Salt Beach Hotel

Name: Salt Beach Hotel
Address: Miskiymagu, Maafushi, 08090, Maafushi, 08090, MV
Price range: $$$

Miskiymagu, Maafushi, 08090

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Beachfront Location

Step directly from the hotel to Maafushi's white-sand beach and turquoise lagoon, perfect for swimming and sunset walks.

Local Island Experience

Stay on a vibrant inhabited island with authentic Maldivian culture, local cafes, bikini beaches, and easy access to excursions.

Value-for-Money Comfort

Bright, clean rooms, a rooftop restaurant, and warm service at a guesthouse-friendly price make it a top budget choice.

Popular Facilities

Free Wi-Fi

Air conditioning

24-hour front desk

Daily housekeeping

Non-smoking rooms

Family rooms

Rooms

Location

Property policies

Children and extra beds

Children of all ages are welcome. Children 11 and under can stay free using existing bedding.

All children are welcome.

Cribs are subject to availability.

Extra beds for older children and adults may incur a charge.

Children aged 12 and above are considered adults.

Others

Pets are not allowed.
For group bookings of 5 or more rooms, contact the property directly for group rates and policies.
Minimum age to check in is 18 years.
Accepted payment methods: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, 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 27 km from Malé

Travel time to airport:Speedboat: 40 minutes; Public Ferry: 90 minutes

Transfer method:Speedboat or Public Ferry

The property

Number of rooms:22

Number of restaurants:2

Number of bars/lounges:1

Important Information

Extra Person Charges

An extra person charge of USD 30 per night applies for adults and children aged 12+ using an extra bed.

Check In Requirements

Guests must present a valid passport and a matching credit card or cash deposit at check-in.

Special Requests

High-floor rooms, early check-in, and dietary requests are subject to availability and should be communicated at the time of booking.

Payment Details

Most online rates are prepaid at the time of booking; any remaining balance can be paid at the hotel.

Accepted Payments

Visa
Mastercard
American Express
Cash (USD/MVR)

Cashless Transactions

Cards are accepted, but there is no ATM on Maafushi. Guests are advised to bring enough cash for incidentals and local purchases.

Safety Features

Fire extinguishers
Smoke detectors
CCTV in public areas
24-hour security
First aid kit

Property Suitability For Children

No dedicated kids' club; children are welcome in rooms and restaurant. The ocean is natural and currents can be strong, so adult supervision is essential.

Cultural Norms Note

Maafushi is a local island: alcohol is not permitted, dress modestly away from the beach, and swim only at the designated bikini beach.

Fees & Taxes

Mandatory Charges:

Maldives Green Tax: USD 6.00 per person per night (Adult), USD 3.00 per person per night for children aged 2–11; free for infants 0–1 (Child)

Tourism GST of 16% and a 10% service charge are normally included in online rates; mandatory Green Tax is added separately.

Transfer Fee: Malé International Airport to Maafushi by speedboat - USD 25 per adult one-way / USD 50 round trip

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