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Extras include a Beach bag only in Beachfront Deluxe Bungalow upwards, slippers and an electric kettle. Kurumba’s restaurants boast an impressive variety of cuisines, including Japanese, Indian, and Arabian cuisine. Fez lounge features a wide selection of shisha, cocktails and snacks. Athiri bar is the best spot for gorgeous sunset views, and Kandu bar offers DJ or live music. I loved the way the villa is set up, from the bedroom to the beach—the view is amazing. The staff are very prompt in responding and always there to assist. The breakfast is great, with plenty of choices, including healthy and fresh options. The bathroom is like a celebrity-style facility, making every penny worth it. I should mention a few names who made me feel at home: Anna at reception, Morton, the property manager, who ensures all guests are well taken care of, Niafu, the supervisor who was very helpful, and Saif, who provided an unforgettable shark snorkeling experience.

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9.1
Superb
1,283 reviews
Price from
US$400
per night

Located within less than 1 km of Artificial Beach and a 4-minute walk of Sultan Park in Male City, Sala Boutique Hotel provides accommodation with seating area. With a garden, the 4-star guest house has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The guest house features family rooms and facilities for disabled guests. Really nice room With supercomfy bed Good shower too, very clean Amazing breakfast and the thai restaurant is superb

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9.3
Superb
186 reviews
Price from
US$135
per night

Sun Siyam Vilu reef offers a relaxing beachside experience with its spacious villas, an outdoor pool and an on-site diving centre. A gym and 2 restaurants are also available.

The air-conditioned villas are elegantly decorated with wooden flooring and furnishings. Enjoying views of the beach or ocean, each is equipped with a cable/satellite TV, Chinese TV channels, hot water showers and a minibar. The villas also come with free toiletries and slippers. Free WiFi is available in the rooms. The open buffet for breakfast and dinner at Aqua restaurant is amazing The entertainment at night at nautilus bar is amazing

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9.3
Superb
576 reviews
Price from
US$1,170
per night

Situated in Dhigurah, Boutique Beach All Inclusive Diving Hotel offers beachfront accommodation 50 metres from Dhigurah North West Beach and features various facilities, such as an open-air bath, a garden and barbecue facilities. Featuring a private beach area, the 4-star guest house has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. Boasting family rooms, this property also provides guests with a sun terrace. Staying at this hotel in Dhigurah was truly exceptional. It exceeded everything we hoped for — especially for those passionate about diving. Every single day, there’s a different diving program carefully planned by an outstanding team of professional and knowledgeable instructors. They know exactly what they’re doing and always take guests to new dive spots, focusing on unique experiences and the chance to see a variety of marine life. What makes it even more special is how the team creates a great group atmosphere. They encourage everyone to interact, creating a fun, collaborative, and friendly environment among guests. Every evening, they screen a video recap of the day’s dive — filmed and edited by the crew — which is such a nice way to relive the experience and connect with fellow divers before dinner. It’s also when they brief the next day’s adventure, building anticipation in the best way. The boat crew is also amazing – they’re highly skilled at finding whale sharks and other sea creatures, and their dedication to making sure guests have the best possible experience is unmatched. They’re truly a reference on the island when it comes to diving expertise. The hotel itself is beautiful and full of thoughtful details. The hospitality and service were outstanding throughout our stay. One of the highlights was the open-air bathroom – it’s such a unique experience to shower surrounded by nature. And the food? Absolutely the best we had in the Maldives. From the moment we arrived, they asked about dietary restrictions and then surprised us every day with a different, delicious menu for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Every meal felt like it was made with care and creativity. We can’t recommend this place enough – for the hospitality, the incredible diving, the amazing instructors and crew, and the overall experience. Just perfect from beginning to end.

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9.8
Exceptional
77 reviews
Price from
US$712.50
per night

h78 is an award-winning hotel situated just a stone's throw away from the turquoise blue sea and white sandy beaches of Maldives. We have been recognized for our exceptional customer service for nearly a decade and are one of the oldest hotels in the greater Male' area, offering consistent care and service to our guests. I am very pleased with our experience. Our arrival was well organised by the hotel. We were collected upon arrival at the speed boat terminal and quickly transferred to the hotel. All the staff we met were kind and professional and showed a genuine interest to please their guests. The facilities of the hotel are very clean and well maintained. We had our lunch in their indoor restaurant, "The catch," and our dinner in the rooftop restaurant with fantastic views. Again, staff and food were amazing. On the day we checked out, we were offered to store our laguages at the hotel and the staff organised our transport to the airport late in the evening.

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8.5
Very good
1,416 reviews
Price from
US$100
per night

Situated along the coastline of Maafushi, Arena Beach Hotel features modern and tranquil accommodation with free WiFi access in the entire property including rooms. Guests can enjoy water sports activities such as diving, snorkelling and windsurfing on site.

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8.7
Fabulous
1,581 reviews
Price from
US$142
per night

Located just a 10 minute drive away from Male International Airport, Hotel Ocean Grand offers cosy and comfortable accommodation and a 24-hour front desk to assist guests at all hours. Free WiFi access is available throughout the property including all rooms. Great location and great food!

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8.9
Fabulous
784 reviews
Price from
US$160
per night

Offering an indoor pool and a restaurant, Plumeria Maldives is located in Vaavu Atoll Thinadhoo. Free WiFi access is available.

Each air-conditioned room here will provide you with air conditioning and a balcony. There is also a dining table. The private bathroom also comes with a hairdryer. You can enjoy sea view from the room. Extras include a minibar and a seating area. It was the second time at Plumeria. We enjoyed so much last year, that we decided to stay longer this time, 12 days. Everything was perfect, everybody was truly friendly, starting with the Direction, Mr. Azeez and Mr Kumara, to all the hotel Staff, Reception, Restaurant and Diving and water Sports Centre. Special thanks also to Yokoo and Hassan ( diving instructor). We recommend a lot this hotel and for sure we will come back in the future.

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8.9
Fabulous
398 reviews
Price from
US$199.80
per night

Somerset Hotel offers rooms in the centre of Male' City and provides free transfers from Velana International Airport, a 15-minute ride away.

All the rooms are equipped with air conditioning. With a city view, the rooms also include a flat-screen TV, minibar, and coffee machine. Slippers and free toiletries are provided in the private bathroom. Some of the rooms have a balcony. Staff were amazing and the best bit!!!. Felt very welcomed. Food was excellent. Great little hotel in Male. Happy to recommend.

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8.3
Very good
457 reviews
Price from
US$187
per night

Located on the outskirts of North Ari Atoll, Gangehi Island Resort & Spa features a diving school, spa, and a long sand bank. It offers rooms situated over water, on the beach, or within tropical gardens. We returned to Gangehi Island Resort after spending our honeymoon here ten years ago — and honestly, it felt like coming home. Very little has changed, which we mean as a huge compliment. The same peaceful atmosphere, the same warm smiles, the same effortless kindness from everyone on the island. The resort still keeps its original Maldivian charm — natural, simple, and beautifully laid-back. The tropical vegetation is lush, and the sea is that unreal shade of blue with amazing coral just off the beach. We spotted reef sharks, rays, and even sea turtles while snorkeling. The weather was a bit mixed during our stay, but that’s part of island life — and the staff made up for it in every way. Giorgio, the General Manager, surprised us with a complimentary upgrade from half board to full board — such a generous touch, thank you! The restaurant buffet is uncomplicated but always delicious, mostly fish-based, freshly prepared and served with genuine warmth. The dessert corner deserves a special mention — fresh tropical fruits and homemade ice cream every day. The spa offers excellent massages, and our excursion (even with rough sea) was great fun with beautiful snorkeling spots. The romantic dinner at sunset, with our own waiter and chef, was truly unforgettable — especially the aperitivo at the overwater restaurant. In short, Gangehi remains an authentic Maldivian gem — friendly, relaxed, and made for pure relaxation. We loved every minute and will surely be back again.

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8.8
Fabulous
70 reviews
Price from
US$732
per night

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