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Welcoming guests with soothing spa treatments and an in-house restaurant, WhiteShell Island Hotel & Spa is a beautiful property located in Maafushi Island. Stylish rooms are equipped with free Wi-Fi access. Fitted with hardwood floors and elegant décor, rooms feature a private balcony. A flat-screen TV, minibar and personal safe are all included. Hot refreshing showers can be enjoyed in the en suite bathrooms. At Whiteshell Island Hotel & Spa, guests will find a 24-hour front desk and laundry services. Travel arrangements can be made at the tour desk. A good selection of local Maldivian, Sri Lankan and Chinese meals can be enjoyed at Platter Restaurant. For alternative dining options, room service is available. The modern accommodation is located a 30-minute boat ride or a 90-minute ferry ride from Malé City.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

    • Breakfast info

    • Continental, Italian, Vegetarian, Halal, Asian, American, Buffet


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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 single bed
and
1 sofa bed
1 double bed
1 single bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.7
Facilities
8.2
Cleanliness
8.5
Comfort
8.2
Value for money
8.2
Location
9.1

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Theomera
    Greece Greece
    Always a smile on their faces and willing to help.Thank you!
  • Bojan
    Serbia Serbia
    White Shell Hotel was excellent choice for perfect vacation.Location was superb, just near bikini beach on Maafushi Island.Stuff were very kind and helpfull.Room was clean and beds were comfy.Full board food was delicious and lot of variety.Free...
  • Shivesh
    India India
    The host Chamra is really helpful and gave us a personalized experience. Rooms were clean. Location was close to bikini beach. It's a
  • Monica
    Egypt Egypt
    Breakfast is good, Room was clean, near to the Bikini beach
  • Manas
    India India
    clean, hospitality is excellent, very helpful staff…
  • Tonygior
    Uruguay Uruguay
    The staff. The location. Room cleaned and tidied up daily, refreshing to come back from beach or activities to a clean room. Staff is accommodating and helpful with tours and transportation to airport. Breakfast is ok, wish they had more fruits...
  • Abhinav
    India India
    Everything is very good there. Specially Chamara the guy he is very helping and very open hearted person. Really great to live there.
  • Ritika
    India India
    The hotel, while basic, was exceptionally well kept and maintained, everything was super clean and worked. The staff, particularly Chamara, were amazing and really helpful and service oriented even above the Maldives' already high standards. They...
  • A
    Anonymous
    India India
    Rooms are adequate and cleaned daily.. fresh towels everyday Hot water all day & Strong AC in room additional towels and umbrella at reception for beach visit very close to Bikini Beach, Tours booking offices, etc happening area
  • Christophe
    France France
    La propreté des lieux,son personnel attentionné,proche de la plage

Host Information

8.7
8.7
Host review score
Host review score
As the pioneer in mid-market tourism in a local island, WhiteShell has obtained praise from its past customers, local community, and other stake holders. WhiteShell won the 'Leading Guest House Award' in the Maldives Travel Awards 2013. WhiteShell Island and Spa has total 12 rooms, one Restaurant, and Excursions facilities.
Language spoken: Chinese

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      American • Asian
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Vegan

Facilities of WhiteShell Island Hotel & Spa
Great facilities! Review score, 8.2

Most popular facilities

  • Beachfront
  • Airport shuttle
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • Breakfast

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Garden

Activities

  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
  • Beach
  • Evening entertainment
  • Water sport facilities on site
    Additional charge
  • Entertainment staff
  • Snorkelling
    Additional charge
  • Diving
    Additional charge
  • Canoeing
    Additional charge
  • Windsurfing
    Additional charge
  • Children's playground
  • Fishing
    Additional charge

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruits
    Additional charge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kid meals
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Restaurant

Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.

Parking
No parking available.

Transport

  • Public transport tickets
    Additional charge

Reception services

  • Invoice provided
  • Lockers
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Concierge service
  • ATM/cash machine on site
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
  • Express check-in/check-out

Entertainment and family services

  • Baby safety gates
  • Babysitting/child services
    Additional charge

Cleaning services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Key card access
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box

General

  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Grocery deliveries
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Allergy-free room
  • Packed lunches
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service

Wellness

  • Massage
    Additional charge

Languages spoken

  • Chinese

House rules
WhiteShell Island Hotel & Spa takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 14:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 13 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free
Adult (18+ years)
Extra bed upon request
US$15 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
American ExpressVisaMastercardJCBMaestroDiscoverUnionPay debit cardUnionPay credit cardCash
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please share your flight details with the property at least 48 hours before your arrival to secure your seat(s) for the transfer.

The property can be reached by speedboat.

Speedboat Transfers: 30-minute round-trip from to Maafushi Island from Malé International Airport.

Please note that if guests pay via credit card the property will charge bank commission of 4% for every credit transaction.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform WhiteShell Island Hotel & Spa in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries, during dates where such guidelines exist.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property can only accept bookings from essential workers/permitted travellers, during dates where such guidelines exist. Reasonable evidence must be provided on arrival. If it isn't provided, your booking will be cancelled on arrival.

As a result of Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has temporarily suspended its shuttle services.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service operating hours.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.

Spa and gym facilities at this property are unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

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