Hotels With bar in Kaafu Atoll, Maldives

Perfect location - just 15/20 minutes by speedboat from Malé Airport, with a convenient round-trip transfer option (USD 110), ideal if you prefer to avoid long travel times. The food was delicious, with buffet options available at one of the restaurants if you’re on a meal plan. Otherwise, there are several other restaurants on the island to explore. The island has a wide range of villas, and you can swim freely around different areas. Standard rooms are a bit small but all are beach-facing right from the door, which is a big plus. Deluxe rooms are more spacious, though not all offer a direct beach view you may need to step outside to enjoy it. Marine life is a highlight - different parts of the island offer unique underwater experiences, including colorful fish, small sharks, and beautiful coral reefs. The staff were friendly and attentive. Rooms were cleaned twice daily, and the entire island was well-maintained and spotless throughout our stay. One minor downside is that seaplanes frequently pass overhead since the island is close to the airport, which may be noticeable at times. Overall, a fantastic stay with great service, vibrant marine life, and a lively atmosphere.

The hotel was incredibly easy to find, practically right in front of me as soon as I arrived in Maafushi. It was so close to the airport that I didn't have to wander around at all after my transfer, which was a huge relief with all my luggage. Its accessibility also made it super convenient for tours and getting around during my stay. There were tons of cafes and restaurants nearby, perfect for grabbing a bite or just relaxing. The location was ideal for soaking in the Maafushi vibe. A big plus was the really fast Wi-Fi; I had no issues using the internet, and uploading photos or streaming videos during my trip was completely stress-free, which I really appreciated. The pool was well-maintained and pleasant to use, and the panoramic views of Maafushi from there were absolutely stunning. My only minor gripe was that I didn't find the staff to be exceptionally friendly, which was a bit of a letdown. However, overall, the convenience and location of this accommodation made it a thoroughly satisfying stay.

This island is great, offering excellent value for money. The Italian and Thai restaurants serve delicious food, and the buffet's bread and desserts are also fantastic. I found the snorkeling environment to be excellent as well. An unforgettable trip!

This hotel has a great location, very close to the beach. The bed setup is perfect for families traveling with children, and the room is well-equipped with everything we needed. Most importantly, the staff here are extremely friendly — from the restaurant servers and the front desk receptionists to the staff who arranged our snorkeling and boat trips, everyone was exceptionally warm and helpful. If we come back to Dhiffushi Island in the future, we would definitely choose to stay at this hotel again!

The room was clean and a reasonable size, bathroom was adequate, bed was a good size and comfortable. Good balcony with a sea view. The location is perfect right on the bikini beach. The reception was unmaned  and check-in takes place at another Kaani hotel which is less than 100 metres away. The reception was efficient friendly and helpful. The breakfast also took place at the sister hotel, unfortunately the breakfast was poor. Maafushi itself has lost the local island feel dominated by hotels but that does mean there are plenty of restaurants and mocktail options. As a local island no alcohol is available on the island but there is a floating bar if you get desperate for a few beers but probably only worth it if you are desperate

This was my first Maldives trip, so I was a bit nervous I might not be impressed, but it was a nice surprise that I will remember in my heart. First of all, this is a barefoot island..there’s no concrete, but sand everywhere. The beach amazing and never thought snorkel could be so good only feet away from getting in the water. The resort offers one free snorkel trip every day, but swimming around the island is so good as well. Bungalows are super nice with good amenities, AC and open air bathroom fitted with quality items (Grohe). The staff is super nice and helpful. Buffet is good, we stayed 6 days and food was different each day. There is an a-la-carte restaurant for an additional fee, but I didn’t go there. Last, the stuff is super friendly and helpful. Most of the extra are quite pricey, but you are on a remote island after all. You can pay in USD at the end, the rate is close to the intra banking exchange). There are people checking out at 6am and they get the rooms ready for the next guest immediately, so if you land at Male at 8am, they will check you in as soon as you get on the island.

I recently stayed at Sheraton Full Moon Maldives in one of their Overwater Villas, and it was a truly memorable experience. The villa was beautifully designed, clean, and well-maintained — offering direct access to the crystal-clear waters and stunning panoramic views of the ocean. The atmosphere was incredibly peaceful, making it the perfect escape for relaxation and rejuvenation. The staff throughout the resort were generally excellent — friendly, helpful, and attentive. They handled all requests promptly and with professionalism. A special mention goes to the hotel management team, especially Mr. Megan and a few others, who went above and beyond to resolve a minor incident during our stay. Their approach was calm, respectful, and solution-focused, which left a very positive impression. Most of the team displayed great hospitality, especially at reception, housekeeping, and concierge. However, the only slight downside was at ”The Feast” dining area, where a few staff members appeared less engaging and rarely smiled — a contrast to the otherwise warm and welcoming service standard across the resort.

The place is excellent, near the airport, 15-20 minutes on the sleepbot (speed boat from the hotel). It is necessary to write to the hotel in advance and everything is organized. Despite the low season, the hotel has a lot of tourists, the Europeans especially Germans, they have a popular local diving school. The hotel has honest 3 stars. The rooms are spacious, in the bungalow, in other locations I won't say, probably also. The staff is very polite, trying to help. It was especially pleasant that we were able to organize early check-in and late check-out, probably allowed the season. In a high season, I am not sure that when the flow of large tourists is possible, but that will show only practice and situation. The territory and the numbers are cleaned every day. The bushes and trees are processed from the mosquitoes/mosquitoes, in the rain season they are especially a lot across the Maldives. Anyway, you need to capture any spray from biting insects. Separate thanks to the povors, very hard, there are also European and local kitchens, desserts at them too charming. If it were to be again in the Maldives, it would have stopped in this honest three-star hotel. A, and here there are tours and a charming reef around the island, but it is a pity that not all tourists comply with the rules and during the years of recreation part of the coral reef is killed on all islands, it is a sad story. But here there is something to look at snorkeling and diving, fish different, sharks and turtles.

Wonderful stay at Stone Hotel in Dhiffushi. Everything was well cared for, from the rooms to the common areas. Special thanks to Mohamad, the manager, for his respectful and helpful approach, the entire team - Krishala, Shafeeu, Tuan, Kairat, Saanih, and Lingga - for their kindness, and the chef for delicious meals. Truly memorable experience, highly recommended.

The resort was one of the best resorts i have stayed in maldives. From the airport pick up, to the greetings at the hotel, to the room interior to the resort exterior everything was beautiful and well prepared! I honestly will stay at this hotel again… the food was amazing and tasty! All the restaurants were top notch. I was surprised by the water activities that they had on the island , suitable for adults and children really really easy to book and obtained. We went on a dive with the water sports center i can not believe how powerful the sea cliff in that island. With well trained staff and well behaved. We delt with a host called Ashfaq he was professional and helped me prepare a beautiful birthday surprise for my family member. I really enjoyed staying there it looked and felt luxurious. Just what you look for for a family trip and wellness escape. The spa was really really beautiful as a place we stayed there for a good amount of time to relax and they did not disappoint 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 Loved our stay at Centara Grand Lagoon 🤍🤍🤍🤍💯