Maldives at the price of Egypt - where to have a good holiday on the islands

The Maldives have become a symbol of fashionable holidays. It seems that visiting the islands is unrealistically expensive. But the Maldives are completely different. And if at first it really was exclusively a land of expensive hotels, now you can have a holiday in the Maldives at the price of popular Egypt. The main thing is to know the places!

If you look at holidays at popular Egyptian resorts, we will find an average of $50 to $250 for two per day. And what will the paradise Maldives offer us for this money?

Malahini Kuda Bandos Resort

Prices on local and resort islands of the Maldives

The cheapest accommodation options are on islands with population. Of course, these are not resorts where everything is done only for tourists. But the sand, water and sun are the same: the only difference is in service and comfort. There are restrictions for locals on the islands, but you can find a bikini beach equipped with sun loungers and umbrellas everywhere. For unpretentious travelers, the ideal option is to stay on the local islands. From them you can also go to a diving spot, where tourists from expensive resorts are brought. You can relax on such islands even cheaper than in Egypt.

On remote atolls, such as Fares, we found prices for homestays from $ 10 per two per day. More popular local islands, such as Maafushi, Guraidhoo or Dhiffushi, offer rooms from $ 30-50 per day for two. For this money, you can choose accommodation with a swimming pool and all the modern conditions that will make your stay in the Maldives comfortable. Quite a budget option: in the same Egypt for this price you will get a very “weak” hotel, which will raise many questions.

A little more expensive, but still comparable to Egyptian prices, you can relax in budget resort hotels in the Maldives. Not all resorts set fabulous prices. You can find nice prices for $ 100- $ 250 per day for two! And sometimes with a discount you can relax even cheaper. Resort hotels usually occupy a separate island, but sometimes they can share it with a neighboring hotel. In any case, you are provided with a private beach with a turquoise lagoon and a comfortable holiday with all the infrastructure.

Asad Photo Maldives

Equator Village Resort

Equator Village Resort is located on Gan Island, a former British air force base that has now been transformed into a paradise with rich nature and many birds. The hotel has about 80 rooms with views of the ocean or tropical garden. All rooms are equipped with air conditioning, minibars, safes, satellite TV and free Wi-Fi.

The resort offers a variety of water sports, a swimming pool, a tennis court and a spa. In addition to the hotel's services, you can choose from excursions, including trips to neighboring islands and ocean fishing. The resort has a restaurant offering international and Maldivian cuisine.

• Cost: about $70-80 per day.
• How to get there: Equator Village is located on Addu Atoll, south of the equator. Domestic flights from Velana International Airport to Gan Airport take 1.5 hours.

Equator Village Resort

Malahini Kuda Bandos Resort

The Malahini Kuda Bandos Resort is located on Kuda Bandos Island in North Male and welcomed its first guests in 2006. Getting to the resort is convenient - just 15 minutes by speedboat from the international airport. By the way, this reduces the overall cost of the tour, because the transfer to the island is quite inexpensive.

The resort has more than 80 rooms, a variety of dining options with two restaurants and a bar. Guests have access to spa services, a fitness center and a water sports center. Of the minuses - the lack of a shared pool on the territory. To fully enjoy the holiday, you need to choose a beach villa with a private pool.

One of the features of the resort is the picturesque coral reefs and more than 30 diving sites, which are just an hour away by boat. Nearby you can visit many sunken ships, see mantas and hammerhead sharks.

Cost: Around $100-$120 per night.

Malahini Kuda Bandos Resort

Canareef Resort Maldives

Perfect if you like walking along the coast. The beach is 4.5 km long and offers 271 rooms. For a very small fee of $100 per night for two, you will find three outdoor pools, a well-equipped fitness center, a spa with various treatments and a diving center. The resort has a kids' club, making it suitable for families. Most importantly, the hotel boasts magnificent white sand beaches with turquoise waters: ideal for snorkeling and diving.

The resort has several restaurants, including Kilhi, which offers international cuisine, and Meera Asian Fusion, which specializes in Asian cuisine.

• How to get there: The nearest airport is Gan, then take a short speedboat ride to the island.
• Cost: Around $100-$120 per night.

Canareef Resort Maldives

Bandos Maldives

One of the most popular budget resorts in the Maldives especially for family holidays, because for children under 12 years old there is a free kids club. For children, only an eco-tax of $6 per night is charged, and for children under 2 years old, meals are free.

The hotel is located on a private island in the North Male Atoll, just 7 km from the international airport. The resort offers various types of rooms, from inexpensive standard rooms to luxury villas. For relatively little money, you have swimming pools, a well-equipped fitness center, a spa and white beaches with sapphire waters at your disposal. Diving enthusiasts will appreciate the 40 spots located in the immediate vicinity of the hotel. There are several restaurants and bars offering international and local cuisine.

• Cost: about $120-$130 per day.
• How to get there: the trip from Male takes about 15 minutes.

Bandos Maldives

Eriyadu Island Resort

A cozy and peaceful resort with 76 rooms, which has a swimming pool, fitness center and spa. This hotel has a beautiful reef where you can snorkel and observe the underwater life. You can even meet manta rays from December to April.

The main restaurant offers international and national cuisine in a buffet style. Eriyadu Island Resort offers a variety of water activities such as snorkeling, diving, kayaking, and fishing. Excursions to neighboring islands are also available.

• Cost: about $200 per night.
• How to get there: The journey from Male takes 45 minutes.

Eriyadu Island Resort

Fihalhohi Island Resort

A quiet resort for families and couples, offering about 140 rooms located on the water and 12 water villas. All rooms are equipped with modern amenities. A beautiful reef makes Fihalhohi an ideal place for snorkeling and diving. You can also diversify your vacation with water skiing and sailing, go swimming with whale sharks and manta rays.

• Cost: about $ 170 per night.
• How to get there: The hotel is located in South Male Atoll. It is a 45-minute speedboat ride from the airport.

Fihalhohi Island Resort

Reethi Faru

Reethi Faru is a tiny pear-shaped island with Maldivian villas built from natural materials in a traditional style. The hotel has 150 rooms, opened in 2017.The resort is famous for its house reef and offers a variety of water sports, including diving, snorkeling and kayaking. Enjoy spa treatments and keep fit in the equipped fitness center. There are five restaurants and three beach bars on site, offering international and local cuisine.

• Cost: about $170 per night.
• How to get there: The hotel is located on Filaidhoo Island, Raa Atoll. It takes 45 minutes by seaplane from Male Airport, or 20 minutes by domestic flight + 30 minutes by speedboat.

Reethi Faru

Furaveri Maldives

Furaveri Maldives is spread over 23 hectares, which is quite a lot by Maldivian standards. This resort is famous for its Hanifaru Bay with a biosphere reserve, so snorkeling is promising: you can meet turtles, sharks, rays, barracudas, and other inhabitants. Guests can enjoy cozy villas and residences, including beach and water villas with private pools. They offer a wide variety of water sports, a kids' club, a spa, and evening entertainment. Furaveri Maldives has several restaurants, including Jaafaiy Restaurant, which serves buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner with theme nights (BBQ, Italian and more). There are also Asian and Mexican restaurants.

• Cost: about $200 per night.
• How to get there: Seaplane flight from Male airport takes 45 minutes. Domestic flights take 35 minutes + 45 minutes speedboat to the resort.

Furaveri Maldives

Kuredu Island Resort

Kuredu is located on a green island, you can choose a beach villa or an overwater bungalow. The resort is famous for its 3.5 km long sandy beach. Go diving, snorkeling and golf. Taste wines from the cellar, which stores more than a thousand elite varieties.

• Cost: from $ 200 per night.
• How to get there: you need to fly to the hotel on Lhaviyani Atoll. From Velana Airport by seaplane is about 40 minutes.

Kuredu Island Resort

Barefoot Eco Hotel

Barefoot is a small eco-resort located in a nature reserve. The hotel offers comfortable rooms with modern amenities, including air conditioning, minibars and free Wi-Fi. Barefoot in English means "barefoot". So feel free to take off your shoes and forget about civilization. Surfing, fishing, cycling excursions - this is not a complete list of entertainment on the island. The dining options are limited, with just one main restaurant, but they serve excellent fresh seafood, and two chefs from Italy prepare the dishes.

• Cost: Around $200 per night.
• How to get there: Barefoot Eco Hotel is located on Hanimaadhoo Island. It is a 45-minute domestic flight away.

Barefoot Eco Hotel

Cinnamon Dhonveli Maldives

Cinnamon Dhonveli Maldives is located on Kudafunafaru Island and offers a variety of villas and suites, both beach and overwater. The resort has beautiful sandy beaches and lagoons, ideal for swimming and water sports. The main restaurant, Koimala, serves buffet meals, while specialty restaurants such as Rehendhi offer more sophisticated cuisine.

• Cost: From $230-$240 per night.
• How to get there: 20 minutes by speedboat from Male.

Cinnamon Dhonveli Maldives

Ellaidhoo Maldives by Cinnamon

Ellaidhoo Maldives by Cinnamon is located on a picturesque island with beautiful beaches in the North Ari Atoll. The main "highlight" of the resort is the house reef and its location. Local spots are simply a paradise for divers. The hotel has more than 100 rooms, and since 2016, renovation work has been periodically carried out. Guests can choose from 44 overwater and 60 beach villas, equipped with everything necessary for a comfortable stay. On site there is a spa, squash, tennis courts and a swimming pool. For children, there are animators and a children's playroom.

• Cost: about $ 250 per day.
• How to get there: The hotel is located 20 minutes by boat from Velana Airport.

Ellaidhoo Maldives by Cinnamon

SAii Lagoon Maldives

The hotel is located on a beautiful island with a pristine coastline. 300 eco-friendly rooms are available for booking, created using natural materials. They have everything for relaxation: air conditioning, minibars, coffee machines, Wi-Fi, comfortable bathrooms and terraces with picturesque views. Guests can actively spend their time snorkeling, diving, kayaking and windsurfing. The Miss Olive Oyl restaurant offers Mediterranean cuisine, Mr. Tomyam specializes in Thai and Italian cuisine, and in Cafе del Mar you can enjoy snacks and drinks by the pool.

• Cost: about $250 per day.
• How to get there: the hotel is a 15-minute speedboat ride from Male.

SAii Lagoon Maldives