an airport shuttle is available at additional cost. room service is offered. there are 2 restaurants; 1 features a terrace offering views of the beach. understated rooms provide complimentary wi-fi, flat-screen tvs and minibars, as well as tea and coffeemaking facilities. set in a modern building on a leafy street, this informal hotel is a minute's walk from hulhumale beach, 6 km from velana international airport and 9 km from male friday mosque, a 17th-century landmark made of coral. breakfast is free. . suites add furnished balconies and beach views Velana International Airport 14 min
Hulhule Island (12 min) Primarily a hub for local transit, this no-frills island hosts the Maldives’ main airport. Villingili (18 min) Islamic Centre & mosque with golden domes opened in 1984, with conference hall & Islamic library. Villingili (17 min) 26 natural atolls offering tranquil beaches & popular scuba diving & snorkeling spots. Velassaru (13 min) Compact, white-sand beach cove with a playground & views of planes flying in & out of Malé airport. Muleeaage (17 min) Ornate house built for Sultan Mohamed Shamsuddeen III in 1906, & now Maldivian president's office. Velassaru (13 min) Made from coral boulders, this ornate mosque was built in 1658 & features sea-culture architecture. Thilafushi (19 min) Cultural museum showcasing antiquities from Maldives' Buddhist era through the Islamic monarchs. Sultan Park (18 min) This compact park features large shade trees, plus small colorful species, along with benches. Baros (12 min) Founded in 2004, this man-made residential island with a serene feel offers beaches & dive centers. Baros (59 min) Tiny resort island densely packed with bungalows & restaurants interspersed with coconut trees. |