We have created a list with the best central luxury hotels in Male City, Maldives. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
A list by Mia Dahl & Kent Berg. Updated February 2024.
Very central. Superb breakfast. Cosy rooms. Somerset Hotel offers rooms in the centre of Male' City and provides free transfers from Velana International Airport, a 15-minute ride away. All the rooms are equipped with air conditioning. With a city view, the rooms also include a flat-screen TV, minibar, and coffee machine. Slippers and free toiletries are provided in the private bathroom. Some of the rooms have a balcony. Breakfast is available at the in-house restaurant, Belle Amie Bistro, which offers local and international cuisine for other meals. The hotel also has a tour desk and ticket service. A 5-minute walk away is the island's Fish Market, Sultan Park and Grand Mosque. The National Museum is 50 metres from the property.Show full description
This hotel has a highly rated breakfast, very cosy rooms and great affordability.
Comfortable beds. Great views.Opened December 2021. Situated in Male City and with Artificial Beach reachable within 1.3 km, Manhattan Business Hotel, Male features concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a terrace, free WiFi and a restaurant. This 4-star hotel offers free shuttle service and room service. Some rooms at the property have a balcony with a sea view. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a desk, a kettle, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bidet. At Manhattan Business Hotel, Male rooms come with bed linen and towels. The reception at the accommodation can provide tips on the area. Popular points of interest near Manhattan Business Hotel, Male include Rasfannu Beach, Villa College QI Campus and Henveiru Park. The nearest airport is Velana International Airport, 3 km from the hotel.Show full description
Super central. Nice style. Rooftop restaurant. Set within 600 metres of Henveiru Park and 800 metres of National Football Stadium, Samann Grand provides rooms in Male City. Boasting family rooms, this property also provides guests with a terrace. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a concierge service and free WiFi. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a desk, a kettle, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bidet. At Samann Grand the rooms are equipped with bed linen and towels. At the accommodation you will find a restaurant serving American, Caribbean and Chinese cuisine. Halal, vegan and gluten-free options can also be requested. Guests at Samann Grand will be able to enjoy activities in and around Male City, like cycling. Popular points of interest near the hotel include Artificial Beach, Rasfannu Beach and Hulhumale Ferry Terminal. The nearest airport is Velana International Airport, 3 km from Samann Grand.Show full description
This is the most central central luxury hotel in Male City. It also has a central location and a cool rooftop restaurant.
Opened February 2023. Located within 500 metres of Sultan Park and 500 metres of National Museum, Hotel Flora Inn Male Maldives offers rooms in Male City. Each accommodation at the 4-star hotel has city views, and guests can enjoy access to a terrace. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi. All units are equipped with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a fridge, a kettle, a shower, free toiletries and a desk. At the hotel every room comes with a private bathroom and bed linen. At Hotel Flora Inn Male Maldives you will find a restaurant serving American, Chinese and Indian cuisine. Vegetarian and vegan options can also be requested. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Artificial Beach, Rasfannu Beach and National Football Stadium. The nearest airport is Velana International Airport, 3 km from Hotel Flora Inn Male Maldives.Show full description
Boasting a rooftop infinity pool overlooking the Indian Ocean, JEN Maldives Malé by Shangri-La, provides free round-trip combined transfer from Velana International Airport, a 7-minute ride away. It features a spa and 24-hour café. Union Pay is accepted at the property. JEN Maldives Malé by Shangri-La, Maldives is located in Male's business district and is a 10-12 minute walk from the island's Fish Market and Rasrani Bageecha. The air-conditioned rooms at JEN Maldives Malé by Shangri-La by Shangri-La, come with a flat-screen TV, Chinese TV channels and tea/coffee making facilities. Featuring dark wood furnishings and large bay windows showcasing panoramic views of city skyline and partial Indian Ocean view, each room has an attached bathroom with a massage rain shower, toothbrush and slippers. Free WiFi is available in the rooms. Guests can relax on the large daybeds by the pool, or exercise in the 24-hour fitness centre while enjoying city views. The hotel reception can arrange island tours and diving trips. Laundry and ironing services are available. The Lime Restaurant is the signature all-day dining restaurant where you can experience authentic local fare with a range of international flavors. The Jen’s Kitchen On-the-Go is a chill-out venue located within the hotel lobby, serving homemade cakes, light meals and an extensive list of beverages, including fresh juices and signature Mocktail. The Azur is one of Maldives best dining places offering a perfectly secluded venue also being the highest dining peak in Maldives.Show full description
Trendy. Good breakfast. Great location. Maagiri Hotel has a fitness centre, shared lounge, a terrace and restaurant in Male City. This 4-star hotel offers a concierge service. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a coffee machine, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower. Rooms are equipped with a kettle, while some rooms have a balcony and others also boast sea views. All rooms have a wardrobe. Popular points of interest near Maagiri Hotel include Artificial Beach, Rasfannu Beach and Hulhumale Ferry Terminal. The nearest airport is Velana International Airport, 3 km from the accommodation.Show full description
The guest house has a barbecue and spa centre, and guests can enjoy a meal at the restaurant. There is a 24-hour front desk at the property. Guests can enjoy various activities in the surroundings, including snorkelling, windsurfing and diving. The property is located 100 metres from the Male Ferry Terminal. The nearest airport is Male International airport, 3.4 km from the Male Ferry terminal.Show full description
On a tropical private island in North Male Atoll, Kurumba Maldives features beautiful white sand beaches and scenic coconut trees. Within easy reach of the international airport and capital city of Male, transfers are available 24 hours a day, taking less than 10 minutes to arrive from the airport in our speedboats. The luxurious rooms and villas feature private terraces with beach views. It offers free WiFi in all rooms, 7 restaurants and 4 bars. The resort has 2 outdoor freshwater pools, 3 tennis courts and a fitness center. Offering a wide range of treatments, Veli Spa proposes the unique Dhivehi Beys treatments, as well as both modern and traditional treatments. Island-hopping tours and fishing trips are available, as well as customized excursions. Each room has a cable/satellite TV, Chinese cable channels, a safe and a work desk. A fridge and tea/coffee-making facilities are also provided. Private bathrooms come with a bathtub and shower. Extras include a beach bag, slippers and an electric kettle. Kurumba’s restaurants boast an impressive variety of cuisines, including Japanese, Indian, and Lebanese choices. Fez lounge features a wide selection of shisha, cocktails and snacks, Athiri bar is the best spot for gorgeous sunset views and Kandu bar offers live music.Show full description
Centrally located in Malé, The Beehive offers modern rooms with flat-screen TVs and free Wi-Fi. Situated 2 km from Malé International Airport, it features a restaurant serving Western and Asian dishes. Fitted with cable TV and DVD players, air-conditioned rooms at The Beehive are equipped with a fridge, an electric kettle and ironing facilities. Private bathrooms have hot shower facilities and toiletries like slippers. Free WiFi is available in the rooms. A hearty buffet breakfast is served daily at the Beehive’s restaurant, The Hive. For convenience, guests can deposit valuables in the safe at the 24-hour front desk. Staff can assist with business and laundry needs. Guests can make payments using Union Pay.Show full description
Very clean.Opened February 2022. Facing the beachfront, OBLU SELECT Lobigili - Premium All-Inclusive with Free Transfers offers 5-star accommodation in Male City and has an outdoor swimming pool, fitness centre and garden. With a terrace, the property also features a bar. The accommodation offers evening entertainment and free shuttle service. At the resort all rooms have air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a bidet, free toiletries and a hairdryer. All rooms are equipped with a coffee machine, while selected rooms also offer a patio and others also have pool views. At OBLU SELECT Lobigili - Premium All-Inclusive with Free Transfers rooms come with bed linen and towels. A buffet, continental or American breakfast can be enjoyed at the property. At the accommodation you will find a restaurant serving Seafood, local and international cuisine. Vegetarian, halal and gluten-free options can also be requested. Guests at OBLU SELECT Lobigili - Premium All-Inclusive with Free Transfers will be able to enjoy activities in and around Male City, like fishing, snorkelling and canoeing.Show full description
Elegant. Stylish. Great views. Baros Maldives is a small island close to Male’ city set in a turquoise lagoon with villas secluded in palm-shaded glades by a white sandy beach or perched over-water with private sun deck. Many of the elegant, sandstone and timber, palm-thatched villas have their own plunge pool and some have a spa bath too. Every villa is private, has an espresso machine and a wine and mini-bar; in-villa entertainment includes a flat-screen TV and iPod dock. Guests can pamper themselves at the Spa or take a dip in the overwater infinity pool. Water sports and yoga are available; the resort also has a library lounge and free in-room WiFi. A Villa Host is on call around the clock providing a discreet, personalised service making every stay hassle-free. The resort has both an EcoDive and a Marine Centre. Three restaurants cater for fine dining, sea-food and Asian delicacies and private dining can be arranged in-villa, on an isolated sandbank or on a deck over the lagoon. The Sails Bar serves drinks all day under the palms and there is a sea-view evening cocktail and cigar lounge. Room service is available for 24 hour. Baros Maldives is a 25-minute speedboat ride from Male International Airport. Airport transfer is available at a charge.Show full description
Creative. Stylish. Great views. OZEN RESERVE BOLIFUSHI is located in a spot of graceful elegance, offering excitement within endless beauty. Hidden beneath lush tropical vegetation, the resort island is surrounded by expansive white beaches and turquoise waters. The property is a 35-minute luxury catamaran or speedboat ride from Velana International Airport. Our All-Inclusive - The RESERVE Plan includes complimentary Return Airport transfers by Luxury Catamaran, specialty Fine Dining experiences, premium brands of spirits, beer, wines, and cocktails, use of snorkeling equipment & non-motorized water sports and minibar replenished once daily. Specialty Fine Dining experiences and Spa experiences are applicable for stays 4 nights and above. Dine in Maldivian splendour with sublime views of the Indian Ocean. The resort offers a variety of dining experiences and cuisines, including traditional Indian cuisine, refreshing Middle Eastern dishes by the beach, and gourmet seafood dishes - paired with excellent wines and champagnes. There are several world-class diving sites nearby. Explore these with courses and expeditions arranged by the PADI-certified dive centre. Facilities on the island include a spa with 100% organic treatments, an overwater gymnasium, semi-submarine adventures, non-motorized water sports, and complimentary bicycles. The inviting Kid’s Club and Teen Lounge host regular events and activities, including the popular children’s educational Island Treasure Hunt.Show full description
Hulhule Island Hotel boasts a private beach, an outdoor pool and a golf putting green. The hotel provides free two-way shuttles to Male International Airport, just 5 minutes’ drive away. Air-conditioned rooms come with a flat-screen TV, a safety deposit box and ironing facilities. A minibar and tea/coffee making amenities are also provided. Some rooms feature a private balcony and a bathtub. The hotel has 6 food and beverage options. Offering an international menu, Uduvilaa features glass walls overlooking the sea. The 24-hour Faru Coffee House specialises in European, Japanese and Italian dishes.Show full description
Opened May 2022. Nestled amidst the tranquil blue waters of North Malé Atoll, Hilton Maldives Amingiri Resort & Spa offers beachfront accommodation. Easily accessible via a 20-minute premium speedboat transfer from Velana International Airport it offers various facilities, such as restaurants, an outdoor swimming pool and a bar. This 5-star resort offers a private beach area and a kids' club. The accommodation offers 5-star accommodation with a sauna and children's playground. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, room service and currency exchange for guests. At the resort the rooms are equipped with air conditioning, a desk, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen, towels and a terrace with pool view. Every room is equipped with a safety deposit box and all rooms also offer sea views. All guest rooms will provide guests with a wardrobe and a kettle. Hilton Maldives Amingiri offers a continental or buffet breakfast. Guests at Hilton Maldives Amingiri Resort & Spa will be able to enjoy activities in and around the resort, like snorkelling. National Museum is 18 km from the resort, while Sultan Park is 18 km from the property.Show full description
Creative. Elegant. Friendly staff. Surrounded by a coral reef in Maldives, Dhawa Ihuru - All Inclusive - All Inclusive enjoy beachfront villas with private timber patios on Ihuru Island. It offers guided snorkelling safaris, Maldivian cooking classes and a PADI dive centre. The thatched-roof villas at the resort offer in-room WiFi and feature dining and seating areas in their private gardens. It features views of the ocean and toiletries. Some villas have an open-air jet pool. Each villa features Maldivian swings. Dhawa Ihuru - All Inclusive - All Inclusive is situated in the North Malé Atoll, a 20-minute speedboat ride from Malé International Airport. The resort organises island hopping trips and island exploration excursions. The property offers massages and aromatherapies at the spa or a walk on the white sandy beach. It's water-sports center is well equipped, and all non-motorized sports equipment rental is free. The property offers Maldivian specialities prepared by the resort's chefs on a private sandbank or a barbecue party in your villa. The restaurant have an Indian Ocean view with Asian, Mediterranean and local dishes, while the waterfront Velaavani serves cocktails. For additional dining / activity variety, guests are able to travel to Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru, 5 minutes away by speedboat, where they can dine at restaurants and snorkel in the house reef.Show full description
Creative. Cool. Great location. Far removed from urban living and nestled on a gorgeous island in the North Malé Atoll, a luxurious beach holiday awaits, just 25 minutes by speedboat from Male International Airport, at Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru Round Trip to the Airport. It has free WiFi access throughout the property including all rooms. Vabbinfaru's exquisite set of villas feature a modern Maldivian styling that incorporates thatched roofs and rustic worn-wood elements. Despite traditional appearances, each villa is equipped with a host of modern amenities like flat screen TVs, both outdoor and indoor showers and more. Tea/coffee making facilities are available in the rooms. All villas are merely steps away from the white sandy beaches, and every villa comes fully furnished with private plunge pool and jet pool. Banyan Tree Spa Vabbinfaru features a relaxing menu of massage treatments and beauty therapies. The resort offers watersports and a diving centre offering rental of snorkeling equipment, dive trips and guided catamaran excursions. The property also houses a marine laboratory. Maldivian cuisine, fresh seafood and international dishes are served at the beachfront Ilaafathi Restaurant, Madi Hiyaa and Sangu Garden Restaurant. For additional dining/activity variety, guests are able to travel to Dhawa Ihuru, 5 minutes away by speedboat, where they can dine at Riveli and The Velaavani Bar, and snorkel in the house reef.Show full description
In my judgement this could be the most CREATIVE central luxury hotel in Male City.
Opened April 2023. Facing the beachfront, The Hive Beach offers 4-star accommodation in Male City and features a terrace, bar and private beach area. The property is around a few steps from Eastern/ Hulhumale beach, 7 km from Henveiru Park and 7.3 km from Villa College QI Campus. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a desk, a kettle, a fridge, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bidet. At The Hive Beach each room comes with bed linen and towels. The daily breakfast offers buffet, à la carte or continental options. At the accommodation you will find a restaurant serving Chinese, Indian and Indonesian cuisine. Vegetarian, halal and vegan options can also be requested. Hulhumale Ferry Terminal is 7.4 km from The Hive Beach, while National Football Stadium is 7.7 km away. The nearest airport is Velana International Airport, 2 km from the hotel.Show full description
Great location. Great restaurant.Opened March 2022. Facing the beachfront, OBLU XPERIENCE Ailafushi - All Inclusive with Free Transfers offers 4-star accommodation in Male City and features an outdoor swimming pool, fitness centre and garden. Featuring room service, this property also provides guests with a terrace. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a kids' club and free WiFi. At the resort every room comes with air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a bidet, free toiletries and a hairdryer. All units will provide guests with a wardrobe and a kettle. Breakfast is available daily, and includes buffet, American and vegetarian options. At OBLU XPERIENCE Ailafushi - All Inclusive with Free Transfers you will find a restaurant serving Seafood, local and international cuisine. Vegetarian, halal and gluten-free options can also be requested. The accommodation offers a sauna. You can play billiards and darts at OBLU XPERIENCE Ailafushi - All Inclusive with Free Transfers.Show full description
Hip. Highly elegant. Great restaurant. COMO Cocoa Island offers luxurious accommodation on the private shores of Kaafu Island in South Male Atoll. It provides indulgent spa treatments, 2 private diving reefs and an infinity pool. Inspired by the Dhoni (a local fishing boat), the elegant air-conditioned suites and villas boast beautiful views of the crystal ocean. Each is equipped with a flat-screen TV and feature large bathrooms with bathtubs. COMO Cocoa Island features Ayurvedic treatment programmes, a gym and yoga classes. For quiet afternoon indoors, there is a library and free Wi-Fi. Ufaa Restaurant offers all-day dining, with its healthy South Indian menu prepared using fresh seafood and organic vegetables. Barbecue buffets are available on selected days. Cocoa Island is about 31 km, or a 40-minute speedboat ride, from Male International Airport.Show full description
Based on my research this is one of the coolest, most elegant and stylish resorts in Male City! WOW!
Newly opened, August 2023. Situated in Male City, Joy Island Maldives All Inclusive Resort has a shared lounge, bar, private beach area, and free WiFi throughout the property. Boasting room service, this property also provides guests with a sun terrace. You can play billiards, table tennis and tennis at this 5-star resort, and the area is popular for snorkelling and canoeing. The resort features an outdoor swimming pool, fitness centre, nightclub and a kids' club. All rooms are fitted with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a minibar, a coffee machine, a bidet, free toiletries and a desk. The resort offers some units with sea views, and all rooms are equipped with a balcony. At Joy Island Maldives All Inclusive Resort the rooms are fitted with bed linen and towels. Breakfast is available each morning, and includes buffet, continental and Full English/Irish options. At the accommodation you will find a restaurant serving American, Italian and Mediterranean cuisine. Vegetarian, halal and vegan options can also be requested. Joy Island Maldives All Inclusive Resort offers a children's playground. Languages spoken at the reception include Arabic, English, Hindi and Indonesian.Show full description
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