Ukulhas Sands

Name: Ukulhas Sands
Address: Karayye, Roashaneegoalhi, Ukulhas, 09030, mv
Price range: $$$

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Local Island Experience

Experience authentic Maldivian village life on Ukulhas, stay with a friendly local family and explore the island's sandy paths.

Bikini Beach Nearby

A short stroll to the famous sweeping white-sand bikini beach, perfect for swimming, snorkelling and sunset walks.

Dive & Snorkel Base

Arrange diving, fishing and dolphin cruises directly at the front desk; equipment rental and guided tours are available.

Fresh Maldivian Dining

Enjoy home-style curries, fresh tuna and grilled seafood served in the cosy restaurant with a tropical garden.

Popular Facilities

24-hour front desk

Luggage storage

Safety deposit box at reception

Laundry service

Tour desk

Daily housekeeping

Rooms

Location

Property policies

Children and extra beds

Children under 12 stay free in existing bedding in their parents' room. A child aged 12 or above is considered an adult for occupancy purposes.

All children are welcome.

Children aged 2-11 can stay free in existing bedding; an extra bed for this age group costs USD 20 per night.

Extra beds are not available in Standard Rooms.

Cots and extra beds must be requested at the time of booking.

Others

Pets are not allowed.
Group bookings are welcome. For groups of 5 or more rooms, a separate contract applies with a 30% deposit and customized cancellation policy.
The minimum age for unaccompanied check-in is 18. Guests aged 16-17 must be accompanied by an adult.
Accepted payment methods: Visa, Mastercard, JCB, UnionPay, Cash (USD/MVR)

Some helpful facts

Check-in/Check-out

Check-in from:14:00

Check-out until:12:00

Getting around

Distance from Male:Approximately 70 km by sea from Malé / Velana International Airport

Travel time to airport:Speedboat: 75 minutes; public ferry: 4-5 hours

Transfer method:Shared speedboat or public ferry from Malé

The property

Number of rooms:12

Number of restaurants:1

Number of bars/lounges:1

Important Information

Extra Person Charges

USD 35 per adult extra person per night, including breakfast and extra bed. Children under 6 stay free in existing bedding; children 6-11 are charged USD 20 per night if extra bedding is required.

Check In Requirements

Guests must present a valid passport and a credit/debit card for incidentals. The front desk requires the contact number used at booking and a confirmed transfer or arrival time.

Special Requests

Room preferences such as high floor, interconnecting rooms, early check-in or late check-out are subject to availability. Requests should be made in advance and may incur additional charges.

Payment Details

Room rates are quoted in USD. On-site payments can be made in USD or Maldivian Rufiyaa at the hotel's exchange rate. A security deposit of USD 50 per room is requested at check-in and refunded at check-out.

Accepted Payments

Visa
Mastercard
JCB
UnionPay
Cash (USD/MVR)

Cashless Transactions

Cards are preferred for on-site balances. A 3% processing fee applies to American Express payments only.

Safety Features

Smoke detectors in all rooms
Fire extinguishers on every floor
CCTV in common areas
In-room electronic safe
Safety deposit box at reception
24-hour emergency contact

Property Suitability For Children

Family rooms are available, but there is no kids' club or babysitting service. The house reef is shallow in places, but parents must supervise children at all times near the beach.

Cultural Norms Note

Ukulhas is a residential island. The consumption, sale and possession of alcohol is prohibited by law. Please remove shoes when entering homes or mosques, dress modestly in the village, and wear swimwear only on the designated bikini beach.

Fees & Taxes

Mandatory Charges:

Maldivian Government Green Tax: USD 6.00 per person, per night (Adult), USD 6.00 per person, per night for ages 12+; infants under 2 exempt (Child)

Rates exclude the Government Green Tax and any locally applicable tourism levy. No extra VAT is added for foreign guests.

Transfer Fee: Return speedboat transfer from Malé/Velana International Airport to Ukulhas - USD 90 per adult return; USD 45 per child (2-11) return; free under 2

Frequently Asked Questions