there's a casual cafe serving light fare. surrounded by shops and restaurants, this relaxed hotel overlooking the indian ocean is a 5-minute walk from the male - hullule ferry line to velana international airport and a 6-minute walk from the atolls of the maldives. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. some have city views, living areas and/or balconies. bright rooms feature free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs and minibars, plus tea and coffeemaking facilities Velana International Airport 26 min
Villingili (2 min) Islamic Centre & mosque with golden domes opened in 1984, with conference hall & Islamic library. Villingili (5 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. Thilafushi (2 min) Cultural museum showcasing antiquities from Maldives' Buddhist era through the Islamic monarchs. Velassaru (4 min) Fishermen lay out daily catches of tuna & other fish on the tiled floor of this open marketplace. Velassaru (8 min) Compact, white-sand beach cove with a playground & views of planes flying in & out of Malé airport. Velassaru (23 min) Made from coral boulders, this ornate mosque was built in 1658 & features sea-culture architecture. Male' (4 min) The eponymous capital city covers most of this atoll, featuring beaches & many colorful buildings. Sultan Park (2 min) This compact park features large shade trees, plus small colorful species, along with benches. Muleeaage (4 min) Ornate house built for Sultan Mohamed Shamsuddeen III in 1906, & now Maldivian president's office. Baros (20 min) Founded in 2004, this man-made residential island with a serene feel offers beaches & dive centers. |