Top 20 Maldives Hotels on Local Islands

There are many attractive hotels on the residential islands of the Maldives. Although vacations in local settlements are considered budget , local islands can offer enough entertainment and all the same landscapes as in private resorts. The advantages of such a vacation include the local flavor, which will be much closer. Private islands offer excursions to residential villages so that tourists can get acquainted with the life and culture of the Maldivians. Hotels in local places guarantee the same impressions, as well as no less comfortable living and beautiful natural conditions.

Please note!

1. When choosing a holiday on a local Maldivian island, be sure to familiarize yourself with the cultural and religious peculiarities. In short, the Maldives is a Muslim country where guests are required to follow a certain dress code in public places and swim in bikinis on beaches reserved for tourists.
2. Also in the Maldives there is a ban on the sale and consumption of alcohol on residential islands, which is quite acceptable on private resorts. More details on all the nuances of this issue are here .

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Fiyavalhu Maldives on Mandu Island

A comfortable 3* hotel is located on a separate area of Mandhoo Island, away from the local village. This is a paradise surrounded by dense natural jungle. An ideal option for both a family and a secluded romantic vacation. The cozy hotel, marked with the Travelers Choice 2023 icon on Tripadvisor, has a welcoming atmosphere, offering a calm and at the same time interesting holiday on the idyllic Ari Atoll.

Infrastructure and entertainment in Fiyavalhu :

• 44 villas, surrounded by gardens or with views of the coast.
• A variety of food, its own restaurant, bar and juice bar.
• Recreation center and gym.
• Children's playground
• Infinity pool for adults and children's pool.
• Provision of snorkeling equipment.
• Water activities in a wide variety.
• Nature trails among the tropical thickets of the island .

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Meeru Maldives Resort Island near Diffusi

One of the classic Maldivian resorts is popular for its stunning coastline, exceptional cuisine and excellent 4-star service. Meeru is located on the large private Meerufenfushi , across a small strait from the residential island of Dhiffushi . The convenient location facilitates a variety of leisure activities. An authentic and interesting holiday, during which standard Maldivian activities can be alternated with trips around Dhiffushi and the nearby island of Thulusdhoo .

Meeru Maldives Resort offers :

• Extensive accommodation options, with overwater and beach villas, as well as garden rooms.
• Authentic restaurants serving Maldivian and international cuisine.
• Unique All Inclusive Plus for an all-inclusive holiday.
• Services of the prestigious Duniye spa center.
• Organization of romantic events and family leisure.
• Water activities including jet skis, kayaks, diving trips, snorkeling and fishing.

Meeru Maldives Resort Island

Kaani Village & Spa on Maafushi

The local island of Maafushi is considered the center of budget tourism in the Maldives. Here you can find several dozen decent hotels and local restaurants, enjoy water activities and all kinds of excursions.

Kaani Village & Spa is one of four Kaani chain hotels on Maafushi. It is a small and cozy 3-star hotel located near Bikini Beach.

Guests are offered :

• Comfortable rooms for 2, 3 and 4 guests.
• Restaurant and bar.
• Communal swimming pool and lounge area.
• Organization of excursions, diving and snorkeling.
• Active recreation in the surrounding area.
• Spa services.
• Private parking.

Kaani Village & Spa

Arena Beach Hotel , Maafushi

A decent choice of rooms, beautiful sea view, delicious food and varied leisure can be offered by another hotel in Maafushi - Arena Beach Hotel . Its highlight is the infinity pool on the roof of a 7-story building. If you want to admire the bright blue sea horizon - this is the place for you.

Arena Infrastructure and Offerings Beach :

• Standard and superior rooms with island or sea view.
• Local delicacies and international cuisine at the hotel restaurant.
• 1 infinity pool.
• Sense Spa and beauty salon.
• Organization of sea excursions, including expeditions in search of whale sharks, diving at the best sites, Maldivian fishing.
• Day trips to private island resorts Fihalhohi Maldives , Sun Siyam Olhuveli , Adaaran Club Rannalhi , Centara Ras Fushi Maldives and Adaaran Prestige Vadoo .

Arena Beach Hotel

LVI Blancura , Daravandu

The local island of Dharavandhoo in Baa Atoll is the gateway to the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve in the Maldives. It is from here that snorkeling excursions to the idyllic Hanifaru Bay depart . The relatively small island with a population of about 800 people has its own airstrip, several 3* hotels and everything you need for an active holiday in the Maldives.

One of the popular local hotels is LVIS Blancura , located right next to Bikini Beach.

What the hotel has :

• Budget rooms with sea views, as well as cozy junior suites.
• Restaurant serving Maldivian and international cuisine and a lounge area for relaxation.
• Private coastline.
• Nanny services and car rental.

You can also choose to stay in the nearby tourist village LVIS Village, with comfortable rooms, a beach restaurant, bikini beach and good conditions for family living.

LVIS Blancura

Blue World Dharavandhoo

Another hotel on Daravandu has good reviews from travelers : Blue World offers home comfort, hearty breakfasts, and active leisure activities - boat trips to the sandbank, dive safaris, freediving, dolphin cruises. The price of the holiday includes one or another package with diving and snorkeling in Hanifaru Bay .

Guest infrastructure :

• Comfortable rooms in the style of Maldivian bungalows.
• Restaurant and terrace surrounded by a garden.
• PADI diving center with courses for professional instructors.
• Free bicycle rental.
• Free Wi-Fi .

Blue World Dharavandhoo is a great budget option if your Maldives trip is all about the underwater world of reefs with incredible biodiversity.

Blue World Dharavandhoo

Aveyla Manta Village on Daravandu

Diving and snorkeling in the paradise atoll of Baa is provided by another modest by Maldivian standards, but very functional Aveyla Manta Village . The authentic atmosphere of Davavandhoo Island , a variety of water activities and the ideal location of the beach hotel. From June to November, during the season of the majestic manta rays in the Maldives , Aveyla organizes diving trips to Hanifaru Bay , one of the most spectacular dive locations in the world.

What the hotel offers :

• Comfortable rooms with modern interiors.
• Great deals on diving packages.
• Own diving center with rental of necessary equipment.
• Private beach area.
• Non-motorized water sports include stand-up paddleboarding, kayaking and windsurfing.
• Weekly cultural events in the hotel restaurant.

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Aveyla Manta Village

Rosy Villa Hotel on Guraidhoo

The picturesque island of Guraidhoo in Kaafu Atoll has all the conditions for a quiet, almost retreat-like holiday. This is a small island (less than 1 kilometer in length and width), where you can find a modern diving center, several guest houses, hotels and cafes. Along with this, the local Guraidhoo can boast of natural beauty as on private island resorts.

Rosy Villa is deservedly considered one of the best places to stay in Kaafu Atoll. The 3-star hotel offers a wide range of amenities, including free bicycles, a shared lounge, a terrace, a restaurant and free Wi-Fi throughout the property. The rooms are equipped with comfortable amenities, including air conditioning and a minibar. Hearty continental breakfasts or buffet style. There is a children's playground on site.

Organization of unforgettable excursions - swimming with manta rays and sharks, fishing, snorkeling. Guests of Rosy Villa note excellent food, clean rooms and hospitality.

Rosy Villa Hotel

IRIS Beach Residence , Guraidhoo

IRIS room stock Beach Residence consists of 7 suites and 4 standard rooms. The amenities are modern and functional. There are several restaurants and shops nearby, buffet dinner upon request. IRIS organizes impressive activities for its guests - trips to the islands, diving, snorkeling on the house reef, ocean fishing, water sports. The rooms have free Wi - Fi .

IRIS Beach Residence

Kaafu Inn Guraidhoo

A mini-hotel in the very center of the island village offers comfortable accommodation and delicious breakfasts. Kaafu The Inn is located steps away from a private beach area. It offers express check-in and check-out, clean rooms with the necessary amenities. Souvenir and grocery stores, as well as a local mosque are located near the guest house. Guided walking tours of the island

Kaafu Inn Guraidhoo

Island Hotel, Ukulhas

Ukulhas is one of the most environmentally friendly residential islands in the Maldives, located in the North Ari Atoll. Tourism here began to develop only ten years ago. The main asset of Ukulhas as a budget island is a clean and equipped bounty beach and an excellent house reef. Ostrov Hotel is a small guesthouse with cozy rooms, which is completely immersed in dense tropics. An absolute choice of travelers according to reviews on Tripadvisor, for food, conditions of stay and value for money.

Infrastructure :

• The room stock includes: suite, triple, double room with 1 bed, family, double with 1 or 2 beds.
• Restaurant.
• Open-air lounge area.
• Free Wi-Fi.
• Fitness room with instructor services.

Ostrov Hotel

Ranthari Hotel & Spa , Ukulhas

A beachfront hotel in Ukulhas , located right on Bikini Beach. A picturesque location with stunning views of tropical greenery and the sea horizon, as well as a house reef nearby. This is the only hotel on the island with an infinity pool and a rooftop lounge, offering panoramic views of the colorful Maldivian sunsets.

What else does Ranthari offer :

• Bright, comfortable rooms on the seafront - double deluxe and family standard rooms.
• Restaurant with open kitchen and an extensive menu of international and local dishes.
• Saimaa Spa services.
• Ukulhas Convention Centre is located close to the hotel.
• Organization of diving safaris with manta rays and dolphins, fishing, snorkeling on the house reef.
• Nika Island and Ellaidhoo Maldives by Cinnamon resorts .
• Thoddoo Island Tours.

Ranthari Hotel & Spa

Bliss Dhigurah , Dhigurah

Dhigurah is a long and lush island in the Ari Atoll, which from above resembles a huge alligator. The population does not exceed 600 people, and the natural conditions are simply magical. This is one of the quietest and most beautiful local places in the Maldives. Several guest houses and hotels here are always in demand. One of them is the 3-star Bliss Dhigurah .

Infrastructure :

• Compact rooms, as well as superior rooms and family suites.
• A restaurant with an abundance of Maldivian and international dishes, a rooftop bar and a cafe.
• Dive center with instructors from a certified PADI club.

Bliss Dhigurah

Boutique Beach All Inclusive Diving Hotel, Dhigurah

A true paradise for divers promises a dive resort with exclusive opportunities on Dhigurah . In addition to delicious food and comfort, they devote a lot of time to making you fall in love with diving forever. For several years in a row Boutique Beach remains a favorite among travelers on Tripadvisor. The hotel offers two all-inclusive packages - for diving and snorkeling, and is good value for money when you consider the cost of diving at resorts.

Boutique Beach All Inclusive Diving Hotel

Relax Residence Thoddoo Maldives, Thoddoo

Thoddoo Island is ideal for active travel. There is no tourist boom here, so the atmosphere of tropical seclusion and fabulous nature is preserved. Thoddoo is one of the largest islands in the Maldives with developed agriculture. Each hotel offers bicycle rental for walks through green plantations and a variety of activities for every taste . Relax Residence is among the top most comfortable places in Thoddoo.

The 4-star hotel offers :

• Cozy rooms with patio and balcony.
• Hearty continental breakfasts.
• Snorkeling, diving and water skiing.
• Free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel.
• Conveniently located 5 minutes from Guest Beach.
• Tourist guide services.

Relax Residence Thoddoo Maldives

Lagoon Villa Thoddoo

A mini-hotel with an excellent location in Thoddoo and no less attractive service gives its guests home comfort, varied food and rich leisure.

• Double and triple rooms with modern equipment.
• Open air restaurant, room service.
• Access to the beach.
• Free Wi-Fi.
• Organization of excursions.

Lagoon Villa Thoddoo

Shallow Lagoon Rasdhoo , Rasdhoo Island

The local island of Rasdhoo on the Alif Alif Atoll is another popular destination for a budget Maldivian holiday. Here you can find excellent infrastructure in the form of several restaurants and cafes, guest houses and hotels, shops and water activities. According to travelers, the mini-hotel Shallow offers good conditions for rest Lagoon .

• Clean and functional rooms in Maldivian style.
• A varied menu is available at the hotel restaurant, as well as private dinners and picnics.
• A wide range of non-motorized water sports, including jet skis
• Diving in the habitats of hammerhead sharks and manta rays.

Shallow Lagoon Rasdhoo

Acqua Blu Rasdhoo

Another welcoming corner of Rasdu , where guests are provided with all the conditions for the best impressions. Acqua Blu Guest House is famous for its excellent service, cleanliness and variety of offers.

• Double and family deluxe rooms with modern amenities.
• Individual meals from the menu - continental breakfasts, oriental, Asian and international dishes for lunch and dinner.
• Organize exciting excursions including scuba diving, water sports, sunset cruises, fishing, barbecues, sandbar trips, picnics.

Acqua Blu Rasdhoo

Season Paradise , Thulusdhoo

Thulusdhoo on Kaafu Atoll is on the list of popular tourist destinations of local islands. It is very beautiful, has good infrastructure and is only 27 kilometers from Male airport. The island has a large 4-star hotel Season Paradise is a very popular place due to several advantages:

• Modern rooms for all categories of guests, with a view of the garden or the sea.
• Located just 2 minutes from Bikini Beach.
• Luxurious infinity pool and rooftop terrace.
• Private spa and gym.
• A wide range of dining options, from intercontinental to Maldivian dishes, available in buffet or a la carte format.
• Free Wi-Fi in rooms and throughout the hotel.
• Excellent choice of excursions - surf safaris, dolphin cruises, trips to the sandbank.
• Cycling around the island.
• Non-motorized water sport.

Season Paradise

Zero Degree Residence, Fuhamula

The remote island paradise of Fuhamoula is located right on the equator and represents true island life away from the usual way of life. It is a large atoll island with amazing jungles and coral reefs 500 kilometers from Male. Among other things, Fuhamoula is a center of budget tourism, which has been developing here only since 2016. On the island you can find comfortable guest houses in the natural tropical nature. Zero Degree Residence is one of such places.

Guests are offered :

• Spacious rooms of standard, deluxe and suite categories.
• Full board meal package with breakfast, lunch and dinner served buffet style.
• Diving with tiger sharks, for which Fuhamula is famous.
• Exciting ocean fishing.

Zero Degree Residence