Finding the best value for money resort in Maldives can be a hassle if you’re searching for the first time. Chances are you’ll find an amazing resort with stunning views and an excellent value for money full-board room.
The downside? The transport cost there alone from Maldives Airport to your resort might cost you more than you bargained for. It’s the fine print that comes along with every Maldives resort booking that is often overlooked or missing when making hotel reservations.
Written by: Usman Masood Sadiq
Usman is a travel writer born and raised in Pakistan. He loves the opportunity to travel around the world and document his adventures.
We decided to put in the effort and make your job easier. We have listed down resorts that provide the best value for money. You can enjoy your honeymoon without breaking the bank. The following highly reviewed resorts offer some of the lowest speedboat transfer cost from the Male Airport to your Island resort.
4-Star Hotel.
Location: North Male Attol
ALL INCLUSIVE:
Guests will be entitled to the following on All Inclusive rates:
– Buffet breakfast, lunch & dinner at the SPICE – Main Restaurant on all days of stay (Live Stations
included)
– 45 minutes complimentary spa therapy for a minimum stay of 04 nights and above
– In villa mini-bar stocked daily with non‐alcoholic carbonated drinks & 2×0.5 l mineral water
– Helen’s Bar (Open from 09:00 until 01:00)
– Evening finger food service on all days of stay (16:00 hrs – 18:30)
– One sunset fishing during stay
– One local island excursion to a nearby inhabited island
– 3 items of non‐motorized sport during stay
– Stand‐up paddle boards, kayaks, pedalos
HONEYMOON BENEFITS:
– Romantically shaped Bed decoration – once per stay (Turn-down service would be on the 01st or 2nd evening depending on the arrival time).
– Romantic candle-light dinner for the couple once during stay.
– One honeymoon cake
– Honeymoon memento as a parting honeymoon gift
Speedboat Transfer Cost: Free
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Google Reviews: 4.7/5
Booking.com: 9.2/10
TripAdvisor: 5/5
5-Star Hotel.
Location: North Male Attol
Speedboat Transfer Cost: USD 120 per head.
–Hotelandroom manages to just edge out the competition and provides the best fare.
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- Google Reviews: 4.7/5
- Booking.com: 9.1/10
- Agoda.com: 8.9/10
4-Star Hotel.
Location: Thulusdhoo
Speedboat Transfer Cost:
USD 30 per head.
-Hotel’s speedboat shuttle schedule (25 minutes)
-Saturday to Thursday
Airport to Hotel:
11:00 AM | 17:00 PM | 22:00 PM
Hotel to Airport:
08:00 AM | 14:30 PM | 18:00 PM
-Friday
Airport to Hotel:
09:00 AM | 17:00 PM | 22:00 PM
Hotel to Airport:
07:30 AM | 14:30 PM | 18:00 PM
Currently closed for renovation.
Google Reviews: 4.3/5
Booking.com: 8.1/10
Agoda.com: 8.2/10
4-Star Hotel.
Location: North Male Attol
Speedboat Transfer Cost: USD 94 per head.
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Google Reviews: 4.5/5
Booking.com: 8.8/10
Agoda.com: 8.7/10
4-Star Hotel.
Location: North Male Attol
Speedboat Transfer Cost: USD 100 per head.
–Hotelandroom is the clear winner. It is comprehensively beating Booking.com and Agoda.com.
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Google Reviews: 4.6/5
Booking.com: 8.4/10
Agoda.com: 8.3/10
5-Star Hotel.
Location: South Male Attol
Speedboat Transfer Cost: USD 148 per head.
–Hotelandroom edges out the competition and will offer the best price for this Island Resort.
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Google Reviews: 4.7/5
Booking.com: 8.7/10
TripAdvisor: 4.5/5
5-Star Hotel.
Location: South Male Attol
ALL INCLUSIVE:
– Meals will be served at The Courtyard
– 45 Minutes complimentary Spa therapy for a minimum stay of 04 nights and above.
– 1 Sunset fishing and 1 Complimentary excursion from a selection of excursions per stay
– Selection of non-motorized water sports with Atmosphere Aqua Club:
– Standup paddle board, kayak, Pedalos rental.
– Snorkeling equipment for each guest for duration of stay
HONEYMOON BENEFITS with a minimum stay of 04 Nights: (01 November 2019 onwards)
– Romantically shaped Bed decoration – once per stay – (Turn-down service would be on the 01st or 2nd
evening depending on the arrival time)
– Romantic candle-light dinner for the couple once during stay
– One honeymoon cake
– Romantic Turn-down service – Aromatic bubble bath – once per stay (on request)
– Honeymoon Memento as a parting honeymoon gift
Speedboat Transfer Cost: Free
–Hotelandroom offers the best price for Oblu Select at Sangeli.
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Google Reviews: 4.8/5
Booking.com: 9/4/10
TripAdvisor: 5/5
4-Star Hotel.
Location: North Male Attol
Speedboat Transfer Cost: USD 165 per head.
–Agoda edges out the competition and will offer the best price for this Island Resort.
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Google Reviews: 4.4/5
Booking.com: 8.5/10
Agoda.com: 8.1/10
4-Star Hotel.
Location: North Male Attol
Speedboat Transfer Cost: USD 135 per head.
–Agoda edges out the competition and will offer the best price for this Island Resort.
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Google Reviews: 4.8/5
Booking.com: 8.9/10
Agoda.com: 8.5/10
4-Star Hotel.
Location: North Male Attol
Speedboat Transfer Cost: USD 150 per head.
–Hotelandroom is the clear winner. It is comprehensively beating Booking.com and Agoda.com.
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Google Reviews: 4.7/5
Booking.com: 9.1/10
Agoda.com: 9.0/10
4-Star Hotel.
Location: Dhiffushi
Speedboat Transfer Cost: USD 170 per head.
–Hotelandroom is the clear winner. It is comprehensively beating Booking.com and Agoda.com.
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Google Reviews: 4.8/5
Booking.com: 9.4/10
Agoda.com: 9.1/10
5-Star Hotel.
Location: South Male Attol
Speedboat Transfer Cost: USD 148 per head.
–Agoda edges out the competition and will offer the best price for this Island Resort.
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Google Reviews: 4.6/5
Booking.com: 9.1/10
Agoda.com: 9.2/10
5-Star Hotel.
Location: Male North Harbour
Speedboat Transfer Cost: USD 150 per head.
–Agoda edges out the competition and will offer the best price for this Island Resort.
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Google Reviews: 4.7/5
Booking.com: 8.8/10
Agoda.com: 8.8/10
5-Star Hotel.
Location: North Male Attol
Speedboat Transfer Cost: Free.
–Hotelandroom is the clear winner. It is comprehensively beating Booking.com and Agoda.com.
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Google Reviews: 4.6/5
Booking.com: 8.6/10
Agoda.com: 8.7/10
5-Star Hotel.
Location: North Male Attol
Speedboat Transfer Cost: USD 122 per head.
–Hotelandroom edges out the competition and will offer the best price for this Island Resort.
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Google Reviews: 4.7/5
Booking.com: 9.1/10
Agoda.com: 8.9/10
4-Star Hotel.
Location: North Male Attol
Granted this isn’t an Island Resort. It is however one of the most booked best value for money hotels out there in Maldives.
Public Ferryboat Cost:
USD 02 per head / oneway.
– You must first take a ferry from Male Airport to Male City.
– From Male City drop off point get a taxi and go to Villingili Ferry Terminal.
– Ferry operates from Villingili Ferry Terminal to the hotel at Maafushi Island (A Ferryboat will take 90 minutes to reach Maafushi Island)
-Ferry timings from Male Airport to Male City:
-From 06:00 am to midnight – ferry leaves every 10 minutes or when it gets full.
-From 01:00 am to 04:00 am – ferry leaves every 30 minutes or when it gets full.
-From 04:00 am to 06:00 am – ferry leaves every 15 minutes or when it gets full.
Ferry timings from Male City(Villingili Ferry Terminal) to the hotel (Maafushi Island)
– Ferry departs from Villingili Ferry Terminal in Malé at 15:00 hrs
-Ferry from Hotel (Maafushi Island) back to Male City departs at 07:30.
Alternative Transport Method:
Shared SpeedBoat Cost:
– USD 30-50 per person.
– Advance booking is required for speedboat transfers.
–Agoda edges out the competition and will offer the best price for this Island Resort.
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Google Review: 4.4/5
Booking.com: 8.8/10
Agoda.com: 8.8/10
4-Star Hotel.
Location: Dhiffushi
Granted this isn’t an Island Resort. It is however one of the most booked best value for money hotels out there in Maldives.
Public Ferryboat Cost:
USD 02 per head / oneway.
– You must first take a ferry from Male Airport to Male City.
– From Male City drop off point get a ferry to Dhiffushi Island.
Alternative Transport Method:
Hotel offers free transport from the airport to the hotel with some special room booking.
–Booking.com edges out the competition and will offer the best price for this Island Resort.
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Google Review: 4.2/5
Booking.com: 8.5/10
Agoda.com: 8/10