| an 8-minute walk from the national museum, this straightforward hotel set a block from the harbor is 2 km from surfing off rocky varunulaa raalhugandu beach and 5 km from velana international airport. amenities include a vibrant restaurant serving international cuisine, plus a business center with 3 conference rooms. suites add kitchenettes, living areas, balconies and/or harbor or city views. bright rooms feature wi-fi, satellite tv and minifridges, as well as tea and coffeemaking facilities. room service is available. breakfast is available. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm
Velana International Airport 25 min
Velassaru (5 min)
Fishermen lay out daily catches of tuna & other fish on the tiled floor of this open marketplace. Sultan Park (7 min)
This compact park features large shade trees, plus small colorful species, along with benches. Male' (8 min)
The eponymous capital city covers most of this atoll, featuring beaches & many colorful buildings. Baros (20 min)
Founded in 2004, this man-made residential island with a serene feel offers beaches & dive centers. Velassaru (23 min)
Made from coral boulders, this ornate mosque was built in 1658 & features sea-culture architecture. Villingili (8 min)
26 natural atolls offering tranquil beaches & popular scuba diving & snorkeling spots. Hulhule Island (24 min)
Primarily a hub for local transit, this no-frills island hosts the Maldives’ main airport. Muleeaage (9 min)
Ornate house built for Sultan Mohamed Shamsuddeen III in 1906, & now Maldivian president's office. Thilafushi (7 min)
Cultural museum showcasing antiquities from Maldives' Buddhist era through the Islamic monarchs. Velassaru (8 min)
Compact, white-sand beach cove with a playground & views of planes flying in & out of Malé airport. Villingili (6 min)
Islamic Centre & mosque with golden domes opened in 1984, with conference hall & Islamic library. | 
