this modest hotel, on a narrow side street near to restaurants and markets, is a 2-minute walk from the national museum. upgraded rooms add sitting areas with sofabeds. kids age 12 and under stay at no charge with an adult. breakfast is offered in a casual international bistro/cafe. room service is available. relaxed, warmly decorated rooms offer free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs, minibars, and tea and coffeemaking facilities. it's also 4 minutes' walk from the waterfront and 3 km from ibrahim nasir international airport. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. airport shuttles and access to a local gym are complimentary Velana International Airport 24 min
Muleeaage (4 min) Ornate house built for Sultan Mohamed Shamsuddeen III in 1906, & now Maldivian president's office. Villingili (5 min) 26 natural atolls offering tranquil beaches & popular scuba diving & snorkeling spots. Baros (19 min) Founded in 2004, this man-made residential island with a serene feel offers beaches & dive centers. Thilafushi (1 min) Cultural museum showcasing antiquities from Maldives' Buddhist era through the Islamic monarchs. Male' (3 min) The eponymous capital city covers most of this atoll, featuring beaches & many colorful buildings. Velassaru (22 min) Made from coral boulders, this ornate mosque was built in 1658 & features sea-culture architecture. Sultan Park (2 min) This compact park features large shade trees, plus small colorful species, along with benches. Hulhule Island (22 min) Primarily a hub for local transit, this no-frills island hosts the Maldives’ main airport. Villingili (3 min) Islamic Centre & mosque with golden domes opened in 1984, with conference hall & Islamic library. Velassaru (5 min) Fishermen lay out daily catches of tuna & other fish on the tiled floor of this open marketplace. Velassaru (7 min) Compact, white-sand beach cove with a playground & views of planes flying in & out of Malé airport. |