The designated bikini beach is roughly 30 m away — close enough that you can walk down in what you are already wearing. It lies towards the north-east edge of the island, 650 m out from the centre — quieter, and further from the shops. It rates 4.3 from 2,269 reviews, which puts it in the upper group on Maafushi.
Where to stay on Maafushi
We have 23 of the 47 places the Ministry of Tourism has registered on Maafushi. Listed by how many people have reviewed them. Ratings appear only where at least 15 people have left one — below that a score says more about who happened to post than about the guesthouse.
The register also gives the island's licensed capacity: 1060 rooms, 2120 beds. Register of the Ministry of Tourism, checked 8 August 2026 · tourism.gov.mv
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Arena Beach Hotel
Too few reviews to rateCheck availability →Kaani Beach Hotel
Too few reviews to rateCheck availability →The designated bikini beach is roughly 90 m away — close enough that you can walk down in what you are already wearing. It lies towards the north-east edge of the island, 550 m out from the centre — quieter, and further from the shops. It rates 4.2 from 698 reviews — a larger sample than most places here, which makes the number more meaningful than a high score from a handful of guests.
Velana Beach Hotel Maldives
Too few reviews to rateCheck availability →It sits about 250 m from the bikini beach, two or three minutes on foot through the village. It lies towards the north-east edge of the island, 500 m out from the centre — quieter, and further from the shops. It rates 4.4 from 668 reviews, which puts it in the upper group on Maafushi.
Crystal Sands
Too few reviews to rateCheck availability →It sits about 250 m from the bikini beach, two or three minutes on foot through the village. It stands on the north-east side of Maafushi, 400 m from the centre of the island. It rates 4.1 from 561 reviews — a larger sample than most places here, which makes the number more meaningful than a high score from a handful of guests.
Sunrise Beach and Spa
Too few reviews to rateCheck availability →It sits about 200 m from the bikini beach, two or three minutes on foot through the village. It lies towards the north-east edge of the island, 650 m out from the centre — quieter, and further from the shops. It rates 4.0 from 432 reviews — a larger sample than most places here, which makes the number more meaningful than a high score from a handful of guests.
Rehendhi Villa
Too few reviews to rateCheck availability →It sits about 250 m from the bikini beach, two or three minutes on foot through the village. It lies towards the north-east edge of the island, 500 m out from the centre — quieter, and further from the shops. It rates 4.2 from 215 reviews.
Summer Villa Guest House
Too few reviews to rateCheck availability →The bikini beach is a fair way off — around 750 m, about ten minutes each way. Worth knowing if you plan to swim twice a day. It stands on the south side of Maafushi, 150 m from the centre of the island. It rates 4.2 from 170 reviews.
Kuredhi Beach Inn
Too few reviews to rateCheck availability →The designated bikini beach is roughly 40 m away — close enough that you can walk down in what you are already wearing. It lies towards the north-east edge of the island, 600 m out from the centre — quieter, and further from the shops. It rates 4.3 from 163 reviews, which puts it in the upper group on Maafushi.
WhiteShell Island Hotel & Spa
Too few reviews to rateCheck availability →It sits about 150 m from the bikini beach, two or three minutes on foot through the village. It lies towards the north-east edge of the island, 450 m out from the centre — quieter, and further from the shops. It rates 4.1 from 154 reviews.
Elysian Hideaway
Too few reviews to rateCheck availability →It sits about 250 m from the bikini beach, about five minutes on foot through the village. It lies towards the north-east edge of the island, 500 m out from the centre — quieter, and further from the shops. It rates 3.8 from 154 reviews.
Shadow Palm House Maldives
Too few reviews to rateCheck availability →The bikini beach is a fair way off — around 600 m, about ten minutes each way. Worth knowing if you plan to swim twice a day. It is right in the middle of the island, so everything is a short walk. Among the guesthouses we list here it currently carries the highest score, 5.0 from 141 reviews.
Arora Inn
Too few reviews to rateCheck availability →The bikini beach is a fair way off — around 600 m, about ten minutes each way. Worth knowing if you plan to swim twice a day. It is right in the middle of the island, so everything is a short walk. It rates 4.1 from 137 reviews.
Narnia Maldives
Too few reviews to rateCheck availability →It sits about 400 m from the bikini beach, about five minutes on foot through the village. It stands on the north-east side of Maafushi, 200 m from the centre of the island. It rates 4.3 from 136 reviews, which puts it in the upper group on Maafushi.
Nala Island Village
Too few reviews to rateCheck availability →It sits about 200 m from the bikini beach, two or three minutes on foot through the village. It lies towards the north-east edge of the island, 600 m out from the centre — quieter, and further from the shops. It rates 4.1 from 121 reviews.
Alaika Maafushi
Too few reviews to rateCheck availability →The bikini beach is a fair way off — around 750 m, about ten minutes each way. Worth knowing if you plan to swim twice a day. It stands on the south side of Maafushi, 150 m from the centre of the island. It rates 4.3 from 106 reviews, which puts it in the upper group on Maafushi.
Lagoona Sunset
Too few reviews to rateCheck availability →The bikini beach is a fair way off — around 550 m, about ten minutes each way. Worth knowing if you plan to swim twice a day. It is right in the middle of the island, so everything is a short walk. It rates 4.7 from 83 reviews, which puts it in the upper group on Maafushi.
Solunar Maldives
Too few reviews to rateCheck availability →It sits about 350 m from the bikini beach, about five minutes on foot through the village. It lies towards the north-east edge of the island, 400 m out from the centre — quieter, and further from the shops. It rates 4.3 from 78 reviews, which puts it in the upper group on Maafushi.
Oceana Boutique
Too few reviews to rateCheck availability →The bikini beach is a fair way off — around 750 m, about ten minutes each way. Worth knowing if you plan to swim twice a day. It stands on the south side of Maafushi, 150 m from the centre of the island. It rates 4.1 from 76 reviews.
Chao Guest House
Too few reviews to rateCheck availability →The bikini beach is a fair way off — around 750 m, about ten minutes each way. Worth knowing if you plan to swim twice a day. It stands on the south side of Maafushi, 150 m from the centre of the island. It rates 2.8 from 62 reviews.
Kue Hotel
Too few reviews to rateCheck availability →The bikini beach is a fair way off — around 700 m, about ten minutes each way. Worth knowing if you plan to swim twice a day. It is right in the middle of the island, so everything is a short walk. It rates 4.0 from 59 reviews.
Paradise Retreat
Too few reviews to rateCheck availability →The bikini beach is a fair way off — around 750 m, about ten minutes each way. Worth knowing if you plan to swim twice a day. It stands on the south-west side of Maafushi, 150 m from the centre of the island. It rates 3.5 from 57 reviews.
Maafushi View
Too few reviews to rateCheck availability →The bikini beach is a fair way off — around 550 m, about ten minutes each way. Worth knowing if you plan to swim twice a day. It is right in the middle of the island, so everything is a short walk. It rates 3.3 from 55 reviews.
SEASUNBEACH MAAFUSHI
Too few reviews to rateCheck availability →It sits about 200 m from the bikini beach, two or three minutes on foot through the village. It lies towards the north-east edge of the island, 500 m out from the centre — quieter, and further from the shops. With only 4 reviews on file, we do not show a score — below about fifteen it says more about who happened to post than about the guesthouse.
Ratings and review counts come from Google Maps and are shown as we found them. We have not stayed at any of these places.
What to ask before you book
Airport transfer
Ask whether the guesthouse arranges it and what it costs. Arriving without one, at an hour no public ferry runs, is the expensive way to find out.
Distance to the beach
On a local island the bikini beach is a fixed spot, not outside every door. Five minutes and twenty minutes are a different holiday.
Meals and Ramadan
Whether breakfast is included, and — if you travel during Ramadan — whether the kitchen serves guests during the day.