Best Hotels in Thimarafushi

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Stay Mikado
9.4 (34 reviews)

Stay Mikado ★★★★

📍 Haveeree Hingun, Thimarafushi

"The B&B is right next to the port, and it is very convenient to go out to the sea. It is ten minutes away from the airport. There is a beautiful private beach next to the airport, where you can let the buggy take you there or ride a bike yourself. The hotel has an outdoor restaurant, which is open all day and late, which is quite good. The hotel buffet is also OK. There is a terrace on the third floor with hammocks, lounge chairs and a gym, where you can relax. The room is very large, it is a two-bedroom and one-living room suite. Each suite has a public living room, balcony and kitchen, which is still very spacious. It is just that room 201 is very close to the mosque, and it will be woken up by the chanting at 4:30 every day. If you mind, you can communicate with the boss in advance to ask for a room with a different orientation. The hotel service is very good. Before leaving the hotel to go to the airport, the staff will help to transport the luggage to the airport for check-in in advance, help to get the boarding pass, and finally, as long as you go to the airport half an hour in advance, you can go directly to the security check and board the plane. It is really Maldives speed, very thoughtful! Overall exceeded expectations!"

Finimas Residence
9.2 (9 reviews)

Finimas Residence ★★★

📍 Iruvaige next to Faiza restaurant, Thimarafushi

"I don’t normally leave reviews but I simply have to for this place. To get there, I took a 75usd speedboat which, provided the sea isn’t too choppy which it wasn’t, was pretty straightforward and efficient. You really do feel like you are in miles away from civilisation when you arrive. Ahmed, Shazin and Roshani did the absolute most to make sure I made the most of my time. Whether that was arranging a private island trip, or a dolphin cruise they were extremely flexible and due to the quiet nature of the island, nothing was too much of an ask. After I asked if it was possible to have a bbq, they set up one on the beach during sunset where we ate the fish we had just caught from our boat trip. The island is very small which means it’s all really walkable, including to the private beach which is gorgeous (only for tourists) and well maintained by the local workers who would find me a coconut to drink each time I visited. I had plenty of days where I was happy to sit and relax at the beach but it’s the range of activities that you can do off the island which makes it great. Most trips around 30-40 usd but can sometimes be cheaper with more people. Some of them like the private island trip exceeded activities that I have done in the rest of SEA. Make no mistake, the beauty of this island is that it’s still so raw and only recently opened to tourism which you can tell, but for someone like me who enjoys this vibe and interacting with locals and getting a real feel for a place, this was great. I like the imperfection as it feels real and everyone on the island feels genuinely grateful to host you. Shazin was happy to show me around the island and take me to anywhere if I needed something eg a new phone SIM card and Roshani (Nepalese background) was amazing in the kitchen cooking a range of western, Nepalese and local dishes which I never got bored of after 2 weeks of eating 3 meals a day. There’s not loadsss of eating options on the island so I’d recommend this as a stress free way to go about it. Plus, she gives you a mountain of food to keep you full. The locals were happy to let me join in their football games at 5pm most days and offered to take me out fishing plenty of times too. My room was simple and everything I needed really, comfortable bed and AC 24 hours/day and frequently cleaned. To say it’s one of the cheapest places in the Maldives it was more than comfortable! I met a few surfers who had come back to Finimas for the second time and raved about the waves during peak season which starts in late February through till about September. As long as you lower your expectations and realise that the money you pay is nowhere near that of a resort level of luxury, I really believe that Ahmed and his team have done well to make Finimas an affordable slice of paradise who want to do all they can to help you have the best time! Would love to revisit one day!!"

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Kandima Maldives
8.9 (117 reviews)

Kandima Maldives ★★★★★

📍 Dhaalu Atoll, Kandima

"Kandima Hotel is a comprehensive resort hotel with different room types, from beach villas to overwater villas. The snorkeling, deep diving and various recreational activities at sea are very exciting."

Medhufushi Island Resort
8.5 (41 reviews)

Medhufushi Island Resort ★★★★

📍 Medhufushi, Medhufushi

"Great location, very friendly, everything was superb. Fantastic accommodation and very clean."

Hotel Riu Atoll - All Inclusive
9.3 (46 reviews)

Hotel Riu Atoll - All Inclusive ★★★★

📍 Gadifuri, Maafushi

"The hotel is super! It has everything you need: karaoke, quizzes, and 4 à la carte restaurants. The water is crystal clear, and the service is top-notch."

The Maverick Surf and Dive Boutique Hotel
10 (12 reviews)

The Maverick Surf and Dive Boutique Hotel ★★★★

📍 Mundoo, Mundoo

"What an amazing week our family had in the Maldives at Maverick. The tents were beautiful and had everything we needed including an air con to keep us comfortable. The outdoor bathroom was lovely and the kids loved playing with the hermit crabs out there! Staying on the island inhabited by a small local village allowed us expose the kids to a bit of the culture that would be missed in a big resort. The village tour and basket weaving were big hits with the kids and we enjoyed the local dinner too. The snorkeling is great too. It is a Muslim country so just a note to be respectful and cover up knees and shoulders when out of the hotel area and walking through the village. They also have a bar boat that is easy to get to by short boat ride if you would like to have a drink and you can even have a little fish off the boat while there. They even helped me celebrate my 40th with a lovely celebration on the boat and dinner with guests and cake and decorated the bed while we were surfing it was beautiful. We booked through perfect wave and found that the hotel and perfect wave communicated with each other well around the surfing plan and made sure things were planned with surfing times in mind based on conditions. The packed towels, drinks and snacks for the boat when surfing. By far the best thing was how lovey and accommodating all of the staff were. They went out of their way to take care of us and look after the kids and cater for their fussy eating. Thanks Ina and team a wonderful more unique and quiet experience with some culture and lots of fun."

Hotel Riu Palace Maldivas - All Inclusive
9.3 (69 reviews)

Hotel Riu Palace Maldivas - All Inclusive ★★★★★

📍 Gadifuri, Kedhigandu

"This is now one of our favorite hotels! The service is top-notch, the island is gorgeous, I'm completely in love and will definitely be back. The only thing is, they advertised a $200 spa pass, but the hotel doesn't offer it. But that didn't put us off))) The experience itself was wonderful :)"

Angsana Velavaru - Free return seaplane for 2 on stays 7+ nights till 20 Dec 2026
9.2 (91 reviews)

Angsana Velavaru - Free return seaplane for 2 on stays 7+ nights till 20 Dec 2026 ★★★★★

📍 Island, 20177, Velavaru

"Really love the place with snorkeling availability. There’s lots of activities available at the resort. However, would need to manage the times by yourself since there’s no butlers for the guests."

Guest Reviews for Thimarafushi Hotels

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Rubson

Family
Stay Mikado ★★★★
"I really enjoyed the hotel. The staff are very nice and welcoming. The manager named Ameen is a very nice man. The 2 ladies at the kitchen are very very friendly. The workers in general made me love my stay there. I highly recommend it"
★★★★★
2024-02-01
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carowrig

Solo traveler
Finimas Residence ★★★
"Amhed and staff are very friendly and helpful. The island is a bit removed from most Maldives touristy islands but that is part of the charm. The staff at the guest house provided guidance and arranged all arrival and departures, any excursions we wanted, food and provided recommendations on things to do."
★★★★★
2025-04-03
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Guest User

Traveling with friends
Kandima Maldives ★★★★★
"The best island I've been to, comfortable, clean, delicious, everything provided, clean beach, friendly staff"
★★★★★
2025-02-18
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Guest User

Couple
Medhufushi Island Resort ★★★★
"Wonderful hotel, friendly staff, clean and comfortable rooms 😻 Thank you for the gifts in honor of our honeymoon"
★★★★★
2025-11-28
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Guest User

Couple
Hotel Riu Atoll - All Inclusive ★★★★
"Loved this hotel! The rooms, service, and food were all excellent! There are two à la carte restaurants with delicious food. The sea is stunning! There's a reef right next to the hotel where you can go snorkeling. We're already recommending it to friends and would happily come back again!"
★★★★★
2026-05-17
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Guest User

Other
The Maverick Surf and Dive Boutique Hotel ★★★★
"2 stars – Wanted to love it, but it fell way below expectations. My wife and I stayed at Maverick Boutique Hotel in the Maldives right after an Emperor liveaboard trip through the southern atolls. After the boat, we were really looking forward to a relaxing few days in a beautiful setting to finish our holiday. Unfortunately, the experience was disappointing and far below what we had hoped for. What we liked: The glamping-style villas were actually quite nice and clean, but also very hot despite the air conditioner, and the small island itself was very quiet, which was perfect after the busy liveaboard schedule. What went wrong: The small island had a surprising amount of trash scattered around, which really took away from the paradise feel. Food options at the restaurant were extremely limited. There are no restaurants, cafés, convenience stores. Breakfast was very limited and repetitive with almost no variety. For dinner, fixed menu and there were no fresh fish choices available — only raw fish appetizer dishes that my wife doesn’t eat, and the kitchen offered no substitutions or alternatives. We also couldn’t buy any extras on the island. There was no sun lotion, ice cream, snacks, or basic items available for purchase, which felt very restrictive for a resort. The floor of the bathroom has black stepping stones: beware they become extremely hot and may scorch your feet! Outside the resort, the surrounding Maldives village felt quite poor and dirty (even in other atolls we visited). Every day, the island directly in front of our beach was burning trash for hours, sending smoke and a horrible smell across to us and polluting the air we were trying to relax in. Underwater near the beach broken glass was disseminated on the bottom in the shallows, and right at the ends of the beach there were noticeable piles of trash that washed up or was left there. We really wanted to like Maverick Boutique Hotel and had high hopes after our amazing liveaboard, but the combination of limited food, visible pollution, and lack of basic services made it hard to enjoy. Also the sea didn't offer much wildlife to see while snorkeling. Very expensive boat shuttle to/from airport. Sadly, we wouldn’t recommend it in its current state."
★★★★☆
2026-04-04
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Guest User

Traveling with friends
Hotel Riu Palace Maldivas - All Inclusive ★★★★★
"All the staff were very welcoming and polite. The food was good, though a bit Western in style. Apparently, the gray wristband indicates that alcohol is included in the all-inclusive package, so those who enjoy drinking can drink to their heart's content. One price covers two islands. Snorkeling was great, but you have to go quite far to find coral and more fish. The all-inclusive package includes many water activities, but the spa is relatively expensive. The so-called 200 points are just for splitting coupons."
★★★★★
2026-07-08
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aneath

Couple
Angsana Velavaru - Free return seaplane for 2 on stays 7+ nights till 20 Dec 2026 ★★★★★
"An unforgettable stay! The scenery at the resort is simply magnificent, and the overall vibe is so relaxing. We absolutely love everything about this place. We had a wonderful time dining at Kaani Restaurant, thanks to APPA who provided exceptionally friendly and warm service. Thank you for making our trip so special—we highly recommend this resort to everyone!"
★★★★★
2026-06-26

Thimarafushi Travel Information

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230V/Type D/G

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Dhiraagu/Ooredoo

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Number of reviews

43

Total properties

3

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₹ 8,485

Weekend Avg. Price

₹ 8,418

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