Frequently Asked Questions

What transfer option do you have?

Depending on the hotel location there are 3 ways to get to the chosen resort island from Velana International Airport in the capital Male:

By hotel’s hydroplane with other tourists or book the whole plane. The flight takes from 30 minutes to an hour and a half depending on how far the island is.
By domestic airline hydroplanes. Such an option usually require to be followed by a 5-20 minute speedboat trip to the island, as local companies fly to a limited number of islands.
By speedboat or yacht. Such transfer is offered by the hotels situated not far from the capital Male. It usually takes 20 to 40 minutes.

Important: hotel price at WIOTTO already includes two-way transfers. You can learn more about transfer options on the hotel Additional information page or consult with a manager during booking.

What discounts does WIOTTO have?

Discounts and special offers apply to certain hotels and time:

Early bird. For certain hotels, there are different discounts in case of booking 30-120 days before the arrival.
Seasonal discounts. For several hotels, discounts are offered for certain dates of the season, for example, summer or autumn. They might be limited by the booking date.
Long stay offer. A lot of hotels provide discounts if you stay longer than a certain period, for example, more than 5-14 nights. It is possible to have every 5th night complimentary.
Family package. There are several options here: children under a certain age are staying for free; kids’ meals are included in the price, babysitting services are provided, etc.
Newly-weds’ package. They might include celebrating dinners, spa sessions, excursions and other romantic entertainments. Every hotel sets up its offers for a certain period after the wedding day, when you can use it.
Meal upgrade. Upgrading meal type. For example, for villas with breakfast only, an All-inclusive offer is available.

If there are active discounts and special offers for a chosen hotel, it is shown in the hotel catalog in the orange field, as well as on the hotel page.

You can learn more about current discounts by asking a WIOTTO manager in the online chat.

What is included in the price of stay at the hotel in the Maldives?

The price of stay at the resort hotel in the Maldives includes:

Staying at the villa, suite, bungalow to other dwelling types
Two-way transfer
All touristic and local taxes
Chosen meal type

What meal types are available at the Maldivian resorts?

BB = breakfast
HB = breakfast and dinner (drinks are not included)
HB+ = breakfast and dinner (drinks are included)
FB = 3-time meals (no drinks included)
FB+ = 3-time meals (drinks are included)
AI = All Inclusive
AI+ = All Inclusive (premium brands)
UAI = Ultra All Inclusive (AI+ and all the activities)

If my flight was canceled or I will not be able to fly to the Maldives for another reason, will I be able to cancel my stay and get all my money back?

In 2020 all Maldivian hotels changed their return policies. In case your plans change, a lot of hotels will return 100% of payment without any fees within a minimal number of days before planned arrival.

Which hotels are the best in the Maldives?

The best options for holiday in the Maldives are resort islands when there is just one hotel located on the island. You can find out about the top resorts in the following collections:

What Maldivian hotels are the most suitable for families?

The Maldives are one of the best places for a family vacation. Most of the resorts provide Kids Clubs, where special programs were created for different ages, from educational to entertaining, and babysitting services as well.

The following hotels are considered the best for family stay in the Maldives:

Peculiarities of staying with kids:

Pay attention during booking - there are several adults-only hotels on the islands.
About children and overwater villas: a lot of hotels recommend staying in such villas with children over 12 years old.
If you travel with small kids, it might be better to choose a hotel close to capital Male, for example within 15-20 minutes by a speedboat. Such a trip will be less tiring for the kids. The hotels mentioned above, fall into this precise category.