Guesthouses Maldives | Issue 1 | 2015 by Orca Media Group

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Editorial Dear travelers,

It is with great delight that we introduce to you the very first edition of Guesthouses of Maldives, the most comprehensive publication dedicated to the emerging guesthouse industry in the Republic of Maldives. Although the guesthouse industry is not exactly new to the Maldives, it has really started flourishing only in recent years, making it a more affordable alternative to the luxurious and expensive resorts the Maldives is famous for. At Guesthouses of Maldives, we aim to provide our readers with all the information necessary to make the best choice to ensure your stay in the Maldives will be as perfect as you have dreamed it would be. That means stylish design accompanied by rich, colorful and stunning photographs (and videos, available on our associated website) depicting every bit of information about the guesthouses and the amenities, and providing a sense of almost â&#x20AC;&#x153;being there on locationâ&#x20AC;? while making your decisions. It is these features and attention to detail that make Guesthouses of Maldives the best way to make an informed decision.

In order to have as broad an audience as possible, the magazine will initially be published annually in 3 languages: English, Russian and Chinese. In the future, we plan to publish the magazine in even more languages while also increasing the publishing frequency. While the main focus of the magazine will be the guesthouses listing, it will also include a bit of light reading material such as the history of the Maldives, its culture and even an interview with one of the pioneers of the industry. We have worked hard to provide readers with all the information available on the many guesthouses of Maldives within the beautiful pages of this magazine. So please sit back, relax and enjoy your tour through the guesthouses of Maldives.

Mohamed Hursheed (Editor)

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Contents

History

Pioneers of Industry

Location & Geography

Excursions & Activities

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Culture

Travelling

Top Destinations

Guesthouse Directory

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Location & Geography Strewn across the Indian Ocean in a double chain of twenty-six atolls filled with hundreds of small tropical islands lies one of the most beautiful natural wonders of the world: The Maldives. The small island nation is made up of about 1,190 coral islands formed around natural ring-like atolls just across the equator and covers over 90,000 square kilometers directly south of India and Sri Lanka. Known the world over for its white sandy beaches and breathtaking underwater beauty, each atoll of the Maldives is made of coral reefs encircling turquoise lagoons. These reefs are one of the biggest attractions the country has as they are teeming with countless species of marine creatures and underwater coral gardens. Each atoll has approximately 20 to 60 islands of which only a handful are inhabited. However, there are a few islands that consist of one large, isolated island. Out of the thousand or so islands, only 187 are inhabited while the other islands are used entirely for economic purposes; tourism, fishing and agriculture being the leading economic industries in the country. The Maldives is among the most low-lying countries in the world with the highest natural point, usually a small hill, having an elevation of about 2.5 meters above sealevel. The country is at constant risk from sea-level rise and erosion due to global warming and other environmental factors. Over the years many of the smaller islets in the country have been reported to have disappeared under the sea.

While coconut palms make up the majority of the vegetation in the islands, there is a distinct difference in the types of plants found in the inhabited and uninhabited islands. Inhabited islands usually have small groves of banana, papaya, drumstick and citrus trees, breadfruit trees and coconut palms. In the uninhabited islands you are more likely to find various types of bushes and mangroves along the beach as well as the ever present coconut trees. Marshy areas and even small lakes can be found on some islands in Maldives. The temperature of Maldives ranges between 24 and 33°C (75.2 and 91.4 °F) throughout the year. The country experiences two seasons: the dry season associated with the winter northeast monsoon and the rainy season brought by the summer southwest monsoon. However, due to global warming, the monsoons have become less predictable each year. Suffice to say that the weather now is warm and sunny most of the year, with only the occasional rainy days regardless of which monsoon it is. Maldives managed to remain largely unknown to tourists until the early 1970s but has now become one of the top tourist destinations in the world. The tourism industry is credited with fostering the overall economic growth of the country and now the industry accounts for about 23% of the country’s GDP and more than 60% of the Maldives’ foreign exchange receipts.

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Guesthouse Industry of Maldives A Short History

uesthouses played a key role in the development of the Maldivesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; tourism industry when it was in its infancy back in the 1970s. Even though there clearly was a demand for guesthouses while the tourist resorts were being developed, all guesthouses were abruptly and inexplicably shutdown by the Government in May 1984. No reason was stated for the move, but it was apparent the Government wanted to focus on developing only the resorts of the Maldives at the time. The situation remained unchanged until the guesthouse industry got another slight push in 2008 when amendments brought to the Tourism Act in January 2008 brought up the fact that operating guesthouses in inhabited islands of the Maldives was actually allowed. However, the avenues for actually implementing such a venture remained effectively blocked since no regulations about establishing and operating guesthouses were ever revealed. Later, in July the same year, the issue was raised again in the Peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Majlis and led to the passing of a resolution that allowed the operation of guesthouse services in inhabited islands of the Maldives. Yet again, even though the resolution was passed by a Majlis majority, there were still no regulations that governed its implementation and all avenues for running guesthouses in the inhabited islands of the Maldives remained shut. Finally, in the final months of 2009, permission to operate guesthouses in inhabited islands was granted and the proposed regulations to implement such endeavors approved. Once in the clear, the industry finally was off to a good start despite the rocky beginnings and by the end of 2010 there were 479 beds in 23 guesthouses in Maldives. In subsequent years, guesthouses across the Maldives increased at the rate of two to three guesthouses every month. As of now there are around 2800 beds in 220 guesthouses in over 60 inhabited islands of the Maldives, with new ones popping up all over the country every month. The guesthouse industry in the Maldives is now one of the most successful and fastest growing industries in the country and the future looks very bright for everyone involved.

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Maldivian Culture

heavy influence from various countries in the region is apparent in the culture of Maldives. This is no surprise as the island nation is located directly in the path of the trading route of the Indian Ocean and have had direct contact with visitors and settlers from many different customs and traditions from various neighboring countries such as India, Sri Lanka, Saudi Arabia, Persia, Indonesia, Malaysia and Africa throughout history. Over the years Maldivians have assimilated and adopted many aspects from these contacts and created a unique cultural identity for themselves that is unlike any other. Today, you can find varying levels of these influences in all aspects of the Maldivian culture, language, beliefs, arts, and attitudes. Maldivians are a mixed-race and differ greatly in looks even from one atoll to the next. The Maldivian language,

called Dhivehi, is used only in the Maldives but also differs in dialect in some of the atolls, especially in the south of Maldives. Still, it is considered an Indo-European language related to Singhala, the language spoken in Sri Lanka. This explains why many Dhivehi words are very similar to their Singhala counterparts. Over the years a lot of Hindi, Arabic and even English words have also been assimilated into the Dhivehi language. Tourists arriving in Maldives will have no problem with communication as the majority of Maldivians can speak and understand English very well. The Maldives is declared a 100% Muslim country and religion plays a very important role in all aspects of the average Maldivianâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life, but the mixing of cultures is very much evident in almost all forms of Maldivian arts. For example, the local music and dance combination known

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as bodu-beru (literally translated to as “Big Drum”) is almost indistinguishable from African drumming and tribal dancing. Maldivian sail boats, or dhoni, have a particular look that is uniquely Maldivian but the influence of Arabian dhows and Persian sea-faring vessels are clearly felt in the overall design. Religious festivals and celebrations, such as the two Islamic Eid festivals, are celebrated all over the country and activities that take place differ greatly from region to region despite a common overall theme. Handicrafts, fine arts and architecture, mostly seen in the fine intricate details on wooden beams in holy sites such as mosques, is similar to what is found in Southeast Asian countries. However, some designs, such as the geometric and swirling designs used in mat weaving and the embroidery of the neckline of women’s traditional

dresses and ornaments are unique to Maldives. The beautiful lacquer-work, usually painted in black, red and yellow, is a dying art form in the country but efforts are being made to revitalize such skills and keep them from dying out. Many of these works of art, including miniature dhonis and lacquer-work can be found in souvenir shops at resorts and in Male’ for sale.

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Travelling around the Maldives

s a guest, your point of entry to Maldives will most likely be the Ibrahim Nasir International Airport (INIA) in the island of Hulhule. Once you arrive, depending on the plans you have made, you are going to have to catch a boat or seaplane ride to get to your actual destination. As the Maldives is a country of more than 1,190 islands and islets divided into 26 atolls encompassing a territory of over roughly 90,000 square kilometres (34,749 sq mi), the possible modes of transport are by sea and air. All resorts will already have your sea or air transfer ready when you arrive at the airport and you will most likely be using a speedboat transfer to the resort if the resort is near to the airport. If your resort is located in one of the more distant atolls, you will most likely get to enjoy the beauty of the Maldives from a birdâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s viewpoint as you fly to your

destination in the one of the seaplanes. Ibrahim Nasir International Airport is one of the four international airports in the Maldives. The other international airports are Gan International Airport in Addu atoll Gan, Hanimaadhoo International Airport in Haa Dhaalu atoll Hanimaadhoo, and Villa International Airport in Alifu Dhaalu atoll Maamagili. Then there are the six domestic airports. They are Dharavandhoo Airport in Baa atoll Dharavandhoo, Fuvahmulah Airport in Gnaviyani atoll Fuvahmulah, Kaadehdhoo Airport in Gaafu Dhaalu atoll Kaadehdhoo, Kahdhoo Airport in Laamu atoll Kahdhoo, Kooddoo Airport in Gaafu Alifu atoll Kooddoo, and Thimarafushi Airport in Thaa atoll Thimarafushi. However, it should be noted that the Ibrahim Nasir International Airport and Maleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; is the central hub of all travel within the country.

If you want to start your journey through Maldives from the Capital City of Male’, then you can catch a dhoni ride from the airport to Male’ for MVR10. It is about a five-minute boat ride and you’ll have no problem finding a dhoni as the ferry service operates all through the day and there’s one available every few minutes. Male’ is a small island but almost everyone uses a vehicle to get around. If you opt to walk, no point in Male’ should be more than 15-minutes walking distance from wherever you are; shorter if you do a brisk walk and don’t stop to sightsee. As soon as you arrive in Male’ you’ll notice that there are plenty of taxis available ready to whisk you and your luggage away to wherever you want. Taxi fares vary from time to time, but on average taxi drivers will charge you about MVR30 per trip, even if your destination happens to be just a block away. Travelling to a tourist resort, hotel or safari cruise is also available from Male’ and the airport. If your destination happens to be a tourist resort, hotel, or safari cruise, then airport representative or resort staff will pick you up upon arrival and guide you through the process of getting to your sea or air transfer. Once again, you will have the option of using a speedboat, seaplane, or dhoni. Resorts that are located in atolls further away from Male’ or the Ibrahim Nasir International Airport will

most likely use seaplane transfers for their guests. It’s faster and gives the guests a chance to see some of the beautiful islands and resorts of the Maldives from the air before arriving at their own resorts. The seaplanes travel at relatively low altitudes compared to the bigger planes and allows you to get a closer aerial view of the beauty of the Maldives. In contrast, the speedboat service is a different kind of adventure altogether. Depending on the weather, you could be in for a smooth, uneventful ride (unless you encounter a school of dolphins playing in the water or showing off) or a rough and fun time as the speedboat tackles the blue waters while you enjoy the sun on your face and the wind through your hair. Then there’s the dhoni, the name given to any of the various designs of local seafaring vessels. It offers a slower and gentler ride compared to the speedboat, but is no less of an experience. Island Hopping is one of the excursions often organized by Maldivian resorts that allows tourists to visit a few inhabited islands near the resorts. This is another option available to tourists if you feel like catching a taste of what most of the inhabited islands are like. These trips are organized by the resort itself and the mode of transport varies from dhonis to speedboats.

Activities & Excursions: The Many Ways to Get the Best of your Stay in Maldives

A stay in the beautiful Maldives would be incomplete without enjoying at least a few of the fantastic excursions available. With so many places to see and so much to do, you’d be hard pressed to experience and enjoy everything. So here’s a handy guide to help you decide what activities you can fit into your holiday.

Cruise Boats Often said to be the best way to enjoy the Maldives if you are a diver, a cruise boat not only offers you the opportunity to explore and visit a lot of the islands of the Maldives, it also gives you the chance to dive some of the best dive sites all across the Maldives. That’s not all; being on one of the various sizes of the beautiful luxury liveaboards of Maldives means you get to go on fishing trips too! Diving The unmatched beauty of the Maldives marine world is a unique experience that everyone must try at least once in their life. Photos and videos really can’t do justice and enjoying it first-hand will definitely be one of the highlights of any stay in Maldives. Luckily, all resorts and the majority of the liveaboards that operate here come with well-equipped dive centers, staffed by multilingual and experienced professionals. Almost all dive centers in Maldives now offer underwater cameras for rent or purchase, allowing you to take a video of your dive with you when you go back to show off to your friends and family.

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Snorkeling Snorkeling is a good alternative to diving for those who do not want to go through the hassle of learning to dive and getting familiar with the equipment. Just put on a snorkel and you’re good to go. Maldives lagoons are so clear and abundant with rich marine life that even a short snorkeling trip just a few feet away from the beach over the house reef will yield unbelievable wonders and sights to enjoy.

Water Sports Every tourist resort in the Maldives has a Water Sports Center and the same is true for almost every island that operates guesthouses in the Maldives. These Centers offer various activities for the guests but the basic activities available usually are snorkeling, windsurfing, banana riding, kayaking, and jetskiing. However, some Water Sports Centers also offer the more thrilling catamaran sailing, para-sailing, kite-surfing and even Flyboards (Iron Man-style water jet-pack) and the Subwing (the personal submarine that lets you “fly” through the water) are available.

Surfing Although a relatively new addition to the Maldives experience compared to diving and snorkeling, the Maldives now boasts some of the best surf spots in the world and attracts even world famous surfers to its surf breaks. Maldives has even hosted the renowned O’Neil Deep Blue competition for two consecutive years. The best time for surfing in the Maldives is said to be from April to October but there are surf spots all across the Maldives that can offer excellent experiences to everyone from beginners to professionals all throughout the year. The surf generally ranges in size from 3 to 8 feet although bigger ones are experienced occasionally.

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Island Hopping This is a real treat! Basically, it’s a bundledpackage that gives you the chance to enjoy several excursions in one! The ‘island-hopping’ excursion usually takes you to another resort, an uninhabited island and an inhabited island all in a day! If getting a small taste of what another Maldivian resort is like isn’t enough, consider that you will get the chance to go snorkeling in the clear waters of a deserted island and relax at the end of the trip by enjoying a beach barbecue under the stars. You will also be able to visit a local inhabited island to experience what a typical Maldivian island looks like. Please be advised that women are requested to bring clothes that cover everything between shoulders and knees when entering inhabited islands. Seaplane Tours The seaplane companies operating in the Maldives offer spectacular flights over the atolls; perfect for photo trips or sight-seeing. Enjoy the aerial view of the beautiful islands of the Maldives as the seaplanes fly low to give you the best views from the air as possible.

Sunset & Dolphin Cruise One of the most popular excursions in any Maldives resort or guesthouse. Take the chance to enjoy stunning Maldivian sunset out on the high seas with a glass of sparkling wine. Don’t forget to take your cameras, as there’s always a chance to bump into some friendly dolphins who are more than willing to put on a show for you. Big Game Fishing For the adventurous types who want a chance to tell the tale of landing the big one! Set out early in the morning and catch an unforgettable Maldivian sunrise while the crew of the boat prepares an energetic breakfast that will keep your energy levels high for the upcoming battle. Then prepare for an epic struggle to land one of the biggest game fish in Maldivian waters; marlins or swordfish.

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Male’ Tour Available as a full-day or half-day trip, the Male’ Tour allows tourists to experience the hustle and bustle of the world’s most densely populated capital city. At the Male’ jetty you will be handed over to an external local tour guide who will guide you through the history, politics and culture of this unique country. In Male’ you have several places worth seeing and visiting, such as the National Museum, the local fish market, fruit & vegetable market, and the Sultan Park. You can finish off the tour by visiting some of the several souvenir shops in the area. As when visiting any inhabited island of the Maldives, tourists visiting Male’ are advised to dress modestly and cover themselves properly.

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Whale Submarine Trip Hold on to your hats, folks. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve kept one of the best for last. The worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s biggest passenger submarine is available to take you down to the beautiful underwater paradise of the Maldives. A truly unique experience not to be missed and highly recommended for every tourist to the Maldives. What makes this submarine trip unique is not that you get to see many of the fantastic marine creatures that inhabit the Maldivian sea up close, but the fact that the operators of the trip have arranged an underwater circus for the passengers to enjoy as they gaze out through the portholes of the submarine. Watch as divers interact with the various marine life around the sub, feeding and playing with them. Gasp in awe as a playful giant moray eel comes out from the reef it calls home to swim and play around with the divers, even letting them pet and feed it. Catching sight of a turtle or shark is also very possible.

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Pioneers of Maldives’ Guesthouse Industry

WhiteShell MD, Ahmed Naseer It is fitting that for the very first issue of “Guesthouses of Maldives” magazine, we managed to secure an interview with the man who started the very first guesthouse in the Maldives. Ahmed Naseer, the Managing Director of WhiteShell which now operates a few guesthouses in Maafushi, talks to us about how he got started, his vision for Maafushi, the difficulties he faced initially and the future of the industry.

How did you get started? I recall that the idea came to me during the last months of 2009, when the bill to allow guesthouses to be operated in inhabited islands of the Maldives was submitted to the People’s Majlis. Maafushi is my native island and I had been visiting the island a lot during weekends those days while working in Maldives Monetary Authority. I was swimming near the beach area, a place I always frequent when I am in Maafushi, when I saw the house that was under construction at the corner of the beach and suddenly visualised what it would look like as a guesthouse. Right then and there I decided to get the house. I immediately found out who owned it and, luckily he was a relative, agreed to the rent, MVR 10,000 per month, and signed the contract within a week. The owner had originally planned to rent it out to nurses and teachers, since those were the usual tenants you would find in Maafushi back then. It was a huge risk and I knew that going in. After renting the house, I refurnished it completely, changed the exterior, installed air conditioners and connected the sewage pipes to the central sewerage system that had been installed by Red Crescent in the island. I managed to register the White Shell Beach Inn at the Ministry of Tourism in 2010. It wasn’t just the first guesthouse in Maafushi, it was the first registered guesthouse in any inhabited island of the Maldives. How was the response from friends and the other Maafushi residents initially? I did discuss the venture with friends

and others and almost everyone was skeptical it would actually work. The main obstacles, they felt, were that alcohol would not be allowed in the island and bikinis would be a problem. I’ll have to say the initial reaction wasn’t very positive. However, a childhood friend trusted in my vision and helped me invest in the project. The initial investment was MVR 300,000 but after five years the business is now valued at about MVR 6 or MVR 7 million. We had humble beginnings, started with just four rooms and minimal staff. We made a simple static website and listed it on Agoda and Booking.com since we just wanted to establish an online presence. In hindsight, one of the most important steps we took was listing Maafushi as a destination on online searches, charts and maps. We marketed Maafushi as a tourist destination just like any other Maldivian resort. Even on Agoda and Booking.com Maafushi appears right under Maldives as a separate island (city), rather than under Kaafu Atoll in a separate subcategory. One and half years went by fairly uneventfully and we started a restaurant also. The only reason we managed to survive the first year was due to the restaurant and we invested heavily in it. It was a nice location near the beach and most of the customers were locals. We couldn’t have sustained the business otherwise. Keeping just four rooms full wasn’t that difficult at the time, but we eventually talked to the neighbours who lived in the two-bedroom house next door, negotiated a deal and got that

house too. We converted the two rooms it had into guest rooms and the empty area into a larger restaurant and kitchen area. Later, during the second year, we rented the third house located next to it too. The whole White Shell Beach Inn area is actually three houses combined, a total of 10 rooms. I think it wasn’t until 2011 that other guesthouses started popping up and although there are larger and more luxurious guesthouses in Maafushi now, I think if you compare the profit per room it is still better to have single storey, ‘cottage’ style guest houses, since we can keep the running costs lower than the other, bigger guesthouses. Also, from the start, my idea was to make this a community effort so everyone in Maafushi could share in the profits and achieve inclusive development. As such, even from the very beginning, we outsourced the laundry service to another local household. This provided them with a good, steady income just by doing the laundry for our guesthouse. Similarly, we outsourced the speed boat service to another local party. I say “speed boat” but when he started out it was just a small, cramped dinghy but we used that to bring tourists here from the Airport anyway. Now, the man who started out with a tiny, dirty dinghy, he now owns about six speed boats. What I am saying is that we could have bought a small dinghy ourselves back then, but that wasn’t the plan. We wanted everyone to contribute to the industry and become stakeholders in it so they could all reap the benefits. Even the furniture and furnishings in

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the guesthouse are all locally designed and crafted. Even the staff, wherever possible, we’ve employed locals. The only expatriates we’ve hired are for those jobs that we were unable to find suitable local talent. We focused a lot on that system and everyone who followed were smart enough to adopt it, and I think that’s one of the biggest reasons Maafushi has become such a huge success. Did you ever have plans to work in the tourism industry? I didn’t really plan to manage a guesthouse specifically. I’m an economist by profession and I’ve always been interested in the tourism industry as it is the main industry in the Maldives. My thinking has always been very tourism-oriented so if I was to start a business I always knew it would be tourism related somehow. That’s how it is but I would not say that I ever had any plans to become a resort or guesthouse owner until the day when I actually went ahead and rented a house with the intention of turning it into a guesthouse. How do you think Maafushi has changed over the last few years? I think most of the guesthouse owners in Maafushi, even now to some extent, are just concentrating on establishing and growing their businesses and so Maafushi is changing very rapidly. At first everyone in Maafushi concentrated on improving room quality and increasing room capacity as there were only a few rooms available back then so it wasn’t possible to bring a big Chinese group to stay here. Now there are 34 guesthouses, that’s around 300 rooms, so now gradually the focus is shifting to improving other facilities, like the restaurant services, excursions and water sports. Other changes include the mentality and attitude of Maafushi residents towards the guesthouse industry. Like in every community, we too had some people who had very conservative outlooks and concerns towards hosting tourism related activities in the island. For example, back when tourists first arrived in Maafushi there were those who would get really angry if they saw someone wearing even a slightly revealing dress -- not even a bikini -- walking about in the island. They would harass us a lot and it was a huge annoyance to deal with them every day. Now, that has

changed. I think it’s because the people of Maafushi have finally accepted it and changed their frame of mind. I like to believe that they’ve accepted that tourists aren’t visiting their island now, but are now living in a tourist resort called Maafushi! They’ve come to realise how important the industry is and how beneficial it is for the economy. Out of the 34 guesthouses, only few guesthouses belong to people who aren’t from Maafushi. So everybody has an interest in protecting this industry. Do you think the guesthouse industry is a threat to the resort industry? I don’t think we are in direct competition with resorts. I feel that the guesthouse industry actually complements the resort industry. Many of the guests who arrive here usually come from other resorts. They spend a few days

at a resort, a few days with us and then heads off to another resort or sometimes Hulhumale’ or a safari on a liveaboard. The guesthouse industry is now a vital part of the whole Maldivian tourism product. Guests get more options to explore and experience. They get the best of everything. If you just stay at a resort or a guesthouse you don’t get to experience everything the country has to offer as a tourist destination. Also, Maafushi is appealing to tourists because we have several guesthouses that offer higher quality accommodation than what you can get at some lower-end resorts, but at a much more affordable price. A lot of the amenities and services are also available here. There’s Free Wi-Fi with high-speed Internet access, HDTV, swimming pools and many more. Plus you can enjoy all the excursions

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available at resorts and water sports such as jetski, watersking, banana riding and a whole lot of other things... and the rooms are available for just $60 or so! That’s unbelievably attractive to tourists. What do you think is the biggest challenge for the guesthouse industry? Personally, from my experience here at Maafushi, I think the biggest challenge is having to manage and operate a tourism product in an inhabited island, and managing all those issues we face in the local community every day. You have to deal with a lot of unusual obstacles that you wouldn’t face in the average resort due to that. Not everyone is ready to believe that the long-term sustainability of this business depends on many factors; that the industry is very vulnerable right now. There have already been some

minor scuffles between guesthouses and even blows exchanged. This is very sad, because such incidents will have far-reaching consequences, maybe even beyond Maafushi. I had to personally intervene and settle many problems. The reason I have to do this is because so far most of the guesthouse operators respect me and shares the vision I have for Maafushi. The entire future of this multimillion dollar business depends on what we do here right now, so we have to protect it. For instance, the issue of illegal drugs, alcohol, and violence can be a problem in Maafushi just like in any inhabited island in the country. We all have to be extra cautious here in Maafushi. I have personally waited at the jetty to search the bags of tourists returning to Maafushi after spending New Year at nearby resorts to ensure they did not bring back any alcohol with

them. That is how far you have to go to protect your investments and ensure the business remains sustainable. However, as the number of guesthouses grow, and as new investors from outside Maafushi starts operations, not all will share our vision for the island, and not all will have the kind of love we have for our island. Some of them might not see a problem in secretly selling alcohol in their guesthouses. Like with everything, this industry too has the chance of attracting seedier elements. If we don’t carefully monitor and nurture this industry, there’s a possibility it could turn into something else entirely. Not everyone shares my views on this, and my vision to promote a more cultural tourism isn’t exactly the way Maafushi is heading. It is evolving faster and the changes are completely unpredictable, but like I said before, it can still be

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sustainable if we keep our eyes open and don’t allow the negative elements such as alcohol and sex tourism to take a foothold here. When we first started, everybody felt operating a guesthouse would be impossible without alcohol, but now, after the events of the last ‘New Year’, we have been able to prove everybody wrong. We organised a huge party at the beach for new year, complete with a fireworks show, dinner, barbecue, music and dancing. We were able to attract over 600 guests for the event and it was packed. Tourists came from everywhere and they ate, danced, had fun and celebrated the new year, with no alcohol. So I am very convinced now that local island tourism is here to stay – even without alcohol. The tourists we get aren’t necessarily looking to drink. They are more interested in the excursions and other activities available

here. You can’t take part and enjoy all the fun activities when you’re drunk anyway. Besides, they always have the option of going to nearby resorts if they feel like drinking. How much support have you received from the Government? We actually have very good relations with the Government, most of the guesthouse owners here do. However, I can’t really say that guesthouse industry in Maafushi has been developed with Government’s direct involvement or assistance. Don’t get me wrong, they aren’t against us either. Even when we meet government officials every now and then they do make a point of mentioning they aren’t against us. We show them the numbers and they see the results with their own eyes. Plus the revenue we generate is clearly visible in their own reports.

I don’t think anybody has any reason to feel threatened by us. There have been instances where politicians have tried to take credit for the success of Maafushi but, in reality, all the credit for the success of Maafushi goes to the hardworking residents and entrepreneurs of Maafushi.

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Top Guesthouse Destinations in Maldives

If you’re having trouble choosing the perfect tropical island to spend your holidays on, let us help you by narrowing down the best prospects. Here are our top picks for the must-visit guesthouse destinations in the Maldives. Hulhumale’

Located just 20 minutes away from Male’, the Capital City of Maldives, Hulhumale’ is a reclaimed island established to meet the existing and future housing, industrial and commercial development demands of the Male’ region. The island has many top quality guesthouses, restaurants and even dive centers equipped with everything a diver would need. Being so close to Male’ has its perks since almost anything available from the Capital is available at Hulhumale’.

Maafushi

The birthplace of the guesthouse industry in the Maldives, Maafushi is about 45 minutes away from Male’ via speedboat and now boasts over thirty guesthouses offerring guests an assortment of activities and facilities that would rival any Maldivian high-class resort. A nice, secluded beach area is available for guests and there’s no shortage of water sports activities.

Dharavandhoo

Situated in the breathtakingly beautiful Baa Atoll, Dharavandhoo is right next to the globally renowned Hanifaru Bay. The atoll has been declared a protected biosphere reserve due to the high level of biodiversity found in the waters in the area and Hanifaru Bay is world-famous among divers for the mantas and whale shark that gather in vast numbers to feed in the plankton-rich waters. The island is surrounded by beautiful beaches and crystal clear waters, so it’s no surprise that the island’s economy is mostly based on tourism related activities. Dharavandhoo Airport, one of the six domestic airports in the Maldives, is also located on this island.

Rasdhoo

Located in Alif Alif Atoll, Rasdhoo is the capital island of the administrative division and has many guesthouses with varying degrees of comfort and amenities available. Among the most well-reviewed islands for guesthouses in the Maldives, Rasdhoo guesthouses are known for being cozy, quiet and very private. One of the major attractions, according to guests who have stayed there, are the local cuisine available at some of the guesthouses. Well worth staying in a few guesthouses just to enjoy the variety. The biggest draw for Rasdhoo is that there are two beautiful picnic islands about five minutes away that is available for guests to enjoy. In addition, Rasdhoo also offers some very good diving and snorkeling options.

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Arena Beach Hotel Star Rating: ««« Location: Maafushi, Kaafu Atoll Number of Rooms: 19 For travelers who want to take in the sights and sounds of Maldives Islands, Arena Beach Hotel is the perfect choice. The excitement of the city center is only 14 km away. With its convenient location, the hotel offers easy access to the city’s must-see destinations. Arena Beach Hotel is home to 19 bedrooms. All are tastefully furnished and many even provide such comforts as refrigerator, in room safe, complimentary bottled water, television, non smoking rooms. The hotel offers wonderful recreational facilities such as private beach, fishing, children’s playground, karaoke, water sports (non-motorized) to make your stay truly unforgettable. Whatever your purpose of visit, Arena Beach Hotel is an excellent choice for your stay in Maldives Islands.

Facilities & Activities • Night fishing • Dolphin Excursion • Day visit to Kandoomaa Resort • Day visit to Fihalhohi Resort • Day visit to Anantara Resort • Day visit to Rihiveli Resort • Day visit to Olhuveli Beach Resort & Spa

Inquiries

• Snorkelling • Manta Watching • Picnic Island Excursion • Scuba Diving

www.arenabeachmaldives.com | reservations@arenabeachmaldives.com

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Arena Lodge Maldives Star Rating: ««« Location: Maafushi, Kaafu Atoll Number of Rooms: 5 Arena Lodge Maldives is located on the island of K. Atoll Maafushi, one of Maldives’ largest turquoise lagoons, just a short 10-minute walk from the white sandy shores of Maafushi Beach. It is only 40 metres from Dolphin Monument and Manta Monument. Free parking is available. Simply furnished, rooms are equipped with both a ceiling fan and air conditioning. A work desk and wardrobe are included. Overlooking blue lagoons, Arena Lodge Maldives is 100 metres from the famous Haveeree Hingun tourist street and the Historical Mosque. The island is a 30-minute speedboat ride from Male International Airport. Guests can arrange day trips at the tour desk, or enjoy water sports at the beach. The hotel also provides laundry and dry cleaning services.

Facilities & Activities • 24 hour reception • Travel Management • Island Hopping • Snorkeling • Fishing Tours • Beach picnics • Resort tours • Capital Island Excursion

Inquiries

www.arenalodgemaldives.com | arenalodgemaldives@gmail.com

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Arena Lodge Sky Star Rating: ««« Location: Maafushi, Kaafu Atoll Number of Rooms: 4 Situated in Kaafu Atoll Maafushi, one of the local islands of the Republic of Maldives, the Arena lodge Sky offers a calm and relaxing stay at an affordable fare. The island is easily accessible to world class tourist resorts and picnic islands with long stretches of white sandy beach where you will be able to enjoy the Maldives while spending low on accommodation. Designed in typical Maldivian style, the Arena Lodge Sky is a sanctuary away from the hustle and the bustle of the life and its accommodation promises value for money. We assure you that your stay with us would be a memorable one!

Facilities & Activities • Room service • Shuttle service • Airport shuttle • 24-hour front desk • Currency exchange • Tour desk • Shared lounge/TV area • Babysitting/child services • Laundry • Dry cleaning • Ironing service

Inquiries

• Barber/beauty shop • Gift shop

www.arenabeachmaldives.com | reservations@arenabeachmaldives.com

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Askani Thulusdhoo Star Rating: ««« Location: Thulusdhoo, Kaafu Atoll Number of Rooms: 4 Located 5 minutes’ walk from the popular surfing area of Coke Surf Point, Askani Thulusdhoo offers comfortable, air-conditioned accommodation with flat-screen cable TV. It boasts an on-site restaurant serving international cuisine. Along with garden views, each room has a flat-screen cable TV, minibar, work desk, ironing facilities and a fan. The private bathroom has a hot and cold shower, hairdryer and free toiletries. Thulusdhoo Jetty is a 5-minute walk from Askani Thulusdhoo Guest House. Malé International Airport is a 30-minute speed boat ride away or a 1.5 hour dhoni (boat) ride from the property. Guests can enjoy a range of activities including island hopping, water sports, night fishing, snorkelling, and dining on sand banks.

Facilities & Activities • 24 hour reception • AC Rooms • Flat Screen TV • Restaurant • Laundry/Ironing Service • Resort tours • Picnic island full day • Snorkeling • Diving • Surfing • Water sports • BBQ facilities

Inquiries

• Garden • Darts • Snorkelling • Children’s playground

www.cruisemaldives.travel | info@cruisemaldives.travel

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Askani Villa Star Rating: «« Location: Hulhumale’, Kaafu Atoll Number of Rooms: 3 Overlooking the beach, Askani Villa offers rooms with air conditioning in Hulhule Island. Guests can enjoy local and international cuisine at the restaurant. With free Wi-Fi throughout, each room features a fan, wardrobe and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. A shower and free toiletries are included in the private bathroom. Askani Villa is a 5-minute drive from Male International Airport. Male City is a 20-minute ferry ride away.

Facilities & Activities • BBQ • Free WiFi • AC Rooms • Restaurant • Room service - 24 hour • Front desk - 24 hour • Private Beach Area • Water Sport • Fishing • Diving • Minibar • Garden

Inquiries

• Snorkelling • Water Sports • Cultural Shows • Cruises • Excursions

www.fb.com/askanivilla | askani.booking@gmail.com

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Azoush Tourist Guesthouse Star Rating: ««« Location: Fulhadhoo, Horsburgh Atoll Number of Rooms: 6 Set on the beautiful island of Fulhadhoo, Azoush Tourist Guesthouse features a 24-hour front desk and houses a dining area with in-room dining options available as well. Clean and comfortable rooms are fitted with air conditioning as well as a fan and furnished with a flat-screen TV with cable channels and an en suite bathroom with hot/cold shower facilities. Water sport activities and travel arrangements can be made at the tour desk. Located just 18 km to the domestic airport, this affordable accommodation is also within a 2-hour drive to Malé International Airport. Guests can enjoy traditional Maldivian and continental dishes at the dining area.

Facilities & Activities • Satellite Cable TV • Safe • Currency exchange • Laundry service • Room service - 24 hour • TV Lounge • Cafeteria • Laundry room • Front desk - 24 hour • Beach umbrellas and deck loungers • Sun Terrace

Inquiries

• Private Beach Area • Dry Cleaning • Water Sport • Wake Up Service • Luggage Room • Grounds • Breakfast Room

www.azoushtours.com | azoushtours@gmail.com

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Banana Residence Star Rating: ««« Location: Rasdhoo, Alif Alif Atoll Number of Rooms: 4 Banana Residence is a cosy accommodation located in Rasdhoo Atoll. Surrounded by crystal clear waters, this secluded residence also offers free Wi-Fi access at all areas. Various water-sport activities including snorkeling and fishing can also be arranged upon request. The residence is only a 5-minute boat ride from wellknown Madivaru Reefs. Male International Airport is 60 km away while Hulhule Airport is 56 km away. Rooms are well-appointed and cooled with air conditioning. Each room comes with a wardrobe, ironing facilities, flat-screen TV and a minibar. Bathroom facilities are attached.

Facilities & Activities • Diving & Diving Excursions • Swimming with Manta Rays and Whale Sharks • Snorkelling Trips to nearby reefs at Madivaru, Rasdhoo and Kuramathi • Island Picnics • Island Hopping • Picnic on a Private Island

Inquiries

www.bananaresidence.com | reservation@bananaresidence.com

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Blancura Star Rating: «««« Location: Dharavandhoo, Baa Atoll Number of Rooms: 7 Blancura is a modern hotel located in Dharavandhoo Island in Baa Atoll of the Maldives. The Brand is derived from the Spanish language, meaning ‘Whiteness’. Blancura stands for simplicity, exactness and stylishness. Blancura offers a wide range of services and experiences to suit every taste including safari, snorkeling, diving, cruises, night fishing and many more. Take time to enjoy life at your own pace at Blancura by doing as much or as little as possible. The holiday experience at Blancura will want you back for a second time for more. The Dharavandhoo Airport is 450 metres away

Facilities & Activities • Indoor dining area • Outdoor dining area • Outdoor furniture • Barbecue facility • Tea/Coffee maker • Beach / Sea view • Air conditioning • Wardrobe/Closet/Safe • TV/ DVD Player • Cable channels • Minibar • Hairdryer

Inquiries

• Free toiletries • Diving • Snorkeling • Surfing • Island hopping • Day fishing • Night fishing • Safari cruising • Sand bank picnics • Dining at beach

www.blancurahotel.com | info@blancurahotel.com

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Boutique Beach All Inclusive Diving Hotel Star Rating: ««« Location: Dhigurah, South Ari Atoll Number of Rooms: 6 Boutique Beach is located on Dhigurah which is in the famous whale shark area in South Ari Atoll. The guesthouse is located just 2 minutes from the beach. Our rooms are ’boutique style’ with balconies, open air showers, comfortable beds with luxurious cotton sheets and feather pillows. Every guest bedroom has a camera workstation and there is a projector and screen in the communal lounge area where divers can show what they have filmed each day. Accommodation is stylish and contemporary with a roof top restaurant – watch the sunset or have your dinner under the stars. We can even arrange for you to sleep open air up there too, weather permitting!

Facilities & Activities • Bar / Lounge • Beach • Beverage Selection • Free Breakfast • Free High Speed Internet ( WiFi ) • Free Parking • Restaurant • Room Service • Airport Transportation • Diving • Snorkelling

Inquiries

• Swimming with Whale Sharks • Whale Shark watching • Water sports • Excursions

www.boutiquebeach.club | bookings@boutiquebeach.club

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Charming Holiday Lodge Star Rating: ««« Location: Meedhoo, Addu Atoll Number of Rooms: 4 Charming Holiday Lodge is nestled away in the city of Addu Meedhoo just 400 metres away from Meedhoo Jetty. Featuring clean and comfortable accommodation, the property also offers free Wi-Fi access at all areas. This affordable property is situated just a short stroll from the crystal clear waters. The popular Park Land Restaurant and Sunset View Restaurant are 400 metres away. Addu Meedhoo city is located an hours’ flight from Malè International Airport. Each air-conditioned room at Charming Holiday Lodge is tastefully furnished with a flat-screen satellite TV, ironing facilities and work desk. Bathroom facilities are en suite and include complimentary toiletries. Water sport activities offered include scuba diving, fishing and snorkelling. Local island trips, beach picnics and barbecues can also be arranged. Guests will be provided with complimentary bicycles to explore the area. A common kitchen to prepare hot meals is also available. Other facilities include a 24hour front desk and a tour desk.

Facilities & Activities • Daily Breakfast. • Complimentary fruit basket on arrival. • Free bottle of water per person each day. • Complimentary guided tour. • Free Bicycles.

Inquiries

• Snorkelling trips • Night fishing • Luggage storage • Restaurant • Smoking area • Free WiFi • Scuba Diving • Snorkelling

www.charmingholidaylodge.com | reservations@charmingholidaylodge.com

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Clear Sky Inn Star Rating: «««« Location: Hulhumale’, Kaafu Atoll Number of Rooms: 12 Operating a 24-hour front desk, Clear Sky Inn is conveniently located within a 5-minute drive from Male International Airport. It provides comfortable rooms with en suite bathroom and offers free Wi-Fi access in the entire property. Just a 5-minute walk from Hulhumale futsal ground, the property is about a 5-minute drive to Hulhumale Ferry Terminal. Male City is approximately a 25-minute ferry ride and a 7-minute express speed boat ride away. Fitted with a balcony, air-conditioned rooms enjoy views of the sea or airport. Conveniences include a personal safe, wardrobe, minibar and a flatscreen TV with satellite channels. Offering shower facility, attached bathroom also comes with hairdryer and free toiletries.

Facilities & Activities • 24-hour front desk • Coffee shop • Safety deposit boxes • Wi-Fi in public areas • BBQ facilities • Restaurant • Shared lounge/TV area • Airport transfer • Car hire • Room service • Tours • Picnic Island

Inquiries

• Island Hopping • Dolphin Cruise • Fishing • Sand Bank • Night Fishing • Snorkeling • Sunset Cruise • Big Game Fishing • Diving • Submarine Tours • Male’ Tour • Photo Flight

www.clearskyinn.com | sales@clearskyinn.com

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Coral Heaven Maldives Star Rating: ««« Location: Guraidhoo, Kaafu Atoll Number of Rooms: 3 Coral Heaven Maldives features air-conditioned rooms offering garden views and free Wi-Fi. Staying guests have access to a restaurant, 24-hour front desk and Guraidhhoo Beach, located 30 metres away. Coral Heaven Maldives is a 35-minute speedboat ride from Malé International Airport or a 2-hour public ferry ride from Malé Ferry Terminal. Guraidhoo’s main jetty is 350 metres away from the property. All rooms are equipped with a minibar, private bathroom with hot shower, toilet and free toiletries. Guests can relax in the sauna or shared lounge. The property also has its own souvenir shop and provides a currency exchange service. A variety of local Maldivian and Continental dishes can be enjoyed at the in-house restaurant. For alternative dining options, room service is available.

Facilities & Activities • 24 hour reception • Free WiFi • Private beach • Island Hopping • Snorkeling • Resort tours • Night fishing • Big game fishing • Diving • Sauna • Local cuisine

Inquiries

www.fb.com/coralheavenhotel | coralheavenmaldives@hotmail.com

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Cordelia Inn Star Rating: ««« Location: Dharavandhoo, Baa Atoll Number of Rooms: 4 Just a few minutes away from the Dharavandhoo Airport, Cordelia Inn features a cozy stay and private beach area. Each room here will provide you with air conditioning. Complete with a refrigerator, the dining area also has a coffee machine and a dining table. Private bathroom also comes with a bath or shower. You can enjoy a garden view from the room. Extras include a barbecue, a desk and an outdoor seating area. At Cordelia Inn you will find free bikes. Other facilities offered at the property include a shared lounge, shops (on site) and laundry facilities. An array of activities can be enjoyed on site or in the surroundings, including cycling, fishing and diving. Cordelia Inn is a 40 minute seaplane transfer away from the Male International Airport.

Facilities & Activities • 24-hour front desk • 24-hour room service • Airport transfer • Bicycle rental • Laundry service • Luggage storage • Restaurant • Smoking area • WiFi

Inquiries

www.cordeliainn.com | reservation@cordeliainn.com

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Crystal Sands Star Rating: ««« Location: Maafushi, South Male’ Atoll Number of Rooms: 18 Crystal Sands provides modern yet cosy rooms with free WiFi on Maafushi Island. Featuring its own restaurant, the property also has a tour desk, 24-hour front desk and garden for guests to relax in. Crystal Sands is accessible via a 30-minute speedboat ride or a 1.5 hour ferry boat ride from Malé. Malé International Airport is a 30-minute speedboat ride away. Each air-conditioned room has a flat-screen satellite TV, safe and private bathroom with shower and free toiletries. Select rooms come with a balcony offering sea views. Guests can enjoy Maldivian and Western cuisines at the in-house restaurant.

Facilities & Activities • 24 hour reception • Travel Management • Laundry and Ironing Service • Island Hopping • Snorkeling • Fishing Tours • Beach picnics / Virgin sand banks • Airport Pickup • Wedding Catering • Honeymoon

Inquiries

Photography • Picnic Island • Fishing Trips • Fine Dining • Scuba Diving • Resort Day Trips • Island Excursions • Sandbank Picnic

www.crystalsands.mv | stay@crystalsands.mv

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Daffodils Inn Star Rating: ««« Location: Dharavandhoo, Baa Atoll Number of Rooms: 3 Located almost right outside Dharavandhoo Airport, Daffodils Inn is a cozy stay with access to a beautiful garden area with small thatched huts where you can sit and enjoy the quiet island life. Each room at Daffodils Inn has air conditioning and comes complete with a refrigerator, dressing table and wardrobe. It also features a spacious sitting room with widescreen TV, and a common dining room area for meals.

Facilities & Activities • 24-hour front desk • 24-hour room service • Airport transfer • Bicycle rental • Laundry service • Luggage storage • Restaurant • Smoking area • WiFi

Inquiries

www.daffodilsmaldives.com | info@daffodilsmaldives.com

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Dhonfulhafi Inn Star Rating: ««« Location: Maalhos, Baa Atoll Number of Rooms: 4 We offers comfortable and laid back Home away from Home style acommodation at the Beautiful local Island of Baa Atoll Kendhoo. Hanifaru Stay aspire to continually raise the high standards we have established for ourselves to offer incomparable levels of service to holiday makers spending time with us at Baa Atoll Kendhoo. Experience a memorable vacation in Hanifaru Stay located in the beautiful local island Baa Atoll Kendhoo, which offers an ideal and affordable alternative where guests can enjoy community tourism and spend time with the locals and get to know the true Maldivian life style and be welcomed as part of the local community.

Facilities & Activities • BBQ • Fishing • Darts • Canoeing • Diving • Snorkelling • Water sport facilities • Private beach area • Bikes available (free) • Children’s playground • Evening entertainment • Food & Drink

Inquiries

• Restaurant • Breakfast in room • Restaurant (à la carte) • Special diet menus (on request)

www.fulhafiholidays.com | info@fulhafiholidays.com

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Dream Inn Star Rating: ««« Location: Thulusdhoo, Kaafu Atoll Number of Rooms: 8 Dream Inn @ Thulusdhoo is set just 200 metres away from the white sandy beach. It houses a restaurant and offers free Wi-Fi access at all public areas. Placed in the heart of Thulusdhoo, this affordable accommodation is located just a 30-minute boat ride to Malé International Airport with airport shuttle services available at a surcharge. Simply furnished, air-conditioned rooms at Dream Inn are fitted with clean linen sheets and a wardrobe. The en suite bathrooms come with hot/cold shower facilities. Larger rooms include a flat-screen cable TV. Guests can indulge in various water-sport facilities or host a barbeque. A 24-hour front desk will be happy to assist with laundry services and luggage storage. Travel arrangements can be made at the tour desk.

Facilities & Activities • BBQ facilities • Garden • Fishing • Windsurfing • Darts • Canoeing • Diving • Snorkelling • Water sport facilities • Bicycle rental • Games room • Playground

Inquiries

• Karaoke, • Restaurant • Snack bar • Internet • Free WiFi • Currency exchange • Concierge service • Shared lounge/TV area • Babysitting/child services • Laundry/Ironing service • Safety deposit box

dreamvendors.mv | travel@dreamvendors.mv

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Equator Beach Inn Star Rating: ««« Location: Maafushi, Kaafu Atoll Number of Rooms: 6 Featuring a restaurant, Equator Beach inn is located in Maafushi. It provides air-conditioned rooms with free Wi-Fi. Laundry and room service is available for guests. Equator Beach Inn is 150 metres from Maafushi Beach and 500 metres from Maafushi volleyball court. Maafushi is accessible via public or private ferry boats and take approximately 1.5 – 2 hours. A 35-minute private speed boat is also available. Advance arrangements are required. The air-conditioned rooms come with garden views and a flat-screen cable TV. Private bathroom includes a shower and toilet. Local and Continental food are served at the inn’s restaurant.

Facilities & Activities • Snorkelling • Boating • Fishing • Island Hopping • Water sports • Diving • Night fishing • Parasailing • Island hopping • Excursions to sandbanks • Picnic islands

Inquiries

• BBQ • Cultural shows • Dolphin cruise • Manta ray cruise • Canoeing • Banana rides

www.equatorbeachinn.com | bookings@equatorbeachinn.com

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Fulidhoo La Perla Guest House Star Rating: ««« Location: Fulidhoo, Vaavu Atoll Number of Rooms: 3 Located on the beachfront, Fulidhoo La Perla Guest House is a family-run accommodation in the Maldives. Malé International Airport is 45 minutes away by speedboat. Fulidhoo La Perla Guest House provides free WiFi internet access in the rooms, while a kitchen and dining area are available for guests’ use. The rooms include a fan, air conditioning, a wardrobe and private bathroom facilities with hot/cold water. They are furnished in a modern and simple style. On request, the guest house can arrange a private speedboat transfer to and from Malé International Airport.

Facilities & Activities • BBQ facilities • Garden • Fishing • Snorkelling • Beachfront • Free Internet • Private check-in/ check-out • Babysitting/child services • Laundry • Ironing service

Inquiries

• Non-smoking rooms • Air conditioning

www.fulidhooguesthouse.com | info@fulidhooguesthouse.com

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Globus Beach Inn Star Rating: ««« Location: Hulhumale’, Kaafu Atoll Number of Rooms: 12 Offering a restaurant, Globus Beach Inn is located just 3 km from the Ibrahim Nasir International Airport. Free WiFi access is available in the public areas of the property. Each air-conditioned room here will provide you with a flat-screen satellite TV, tea/coffee maker and minibar. Featuring a shower, private bathroom comes with a hairdryer and free toiletries. You can enjoy city view from the room. At Globus Beach Inn you will find a garden and barbecue facilities. Other facilities offered at the property include water sports facilities, a tour desk and an ironing service. An array of activities can be enjoyed on site or in the surroundings, including cycling, fishing and diving. Packed lunches can be requested. Room service is available.

Facilities & Activities • BBQ • Garden • Fishing • Windsurfing • Canoeing • Cycling • Diving • Snorkelling • Water sport facilities (on site) • Bicycle rental

Inquiries

www.globusmaldives.com | ali@globusmaldives.com

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Gulhi Beach Villa Star Rating: ««« Location: Gulhi, South Male’ Atoll Number of Rooms: 6 Located on the beachfront of Gulhi Island in South Male Atoll, Gulhi Beach Villa offers rooms with air conditioning and daily breakfast. Only a few metres from the beach, it takes 30 minutes to reach the island by speedboat from Male’ Airport. The rooms include an electric kettle, safe, and private bathroom with a hot shower. They have basic furnishings and windows providing city or sea views. The Sunset Café offers Western and Asian cuisine, which can be served in the restaurant or on the beach. Maafushi island takes 15 minutes to reach by speedboat, while Anantara Resort takes about 8 minutes.

Facilities & Activities • Electric Kettle • Private bathroom • Hot and cold water • City or Sea view rooms • Western/Asian cuisine • Resort Excursions • Water Sports • Snorkelling • Fishing • Surfing

Inquiries

www.gulhibeach.com | info@gulhibeach.com

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h78 Maldives Star Rating: «««« Location: Hulhumale’, Kaafu Atoll Number of Rooms: 14 Located in the beautiful island Hulhumale’, Maldives, h78 is just a short 10 minutes’ drive from Ibrahim Nasir International airport and a stone’s throw away from the world renowned crystal clear, aqua blue waters and sandy white beaches of the Maldives. All our unique products are designed with you in mind to maximize your comfort and to enhance your stay with us and ensure you leave us refreshed and relaxed. The hotel’s accommodation in its elegance and individuality offers you the ultimate in comfort and relaxation in Hulhumale’. Ideal for business or leisure the hotel offers free wifi to all guests and our cozy room you can slip in to your plush slippers, put on your robe, help yourself to a little something from the minibar service and experience the best Hulhumale has to offer. Complete with classic yet modern décor all of our 17 bedrooms aim to inspire and provide you with comfort and relaxation. The hotel is also home to the new chic and contemporary new restaurant, The Catch.

Facilities & Activities • Snorkeling • Diving • Private dinner on the beach • Visit local islands • Guided tour of Male’ • Watersports • Fishing with locals

Inquiries

www.hotel78maldives.com | info@hotel78maldives.com

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Hanifaru Stay Star Rating: ««« Location: Kendhoo, Baa Atoll Number of Rooms: 5 We offers comfortable and laid back Home away from Home style acommodation at the Beautiful local Island of Baa Atoll Kendhoo. Hanifaru Stay aspire to continually raise the high standards we have established for ourselves to offer incomparable levels of service to holiday makers spending time with us at Baa Atoll Kendhoo. Experience a memorable vacation in Hanifaru Stay located in the beautiful local island Baa Atoll Kendhoo, which offers an ideal and affordable alternative where guests can enjoy community tourism and spend time with the locals and get to know the true Maldivian life style and be welcomed as part of the local community.

Facilities & Activities • 24-hour front desk • 24-hour room service • Airport transfer • Bicycle rental • Laundry service • Luggage storage • Restaurant • Smoking area • Free WiFi • Uninhabitat Island Trips • Snorkeling • Local fishing

Inquiries

• Island Discovery • Night fishing • Resort visits • Sandbank trips • Romantic dinner • Diving • BBQ • Romantic Sailing • Private Picnic

www.hanifarustay.com | info@hanifarustay.com

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Hanifaru Transit Inn Star Rating: ««« Location: Dharavandhoo, Baa Atoll Number of Rooms: 4 Hanifaru Transit Inn is a small guest house located at the heart of Dharavandhoo Island. Hanifaru Transit Inn is commited to provide a cheap excellent service who wish to stay with us. The Baa Atoll is the only internationally recognized UNESCO biosphere reserve in Maldives which consits of many natural habitat on the islands as well as in the reefs and the lagoons. Hotel conists of 4 standard 3* rooms with Hot water shower and airconditioning in the room. The guest house terrace is a ideal place for viewing beautifull sunsets from another angle.

Facilities & Activities • Two twin beds with a comfortable head board • Side lamps in each bed • In-room Safe • Air-condtioned and ceiling fan • 24” LCD TV with cable satelite tv • Complimentary Wifi in the room • Comfortable Furnitures

Inquiries

• Large Makeup mirror • Wardrobe with two sies • Complimentary mineral water everyday • Excursion to Hanifaru Bay to watch Manta Rays and Whale Sharks

www.hanifarutransitinn.com | hanifarutransitinn@gmail.com

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Happy Life Maldives Star Rating: ««« Location: Dhiffushi, Kaafu Atoll Number of Rooms: 4 Happy Life Maldives Lodge is a boutique local guesthouse that is located on Dhiffushi Island in North Malé Atoll, only 20 miles from the international Airport. Dhiffushi is a beautiful island surrounded by a turquoise lagoon, with pristine white sandy beaches. The beauty of the tropical vegetation, exotic flowers, waving palmtrees, the tourquise ocean and our warmhearted smiling local team will do the rest to make your experience nothing less than true bliss. We are an island style lodge, a guesthouse with the charm of a Maldivian village, simple and pure in design, yet with excellent facilities that offers great value for money with the ‘no news – no shoes’ feeling guarnteed!

Facilities & Activities • Airport transfer • Babysitting • Bicycle rental • Concierge • Family room • Laundry service • Pets allowed • Restaurant • Room service • Shops • Smoking area • Tours

Inquiries

• Sports and Recreation • Water sports (nonmotorized) • Internet • Wi-Fi in public areas

www.happylifemaldives.com | raki@happylifemaldives.com

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Hibaru Fishing Lodge Star Rating: ««« Location: Dharavandhoo, Baa Atoll Number of Rooms: 6 Hibaru Fishing Lodge is a local guesthouse on the Dharavandhoo Island in the Baa Atoll, 120 km from Male’ international Airport. The island has magnificent white sand beaches that smoothly dissapear in the warm waters of the lagoon and reef - the ideal place for snorkeling and safe swimming. Hibaru Fishing Lodge is a must for anglers, and the perfect base for your next Big Game Fishing adventure. Hibaru Fishing Lodge is for groups of anglers, their partners or families, accommodating a maximum of up to 14 guests at once. When staying with us you will experience a personal level of service only possible within this private setting.

Facilities & Activities • Four double rooms • Two triple rooms • Air conditioned • Attached bathroom with water-heater • Traditional local food • Bodu beru drums • Fishing (Popping, Trolling, Jigging) • Snorkeling • Diving at Hanifaru Bay • Bicycle

Inquiries

• Visit uninhabited islands and sandbanks • Overnight at uninhabited island • Picnic on secluded beaches nearby • Resort visit • Traditional Maldivian night

www.hibarufishinglodge.com | contact@hibarufishinglodge.com

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Hiyaa Ilaa Star Rating: ««« Location: Dharavandhoo, Baa Atoll Number of Rooms: 4 Hiyaa Ilaa is located in Dharavandhoo. It is just 500 metres from the Dharavandhoo Airport. Each room here will provide you with air conditioning and a seating area. Featuring bathrobes, private bathroom also comes with free toiletries. You can enjoy garden view from the room. At Hiyaa Ilaa you will find a 24-hour front desk and barbecue facilities. An array of activities can be enjoyed on site or in the surroundings, including fishing, diving and windsurfing. The Male International Airport is 18-minute away by airplane or a 2-hour speedboat drive. The Male City is also a 2-hour speedboat drive.

Facilities & Activities • Cultural shows • Island hopping • Night fishing • Snorkelling in House reef • Jet Sking • Catamaran Rides • Visit inhabited island nearby • Visit picnic islands • Bodu beru performance after dinner

Inquiries

• Diving • Full/Half Day trips to Picnic Island • Snorkelling Excursions • Sandbank excursion

hiyaailaa.360.mv | stay@hiyaailaa.com

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Holiday Lodge Maldives Star Rating: ««« Location: Maafushi, Kaafu Atoll Number of Rooms: 5 On the white sandy shores of Maafushi Island, Holiday Lodge Maldives offers air-conditioned rooms with free Wi-Fi. Water sports activities like snorkelling, diving and windsurfing can be enjoyed here. The front desk operates 24 hours. Simply furnished, all rooms come with a seating area and desk. Private bathrooms are equipped with hot-water showers. Holiday Lodge Maldives is a 30-minute speedboat ride, or a 1-hour, 30-minute ferry ride, from Male International Airport. The on-site restaurant serves local Maldivian cuisine, as well as Continental dishes. A daily buffet breakfast is also available.Guests can arrange day trips and packed lunches at the tour desk.

Facilities & Activities • 24-hour room service • Airport transfer • Babysitting • Room service • Safety deposit boxes • Shops • Shuttle service • Smoking area • Garden • Water sports • Internet • Free Wi-Fi in all rooms

Inquiries

• Resort trips • Diving • Fishing • Excursions • Manta Cruise • Whale Shark Cruise • Dolphin & Sunset Cruise • Private Dinner • Bodu Beru

www.holidaylodgemaldives.com | info@holidaylodgemaldives.com

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Hotel UI Inn Star Rating: ««« Location: Hulhumale’, Kaafu Atoll Number of Rooms: 21 Boutique style hotel near Airport and beach of Hulhumale island. Modern furnished AC Rooms with LCD TV, minibar, Telephone, FREE Wifi, Hot & Cold water etc. Ground Floor has spacious lobby and Restaurant serving continental cuisines. Full size open terrace is one of the romantic environment to enjoy BBQ/Candle light Dinner. We offer very exciting excursions and daily trips to enjoy Maldives Holiday at affordable rates. Night Fishing, Island Picnic, snorkeling, diving, day trips to resorts, submarine dive, seaplane tours, etc.

Facilities & Activities • Free WiFi • AC Rooms • Restaurant • Room service - 24 hour • Front desk - 24 hour • Private Beach Area • Water Sport • Fishing • Diving • Minibar • Garden • Snorkelling

Inquiries

• Water Sports • Cultural Shows • Cruises • Excursions • BBQ

uihotels.com | info@uihotels.com

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Irudheyma Gulhi Guest House Star Rating: ««« Location: Gulhi, South Male’ Atoll Number of Rooms: 4 Offering a restaurant, Irudheyma Gulhi Guest House is located on Kaafu Gulhi Island. Activities like snorkelling, night fishing, picnic on island can be enjoyed. Free WiFi access is available in the rooms of the property. Each air-conditioned room here will provide you with a cable TV and a balcony. Private bathroom also comes with a shower. At Irudheyma Gulhi Guest House you will find a 24-hour front desk and barbecue facilities. Other facilities offered at the property include a shared lounge, luggage storage and dry cleaning. An array of activities can be enjoyed on site or in the surroundings, including fishing and snorkelling. Ibrahim Nasir International Airport is 22 km away.

Facilities & Activities • Satellite Cable TV • Room service - 24 hour • TV Lounge • Cafeteria • Laundry room • Front desk - 24 hour • Private Beach Area • Water Sport • BBQ • 24 Hour reception • Fishing • Snorkelling

Inquiries

• Excursions • Dry cleaning • Luggage Storage

irudheymaa.gh@gmail.com

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IslandWay Etos Star Rating: ««« Location: Guraidhoo, Kaafu Atoll Number of Rooms: 3 Located on the local island of Guraidhoo, South Malé Atoll, IslandWay Etos is a well-appointed beachfront hotel. It features modern, air-conditioned rooms with free Wi-Fi. The property has its own restaurant and a 24-hour front desk. IslandWay Etos is a 35-minute speedboat ride or a 1-hour, 45 minute ferry ride from Ibrahim Nasir International Airport. Featuring traditional Maldivian and modern designs, all the rooms have a flat-screen cable TV, safe and minibar. Private bathroom includes a heated rain shower, hairdryer and free toiletries. Watersports and private picnics can be arranged. Laundry services and barbecue facilities are available at IslandWay. Guests have access to a shared kitchen and tour desk.

Inquiries

• Water Sports • Cultural Shows • Cruises • Excursions • BBQ • Shared kitchen

www.islandway.mv | inquiry@islandway.mv

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Kethi Lodge Maldives Star Rating: «« Location: Dharavandhoo, Baa Atoll Number of Rooms: 3 Kethi Lodge Maldives is located in Baa Atoll and provides a traditional Maldivian holiday in simple, airconditioned rooms with en suite bathrooms. Wi-Fi is available for free throughout the property. The lodge is located just an 18-minute domestic flight from Male International Airport. It takes a 2.5-hour speedboat ride to reach Dharavandhoo Island. Rooms are fitted with tiled flooring and freshly laundered beddings. They feature a wardrobe and a dressing table. Guests can enjoy a selection of local specialities or Continental food. Room service is also available. The lodge also provides laundry services, as well as a transfer service to the domestic airport.

Facilities & Activities • Hot and Cold Water • Wardrobe and Dressing Table • Non-smoking rooms • In-house restaurant • Local dishes • Water sports • Snorkelling at Hanifaru Bay • Whale Shark and Manta Ray Watching • Diving

Inquiries

• Resort visit • Cultural tours • Inhabited island visit • Barbecue • Fishing (Morning/ Noon/Night) • Picnic on uninhabited island • Picnic on sandbank

www.kethilodgemaldives.com | info@kethilodgemaldives.com

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Lily Rest Maldives Star Rating: ««« Location: Maafushi, Kaafu Atoll Number of Rooms: 8 Lily Rest Maldives is a guesthouse offering modern and cosy guestrooms with free WiFi. Featuring its own restaurant, the property has a 24-hour front desk, tour desk and currency exchange. Located in Maafushi, Lily Rest Maldives is 28 km from Malé Airport.Each air-conditioned room has a safe and minibar. Private bathroom comes with a shower, hairdryer and free toiletries. Guests have access to barbecue facilities and a shared lounge at Lily Rest Maldives. Activities available include fishing and snorkeling.

Facilities & Activities • Snorkelling • Sandbank Excursion • Night Fishing • Dolphin Cruise • Manta Cruise • Resort Excursions • Water Sports • Diving

Inquiries

www.lilyrestmaldives.com | info@lilyrestmaldives.com

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Maldives Oceanic Village Star Rating: ««« Location: Thinadhoo, Vaavu Atoll Number of Rooms: 6 Situated along the coastline, Maldives Oceanic Village offers homely and comfortable accommodation on the white sandy shores of Thinadhoo. Surrounded by tropical gardens, it provides free Wi-Fi access in the entire property. From Male International Airport, guests can take a 6-hour ferry ride or 1.5-hour speedboat ride to reach Thinadhoo on Vaavu Atoll. The property is about a 10-minute boat ride to an inhabited island and diving site. Featuring a private terrace with sea views, air-conditioned rooms come with wooden furnishing and freshly-laundered bedding. The en suite bathroom offers shower facility. Maldives Oceanic Village boasts a private beach area where guests can enjoy activities such as fishing, diving and snorkelling.

Facilities & Activities • Scuba Diving Center • Water Sports Center • Snorkel and explore the coral reefs teeming with exotic marine life. • Catamaran Sail • Canoe ride • Jet Skis for the adventurous hearts. • Fishing-in-maldives • Fishing Trip • Experience night

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fishing under the peaceful night sky. • Land Excursions

www.oceanic-village.com | maldives@oceanic-village.com

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Najaf Lake View Star Rating: «« Location: Huraa, Kaafu Atoll Number of Rooms: 4 Najaf Lakeview Guest House has cosy guestrooms offering free WiFi. The property also has its restaurant and can arrange activities like night fishing and snorkelling. Located on Kaafu Atoll, Najaf Lakeview Guest House is 18 km from Malé International Airport. Boasting lake views, each air-conditioned room features an electric kettle. A private bathroom with shower is included. A garden and shared kitchen with refrigerator is available for guests. Other facilities include a shared lounge with flat-screen cable TV.

Facilities & Activities • Common Kitchen • Garden • Free Wifi • Lobby • Housekeeping • Snorkeling • Night Fishing • Sand Bank Excursion • Scuba Diving • Dolphin Watching • Grocery Deliveries • Tour Desk

Inquiries

• Private Check-in/ Check-out, • Shared Lounge/TV Area • Souvenir/Gift Shop

najaflakeview@outlook.com

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New Point Inn Star Rating: «« Location: Himmafushi, Kaafu Atoll Number of Rooms: 12 Offering a restaurant, New Point Inn is located in Himmafushi just 800 metres from the beach. The hostel provides private rooms equipped with hot shower facilities and free Wi-Fi. Rooms here feature a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, air conditioning and a desk. The private bathrooms also come with free toiletries. Extras include ironing facilities, tea/ coffee making facilities and a fan. The hostel is located 200 metres away from Himmafushi Mosque and 500 metres from Himmafushi Jetty. At New Point Inn you will find a 24-hour front desk, a garden and a shared kitchen. Local, Chinese and Continental food can be provided on request. Other facilities offered include a games room and luggage storage.

Inquiries

• Water Sports • Cultural Shows • Cruises • Excursions • BBQ • Shared kitchen • Luggage Storage • Games Room • Ironing Facilities

www.jailsurfbreaks.com

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Newtown Inn Star Rating: ««« Location: Hulhumale’, Kaafu Atoll Number of Rooms: 10 Newtown Inn, the first of the New Town Hospitality Group’s properties to be opened, boasts an authentic Indian restaurant, Bombay Darbar, as well as a roof terrace where you can dine under the stars. With 10 well appointed en-suite deluxe rooms guests can experience a level of luxury at an affordable price. Nominated in the Leading Guesthouse category 2014 MATATO Awards and ranked number 1 on Trip Advisor, guests are already recognizing the point of difference Newtown Inn and its team offers.

Facilities & Activities • All rooms are ideal for two persons • Twin and double beds • En-suite bath rooms • Hot and cold shower • AC and ceiling fan • Wardrobe and writing table • Hair dryer upon request • Toiletries • In-room TV • Telephone

Inquiries

• Tea and coffee making facilities • Internet access • WiFi • Room service • Restaurant • Laundry Service • Catering • Transportation • Excursions & Activities • Business Services

www.newtowninn.com | sales@newtowninn.com

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Newtown Inn Royal Star Rating: ««« Location: Hulhumale’, Kaafu Atoll Number of Rooms: 12 Newtown Inn Royal is the second of the New Town Hospitality Group’s properties to be opened. With 12 spacious en-suite Royal deluxe rooms our guests can expect the same level of service and facilities as offered at Newtown Inn. Located just 10 minutes from Ibrahim Nasir Airport and a just a few steps from a white sandy beach Newtown Inn Royal is the ideal property for a city break, business trip or affordable Maldives holiday.

Inquiries

• Tea and coffee making facilities • Internet access • WiFi • Room service • Restaurant • Laundry Service • Catering • Transportation • Excursions & Activities • Business Services

www.newtowninn.com | sales@newtowninn.com

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Palm View Star Rating: ««« Location: Hulhumale’, Kaafu Atoll Number of Rooms: 6 Palm View Tourist Guest House is designed for both business and leisure travel, Tourist Guest House is ideally situated in Male International Airport; one of the city’s most popular locales. The excitement of the city center is only 3.0 Km away. With the city’s main attractions such as Malé International Airport, Mulee-Aage (President’s Palace), Munnaaru Minaret within close reach, visitors to the hotel will just love its location. Tourist Guest House offers impeccable service and all the essential amenities to invigorate travelers. While lodging at this wonderful property, guests can enjoy safety deposit boxes, babysitting, airport transfer WiFi in public areas.

Facilities & Activities • Snorkelling by boat on the nearby reef and night snorkelling • Dolphin watching trip • Snorkelling with whale sharks and mantas • Scuba diving for beginners and experienced divers • Full and half day trips to a desert island • Trip to a neighbouring

Inquiries

village • Barbeque dinner on a desert island • Fishing and Big game fishing

www.palmviewmaldives.com | info@palmviewmaldives.com

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Ras Beach Inn Star Rating: ««« Location: Rasdhoo, Alif Alif Atoll Number of Rooms: 5 Offering a restaurant, Ras Beach Inn is located along the white sands of Rasdu. Free WiFi access is available in the public areas of the property. Each room here will provide you with a TV, air conditioning and a minibar. Featuring a shower, private bathroom also comes with a bath or shower and a hairdryer. At Ras Beach Inn you will find a garden, barbecue facilities and a mini-market. Other facilities offered at the property include water sports facilities, an ironing service and laundry facilities. An array of activities can be enjoyed on site or in the surroundings, including skiing, fishing and diving. Ibrahim Nasir International Airport is 60 km away. The Rasdhoo bikini beach is located just 5 minutes’ walk from Ras Beach Inn.

Facilities & Activities • BBQ facilities • Garden • Activities • Fishing • Skiing • Windsurfing • Canoeing • Diving • Snorkelling • Food & Drink • Restaurant • Room service

Inquiries

• Shuttle service • Airport shuttle • Express check-in/ check-out • Currency exchange • ATM/cash machine on site • Babysitting/child services • Laundry • Daily maid service

rasbeachinn@gmail.com

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Ras Village Star Rating: ««« Location: Rasdhoo, Alif Alif Atoll Number of Rooms: 7 Offering a restaurant and rooms with free WiFi access, Ras Village is just a minute’s walk from a private bikini beach. Guests can arrange activities such as fishing, snorkelling and canoeing. Rooms feature a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a minibar and an en suite bathroom with shower facilities. Room service is provided. Travel arrangements can be made at the tour desk. Guests can also get assistance with luggage storage, currency exchange, laundry and airport shuttle services. Ras Village is 60 km from Male’ International Airport. Stay like a local - chosen by guests looking to spend less and get more

Facilities & Activities • Satellite Cable TV • Currency exchange • Laundry service • Room service - 24 hour • Shuttle service roundtrip airport • Restaurant/Dining • Barbecue • Garden • Bike rental • Designated Smoking Area

Inquiries

• Fitness Center • Non-Smoking Rooms • Ironing Service • Sun Terrace • Private Beach Area • VIP Room Facilities • Water Sports • Wake Up Service • Game Room • Big Game Fishing

www.rasvillagerasdhoo.com | reservation@rasvillagerasdhoo.com

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Rasdhoo Coralville Star Rating: ««« Location: Rasdhoo, Alif Alif Atoll Number of Rooms: 5 Rasdhoo Coralville is located on Rasdhu Atoll, just a minute’s walk from a private bikini beach. It houses a restaurant and offers complimentary WiFi access. Each room features air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a personal safe, a wardrobe and a minibar. The attached bathroom offers shower facilities and a hairdryer. Guests can arrange activities such as fishing, windsurfing and snorkelling. Staff at the 24-hour reception can assist with luggage storage, laundry, ironing and tour arrangement services. We speak fluent English!

Facilities & Activities • BBQ facilities • Garden • Fishing • Windsurfing • Canoeing • Cycling • Diving • Snorkelling • Water sport facilities • Private beach area • Library • Food & Drink

Inquiries

• Restaurant • Breakfast in room • Restaurant (à la carte) • Restaurant (buffet) • Special diet menus (on request)

www.fb.com/coralvillerasdhoo | rasdhoocoralville@gmail.com

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Rasdhoo Inn Star Rating: ««« Location: Rasdhoo, Alif Alif Atoll Number of Rooms: 4 Rasdhoo Inn is located in Rasdhoo in Alif alif Atoll of the Maldives. It’s a 3 hour transport from Male’ by ferry service. The island, surrounded by the beautiful ocean, measures about 575 meters in length and around 400 meters in width. Rasdhoo is a great place to see and enjoy the culture of Maldives. Rasdhoo Inn is an apartment with cooking facilities so you can cook your own food. But meals can be arranged on request. Highlights include travelling to nearby uninhabited islands or resorts and seeing the beautiful colors of the reef and sea creatures. You can even visit nearby sandbanks with a speed boat at a very low cost for the whole day. Experience the real life, culture and nature of Maldives island at a more affordable rate than at a luxury resort.

Facilities & Activities • Male’ Tour • Sandbank Picnic • Snorkelling Trip • Island Hopping • Sports Fishing • Big Game Fishing • Maldives Honeymoon • Diving • Surfing • Water sports • Night Fishing • Visit inhabited islands

Inquiries

rasdhooinn.com | reservations@rasdhooinn.com

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Retreat Rasdhoo Star Rating: ««« Location: Rasdhoo, Alif Alif Atoll Number of Rooms: 4 Retreat Rasdhoo Maldives provides modern, airconditioned rooms with free WiFi on Rasdu Atoll. It features a restaurant serving buffet and a la carte dishes. 60 km from Malé Airport, Retreat Rasdhoo Maldives is located near snorkelling and diving areas including the Hammerhead shark point. All rooms have a flat-screen cable TV, safe and minibar. Private bathroom includes a bath or shower. Guests can go skiing, windsurfing and cycling during their stay.

Facilities & Activities • Fishing • Skiing • Windsurfing • Canoeing • Cycling • Diving • Snorkelling • Water sport facilities • Bicycle rental • Food & Drink • Breakfast in room • Restaurant (à la carte)

Inquiries

• Restaurant (buffet) • Special diet menus (on request)

retreatrasdhoomaldives@gmail.com

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Ripple Beach Inn Star Rating: ««« Location: Hulhumale’, Kaafu Atoll Number of Rooms: 10 Overlooking a spectacular turquoise lagoon, Ripple Beach Inn brings you all the contemporary comfort and stylish design of a boutique hotel within easy reach of Ibrahim Nasir International Airport and the seaplane hub. Situated on beachfront on the island of Hulhumale’, it’s just ten minutes by direct shuttle from the airport, meaning you can be in your room within half an hour of touchdown. A warm welcome and excellent service awaits you! The ground floor restaurant can hold sixteen (16) guests in contemporary air conditioned comfort or tables are available outside, where you can enjoy the sea breeze, sound of the waves and catch a glimpse of local life.

Facilities & Activities • King Size Double Bed • Sea View Balcony • Satellite TV • Mini Fridge • Free Wi-Fi • Hair Dryer • Tea/Coffee Facilities • Bath Tub • Hot/Cold Shower • 24-hour room service • Airport transfer • Bicycle rental

Inquiries

• Car park • Coffee shop • Concierge • Laundry service • Restaurant • Room service • Safety deposit boxes • Shops • Shuttle service • Smoking area • Tours

www.ripplebeachinn.com | sales@ripplebeachinn.com

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Rivethi Beach Boutique Star Rating: ««« Location: Hulhumale’, Kaafu Atoll Number of Rooms: 15 Located just 3 km from the Ibrahim Nasir International Airport, Rivethi Beach Boutique Hotel provides a 24-hour front desk for the convenience of the guests. Free WiFi access is available. Each air-conditioned room here will provide you with a flat-screen satellite TV and a minibar. Complete with a refrigerator, the dining area also has an electric kettle. Featuring a shower, private bathroom comes with a hairdryer and free toiletries. At Rivethi Beach Boutique Hotel you will find barbecue facilities. Other facilities offered at the property include water sports facilities, a shared lounge and a tour desk. An array of activities can be enjoyed on site or in the surroundings, including fishing, diving and windsurfing.

Facilities & Activities • Diving/Snorkeling • Water sports • Beach activities • Sun terrace • Biking • Sight-seeing • Wind surfing • Diving • Fishing

Inquiries

www.rivethibeach.com | resevations@rivethibeach.com

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Serene Sky Guesthouse Star Rating: ««« Location: Thoddoo, Alif Alif Atoll Number of Rooms: 17 Featuring modern and air-conditioned guestrooms with free Wi-Fi and garden views, Serene Sky Guesthouse is located on Thoddoo Island, Maldives’ largest producer of fruits and vegetables. Thoddoo Island is a 1-hour speedboat ride or 4-hour public ferry ride from Malé International Airport. All rooms have a flat-screen cable TV, mini fridge and safe. Private bathroom includes a shower and free toiletries. Free bottled water is provided. Guests enjoy a free fruit basket upon arrival. Serene Sky Guesthouse can organize a trip to a private beach where sunbathing and swimming in bikinis are allowed. Airport transfer and laundry services can be arranged at an extra charge.

Facilities & Activities • 24-hour front desk • 24-hour room service • airport transfer • bicycle rental • laundry service • luggage storage • restaurant • smoking area • WiFi • Local foods • Water sports • Diving

Inquiries

www.sereneskyguesthouse.com | info@sereneskyguesthouse.com

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Shellbreeze Inn Star Rating: «« Location: Hulhumale’, Kaafu Atoll Number of Rooms: 10 Shell breeze inn is a brand new built 03 story Guest house, standing close to the heart of Hulhumale. Shell breeze inn is mainly for the budget travelers who wish to enjoy the comforts of the city and all the activities providing in a luxury resorts with an affordable price. A total of 10 rooms (Deluxe and Twin) with Wi-Fi Internet connection everywhere in the hotel. The friendly staff at the 24-hour front desk can assist with tour arrangements and free bike rentals. A variety of activities including diving, fishing and cycling can be enjoyed on-site. While the property does not house a restaurant, room service options are available. Shell breeze inn also provides 24 hour Reception and Security service to all our Guests. We provide Diving Packages, Surfing Packages, Excursions, Male’ tour, Island hopping and many more at the top rang you may find in Maldives.

Inquiries

• Water Sports • Cultural Shows • Cruises • Excursions • BBQ • Shared kitchen • Male’ Tour • Island Hopping • Surfing Packages

www.shellbreeze.com | sales@shellbreeze.com

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Star View Inn Star Rating: «« Location: Hulhumale’, Kaafu Atoll Number of Rooms: 7 Star View Inn is a boutique style property featuring cosy rooms with a terrace. Offering free WiFi in the common areas, the property also serves breakfast in rooms and is 4 km from Malé International Airport on Hulhumale. The air-conditioned rooms include a flat-screen satellite TV, sofa and minibar. Private bathroom comes with a shower, hairdryer and free toiletries. Guests will find barbecue facilities a shared lounge at Star View Inn. Activities available include fishing, diving and snorkelling.

Inquiries

• Water Sports • Cultural Shows • Cruises • Excursions • BBQ • Shared kitchen

www.starviewinn.com | info@starviewinn.com

Guesthouses of Maldives

Stingray Beach Inn Star Rating: ««« Location: Maafushi, South Male’ Atoll Number of Rooms: 10 Located on Maafushi Island, Stingray Beach Inn offers a relaxing getaway and a cosy atmosphere. It houses a restaurant, hammocks in the garden, where guests can relax and rooms with air conditioning and free WiFi. Guests can relax in a common hot tub, fish, snorkel or embark on a cruise to watch dolphins in the sunset. Water sports facilities are also available on site. Bathed in warm light, rooms have soothing colour tones and unique wall motifs. All units are equipped with a TV, safe, seating area and private bathroom. Local, Maldivian and Haute dishes are served at the restaurant. In-room dining is possible with room service.

Facilities & Activities • Tourist Submarine excursion • Resort Excursions • Snorkelling • Sandbank Trips • Picnic Island • Watersports • Sunset/Dolphin Cruise • Island Hopping • Night Fishing • Diving • Surfing

Inquiries

• Male’ City Tours

www.stingraybeachinn.com | info@stingraybeachinn.com

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Surfview Hotel Raalhugandu Star Rating: ««« Location: Male’, Kaafu Atoll Number of Rooms: 22 Surfview Raalhugandu Hotel is immersive, transformative and deeply engaging; embracing irony and style, elegance and luxury, with strong and daring vision. We bring together the creative power of many – designers, artists, musicians – to bend the rules, stretch the realm of possibility and constantly push the boundaries of what a hotel can be. We lead, where others follow. Vacation in Maldives has always been a thrilling experience as our country, which till date remains a wonder to the rest of the world. A completely different world altogether waits for the traveler, young adventurist and is a complete place for leisure amongst group of friends. Surfview Raalhugandu Hotel is always a growing and expanding Hotel as there are vast challenges to overcome and further activities and services we can provide to our customers in our beautiful country.

Facilities & Activities • Free WiFi • AC Rooms • Room service - 24 hour • Front desk - 24 hour • Water Sport • Fishing • Diving • Snorkelling • BBQ

Inquiries

• Children and extra beds • Master card and Visa Card accepted

www.surfviewhotel.com | sales@surfviewhotel.com

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Transit Beach View Star Rating: ««« Location: Hulhumale’, Kaafu Atoll Number of Rooms: 15 We are delighted to introduce to you Hotel Transit Beach View, a modern city hotel in Hulhumale’. Located in front of the beach with a sight of nature’s creativity. We provide Free airport transfers along with meet & Greet service. Our services includes, Free Wi-fi internet access, Diving and snorkeling, Picnic trips and water sports activities, Laundry services, Mini bar with choices of soft drinks and snacks, Room decoration for special occasions.

Facilities & Activities • 24 hour reception • Cable TV • Hot/Cold Shower • AC Rooms • Laundry/Ironing Service • Island Hopping • Snorkeling • Resort tours • Snorkeling • Fishing • Diving

Inquiries

www.transitbeachview.com | sales@transitbeachview.com

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Travel Lodge Maldives Star Rating: ««« Location: Hulhumale’, Kaafu Atoll Number of Rooms: 9 Set on the Island of Hulhumale, a 10-minute bus drive from Male International Airport, Travel Lodge Maldives features free Wi-Fi throughout. Guests can enjoy their dinner at the restaurant. With air conditioning, all rooms come with a fan and TV. Each has a private bathroom equipped with free toiletries and a hairdryer.The restaurant serves typical Indian and Chinese cuisines. It also offers a variety of international dishes. Guests will find several shops 500 metres from the Travel Lodge. Hulhumale Ferry Port is 1 km away.

Facilities & Activities • BBQ facilities • Garden • Terrace • Sun terrace • Fishing • Windsurfing • Canoeing • Diving • Water sport facilities (on site), • Spa and wellness centre

Inquiries

• Massage • Private beach area • Games room • Children’s playground • Restaurant • Breakfast in room • Snorkelling

www.travellodge.mv | reservations@travellodge.mv

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Tropic Tree Hotel Maldives Star Rating: ««« Location: Gulhi, South Male’ Atoll Number of Rooms: 11 Offering a garden and a terrace restaurant, Tropic Tree Hotel Maldives is located just a minute away from the beautiful white sands of Gulhi. Furnished with a local touch where traditional Maldivian style is applied by using coconut timber, each air-conditioned room here will provide you with a desk, a minibar and a seating area. At Tropic Tree Hotel Maldives you will find a 24-hour front desk, a garden and barbecue facilities. Other facilities offered at the property include a tour desk, luggage storage and a children’s playground. An array of activities can be enjoyed on site or in the surroundings, including cycling, fishing and diving. The property offers free parking.

Facilities & Activities • Free WiFi • AC Rooms • Laundry service • Room service - 24 hour • Front desk - 24 hour • Private Beach Area • Dry Cleaning • Water Sport • Childrens Playground • Cycling • Fishing • Diving

Inquiries

• Free Parking • Minibar • Garden • Dolphin Watching • Surfing • Snorkelling • Water Sports • Cultural Shows • Cruises • Excursions

www.tropictreemaldives.com | reservations@tropictreemaldives.com

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Velaa Beach Star Rating: ««« Location: Hulhumale’, Kaafu Atoll Number of Rooms: 8 Situated along the coastline of Hulhumale Island, Velaa Beach offers comfortable accommodation with free Wi-Fi access in the entire property. Featuring a garden, this beachfront property provides modern rooms with views of the sea. Velaa Beach is conveniently a 10-minute drive from Male International Airport. Male is just a 10-minute speedboat ride from Hulhumale Ferry Terminal, which is only a 5-minute drive from the property. Simply furnished, air-conditioned rooms come with a fan, wardrobe, telephone and ironing facilities. Rooms have a private bathroom with shower facility, towels and free toiletries. At Velaa Beach, guests may enjoy activities such as fishing, canoeing, snorkelling and windsurfing. The friendly staff can assist with luggage storage, laundry and ticketing services.

Facilities & Activities • 24 hour reception • Cable TV • Hot/Cold Shower • AC Rooms • Island Hopping • Snorkeling • Resort tours • Snorkeling • Fishing • Diving • Jetskiing

Inquiries

www.velaabeach.com | info@velaabeach.com

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WhiteShell Beach Inn Star Rating: «« Location: Maafushi, Kaafu Atoll Number of Rooms: 10 Offering peaceful stays on the white sands of Maafushi, WhiteShell Beach Inn provides affordable and homely accommodation. It features a 24-hour cafe, a range of water sports and tour services. WhiteShell Beach Inn is a 30-minute speedboat ride or a 90-minute ferry ride from Malé, the capital of Maldives. Friendly staff offer meet-and-greet services and help with airport transfer. Boasting panoramic sea views from the privacy of rooms, WhiteShell Beach’s rooms offer the comfort of classic wood furnishings and air conditioning. They have an attached bathroom. Steps from the inn, lazy afternoons in the sun await at the peaceful beachfront. Attentive staff can help arrange excursions to Furafathi and diving trips.

Facilities & Activities • 24 hour reception • Laundry/Ironing Service • Island Hopping • Snorkeling • Fishing Tours • Beach picnics • Sand bank visits • Resort tours • Male’ Excursion • Spa • Dolphin Cruise • Diving

Inquiries

www.thewhiteshell.com | reservations@thewhiteshell.com

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Wonder Retreat Star Rating: ««« Location: Hulhumale’, Kaafu Atoll Number of Rooms: 10 Offering a restaurant and free bikes, Wonder Retreat provides a 24-hour front desk for the convenience of the guests. Free WiFi access is available in the public areas of the property. Each air-conditioned room here will provide you with a TV, washing machine seating area with sofa. There is an electric kettle and a minibar. Private bathroom comes with a shower and free toiletries. You can enjoy sea and city view from the room. At Wonder Retreat you will find a garden. Other facilities offered at the property include entertainment staff, a nightclub and grocery deliveries. An array of activities can be enjoyed on site or in the surroundings, including cycling, fishing and diving. The property offers free parking. The Ibrahim Nasir International Airport is 3 km away.

Facilities & Activities • DJ Safari • Sand Bank Trips • Resort Day Trips • Night & Day Fishing • Big Game Fishing • Snorkeling Excursions • Diving • Snorkeling at House Reef • Sunset Cruise • Uninhabited Island Experience

Inquiries

• Water Sports • Island Hopping

www.wonderretreat.com | reservations@wonderretreat.com

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