10 Inexpensive Hotels in Maldives 2025

There are excellent inexpensive hotels in the Maldives. We are talking specifically about private resorts, pictures of which can be seen in advertising brochures - a white beach, a villa on stilts, a blue lagoon and you. Such hotels operate on the principle of "one island - one hotel". Often the cost of such a vacation is very high, but even among private hotels you can find good budget options. We will talk about them further in the article.

First, it is worth saying a few words about what influences the price of a holiday in the Maldives:

• Hotel Class - This is the size of the villas, the level of comfort, additional services, privacy, the presence of luxury items, etc.
• Meals - Not only the variety and quality of dishes in restaurants, but also the type of food chosen. For example, booking a villa on an only breakfast can be two or even three times cheaper than All inclusive.
• Transfer - Getting to remote hotels will be much more expensive. To save money, choose resorts 10-20 minutes by speedboat from Male. In our catalog, such resorts are collected in the category Hotels near Male .
• Seasonality - During the high season (from late December to early March), the cost of a holiday in the Maldives reaches its maximum, while, say, in the summer, some hotels lower their prices by up to 80%. By the way, WIOTTO has a page with discounts on Maldives hotels , updated all year round.

Reethi Beach Resort

Malahini Kuda Bandos

Malahini Kuda Bandos is a 4-star resort located in North Male Atoll. The transfer takes about 10 minutes by speedboat. The cost of one night for two people ranges from $250-1000. The price depends on the type of villa and the included meals.

Malahini Island is small, classically round. It is perfect for honeymooners. The hotel does not have water villas, but the beach villas will fully compensate for this nuance. In addition, there are beach villas with a private pool at a great price. Book without hesitation.

The hotel has several restaurants and bars, a spa, a diving center, a fitness center and various entertainment, both water and beach.

Malahini Kuda Bandos

Medhufushi Island Resort

Medhufushi Island Resort is a small island of the Meemu Atoll. The transfer takes about 40 minutes by speedboat. You can also get there by seaplane. The cost of a villa for two per night ranges from $300-800. The resort has water and beach villas, as well as a choice of meal types. All this will affect the cost of the holiday.

Medhufushi is suitable for a romantic and relaxing holiday. Everything is in moderation: restaurants, entertainment, excursions, water sports... The hotel is also famous for its good spa and atmospheric wedding ceremonies.

Medhufushi Island Resort

Reethi Beach Resort

Reethi Beach Resort is one of the few budget hotels in Baa Atoll. This atoll occupies the territory of a biosphere reserve protected by UNESCO. Some of the best snorkeling spots in the world are located here, including the popular Hanifaru Bay . If you are flying to the Maldives to snorkel and want to save money, then Reethi Beach Resort is the place for you. The cost of a villa for two per night will be between $300-1300. The transfer by seaplane takes about 35 minutes. A more budget option would be to get there by local airlines + speedboat.

The hotel has beach villas, family villas, water villas. Despite the small size of the island, there is a great choice of bars and restaurants. Excellent spa and one of the best diving centers in the country.

Reethi Beach Resort

Eriyadu Island Resort

Eriyadu Island Resort is located in North Male Atoll, about an hour by speedboat from the capital Male. The island itself is quite small and offers accommodation only in beach villas with 75 rooms. Eriyadu is a good option for those looking for a budget resort for privacy. The cost of a villa for one day for two ranges from $300-450. The hotel offers one type of food - full board plus. The price will depend on the chosen villa.

Despite the fact that the island is small, it has everything you need for a holiday: several bars and restaurants, a diving center, a spa, a fitness center, a communal pool and various water sports.

Eriyadu Island Resort

Fihalhohi Island Resort

Fihalhohi Island Resort is located in South Male Atoll and the transfer to the island takes about 40-50 minutes by speedboat. Fihalhohi is one of the most budget resorts with water villas. Here you can book a villa on stilts in the lagoon for $750 with full board per night for two. Beach villas range from $400-700 per night for two.

Fihalhohi Island is small - it offers only 150 rooms. It also has:

• restaurant, cafe and two beach bars;
• diving and snorkeling center;
• spa with sauna, jacuzzi and a wide range of treatments;
• good choice of water sports and gym;
• shared outdoor swimming pool.

Fihalhohi Island Resort

Kandima

This is a 5-star resort of the superior category. The island is located on the Dhaalu Atoll. The transfer is carried out by seaplane or domestic airlines and takes about an hour. The cost of the transfer is 780-1350 dollars for two there and back, depending on the selected type. The cost of rest in beach and water villas with meals, for example, half-board-plus, ranges from 450-1400 dollars for two per day. It is important to note that this is a premium segment hotel - there are spacious villas, high-quality finishing, luxurious furniture, chic cuisine in the restaurants, etc. This hotel has one of the best price offers in this category of resorts. Even taking into account the rather high price for the transfer, the cost of the villas here is significantly lower than many other superior hotels.

Kandima is a large island, has an elongated shape. There is a wide choice of not only villas - from beach to water, with and without pools - but also water and land sports, entertainment, etc. According to the classics, the island has a spa, gym, diving center, children's club, a large selection of restaurants. Kandima also stands out for the longest pool in the Maldives - 100 meters. The length of the island itself is also impressive - 3 kilometers.

Kandima

Angaga Island Resort & Spa

Angaga Island Resort & Spa is a 4-star hotel on the South Ari Atoll. Transfer is by seaplane in 25 minutes. The cost is $780 for two there and back. The resort has both beach and water villas, without pools. The interior is simple, but at the same time it feels homely. The decoration is rich in wood and light colors. The cost of a villa is within $500-700 per day for two for an all-inclusive package. This is a very good offer.

The island has a small selection of villas, but there is plenty of entertainment and various water sports. There is a diving center, a fitness room, a spa, a shared outdoor pool, several bars and restaurants.

Angaga Island Resort & Spa

South Palm Resort Maldives

South Palm Resort Maldives is a 4-star superior hotel. The island is located on Addu Atoll. Transfer to the island costs $840 and is carried out by local airlines, and then by speedboat. Travel time is about an hour and a half. The resort is located on a private island, but very close to the local island where the local population lives. You will have the opportunity to visit the island and see how the locals live. The resort has water and beach villas, with pools or jacuzzis and without them. The cost for two per day is $500-1000 for an all-inclusive package.

The island has the first floating spa pavilion in the Maldives. In addition, you will have access to a diving center, a restaurant and two bars, water and land sports, a fitness center, yoga, pilates, etc.

South Palm Resort Maldives

Ellaidhoo Maldives by Cinnamon

Ellaidhoo Maldives by Cinnamon is located in North Ari Atoll. You can get there by speedboat or seaplane. The cost for two people round trip is $480-800. The hotel is 4-star, however, it is one of the best and most affordable resorts in this category. The cost of a villa starts from $400 and goes up to $800 for two people per night. The hotel has a small selection of villas, but a wide range of food options. Here you will definitely be able to find the perfect food option on the island.

The island is small, there are no villas with pools, but there is a common pool. Several bars and restaurants cover the world's top cuisines. In addition to the diving center and spa, Elaidhoo has a tennis court, a football field, a good selection of water sports.

Ellaidhoo Maldives by Cinnamon

Bandos Maldives

Bandos Maldives is a top recommendation from WIOTTO for 2025 for those who want to have a budget holiday in the Maldives. By the way, this is not the first year that the resort is so popular that the high season is bought out at the beginning of autumn. The hotel is really very cool - 4 stars, but many are surprised why not all 5 stars. The cost of a speedboat transfer is $ 170 for two in both directions. On average, a villa on the island costs $ 700 for an all-inclusive for two.

Our recommendation among the villas is Beach Pool Villa - a Maldivian classic that will appeal to everyone. Both the interior and the romantic location, and the amenities, and the comfortable pool. In addition, the island has everything you need for a wonderful holiday: a diving center, a spa, a kids' club, sports and entertainment, restaurants and bars - all at the highest level.