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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, mini-bar and personal safe are all included. Hot refreshing showers can be enjoyed in the private 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 accommodations is located a 30-minute boat ride or a 90-minute ferry ride from Malé City.

Couples in particular 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 twin bed
and
1 sofa bed
1 full bed
1 twin 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

  • Rita
    Indonesia Indonesia
    I like the water in bathroom. so powerful and hot water is available every time. And bathroom is so big. so spacious. Eventhough our room is small, but it has a small balcony, which is best for sipping your coffee in the morning while standing. We...
  • Rasadul
    Bangladesh Bangladesh
    friendly customer services and beachfront hotel.It’s easy to go anywhere in Maafushi Island u can find many restaurants and tours guide team near to it and enjoy beach near to it.Every beaches like Kani beach bikini beach,No bikini beach and more...
  • Mahathi
    India India
    great place if you’re a solo traveller in Maldives. It’s budget friendly.
  • Rafael
    Brazil Brazil
    The staff was amazing! Hotel room is clean, good facilities, great location and very friendly and helpful staff. The place makes me fell secure all the time.
  • Dibyendu
    India India
    The food is phenomenal. The breakfast, dinner is fantastic and we appreciated the chef personally. The highlight of the stay was good food.
  • Mkpouto
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The staff was super friendly. You could not go wrong staying there. There were always available to show you around and even walk you to locations to get any essentials you needed. Absolutely fabulous humans, I enjoyed my stay there. On my birthday...
  • 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

Host Info

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

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

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

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

Most popular amenities

  • 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 sports facilities on site
    Additional charge
  • Entertainment staff
  • Snorkeling
    Additional charge
  • Diving
    Additional charge
  • Canoeing
    Additional charge
  • Windsurfing
    Additional charge
  • Playground
  • Fishing
    Additional charge

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kids' meals
  • Special diet meals (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.

Transportation

  • Public transit tickets
    Additional charge

Front Desk Services

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

Entertainment & 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
  • Safe

General

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

Spa

  • Massage
    Additional charge

Languages Spoken

  • Chinese

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

Check-in
From 2:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 12:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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

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

Crib and extra bed policies

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

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs 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
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print
Must-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 ID 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 of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

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

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

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

Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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