3-Star Hotels in Kaafu Atoll, Maldives

PLEASE READ THIS BEFORE BOOKING AND AVOID TO SPOIL YOUR HOLIDAYS!!! We spent 3 nights there and were treated as if we were money. We went to eat at the hotel restaurant and asked for fresh juice, they gave us very tasteless mango juice and told us that mango in maafushi is not sweet, we had the same juice in another part of the island and it was as we expected. Every time we sit down they insistently ask us if we want water, and even if we say no, they leave the water on the table and don't include it in the bill, as soon as we get up they run after us saying we have to pay for the water, obviously we told them that the water was still closed on the table and we didn't pay. They even charge a 10% service charge like everywhere else but they never bring us change and keep it for themselves. They cook without head cover or gloves and the food was of very poor quality. We asked to join an excursion at the reception 30 minutes before it started and they told us it was not possible to organise it, so we went to the beach, where there is a kaani beach, asked them directly and they organised it for us right away (they were very angry about the attitude of the receptionist and told us that receptionist did not even want to make a phone call). The night was a circus: very loud music from 9pm until 1am and it was not possible to sleep in the room or talk on the balcony because of the noise. Room service did not replace towels, beach towels or toilet the day of departure they told us that some beach towels were missing, so we had to waste time explaining that we hadn't received them the day before. And obviously they asked us to leave a good review in booking, this makes me think they think we are stupid. Avoid this place.

It is zxan excellent hotel on the island of Dhuffishi in the Maldives, where I went for my honeymoon. The staff welcomed us with such a smile. The hotel is in front of the bikini beach. Everyone was coming to their hotel to come to that beach. Our hotel was in front of the beach. He was friendly, especially Mr. Ahmet took great care of us. I will definitely come again. The hotel's view and water sports were uniquely beautiful. It is an excellent hotel, they are experiencing great success with their excellent staff.

We had such a wonderful experience at Rosemary Boutique Hotel. It is a quaint hotel in the best location - right at bikini beach and close to the snorkeling spot called Coral Gardens. The front of house staff are very friendly, kind and accommodating. We booked a tour through the hotel from Maafushi to Fullidoo and we go to swim with nurse sharks, manta rays and dolphins. I can highly recommend that you book all your activities through the hotel. The room was spacious enough and nice and clean. There wasn't any view from our window/balcony but that didn't bother us as we were literally only in the room to sleep. The bathroom design needs some work as the shower wets the toilet but otherwise all in all a very comfortable stay. The breakfast is fulling and the wifi is decent. This is a great value for money find.

If you're planning a budget-friendly trip, Nala Island Village is one of the best places to stay. Located in the Kaafu Atoll on Maafushi, the hotel offers an excellent experience for travelers. My friends and I spent two nights there, and we were thoroughly impressed. The staff were incredibly friendly and provided timely pick-up from the Maafushi jetty area. The hotel is just a 5-minute walk from the jetty, making it very convenient. The rooms were spacious and clean, which was a pleasant surprise for the price. Plus, the hotel provided free Wi-Fi. The location is fantastic, with the watersports area only a 2-3 minute walk away. After check-out, the staff even took care of our luggage and dropped it off at the jetty, which was a very thoughtful touch. Overall, our stay at Nala Island Village was wonderful, and we will definitely choose this hotel again on our next visit to Maafushi. Highly recommended for those looking for comfort and convenience on a budget.

Masala Street (inside White Shell Hotel): The entrance looks very fancy but when you step in, it's a kind of a let down where they have a plain room with tables and chairs put together. As this restaurant is attached to White Shell Island Hotel and Spa, their menu prices are all in USD, as is the case with all such other restaurants in Maafushi Island that are tied with a hotel. On the other hand, it seems that stand alone restaurants charge in MVR. A major negative is that they charge a 4% fee on the Bill of you pay by card, which doesn't apply if you pay by cash. The moment we told that we don't have USD and were about to walk out, the person said it's ok that we pay by card and he'll waive off the 4% fee. LOL! We had ordered Veg. Kadhai and Rotis (because their tandoor wasn't operational, so we couldn't have had naan) and were pleasantly surprised by the taste. It was very much like typical Indian taste. The rotis were phulka and served piping hot adding to the good experience. We would visit again, just for the taste.

Midsummer was a nice guesthouse where I stayed 4 nights. The pictures do correctly reflect the property well. Communication was always good before and during the stay with the manager, Vicky. Rafiq, who dealt with the guests and food etc, was always helpful. Wifi was good. Aircon was good. The outside bathroom was nice. The sitting area at the front of the property is nice to have breakfast in and to chat to other guests. The room I had was nice and had everything I needed. But you have to get coffee and tea outside in the yard rather than in your room. Lighting in the room was good but a bedside lamp would be better to install as well. The bed was very large and very comfortable. The outdoor hot tub could be replaced, as it does not work, either with chairs, washing line, more plants or a new tub. It is about 3 minutes to walk to the closest beach as Midsummer is in the town. It is close but you need to wear clothes to cover up, as you can't walk in the town in your bathing gear on the local islands. This beach is pleasant with clean water and you can find shade there. The other larger beach for swimming for non-locals is about a 15-minute walk to the end of the island. There is almost no shade there, although the beach itself is nice and clean. The water is shallow. There are some places to eat near Midsummer.

We stayed at Icom Hotels in Masfushi this August, and it was a great experience. The warmth of the staff made us feel welcome from the start, starting with the hospitality of the housekeeper up to Ali Adam, the General Manager, whose support and guidance made our stay feel like home. The company also offers trip services, which was perfect for us as active travelers. We enjoyed exploring the area and appreciated the recommendations for various activities. Finally, we’d like to extend our gratitude to Moosh, who took great care of us and was an incredible guide in helping us conquer the ocean. Overall, we enjoyed our stay and appreciated the attentive service. We look forward to coming back!

Good Place.. Nice island with a awesome beach.. The Hotel is Clean and easy to find out.

The Kaani Village hotel is part of a hotel chain on the island. The treatment has been excellent from the reception, where we did not have to carry the suitcases at any time. The first person we had contact with was Magic, who gave us his phone number for anything that might happen. The room has all the comforts: a spacious bathroom, a large bed, plugs, Wi-Fi, air conditioning, a fan, lots of artificial and natural light, as well as access to the indoor pool. The beach is less than 2 minutes walk. The hotel offers all services directly, without third parties. We have done excursions in which we have swum with sharks, turtles, we have seen the coral reef, we have played with manta rays and we have eaten on deserted islands. In addition, the monitors that have touched us have had impeccable attention. We have coincided with people from many cultures and the respect that there is in general is noticeable. The price per excursion is between $30-50 per person, which is very affordable considering that you spend a large part of the day outside and it includes food. They also offer water sports. We have not been able to do them because we have lacked some time on the island. We have been here 5 nights. As for the food, they made us an improvement compared to what we had contracted and all the meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) have been at the Kaani Palm, which is on the beachfront. They also gave us free access to the infinity pool on the 9th floor. The views are incredible. The beach in front is private and only accessible to hotel residents. On this beach you can wear a bikini without any problems. There are ushers who take care of everything you may need: lounger, drinks, food... It should be noted that the island is a mix between several hotel chains and private homes of people who live here, so it is not as artificial as if it were a deserted island with a resort. There are many cats that are very humanized, are good and allow themselves to be caressed. In general the experience has been very positive. If we had to recommend the trip, we would only increase the stay by 1 or 2 days to be able to do what little we have lacked.

Suresh a very kind and friendly person. Super helpful staff to all requests, thank you. Suresh una persona veramente in gamba. Super staff attento a tutte le richieste. Grazie e alla prossima. Best experience in Maafushi.

PLEASE READ THIS BEFORE BOOKING AND AVOID TO SPOIL YOUR HOLIDAYS!!! We spent 3 nights there and were treated as if we were money. We went to eat at the hotel restaurant and asked for fresh juice, they gave us very tasteless mango juice and told us that mango in maafushi is not sweet, we had the same juice in another part of the island and it was as we expected. Every time we sit down they insistently ask us if we want water, and even if we say no, they leave the water on the table and don't include it in the bill, as soon as we get up they run after us saying we have to pay for the water, obviously we told them that the water was still closed on the table and we didn't pay. They even charge a 10% service charge like everywhere else but they never bring us change and keep it for themselves. They cook without head cover or gloves and the food was of very poor quality. We asked to join an excursion at the reception 30 minutes before it started and they told us it was not possible to organise it, so we went to the beach, where there is a kaani beach, asked them directly and they organised it for us right away (they were very angry about the attitude of the receptionist and told us that receptionist did not even want to make a phone call). The night was a circus: very loud music from 9pm until 1am and it was not possible to sleep in the room or talk on the balcony because of the noise. Room service did not replace towels, beach towels or toilet the day of departure they told us that some beach towels were missing, so we had to waste time explaining that we hadn't received them the day before. And obviously they asked us to leave a good review in booking, this makes me think they think we are stupid. Avoid this place.

We had such a wonderful experience at Rosemary Boutique Hotel. It is a quaint hotel in the best location - right at bikini beach and close to the snorkeling spot called Coral Gardens. The front of house staff are very friendly, kind and accommodating. We booked a tour through the hotel from Maafushi to Fullidoo and we go to swim with nurse sharks, manta rays and dolphins. I can highly recommend that you book all your activities through the hotel. The room was spacious enough and nice and clean. There wasn't any view from our window/balcony but that didn't bother us as we were literally only in the room to sleep. The bathroom design needs some work as the shower wets the toilet but otherwise all in all a very comfortable stay. The breakfast is fulling and the wifi is decent. This is a great value for money find.

If you're planning a budget-friendly trip, Nala Island Village is one of the best places to stay. Located in the Kaafu Atoll on Maafushi, the hotel offers an excellent experience for travelers. My friends and I spent two nights there, and we were thoroughly impressed. The staff were incredibly friendly and provided timely pick-up from the Maafushi jetty area. The hotel is just a 5-minute walk from the jetty, making it very convenient. The rooms were spacious and clean, which was a pleasant surprise for the price. Plus, the hotel provided free Wi-Fi. The location is fantastic, with the watersports area only a 2-3 minute walk away. After check-out, the staff even took care of our luggage and dropped it off at the jetty, which was a very thoughtful touch. Overall, our stay at Nala Island Village was wonderful, and we will definitely choose this hotel again on our next visit to Maafushi. Highly recommended for those looking for comfort and convenience on a budget.

Masala Street (inside White Shell Hotel): The entrance looks very fancy but when you step in, it's a kind of a let down where they have a plain room with tables and chairs put together. As this restaurant is attached to White Shell Island Hotel and Spa, their menu prices are all in USD, as is the case with all such other restaurants in Maafushi Island that are tied with a hotel. On the other hand, it seems that stand alone restaurants charge in MVR. A major negative is that they charge a 4% fee on the Bill of you pay by card, which doesn't apply if you pay by cash. The moment we told that we don't have USD and were about to walk out, the person said it's ok that we pay by card and he'll waive off the 4% fee. LOL! We had ordered Veg. Kadhai and Rotis (because their tandoor wasn't operational, so we couldn't have had naan) and were pleasantly surprised by the taste. It was very much like typical Indian taste. The rotis were phulka and served piping hot adding to the good experience. We would visit again, just for the taste.

We stayed at Icom Hotels in Masfushi this August, and it was a great experience. The warmth of the staff made us feel welcome from the start, starting with the hospitality of the housekeeper up to Ali Adam, the General Manager, whose support and guidance made our stay feel like home. The company also offers trip services, which was perfect for us as active travelers. We enjoyed exploring the area and appreciated the recommendations for various activities. Finally, we’d like to extend our gratitude to Moosh, who took great care of us and was an incredible guide in helping us conquer the ocean. Overall, we enjoyed our stay and appreciated the attentive service. We look forward to coming back!

The Kaani Village hotel is part of a hotel chain on the island. The treatment has been excellent from the reception, where we did not have to carry the suitcases at any time. The first person we had contact with was Magic, who gave us his phone number for anything that might happen. The room has all the comforts: a spacious bathroom, a large bed, plugs, Wi-Fi, air conditioning, a fan, lots of artificial and natural light, as well as access to the indoor pool. The beach is less than 2 minutes walk. The hotel offers all services directly, without third parties. We have done excursions in which we have swum with sharks, turtles, we have seen the coral reef, we have played with manta rays and we have eaten on deserted islands. In addition, the monitors that have touched us have had impeccable attention. We have coincided with people from many cultures and the respect that there is in general is noticeable. The price per excursion is between $30-50 per person, which is very affordable considering that you spend a large part of the day outside and it includes food. They also offer water sports. We have not been able to do them because we have lacked some time on the island. We have been here 5 nights. As for the food, they made us an improvement compared to what we had contracted and all the meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) have been at the Kaani Palm, which is on the beachfront. They also gave us free access to the infinity pool on the 9th floor. The views are incredible. The beach in front is private and only accessible to hotel residents. On this beach you can wear a bikini without any problems. There are ushers who take care of everything you may need: lounger, drinks, food... It should be noted that the island is a mix between several hotel chains and private homes of people who live here, so it is not as artificial as if it were a deserted island with a resort. There are many cats that are very humanized, are good and allow themselves to be caressed. In general the experience has been very positive. If we had to recommend the trip, we would only increase the stay by 1 or 2 days to be able to do what little we have lacked.

Suresh a very kind and friendly person. Super helpful staff to all requests, thank you. Suresh una persona veramente in gamba. Super staff attento a tutte le richieste. Grazie e alla prossima. Best experience in Maafushi.

I stayed 4 nights at this hotel which was enough as my first impression of the room was not what it looked liked online. It was very dated. The storage cabinets had broken off bits of wood and no flowers, fruit or towels wrapped up on bed as picture shows on their website of bed. The bathroom smelt upon arrival with the toilet blocking up twice. Yes I put toilet paper in the toilet first time then was told not to put toilet paper in toilet so didn’t after that but stilled blocked again. The lavender smelling sachet in bathroom was empty on arrival. Bed was hard. Lightbulb above mirror was blown in room. Room safe had key but numbers didn’t work. TV didn’t work. No signal. Reception was presented well. The breakfast was not great. Not much choice and all foods were cold. No heating of baked beans or sausages. The woman in the dining room was rude twice. Could have been more polite and friendly. I only had breakfast twice and it was very little. I could hear the staff out the back in the kitchen clearing their throat very loudly as if going to spit. I also heard this upstairs a few times by staff. I thought was disgusting. The stairs had broken wood and weren’t the safest. The guy who got my baggage when I arrived and also took it to the boat was the Hotels best asset. He was lovely and always had a smile. He was very respectable. It is very noisy there at night so no sleep until midnight as set surrounded by bars and restaurants playing loud music. Garden setting is lovely. Beach is across the road. Though can’t swim there. This hotel needs a refurbishment. The best part was the shower. Good pressure from large shower head. I rate it 3/5 for my stay. Also wasn’t given more loo paper when room was cleaned in day 3. Only cleaned once. Wouldn’t stay again.

Location is near shops and food. Very close to beach. The island isn’t that big so this is average .. but the staff is so amazing. I’ve been to the island before this time I traveled with my daughters and everybody was amazing. The staff is so accommodating and extremely friendly. We even extended because we enjoyed ourselves so much. Management was very responsive and did whatever he could to make our stay 5 stars so they deserve 5 stars. We cannot wait to visit again because of the experience we had. Beyond grateful for the people who keep us coming back because of their hospitality and kindness.

Location hardly matters in Maaffushi as the whole island is a 10 min walk. Booked the hotel for two nights stay. The host Ahmed was extremely responsive on chat n email and kept us updated. Also helped in booking for water sports and speed boat ride from Male airport. The hotel staff greeted us as soon as we got of the boat and took us for a very smooth checkin with some fresh juice. The hotel is around 5 min walk from the bikini beach and the Resturant area, is extremely clean and peaceful. Its a newly build hotel so every thing was brand new. No hush n bush so ideal. Breakfast was nice and room service did a fantastic job. Highly recommend if you are looking for a not so fancy but extremely clean, safe and peaceful hotel with all basic utilities in a hotel.

Midsummer was a nice guesthouse where I stayed 4 nights. The pictures do correctly reflect the property well. Communication was always good before and during the stay with the manager, Vicky. Rafiq, who dealt with the guests and food etc, was always helpful. Wifi was good. Aircon was good. The outside bathroom was nice. The sitting area at the front of the property is nice to have breakfast in and to chat to other guests. The room I had was nice and had everything I needed. But you have to get coffee and tea outside in the yard rather than in your room. Lighting in the room was good but a bedside lamp would be better to install as well. The bed was very large and very comfortable. The outdoor hot tub could be replaced, as it does not work, either with chairs, washing line, more plants or a new tub. It is about 3 minutes to walk to the closest beach as Midsummer is in the town. It is close but you need to wear clothes to cover up, as you can't walk in the town in your bathing gear on the local islands. This beach is pleasant with clean water and you can find shade there. The other larger beach for swimming for non-locals is about a 15-minute walk to the end of the island. There is almost no shade there, although the beach itself is nice and clean. The water is shallow. There are some places to eat near Midsummer.

Good Place.. Nice island with a awesome beach.. The Hotel is Clean and easy to find out.

The location is fantastic, beachfront with the most amazing view of the ocean, palm trees and coral reef. We had the best room, sea view which was outstanding. The staff were friendly and very helpful and went above and beyond to make our stay so memorable. We had clean sheets, towels daily and the food here is excellent, not one bad meal in our whole two week stay. The staff decorated our room for my partners birthday and arranged a beautiful romantic dinner on the beach. The sea is warm, turquoise clear waters with the most stunning coral reef just on our doorstep. We saw pods of dolphins jumping and playing whilst watchinem ftom our balcony. All excursions are reasonable and plenty to choose from we went snorkelling with turtles, trip to the sandbanks and on a dolphin cruise. Will be very sad to leave. Thankyou to all the staff. Mark and lyndsey

The environment is stunning for snorkeling and swimming, the beach is pristine and distinctive, and the hotel has an excellent view. Unfortunately, we are experiencing bad weather, which is affecting all of the Maldives this week.

The hotel was basic, but clean. The staff were absolutely fantastic and super helpful. For the price great stay! I would Recommend and would stay again myself if visiting the island again.

It is a hotel that you will not regret staying at. The room was comfortable and I suddenly decided to extend my stay. The food was ok. The employees were very impressed.

It is zxan excellent hotel on the island of Dhuffishi in the Maldives, where I went for my honeymoon. The staff welcomed us with such a smile. The hotel is in front of the bikini beach. Everyone was coming to their hotel to come to that beach. Our hotel was in front of the beach. He was friendly, especially Mr. Ahmet took great care of us. I will definitely come again. The hotel's view and water sports were uniquely beautiful. It is an excellent hotel, they are experiencing great success with their excellent staff.

Very satisfied, the service is very good, the younger sister at the front desk is very gentle, the restaurant waiter is very patient! Sanitary conditions are also good and it is one of the best two hotels on the island.