was probably the single best experience, but the resort itself was the star of the whole experience. The quality of the villa (amazing bed, wonderful toiletries from L'Occitane, the view, the constant refill of free fresh water and Nespresso coffee) and the rest of the resort (amazing food, world-class spa) was the stuff of holiday dreams!
Guest review by
InaNorway
10
We LOVED Dhiffushi!
We LOVED Dhiffushi! A real taste of a local island, the thing that struck us was how quiet and peaceful it was. We wandered everywhere on foot and loved that the roads are all sand. We were there in monsoon season and experienced some storms but they were short and everyone just gets on with stuff. There was some rubbish washed up on the non-hotel beach areas but most hotels keep their areas spotless. Both bikini beaches were absolutely stunning. Would definitely recommend Dhiffushi as a real gem of a local island. As an added bonus, we could not believe how cheap everything was too!
Guest review by
ClannyUnited Kingdom
10
I absolutely loved my time in Thulusdhoo - my first time in...
I absolutely loved my time in Thulusdhoo - my first time in the Maldives! I feel I picked a fabulous island to spend 4 days of relaxation and calmness following a busy elective healthcare placement.
The island was so beautiful and peaceful. The beaches were so clean, white sands, the water was crystal clear, all sun-loungers free to use and very friendly locals and business owner stalls, businesses, and restaurants. A couple I met whilst away also got engaged on sunset beach with the most beautiful backdrop (a real must to visit during the evenings)!
Plenty of places to choose from to eat - from beach bars to evening dining. I went to Juice Bench every day for lunch, the staff were so kind and smiley and the food was delicious and fresh. I also ate dinner at Indulge (10/10 pizza!), Cafe Bandaha for dinner, amazing tikka masala curry and the freshest apple juice! (Breakfast was included in my hotel - Eden Blue - which I also highly recommend!).
I took two excursions with Baani Watersports - first the reef shark and stingray trip, which was absolutely amazing! The second trip was the sandbank and turtles trip, again - amazing! The team were very friendly, fun, and ensured we were looked after throughout. They took fabulous photo's of us all on their gopro which they sent to us afterwards free of charge. I also found their pricing very competitive!
Getting around the island is easy peasy. I walked every day, it is quite small so can be easily lapped in around 45 minutes of strolling. People were also using mopeds and bicycles. I also received a complementary shuttle service from the ferry port to my accommodation and back which was a very welcomed bonus.
Overall, the island is wonderful, the people are so lovely, and I'm SO glad I picked this island to spend my 4 days! I hope to be back one day soon - perhaps with someone next time so I have a companion in the evenings when it's a little quieter!
Guest review by
LaurenL97United Kingdom
10
Gulhi exuded a lot of the island vibes when we compared to...
Gulhi exuded a lot of the island vibes when we compared to our stay in Male and Ulkuhas. It didn't have too much construction ongoing so it wasn't that noisy with minimal debris going around. The beaches are really nice to walk around and lie around too. Snorkelling here is fun too since the shallow parts extend quite a distance before it goes into the coral reef cliff. Excursions here are nice as well since you get to experience snorkelling with nurse sharks, stingrays, and manta rays. Mantas of course are by luck where was the former are usually attracted via feeding. Food-wise, Dolce Vita is a mut-go since the chef is really good (would suggest local dishes, naan+butter chicken, noodles,), price is reasonable, ambience is perfect, and they do not charge any additional fee at all for card payments!
Guest review by
Chee Chuan (Cheech) SiaMalaysia
10
Guraidhoo - ferry every day and easy to reach from Male, not...
Guraidhoo - ferry every day and easy to reach from Male, not so busy yet, not yet ugly concrete big buildings, bikini beach is one of the most beautiful I have ever seen. White soft sand with turquoise warm water and sandy shore for fantastic swimming and walking on the sandbar - great for kids too, sunbeds and good cafe on the beach, there are corals and ship wreck for snorkeling and not to forget the shark feeding place - simply amazing to watch sharks and rays - great entertainment for the evening. There are great restaurants with fantastic prices. This island is amazing choice !
Guest review by
DarinaSlovakia
10
It was a lovely island friendly people & I think I stayed in...
It was a lovely island friendly people & I think I stayed in the best place for me on this island my host were fantastic, they could not of done more to make my stay any better than it already was 10/10 perfect 😍
I loved all the food I had @ Indian cafe,loved swimming @ the local beach, not bikini beach
One thing I really disliked was Moscow yeda they tried to double charge me on my credit card when I asked them about 6 of them just started laughing, eventually I got my money back & that was the only bad experience on the whole island.
Guest review by
JayneMaldives
10
Huraa immediately felt peaceful, unique and refreshing, with...
Huraa immediately felt peaceful, unique and refreshing, with serene beaches, stunning views, vibrant coral reefs, and lush green mangrove swamps that makes the island feel untouched. The shallow lagoons connecting to nearby spots, mangroves, and quiet corners create a sense of calm, while watching seaplanes land adds a unique charm. The island is vibrant yet uncrowded, offering a perfect balance of natural beauty and tranquility that makes every moment relaxing and memorable.
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