Hanifaru Transit Inn
1 night
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1 room, 2 adults, 0 children
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Hanifaru Transit Inn
Arumaan Baa.Dharavandhoo, Dharavandhoo Island, Baa Atoll, 06060, Maldives
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Located in Dharavandhoo, Hanifaru Transit Inn is on the beach, within a 5-minute walk of Kihaadhuffaru Island Beach and Dharavandhoo Mosque. This beach guesthouse is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Hanifaru Bay and 2.3 mi (3.8 km) from Kihaadhuffaru Island Pier.Show More
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Highlights
Ideal location
Free parking
Airport pick-up available
Delicious breakfast
Lots to doAmenities
Restaurant
Private beach area
Private parkingFree
Airport pick-up
Luggage storage
Wi-Fi in public areas
Airport drop-off
Snorkeling
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Property Description
Located in Dharavandhoo, Hanifaru Transit Inn is on the beach, within a 5-minute walk of Kihaadhuffaru Island Beach and Dharavandhoo Mosque. This beach guesthouse is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Hanifaru Bay and 2.3 mi (3.8 km) from Kihaadhuffaru Island Pier.
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4.7/5
AmazingCleanliness4.7
Amenities4.7
Location4.7
Service4.7
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Surroundings
Landmarks: Dharavandhoo Mosque
(210m)
Landmarks: Liquid Salt Divers
(240m)
Landmarks: Trevally Fish Fighters
(250m)
Landmarks: Dharavandhoo Divers Maldives
(290m)
Landmarks: Bikini beach ️
(350m)
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Rooms
Guest Reviews
Services & Amenities
Policies
1
Deluxe Double Room
2 Single bed or 1 Queen bed
Has window
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Electric fan
Balcony
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6
Deluxe Room 1 Double bed
1 Double bed
Has window
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
TV
City view
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Guest Reviews
4.7/5
Amazing
10 reviews
Verified Reviews- Cleanliness4.7
- Amenities4.7
- Location4.7
- Service4.7
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AI Summary
The accommodation provides comfortable rooms with convenient amenities, excellent service, and a delicious breakfast. Its proximity to the beach and attractions makes it ideal for exploring the area on foot.
Guest User
February 4, 2025
My stay at Hanifaru Transit Inn was amazing, I couldn’t have chosen better! The service was super personalized, and since it’s a family-run hotel, they make you feel right at home. Thank you, Ahmed, for everything! The room was spacious, clean, and tidied up daily. Breakfast was varied, and the Maldivian breakfast was a highlight! We booked our tours with them such as sandbank excursion, snorkeling at Shark Reef and Turtle Point, plus sunset fishing with a delicious dinner. Highly recommended!
Guest User
February 29, 2024
Best place you can stay in Baa Atol! The room, the food, the service, everything was exelent! The owner Take care of you All the time. The Hotel is less then five minutes from the beach and have beach bed include in the price.
Guest User
July 30, 2023
Our stay at the Hanifaru Transit Inn was amazing. The staff are wonderful and extremely helpful. The manager (owner) Ahmed met us at the airport and even arranged a car to take our luggage to the Inn. The town is tiny and very safe. From the Inn you can walk just about anywhere in 5 minutes and we felt comfortable walking any of the streets well into the evening. Hanifaru Transit Inn is a bit off the main streets but it was not an issue since we don’t mind walking the 3-5 minutes to get to a restaurant or the harbour. I would recommend having them arrange your plane fare in and out of Dharavandhoo as they can save you some money even if you are transferring to a resort afterwards. We made the mistake of letting the resort arrange the water taxi from Dharavandhoo and Ahmed explained he could have arranged a boat for much less. Plus we wouldn’t be at the whim of the resorts time table. I would also recommend booking Hanifaru Transit Inn’s snorkelling trips. They are very reasonably priced and go to all the popular reefs. They have a small boat that allows them to take 2-4 people out at a time. It is much nicer to have a small group in the water then one of the bigger boats were your have people everywhere. Ahmed was even able to take us to a spot to see 15-20 Manta’s when there was none at the Hanifaru Bay Bio Reserve. It was truly an amazing experience to be 1 of only 3 people in the water with that many Manta’s. Later in our trip we went to Hanifaru Bay and it was a bit crazy with so many different resorts showing up and what seemed like hundreds of people in the water. Almost all my pictures and videos from that trip has fins and arms from tourists. I cannot thank Ahmed for taking us to that secluded reef to see the Manta’s by ourselves. The food was tasty even though we only had breakfast included we did dine there on 2 evenings. The grilled fish was great and the curry’s were very nice and spiced well for our western palates. If I ever come back to the Maldives I will probably spend my whole time in Dharavandhoo staying at the Hanifaru Transit Inn.
Krasimira87
November 13, 2023
This was a once in a life time trip. We spent 10 days in Hanifaru Transit Inn, and wish we would have stayed longer. We were really impressed by the excellent service and the friendliness of the staff. The entire team at Hanifaru Transit Inn was outstanding and the accommodations were excellent. They paid attention to the details. Ahmed and his family made us feel right at home. We were helped in every aspect. They took us to an amazing boat trips. From swimming with dolphins to discovering mesmerizing reefs and diving in breathtaking locations, every moment was filled with wonder and happiness. However, the pinnacle of our journey was the unforgettable experience of swimming with graceful manta rays at Hanifaru Bay. Little did we know that an even more extraordinary encounter awaited us when we unexpectedly came face to face with a magnificent whale shark. It was a moment that took our breath away and will forever be etched in our hearts. We will definitely go back again and I highly recommend Hanifaru Transit Inn. Thank you Ahmed, Bassam and Bashar! You made our stay unforgettable! Highly Recommended! Regards, Krasi & Tony from Bulgaria
Mezabel
November 1, 2023
Fabulous guesthouse 5 min walk from bikini beach. Very nice staff, clean rooms and delicious food. I was a solo female and felt very safe walking around the area night and day. Excellent wifi and good snorkelling trips arranged by the guest house. Hanifaru Bay is very close and Ahmed, the owner will let you know when is a good day to go and see the mantas as he speaks to the rangers at the bay. Free tea, coffee ( instant) and biscuits to help yourself to all day and night.
Guest User
November 20, 2022
perfect location, beautiful garden, room with everything you need, very friendly staff, very good chef, it almost seemed to be in Italy, the pasta was so good and everything else too. The owner super nice, I felt like home, I wanted to go to see the mantas a second time and he went out of his way to accommodate me. I will definitely be back in a few years. Thanks for everything Ahmed. Alessandra
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August 14, 2022
Amazing stay in a wonderful hotel. Lovely people who were incredibly kind and helpful. So clean and tidy and a big room. Food excellent. 100% recommended for all visitors, could not have asked for a better place to stay.
Guest User
January 31, 2023
We stayed in this guest house for 10 days in August. Everything was perfect. The manager Ahmed and his son were very attentive to all our needs. Every day they organized some excursions for us and accompanied us in snorkeling. Food was very good and abundant and they always tried to satisfy our tastes. Breakfast and dinner were served in a patio with feet in the sand. The room was very clean, with WIFI and air conditioning. 3 minutes walking from the wonderful Bikini Beach. Certanly if we went back to Maldives we would choose this guest house again.
Services & Amenities
Most Popular Amenities
Restaurant
Private beach area
Private parking
Free
Airport pick-up
Additional charge
Luggage storage
Wi-Fi in public areas
Airport drop-off
Additional charge
Snorkeling
Off-site
Diving
Off-site
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Private beach area
Restaurant
Restaurant
Certifications: Halal restaurant
More Amenities
Internet
Wi-Fi in public areas
Parking
Private (exclusively for guests) is available On-site parking. Reservation not needed.
Private parking
Free
Transportation
Airport pick-up
Additional charge
Airport drop-off
Additional charge
Business Services
Fax/copying service
Additional charge
Front Desk Services
Lockers available
Luggage storage
Concierge service
Safe at front desk
VIP check-in service
24-hour front desk
Languages Spoken
English
Food & Drink
Halal meals provided
Convenience store/kiosk
Alcohol-free property
Room service
Public Areas
BBQ
Picnic area
Garden
Smoking area
Health & Wellness
Snorkeling
Off-site
Diving
Off-site
Windsurfing
Activities
Private beach area
Public beach
Fishing
Cleaning Services
Laundry service (on-site)
Clothes dryer
Ironing service
Safety & Security
First aid kit
First aid room
Property Policies
Check-in and Check-out Times
Check-in: 14:00–20:00
Check-out: Before 12:00
Front desk hours: 24/7
Child Policies
Children of all ages are welcome at this property.
Additional fees may be charged for children using existing beds. Add the number of children to get a more accurate price.
Cribs and Extra Beds
For all room types, extra beds can be added. Crib policies vary according to room type. Please refer to the relevant room type policy.
Fees for extra beds and cribs are not included in the total and must be paid at the hotel.
| Age | Fee |
|---|---|
Children | $25.00 (approx. NZD 43.63) per person per night |
Breakfast
TypeWestern
| Age | Fee |
|---|---|
Adult | Contact hotel |
Additional breakfast fees are not included in the total and need to be paid at the property.
Pets
Pets are allowed on requestFree
Age Requirements
The main guest checking in must be at least 18 years old.
Paying at the Hotel
- Cash
Property Description
- Opened: 2014
- Number of Rooms: 4
Located in Dharavandhoo, Hanifaru Transit Inn is on the beach, within a 5-minute walk of Kihaadhuffaru Island Beach and Dharavandhoo Mosque. This beach guesthouse is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Hanifaru Bay and 2.3 mi (3.8 km) from Kihaadhuffaru Island Pier.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as bicycles to rent or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional amenities at this guesthouse include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a picnic area.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the guesthouse's room service. A complimentary continental breakfast is included.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. Guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle for a surcharge, and free self parking is available onsite.
Stay in one of 4 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as bicycles to rent or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional amenities at this guesthouse include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a picnic area.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the guesthouse's room service. A complimentary continental breakfast is included.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. Guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle for a surcharge, and free self parking is available onsite.
Stay in one of 4 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.