Castle Inn

Name: Castle Inn
Address: Beach Side, AA, Bodufolhudhoo, 09050, MV
Price range: $$$

Beach Side, AA

Travellers' Choice 2025

Certificate of Excellence 2024

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Travellers' Choice 2025

Certificate of Excellence 2024

Prime Beachfront Location

Direct access to a white-sand beach and turquoise lagoon, with snorkeling just steps from your room.

Authentic Local Experience

Stay in a cozy guesthouse run by local hosts and enjoy fresh Maldivian home-style meals and island lifestyle.

Value for Money

Includes buffet breakfast and complimentary Wi-Fi, with affordable excursions and room rates.

Personalized Hospitality

Small property means staff know you by name and go out of their way to make your stay memorable.

Popular Facilities

Air conditioning in public areas

Free Wi-Fi

24-hour front desk

Tour desk

Luggage storage

Daily housekeeping

Rooms

Location

Property policies

Children and extra beds

Children are considered adults from 18 years. Children aged 6-11 can stay with existing bedding or an extra bed at a discounted rate.

All children are welcome.

Cribs are provided for infants under 2 years; extra beds are not available for children aged 2-11 in large quantities.

All extra bed and crib requests are confirmed by the property before arrival.

Others

Pets are not allowed.
Group reservations of 6 rooms or more are subject to different payment and cancellation terms. Please contact the hotel directly.
The minimum age to check in and for guests booking without an adult guardian is 18 years.
Accepted payment methods: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Cash (USD or Maldivian Rufiyaa)

Some helpful facts

Check-in/Check-out

Check-in from:14:00

Check-out until:12:00

Getting around

Distance from Male:Approximately 85 km southwest of Male'

Travel time to airport:60-75 minutes by speedboat; 3-4 hours by public ferry

Transfer method:Speedboat or public ferry

The property

Number of rooms:12

Number of restaurants:2

Number of bars/lounges:1

Important Information

Extra Person Charges

An extra adult (age 18+) sharing a room is charged USD 50 per night including breakfast. Children aged 6-11 sharing with parents are charged USD 25 per night for an extra bed.

Check In Requirements

A valid passport or national ID and the booking confirmation are required at check-in.

Special Requests

We are happy to accommodate special requests such as dietary meals, early check-in, or room location changes, subject to availability and prior notice.

Payment Details

Payment can be made at the property in cash (USD/MVR) or by card. A 3% card processing fee may apply for credit card settlements.

Accepted Payments

Visa
Mastercard
American Express
Cash (USD/MVR)

Cashless Transactions

Contactless payment options are available through the card terminal.

Safety Features

Fire extinguishers in public areas
Smoke detectors in each room
Emergency exit signage
First aid kit at reception

Property Suitability For Children

Castle Inn is family-friendly; children can use the beach, play area, and board games. Parents/carers are responsible for supervising children near the water.

Cultural Norms Note

As a courtesy, please wear appropriate clothing when walking through the island village, and remove shoes before entering private homes and certain local establishments.

Fees & Taxes

Mandatory Charges:

Green Tax: USD 6.00 per person per night (Adult), USD 6.00 per person per night for children aged 12 and older; free under 12 (Child)
Service Charge: 10% of total bill (Adult), 10% of total bill (Child)

Room rates plus 10% service charge; T-GST may be added. The mandatory Green Tax is paid directly to the hotel.

Transfer Fee: Speedboat transfer (per person one-way) - USD 60 per adult, USD 30 per child under 12. Public ferry is approx. USD 15 each way.

Frequently Asked Questions