"First of all, the speedboat transfer fee is daylight robbery. The 10-minute transfer to and from the airport costs USD $90 one-way per person. Keep in mind, it is a small shared speedboat — worse than the transfer I used to go to Maafushi Island, which took 45 minutes and cost only USD $25 one-way / person.
This transfer fee was not mentioned beforehand and was not transparent. Therefore, I am very dissatisfied with such outrageous charges.
Secondly, the water sports charges were outrageous. Paragliding costs USD $290, while it was only USD $60 in Maafushi Island — go figure.
I felt like I was being taken advantage of by this hotel.
Thirdly, some of the staff are not professionally trained (some reception staff, the man in charge of taking buggy transfer etc...), and their service was substandard. I received better service at Arena Beach Hotel in Maafushi Island.
Overall, it was totally not worth it, and I regret staying at this hotel. If I had known earlier, I would have booked a hotel with a seaplane transfer. Although it might cost double for the transfer, at least I would have had the chance to see the beautiful Maldives from the air and with much longer flight time and enjoying the airport facility.
Please think twice and do more research before choosing a private hotel.
ps. I have much to share and if the hotel manager read this review and would like to know more the area to improve especially the staff, do reach out to me and I can share in details."
"wonderful staff in hotel and restaurant; very nice breakfast buffet; large room with nice balcony; great location right on the beach. had a wonderful 3 night visit and would stay again if i return to maafushi. "
"To be honest,Everything is perfect. Staff are well trained. Food are good. Management have been looked after us in great details such as suprise champagne and cake for birthday. Well done."
"Fantastic resort. Close enough to Male for yacht transfer, far enough away to not see it and to have a decent reef. Accommodation is excellent, restaurants were great, staff were incredibly friendly and helpful, even more so than the standard you would generally expect in the Maldives. Not sure I can find a negative to report, we enjoyed every minute of our stay."
Yes, there are holiday rentals close to the most popular sights in Bodufinolhu, or you can select a more secluded option if you're looking for a relaxing stay.
What’s there to see and do in Bodufinolhu?
While you're exploring the area, Olhuveli Beach and Maafushi Reef are a couple of picturesque spots to get outside and enjoy nature. In the wider area, you’ll find Maafushi Mosque and Gulhi Beach.
What’s a holiday rental in Bodufinolhu like?
Holiday rentals are private properties where you can stay for a few weeks, or just a few days, in Bodufinolhu. Holiday rentals offer extras such as patios, hot tubs and fire pits so you'll be comfy for your stay. If you're concerned about cleanliness, holiday rentals can offer a sense of seclusion away from public hotel lifts and busy reception areas while still allowing you to travel. You'll also have more space in a holiday rental than in a hotel, which is another reason why a holiday rental is a great option for a family trip or a small group gathering.
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