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Local Island Stays

Maldives
Guest Houses

Experience the Maldives from the inside. Stay on local islands, meet the people, and explore at a fraction of resort prices.

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Why Guest Houses

Real Maldives,
real community

Guest houses opened up the Maldives to a new kind of traveller. Stay on inhabited islands, walk to the local cafe, rent a bicycle, join a fishing trip at dawn. The ocean is the same. The experience is entirely different.

From diving hotspots in Vaavu Atoll to surfing breaks in Thulusdhoo, our curated guest house portfolio puts you exactly where the action is, with speedboat access and local guides on hand.

6 Properties
3 Atolls
200+ Total Rooms

Our Collection

Guest House Portfolio

4 ★ · 65+ Rooms
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Vaavu Atoll · Thinadhoo

Plumeria Maldives

The diver's base camp. Whale sharks, reef sharks and pristine Vaavu channels on your doorstep.

  • Diving & whale shark excursions
  • Scheduled speedboat · ~77 km from airport
  • 1 hr 30 mins – 2 hrs travel time
3 ★ · 10 Rooms
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Alif Alif Atoll · Thoddoo

Amazing View

Thoddoo's most laid-back stay. Fruit farms, clear waters and authentic local island rhythm.

  • Local island life & fruit farms
  • Speedboat or ferry · ~67 km from airport
  • 1 hr – 1 hr 20 mins travel time
4 ★ · 48 Rooms
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North Malé Atoll · Thulusdhoo

Season Paradise

Closest guest house to the airport. Surf Cokes, dive the house reef and explore North Malé Atoll.

  • Surfing, diving & water sports
  • Scheduled speedboat · ~28 km from airport
  • 25 – 30 mins travel time
4 ★ · Maafushi
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South Malé Atoll · Maafushi

Kaani Beach Hotel

Steps from Maafushi's main jetty. Coral gardens, beachside dining and an easy island pace — 35 minutes from the airport.

  • Shark snorkelling, island hopping & excursions
  • Speedboat · 35 mins from Velana Airport
  • Sampa Spa, gym & Saturday night live DJ
4 ★ · Beachfront
South Malé Atoll · Maafushi

Kaani Palm Beach

Walk straight from your room to the beach. Infinity pool, rooftop restaurant and panoramic ocean views in the heart of Maafushi.

  • Infinity pool & direct beachfront rooms
  • Speedboat · 35 mins from Velana Airport
  • Rooftop dining & Saturday live DJ
4 ★ · Oceanfront
South Malé Atoll · Maafushi

Kaani Grand Seaview

Refined oceanfront rooms with panoramic sea views, Aveli Indian Restaurant, Sampa Spa and suites for couples and families.

  • Panoramic seaview rooms, suites & honeymoon room
  • Speedboat · 35 mins from Velana Airport
  • Sampa Spa, gym & Aveli Indian Restaurant

Not sure which island suits you?

Tell us your travel style. Diver, surfer, family or explorer. We'll match you to the right guest house.

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