| there's an upscale restaurant with a terrace and ocean views, in addition to a casual buffet eatery and a coffee shop. suites add separate living rooms and balconies. event space is available. featuring ocean or city views, the polished rooms have free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs and minibars, plus tea and coffeemaking facilities. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. with views of the indian ocean, this sophisticated hotel is a minute's walk from a ferry terminal offering service to velana international airport and 1 km from the national museum
Velana International Airport 19 min
Hulhule Island (15 min)
Primarily a hub for local transit, this no-frills island hosts the Maldives’ main airport. Male' (16 min)
The eponymous capital city covers most of this atoll, featuring beaches & many colorful buildings. Velassaru (11 min)
Fishermen lay out daily catches of tuna & other fish on the tiled floor of this open marketplace. Sultan Park (10 min)
This compact park features large shade trees, plus small colorful species, along with benches. Villingili (17 min)
26 natural atolls offering tranquil beaches & popular scuba diving & snorkeling spots. Villingili (10 min)
Islamic Centre & mosque with golden domes opened in 1984, with conference hall & Islamic library. Thilafushi (13 min)
Cultural museum showcasing antiquities from Maldives' Buddhist era through the Islamic monarchs. Muleeaage (9 min)
Ornate house built for Sultan Mohamed Shamsuddeen III in 1906, & now Maldivian president's office. Velassaru (11 min)
Compact, white-sand beach cove with a playground & views of planes flying in & out of Malé airport. Baros (13 min)
Founded in 2004, this man-made residential island with a serene feel offers beaches & dive centers. Velassaru (17 min)
Made from coral boulders, this ornate mosque was built in 1658 & features sea-culture architecture. | 
