There is still an opinion among some travelers that only wealthy people can afford a vacation in the Maldives. However, this is not quite true. Vacation here is quite versatile and today is available to different categories of travelers, including those with a limited budget. It is only important to choose the right location for recreation.
If you are not ready to spend large sums on vacation, consider a vacation on one of the local islands, where prices for accommodation can start from $ 50 per night.
And for travelers with a budget of 3-4 thousand dollars, we recommend that you familiarize yourself with our selection of hotels in this price range. This price includes 7 nights for two in a beach villa with all inclusive meals and transfer.
Malahini Kuda Bandos
This casual 4-star resort is a 15-20 minute speedboat ride from Velana International Airport. The hotel rooms are quite compact in comparison with many other Maldivian resorts (ranging from 17 to 40 square meters), but they are equipped with everything you need for a comfortable stay.
The Maaga's main restaurant serves international cuisine, while private dining on the beach is available for guests looking for intimacy. By the way, the chef is ready to cater for the special dietary needs of travelers.
The hotel has a spa with three treatment rooms and a gym with ocean views.
Guests are offered excursions and entertainment, sports activities, exciting leisure activities on the water. Nightlife entertainment includes DJ performances and live music, themed beach parties and movie nights on the beach.
The resort also has a 5-star PADI Certified Dive Center located in the Marine & Recreation Hub next to the main lobby, a medical clinic with a nurse on duty, and a gift shop.
Included transfer: speed boat.
Malahini Kuda Bandos
Cinnamon Dhonveli Maldives
Just 25 minutes by speedboat from the international airport, you will find yourself in a beautiful tropical resort full of activity and fun. What sets Cinnamon Dhonveli apart from other resorts is that it offers guests exclusive access to the famous Pasta Point surf spot, named after an Italian bistro that was once located in the same area.
The resort's restaurants and bars offer a wide variety of food and drinks. Mandara Spa offers a range of soothing treatments, including for couples. Dive & Sail Resort Dive Center invites you to visit about 25 popular dive sites or improve your skills by enrolling in one of the PADI training courses.
From entertainment guests are expected:
- snorkeling with manta rays and giant turtles;
- the opportunity to ride a submarine at a depth of about 50 meters during an excursion to Male;
- excursions to the islands of Himmafushi and Huraa;
- seaplane flight;
- fishing (including big fish);
- beach volleyball, tennis and table tennis, billiards;
- DJ performances and live music, pool parties, cocktail evenings and more.
Included transfer: speed boat.
Cinnamon Dhonveli Maldives
Ellaidhoo Maldives by Cinnamon
Another member of the Cinnamon hotel group invites guests to enjoy a tropical getaway on the shores of the Indian Ocean. Ellaidhoo Maldives by Cinnamon is 42 km from Male and is an excellent location for diving and snorkeling enthusiasts.
There are about 50 dive sites not far from the resort, including Orimas Thila, Fish Head and Fesdu Wreck. And 25 meters from the beach is Ellaidhoo House Reef, with caves decorated with sea fans and corals, where napoleons, stingrays and moray eels swim. There is even a small wreck that is a popular night dive site.
The hotel has two buffet restaurants and three bars with a wide selection of drinks.
Chavana Spa offers a variety of facial and body treatments. And the gym will help you keep fit while on vacation.
Excursions (including trips to the islands of Maaga, Meerufenfushi and Hangnaameedhoo), water and sports activities are also expected for active leisure enthusiasts.
Included transfers: speedboat, seaplane.
Ellaidhoo Maldives by Cinnamon
Dreamland The Unique SEA & LAKE resort, SPA
The resort, which opened in 2018 and is part of Baa Atoll, offers accommodation in one of 90 comfortable villas with all modern amenities.
The resort's convenient location close to Hanifaru Bay and around 60 diving spots in the surrounding area make it an ideal location for discovering the hidden beauties of the Indian Ocean.
In addition to classic excursions, guests of Dreamland can visit the local islands of Kamadhoo and Dharavandhoo, or go on a small trip in the style of Robinson Crusoe.
A unique feature of the resort is Asia's first freshwater lake with a pool, surrounded by mangroves and palms. The beauty of the lake can be admired from the terrace of one of the restaurants, as well as from the spa bar.
Included transfer: domestic flight + speedboat, seaplane.
Dreamland The Unique SEA & LAKE resort, SPA
Angaga Island Resort & Spa
Angaga Island Resort & Spa is located 85 kilometers from the Maldives capital and has a magnificent house reef frequented by rays, turtles and sharks. Staying in a comfortable beach or water bungalow, you can appreciate the richness of the underwater world of the Maldives without even leaving the resort.
Angaga Island's restaurants and bars offer a wide variety of local and international cuisine. And Duny Thai Spa will delight visitors with a variety of massages and relaxing treatments.
The water activities menu includes about 10 items: from canoes to windsurfing lessons. And at SUB AQUA Dive Center you will find many trips to popular sites (including Angaga Tila, Broken Rock, Kuda Rah Thila, Madivaru, Manta Garden), as well as PADI courses for both beginners and experienced divers.
The resort has a gym, tennis courts, library and gift shop.
Included transfer: domestic flight + speedboat, seaplane.
Angaga Island Resort & Spa
Adaaran Select Meedhupparu
The luxury resort, 150 kilometers from Male Airport, offers more than 200 villas of different categories, ranging from 50 to 160 meters in size.
The hotel's restaurants serve international, Indian and Mediterranean cuisines, while the four bars offer refreshing drinks and a relaxing atmosphere.
Surrounded by lush greenery, Adaaran Select Spa offers signature body and facial treatments.
Additional amenities include:
- table and tennis;
- Beach volleyball;
- windsurfing, water skiing and jet skiing;
- gym;
- excursions;
- diving.
Included transfer: domestic flight + speedboat, seaplane.
Adaaran Select Meedhupparu
Adaaran Select Hudhuran Fushi
Located 19 kilometers from the airport in North Male Atoll, this resort is ranked among the top surfing resorts in the Maldives. It provides exclusive access to the popular Lohis surfing spot and runs twice daily surf excursions to other spots in the area.
Surfing enthusiasts can choose to stay at one of Lohis' sports villas, or choose one of the beach or water villas according to their preference.
The resort has a Premium All Inclusive Offering package, which, in addition to food and drinks, includes:
- free snorkeling equipment and snorkeling tours (upon prior reservation);
- Sunset cruise and dolphin cruise
- attending a culinary and cocktail master class, beach party, animation games and events;
- access to non-motorized water sports;
- windsurfing and catamaran (subject to license);
- tennis court, badminton, table tennis, beach volleyball, football, billiards.
The resort also has a spa, diving center, yoga lessons, including yoga for the newlyweds and one-to-one workouts.
Included transfer: speed boat.
Adaaran Select Hudhuran Fushi
Reethi Beach Resort
Located on the miniature island of Baa Atoll, this resort hotel is Maldivian for "beautiful". And indeed it is.
The picturesque island offers elegant villas, some of which are equipped with cozy swings. Large families should pay attention to the Reethi Family Suite, which has an area of 150 square meters. The suite consists of two bedrooms and can comfortably accommodate 4 adults and 2 young guests.
Also at the service of vacationers:
- 5 restaurants and 5 bars;
- Coconut Spa, employing highly qualified Balinese therapists;
- 5-star diving school offering visits to over 30 diving sites in the Baa Atoll area;
- Aquatic Center offering group and private atoll tours;
- various sporting events.
Included transfer: domestic flight + speedboat, seaplane.
Reethi Beach Resort
Fiyavalhu Maldives
Situated on the inhabited Mandhoo island of South Ari Atoll, this 4-star hotel embodies the interesting "Resort on a local island" concept. To get to it, you need to make a half-hour trip by seaplane.
In 2021, the resort won the Luxury Boutique Resort in the Indian Ocean Region honorary award. Its number of rooms consists of 44 villas in six different categories, from villas with a garden to villas with a pool, all of which are located on land. All villas are decorated in warm gray tones, cozy and well maintained.
The hotel features most of the infrastructure, activities and entertainment available in the Maldives resorts:
- 25-meter infinity pool;
- fitness club;
- kids club with games for different age groups;
- the possibility of snorkeling and diving, water sports;
- boat rental service;
- beach cinema;
- boat trips with whale sharks;
- fishing, dolphin cruises and a picnic on a desert island.
Since food is an important part of a good holiday, the hotel has taken care of that as well. The Koveli Restaurant serves local and international cuisine. And at Riya Café you can grab a bite to eat during the day if you don't want to go far from the beach and pool. In addition, vacationers can choose a location to their liking and taste freshly grilled seafood dishes, steaks and locally produced vegetables.
Included transfer: domestic flight + speedboat. Transfer by seaplane is possible, but its cost will be somewhat more expensive.
Fiyavalhu Maldives
Sun Siyam Olhuveli
This 4-star resort complex in South Male Atoll is spread over 3 islands at once: Main island, Dream island and Romance island.
Beach lovers will appreciate the soft white sand beach, the expansive lagoon and the vibrant house reef. Connoisseurs of good food and refreshing drinks will certainly find something to their liking in one of the 11 restaurants and bars of the resort.
The resort has 3 spa salons offering an integrated approach to healing and rejuvenating the body using ancient Indian Ayurvedic techniques.
Also for guests are working: SSI Dive Center, Water Sports Center, Maakanaa Kidz Kids Club. In addition, such entertainment as watching the feeding of manta rays is highly popular among guests. You don't have to be submerged in the water to do this. You can get to know these friendly marine life right from the resort's marina, every evening and absolutely free.
Included transfer: speed boat.
Sun Siyam Olhuveli
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