suites have living rooms. there's also a rooftop asian restaurant with ocean views, plus a 24-hour cafe, a sports bar and a poolside snack bar. breakfast, an airport shuttle and a ferry to male are free. unfussy rooms offer free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs, minibars and ipod docks, plus tea and coffeemakers. other amenities include an outdoor pool, a spa with a steam room, and a gym, as well as sports courts. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. set on the oceanfront on hulhule island, this relaxed hotel surrounded by palm trees is 700 m from velana international airport and 5 km by ferry from male island. room service is offered 24/7. upgraded rooms add balconies and whirlpool tubs Velana International Airport 2 min
Baros (22 min) Founded in 2004, this man-made residential island with a serene feel offers beaches & dive centers. Thilafushi (18 min) Cultural museum showcasing antiquities from Maldives' Buddhist era through the Islamic monarchs. Villingili (17 min) Islamic Centre & mosque with golden domes opened in 1984, with conference hall & Islamic library. Hulhule Island (8 min) Primarily a hub for local transit, this no-frills island hosts the Maldives’ main airport. Baros (58 min) Tiny resort island densely packed with bungalows & restaurants interspersed with coconut trees. Velassaru (12 min) Compact, white-sand beach cove with a playground & views of planes flying in & out of Malé airport. Muleeaage (16 min) Ornate house built for Sultan Mohamed Shamsuddeen III in 1906, & now Maldivian president's office. Male' (18 min) The eponymous capital city covers most of this atoll, featuring beaches & many colorful buildings. Villingili (16 min) 26 natural atolls offering tranquil beaches & popular scuba diving & snorkeling spots. Sultan Park (17 min) This compact park features large shade trees, plus small colorful species, along with benches. Velassaru (25 min) Made from coral boulders, this ornate mosque was built in 1658 & features sea-culture architecture. |