Places to stay in Maldives

Wonderful place, peaceful and clean. Ihube do its best for all services for his guests as transferts well organised, comfort in rooms, activities to do like snorkeling with turtles… Amazing breakfast cooked by Salim. All perfect ! Thanks for this experience in a so nice local Island.

Looking for an AMAZING experience in the Maldives but don't want to pay resort prices or you want the local experience? Then, Haneef's place is for you. We went to Malhoos over Eid and were welcomed like family into the island festivities, and there were PLENTY of festivities to see and participate in if we chose. The guest house was full because of the holiday but it didn't feel crowded. The staff is so kind and helpful with whatever you need. I'm telling all my friends about Haneef's place if they are considering a trip to the Maldives. Everybody should see the kindness of the people and the amazing water and beaches that the Guest House is located right next to. Nothing like sleeping and waking up to the sound of waves and eating breakfast on the beach. We were sad to leave.

Don’t be fooled by the unfinished exterior of the house, the room is simple but elegantly designed. Very spacious, just like a suite room in any 5star hotel. The room is very clean and has a King sized comfy bed, with a good AC system that is very quiet. The bath has an overhead shower, hot and cold water with good pressure and a huge tub with scrubs and oils at your convenience. Location is very good, your in the middle of the island. Bank, ATM, hospital, convenient store, restaurants, market, some shops and the beach is just walking distance. You can even have breakfast at the restaurant or served in your dining room, or even delivered to you after diving. Owner is very accommodating, and did I mention free transpo to anywhere. For movie lovers I’m sorry but atm there is no tv or cable, so better bring your own portable DVD player or laptop. Internet is high speed unfortunately it comes with a limited data plan. Get a map and familiarise yourself with it, for the roads can be confusing the first time around. All in all, this is a great place to stay.

I liked my stay here 😄 The room is comfortable and very modern. Breakfasts were good. The location is super perfect: the beach is just in 2 steps. But, please notice: 1. Swimming in the ocean is difficult because of strong current. So most of the people just don’t go very deep. If swimming for you is critical then this place is not for you. 2. You should pay 5$ for beach chairs, what was surprising.

Our stay at Haneefs was the best holiday ever. We were taken care of 24/7 and every wish we could think of was fulfilled. The locals welcomed us as if we were living there. This was a great way to get to know the life of the locals. The island is a very natural, small island with a nice little jungle and a huge, well-maintained house reef where we could see turtles, small sharks, rays and octopuses right in front of the hotel. You are provided with very good free snorkelling equipment and shown great dive spots. In addition, Haneef and his team offer wonderful excursions, all of which are very reasonably priced and super worthwhile. For example, we were able to see turtles, picnic on sandbanks, explore uninhabited islands and learn to fish with a BBQ afterwards. The restaurant at the hotel is also super delicious and offers very tasty local cuisine, among other things (also pizza, fries and pasta). The two Bikini Beaches on the island are beautiful, next to the hotel and also great for snorkelling. You can also take professional diving courses on the island. We didn't miss anything on our holiday and we made wonderful, close friends. In contrast to the resorts, the holiday is much cheaper but offers similar luxury and above all lots of beaches which are not overcrowded by tourists and great insights into the life of the locals. The excursions are the same as those offered in the resorts, but much cheaper and also more private without large groups of people. We will never forget this holiday and the friends we made will last a lifetime. We will definitely come back and recommend everyone to take a holiday with Haneef in Maalhos. It is worth it!!!

Abdulla was an exceptional host. He welcomed us very warmly. The room was perfect for our family of 5. Breakfast was good, the room is cleaned every day and towels changed too. We booked excursions with Abdulla with very reasonable prices compared to the competition! One beach 2 steps away and the other 5 min away you can see sharks in both and we had the chance to meet two majestic manta rays at the 2nd beach. And we leave with lots of lovely memories! Thank you Abdulla and the lovely person.

We felt very comfortable in Jasmin's private house. It's bigger and more spacious than the photos show. We preferred to sit on the terrace in the shade under the fan, which creates a good climate. Everything you need is there, even for cooking. We have booked more houses in the Maldives and therefore we can say that it is not always the case. :) There are also diving goggles, snorkels and fins that can be used. The proximity to the harbor invites you for an evening trip to Sharkpoint or you can watch when the fishing boats come back from fishing. We really liked Ukulhas, you can snorkel around the island and there is a lot of Biniki Beach. We could see sharks and Schildköten right by the house reef at Bikini Beach. Loungers and hammocks along the beach can be used. We recommend Ukulhas and especially Villa Boheme.

We are a family of five and stayed one night in this apartment. We were all really pleased with our stay. There are three bedrooms, each has its own bathroom. Beds are super comfortable. Living room is also very nice. Guests can use the building’s shared swimming pool which is a great added bonus. Will definitely come back when we come back to the Maldives.

Abdulla was an extraordinary host. The house was beautiful and throughout the stay we were assisted by Ali who lives very close to the house. Our every wish was fulfilled in record time. The island is small but very beautiful. The inhabitants are friendly and kind, we made friends with everyone and it was like being at home. The house is impeccable, the most beautiful house on the island. We already plan to return next winter. Abdulla's courtesy and efficiency left us speechless. We regenerated, relaxed and enriched ourselves with a culture so different from ours, with slow but at the same time efficient rhythms of life. Thanks to everyone, to Ali and Sham who also introduced us to the surroundings. 10-star rating with honors

Whoever want to cook for their own meals, whoever want to relax their body and mind come to this Family Room/Astoria Homes. Will recommend to my friends and family, beautiful and cozy place.

Fantastic location, Thoddoo is a beautiful island and absolutely worth visiting. The Airbnb is amazing for big or small groups, you have plenty of facilities and the whole property to yourself!

I am so happy that I selected this place. Sea view from apartment was just awesome. I got help or response from him whenever I knocked. Apartment was very clean and beautiful more than it shows in the pictures. I would definitely recommend this place 😊.

Nice and clean apartment. Close to shops and restaurants. The street in front is quite noisy, so it is recommended to have ear plugs. Overall, it was a good stay.

Beautiful apartment in a safe modern building. Everything spotless and new. Great amenities including Nespresso machine, toiletries, milk in fridge etc. Lovely swimming pool, very difficult to find places with a pool in Male or Hulhumale so really pleased about that! Mohammed and Nasru were so helpful with early check in, assisting driver with finding the apartment and always responding to my queries. 100% Recommended :)