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Whale Shark Inn Maldives

3.0 star property
Beach guesthouse with a nearby private beach and free breakfast

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Terrace/patio
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Standard Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Private Bathroom, Ground Floor | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board
Private beach nearby, scuba diving
Standard Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Private Bathroom, Ground Floor | Mini-refrigerator

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning

Room options

View all photos for Standard Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Private Bathroom, Ground Floor

Standard Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Private Bathroom, Ground Floor | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Private Bathroom, Ground Floor

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Superior Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Refrigerator, Garden Area

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Superior Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Refrigerator, Garden Area

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Exterior

Whale Shark Boutique

  • Breakfast included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Laundry
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, 1 review
The price is AED 446
AED 562 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Feb - 24 Feb
Whale Shark Boutique

About the neighborhood

Map
Aafathis, Neelofaru Magu, ADh. Maamigili, Maamigili, 00100

What's nearby

  • Ari Atoll - 1 min walk
  • Thun'di - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • Cafe' Lux
  • ‪Vani Coffee Shop - ‬45 min drive
  • Mixe
  • ‪Maaniya Restaurent - ‬45 min drive
  • Senses Restaurant

About this property

Whale Shark Inn Maldives

Guesthouse by the ocean
You can look forward to free continental breakfast, a terrace, and a garden at Whale Shark Inn Maldives. This guesthouse is a great place to bask in the sun with a nearby private beach and scuba diving. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a playground and dry cleaning/laundry services.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking and valet parking
  • Bike rentals, a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and babysitting (surcharge)
  • Barbecue grills, a 24-hour front desk, and concierge services
Room features
All guestrooms at Whale Shark Inn Maldives have thoughtful touches such as air conditioning and separate sitting areas, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Separate sitting areas, separate dining areas, and refrigerators

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site
  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) during limited hours
  • Airport shuttle on request
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 5:30 AM–11 AM
  • 1 restaurant
  • Room service available

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Playground
  • Scuba diving

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Refrigerator
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • Separate dining area
  • Separate living room
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Front-desk safe

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Pay movies

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Dining room
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 12:30 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Guests must transfer via boat and shuttle to the property; guests must contact the property at least 48 hours before travel, using the contact information on the confirmation received after booking
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
The additional fee (payable at the property) covers one-way mandatory transfer fees for guests ages 12-17.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 15 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 6.00 per person, per night
  • Airplane transfer per adult: USD 105 (one-way)
  • Transfer service fee per child: USD 105 (one-way)

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

The listed additional fee covers one-way transfer fees for guests ages 12-17.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 7.00 per person (roundtrip)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 7 (roundtrip), (from 1 to 11 years old)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 15 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Whale Shark Inn Maldives Maamigili
Whale Shark Maldives Maamigili
Whale Shark Maldives Maamigili
Whale Shark Inn Maldives Maamigili
Whale Shark Inn Maldives Guesthouse
Whale Shark Inn Maldives Guesthouse Maamigili

Frequently asked questions

Is Whale Shark Inn Maldives pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Whale Shark Inn Maldives?

Self parking and valet parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at Whale Shark Inn Maldives?

Check-in start time: 12:30 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Whale Shark Inn Maldives?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Whale Shark Inn Maldives provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 7.00 per person applies.

Where is Whale Shark Inn Maldives located?

Situated in Maamigili, this beach guesthouse is steps from Ari Atoll and 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Thun'di.

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Whale Shark Inn Maldives Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 10 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 10 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 10 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 10 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 10 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Sophie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Joanne - Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Best Service in Town!
Awesome staff. The guest house is very clean and although the beds are a bit hard, it is comfortable. Food awesome. Upon arrival the manager takes you on an island tour which is really helpful. Activities are easily organised as is resort island visits. Nothing is too much trouble. 100% you will not be disappointed by choosing this guest house to stay at!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Mysigt och fantastiskt!
Väldigt bra skött och en fantastiskt trevlig ö. Väldigt glad att jag valde en local island och inte en resort. Folket på Maamigili var väldigt trevliga ock välkomnande. Har rest över hela världen och maldivianerna är fantastiska. De hade jag Inter haft chansen att träffa på en resort... Perfekt dykning, fantastisk snorkling med valhajar och en fin strand. Fisketuren i solnedgången var väldigt rolig och grillandes efteråt smakade hur gott som helst. Jag kommer tillbaka!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

4/10 Poor

Luna, s

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
숙소는 매우 깨끗 침대는 너무 딱딱해서 불편 성의없는 직원
처음 도착하자마자 숙소가 참 깔끔하다, 주인장 분께서 친절하시다고 생각했습니다. 차와 커피, 물을 항상 제공해주시는 것이 맘에 들었습니다. 그러나 침대가 너무 딱딱해서 잠 잘 때 불편했습니다. 저희는 이곳에 고래상어가 유명하다고 해서 다이빙을 신청했는데(다이빙 샵은 이 섬에 딱 하나였고, 숙소에서도 예약할 수 있었다), 약속한 날 날씨가 안 좋아 취소되었습니다. 이미 기다리기로 한 장소에서 미리 한참을 기다렸는데, 결국엔 동네 주민으로 보이는 분한테 취소됐다고 전달만 받아서 살짝 기분이 상했습니다. 이 섬에서 모든 액티비티를 위해선 숙소 주인을 통해야했습니다. 결국은 숙소 주인도 이 사실을 알고 있었다는 거죠.. 그럼에도 불구하고 이 점에 대해서는 한마디도 먼저 언급을 안 하시더라고요. 저희가 먼저 내일이라도 날씨 좋으면 알려달라고했습니다. 그런데 다음날 아침 다이빙 시간이 가까워 지는데도 아무 말이 없더라고요. 여차저차 저희가 다이빙 샵으로 서둘러 확인해 달라고 해서 가까스로 다이빙은 했지만 참.. 비싼돈주고 마미길리 섬에서 그 흔하다는 거북이와 고래상어도 한마리도 보지 못했습니다ㅋㅋ 후한 후기 믿고 갔다가 너무 후회했습니다. 전반적으로 저는 이 숙소의 경영 방식이 허술하다고 느꼈습니다. 직원도 숙소 청소하고 아침 차려주는 것 외에는 관여하고 싶지 않아보이는 듯 했습니다(숙소주인이 계속 리셉션에 있으면 직원에게 물어보지도 않았을텐데 말이죠).직원에게 뭘물어볼때마다 항상 첫 답변이 'I don't know.'였습니다. 주변이들에게 이 섬과 이 숙소는 추천해주고 싶지 않네요. 다른 곳에 이 숙소보다 저렴하고 더 좋은 곳 많다고 말 할겁니다.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Mika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Mr. Nikornkeait

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good service.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great for the price but manage expectations
The Whale Shark Inn was very nice and the staff was awesome. The bed was very hard and uncomfortable but the room was nice and very clean. The island itself was ok. It is not a resort island so you are restricted on what you can do and what you can wear (for women) and there is only one beach (not very nice) women can go and wear a swimsuit. The restaurants on the island were great and the people were kind. There were lots of excursions to go on and other resort islands you can go visit and have the "resort" experience. Just depends on your preferences, though.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Kyla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great costumer service!
Whale shark in was AWSOME! The staff was amazing and everything was done over the top. Everything was super convient. Nafiz had everything organized for us and was most helpful. We would recommend this hotel for anyone!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent property
This property knows what five-star services. From my first initial interaction, and email in advance to my departure, Nafiz was courteous, and went above and beyond to make sure I was able to see everything I wanted to see. This is a very small island and tourism has just recently come here, but the locals are embracing it and very welcoming. Nafiz works hand in hand with a restaurant and another guest house to make sure that everyone that stays there gets an opportunity to see everything, and that all meals are applied to the room, so no scrambling for money. I had the incredible opportunity of snorkeling with a whale shark, but the diving was to die for. Sawesome lot's of turtles and reef sharks, and went to a resort that was close to watch them Feed The Stingrays. All of these suggested to me byour Nafiz. He is an incredible host, and the people working for him are exceptional