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. We have not stayed here. Rooms, meals and the airport transfer are worth confirming directly before you book.
Where to stay on Maafushi
22 places to stay, 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.
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Photo · Arena Beach Hotel / Google Arena Beach Hotel
★ 4.3 · 2,269 reviewsCheck availability →Photo · Kaani Beach Hotel / Google Kaani Beach Hotel
★ 4.2 · 698 reviewsCheck 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. We have not stayed here. Rooms, meals and the airport transfer are worth confirming directly before you book.
Photo · Velana Beach Hotel Maldives / Google Velana Beach Hotel Maldives
★ 4.4 · 668 reviewsCheck 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. We have not stayed here. Rooms, meals and the airport transfer are worth confirming directly before you book.
Photo · Crystal Sands / Google Crystal Sands
★ 4.1 · 561 reviewsCheck 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. We have not stayed here. Rooms, meals and the airport transfer are worth confirming directly before you book.
Photo · Tayyab Khan / Google Sunrise Beach and Spa
★ 4.0 · 432 reviewsCheck 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. We have not stayed here. Rooms, meals and the airport transfer are worth confirming directly before you book.
Photo · Rehendhi Villa / Google Rehendhi Villa
★ 4.2 · 215 reviewsCheck 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. We have not stayed here. Rooms, meals and the airport transfer are worth confirming directly before you book.
Photo · Summer Villa Guest House / Google Summer Villa Guest House
★ 4.2 · 170 reviewsCheck 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. We have not stayed here. Rooms, meals and the airport transfer are worth confirming directly before you book.
Photo · Likhitha S / Google Kuredhi Beach Inn
★ 4.3 · 163 reviewsCheck 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. We have not stayed here. Rooms, meals and the airport transfer are worth confirming directly before you book.
Photo · Elysian Hideaway / Google Elysian Hideaway
★ 3.8 · 154 reviewsCheck 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. We have not stayed here. Rooms, meals and the airport transfer are worth confirming directly before you book.
Photo · aulia rachman / Google WhiteShell Island Hotel & Spa
★ 4.1 · 154 reviewsCheck 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. We have not stayed here. Rooms, meals and the airport transfer are worth confirming directly before you book.
Photo · Luis Manuel / Google Shadow Palm House Maldives
★ 5.0 · 141 reviewsCheck 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. We have not stayed here. Rooms, meals and the airport transfer are worth confirming directly before you book.
Photo · Arora Inn / Google Arora Inn
★ 4.1 · 137 reviewsCheck 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. We have not stayed here. Rooms, meals and the airport transfer are worth confirming directly before you book.
Photo · Narnia Maldives / Google Narnia Maldives
★ 4.3 · 136 reviewsCheck 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. We have not stayed here. Rooms, meals and the airport transfer are worth confirming directly before you book.
Photo · Nala Island Village / Google Nala Island Village
★ 4.1 · 121 reviewsCheck 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. We have not stayed here. Rooms, meals and the airport transfer are worth confirming directly before you book.
Photo · Alaika Maafushi / Google Alaika Maafushi
★ 4.3 · 106 reviewsCheck 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. We have not stayed here. Rooms, meals and the airport transfer are worth confirming directly before you book.
Photo · Lagoona Sunset / Google Lagoona Sunset
★ 4.7 · 83 reviewsCheck 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. We have not stayed here. Rooms, meals and the airport transfer are worth confirming directly before you book.
Photo · Solunar Maldives / Google Solunar Maldives
★ 4.3 · 78 reviewsCheck 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. We have not stayed here. Rooms, meals and the airport transfer are worth confirming directly before you book.
Photo · Oceana Boutique / Google Oceana Boutique
★ 4.1 · 76 reviewsCheck 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. We have not stayed here. Rooms, meals and the airport transfer are worth confirming directly before you book.
Photo · Svetla Angelova / Google Chao Guest House
★ 2.8 · 62 reviewsCheck 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. We have not stayed here. Rooms, meals and the airport transfer are worth confirming directly before you book.
Photo · Shazina subhan / Google Paradise Retreat
★ 3.5 · 57 reviewsCheck 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. We have not stayed here. Rooms, meals and the airport transfer are worth confirming directly before you book.
Photo · Maafushi view / Google Maafushi View
★ 3.3 · 55 reviewsCheck 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. We have not stayed here. Rooms, meals and the airport transfer are worth confirming directly before you book.
Photo · SEASUNBEACH MAAFUSHI / Google 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. We have not stayed here. Rooms, meals and the airport transfer are worth confirming directly before you book.
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.