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We had a spontaneous trip to the Maldives and booked a hotel on Gulhi Island just two days before our departure. Our first choice was Ayala, but we could only secure a booking for our last night on the island. For the first two nights, we stayed at another hotel. Upon arrival on the island, we encountered a lack of assistance from our originally booked hotel. Looking for help, we walked into Ayala—even though our stay wasn’t until two days later—and were warmly welcomed by the front desk team. We met their GM Bong who is very friendly and welcoming. Even before our actual stay at the hotel, Bong eagerly assisted us and went above and beyond—since they don’t have a “resort tour” scheduled for the following day (he personally contacted a travel agency on our behalf and even walked us to their office to ensure we got the information we needed. The customer service at Ayala is truly outstanding, making them stand out from other properties on the island. The hotel has everything you could need—a lovely and spotless restaurant serving delicious and affordable food and drinks. They have a good selection for breakfast, they have ala cart menu and also serve buffet dinner at a very affordable price. Nicole and the rest of the service crew were incredibly welcoming, friendly, and attentive. Our room was cleaned twice a day—once in the morning and again at night—something we didn’t experience at the other hotel we stayed in, where the room wasn’t cleaned at all during our stay. Additionally, Ayala provided complimentary sunbeds and umbrella when we went to the beach, which would have otherwise costs $15 per day if rented from the beach. They also lent us snorkeling gears and other swimming equipment for free, which was a great add-on. The hotel itself is impeccably clean and well-equipped, offering conveniences such as a kettle, coffee and tea, a mini fridge, a safe, toiletries, and affordable snacks and drinks.

Stayed in March 2025

Gulhi was our first stop on a trip to Maldives and Ayala was a great first impression. The hotel is clean and comfortable, and the food was delicious. We were celebrating my Hubby's 50th and the staff decorated the room and made us a cake, such a memorable time. The bikini beach was lovely and such a nice perk to have sunbeds and umbrellas delivered to the beach for you on request. I dealt with Shuba who arranged our transfers from the airport and was always friendly and efficient with our communication via whatsapp even before we arrived. I must compliment the staff for great friendly service, thank you Shuba, Mohammed, Raman and Lisa :)

Stayed in March 2025

Costs each penny I spent here. Took half board, all was great: meat to choose, side dishes, drinks, pastry. A few but satisfying to me. Stuff was helpful, beach just a minute away.

Stayed in March 2025

This is not linked to the hotel in any way, I'd suggest them to rely on an excursion company that provides a little bit more support to tourists. The staff of the excursions didn't give much explanations. Too bad :( Other than this, excursions were great.

Very nice hotel, kind staff, best restaurant of the island and extra bonus for the sunbeds provided on the beach. Extremely pleasant stay.

Stayed in February 2025

I liked location and staff.

Stayed in March 2025

Nothing - great value for the Maldives

Staff are so lovely and attentive! Perfect little island with a beautiful beach. The hotel restaurant is lovely with a great selection of food on the menu and the staff are fabulous. Room is cleaned twice per day and unlimited drinking water provided. Beach umbrella and chairs provided at no cost and taken to the beach for you. Organised our airport speedboat transfer and activities.

Stayed in March 2025

The rooms are spacious and well equipped, the restaurant is great, beautiful beach nearby and the staff is amazing, thank you! Currently this is the best hotel on the island in my view

Stayed in February 2025

Arrival in the island is a bit scary as it is far from the post card we had in mind…

Simple, good quality, great staff, very good F&B.

Stayed in March 2025

- Surrounding is not pleasant, no other beach. Shores of island are full of waste or not suitable for swimming - Another 6 levels hotel under construction nearby

- Staff was extremely kind and helpful - Nice and not crowded beach - Rich restaurant menu - Sunbeds and parasols provided by the hotel - Close to nice beach - Shark point - Pick up and drop off at pier

Stayed in February 2025

Close to amazing beach, beach towels and sunbeds including umbrellas are provided by the hotel. Very nice breakfast.

Stayed in February 2025

We stayed 4 nights. Rooms are perfect and cleaned twice daily. Breakfast and dinners are copious varied and tasty. Staff is helpful. Great stay overall

Stayed in January 2025

We didn't get the room we booked - I realized it the day after the check in as I was very tired from the trip. At the end we received a small discount so overall I'm satisfied.

We had a perfect stay, I highly recommend it! Also the hotel offers different activities, we joined some of them such as sunset fishing, snorkeling with nurse sharks, stingrays and turtles! Hope to come back one day 😄

Stayed in January 2025

Absolutely everything.

Stayed in January 2025

The hotel is located very close to the beautiful bikini beach. Personnel is very friendly and polite (special thank You for very kind receptionist and Nima from the hotel’s restaurant ;-) ) Very tasty food and drinks at the hotel’s restaurant. Hotel also offers transfers and nice trips around the islands😊

Stayed in January 2025

The hotel is located very close to the beautiful bikini beach. Personel is very friendly and polite (special thank You for very kind receptionist and Nima from the hotel’s restaurant ;) ) Very tasty food and drinks at the hotel’s restaurant. Hotel also offers transfers and nice trips around the islands😊

Stayed in January 2025

food was good, also the employees were very friendly, especially shuba was very very helpful and welcoming, they also provide great excursions

Stayed in January 2025

Stuff really nice and polite. Helpfull all the time.. we will definately visit soon..

Stayed in January 2025

Very long wait at the airport for the boat to transfer as they were picking up other passengers; had I known that I would have taken the regular speedboat. Average breakfast. My room was on the third floor without lift; while the view from the adjacent terrace was great, without a lift it was quite a climb.

Located very close to the bikini beach and to the port no worries getting around but anyway the staff helps with the luggage and any other necessary adjustments. Really helpful staff and excellent customer service; twice a day cleaning and water supply to the room. Good comms via whatsapp. Booked my transfer from the airport. They also allowed me to take a shower after checkout as I spent the whole day at the beach. Spa on site if anyone requires additional pampering. Hotel provides sunbeds and umbrellas on the beach.

Stayed in January 2025

No negative comments.

Location 25 min far from the Male Airport. The island as a village with a local people. The staff of the hotel take great care of you. From the beginning in the airport they have prepared transfer, we didn’t wait much. Only half an hour. They settled us before 2 p.m., we were at hotel at 11 a.m. Good restaurant at the hotel and staff are so kind. We really appreciate to the hotel and the staff. It was great 2 days.

Stayed in December 2024

The Island, the beach, the people were great.

The island, Staff and hospitality were very good. I will revisit them soon.

Stayed in January 2025

Everything was good but the mattress/bed in the room was super super hard , it was very painful sleeping at night.

Although it was raining two days , but Ayala hotel made our experience amazing. Great staff and food and most importantly lovely people living on the island! We will visit soon for sure

Stayed in January 2025

Choice of meals is a bit limited but they do their best…pay attention it is just a small island with limited supply possibilities.

Staff in the restaurant,expecially a small girl on the terrace is so friendly and nice. Juice on the breakfast and dinner is natural, made by them own…so nice. They clean the rooms twice a day.

Stayed in December 2024

Good

Stayed in January 2025

Lovely property located right next to excellent beach. Beach chairs and snorkelling gear provided.

Stayed in December 2024