Express Inn

3.0 star property
3-star beachfront guest house with restaurant

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Property grounds
Daily continental breakfast for a fee
Lobby
On the beach
1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Reviews

6.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services

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Lot No. 10787 Unigas Magu, North Male Atoll, Hulhumalé, 20021
  • Place, Hulhumalé Central Park
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Hulhumale Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Maldives Islamic Centre
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Airport, Male (MLE-Velana Intl.)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Double Room, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room, City View

  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe Triple Room, Balcony, Partial Ocean View

  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Murphy Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the area

Hulhumalé

On the beach.You'll find Hulhumalé Central Park and Hulhumale Beach within a 15-minute walk of this Hulhumalé guesthouse. Full Moon Beach and Victory Wreck Dive Site are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Hulhumalé Central Park - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Hulhumale Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Maldives Islamic Centre - 12 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Male Fish Market - 13 min drive - 8.6 km
  • Paradise Island Beach - 63 min drive - 19.0 km

Getting around

  • Velana Intl. Airport (MLE) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pastamania - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪PAPA SAMS - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Single O - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Bombay Darbar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Red Snapper Coffee Beans - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Express Inn

3-star beachfront guest house with restaurant
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. WiFi is free in public spaces. A business center and meeting rooms are available. A terrace, barbecue grills, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly Express Inn. The guesthouse can provide concierge services and wedding services. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Hulhumalé guesthouse.

  • 1 building
  • 15 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • Built in 2010
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Convenience store
  • Terrace
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • ATM
  • Onsite shopping
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Express Inn offers 15 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Refrigerators and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Refrigerator on request
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Separate bedroom

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: USD 7 for adults and USD 7 for children
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Shopping

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator on request

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 2 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Express Inn

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 4 children 1 year old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25.0 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 6.00 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 2 years of age.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately USD 7 for adults and USD 7 for children
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 25.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Up to 4 children 1 year old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Express Inn Hulhumale
Express Inn Hulhumalé
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Guesthouse Express Inn Hulhumalé
Hulhumalé Express Inn Guesthouse
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Frequently asked questions

How close is Express Inn to the airport?

Express Inn is 3.5 mi (8-min drive) away from the Velana Intl. Airport (MLE) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Express Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Express Inn.

How close is Express Inn to the beach?

This guesthouse is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Express Inn offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Express Inn, but continental breakfast is offered for a fee of USD 7 for adults and USD 7 for children. It's available every day from 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Express Inn?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse.

What time is check-in at Express Inn?

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 2 PM.

Is there free parking at Express Inn?

This guesthouse offers free self parking.

Does Express Inn have a pool?

Express Inn does not have a pool.

Does Express Inn have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Express Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this guesthouse.

How close is Express Inn to downtown Hulhumalé?

Express Inn is 0.3 mi away from Hulhumalé.

Express Inn Reviews

Reviews

6.4
Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 34 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 34 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 34 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 34 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 34 reviews

6.6/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

6/10 Okay

Hiroshi

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
On the hotel’s HP, they provide the shuttle bus service to the airport. But they don’t.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Krishna

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Lacking basic bathroom items toothbrush/paste, limited body wash and shampoo.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Martina

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
more attention to cleaning need
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Manfred

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Wir waren hier die letzte Nacht vor dem Abflug nach Deutschland ! Eine wunderschöne ruhige Oase mit riesengroßen Swimmingpool u sehr freundlichen Personal !! Der Transfer zum Flughafen klappte problemlos. !!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Alexy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Chambre sympa, hôtel situé à côté de la plage
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Jarle

Enkelt hotell med vennlig stab

Etter litt rot under check-in ble oppholdet bra, kjekk plassering. Ingen heis.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Halis

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Rekonderar inte

Vi hade deluxrum för 2 vuxen o 2 barn Rummet väldigt litet, inte rent, gammalt och det stor vid bokning flyggtransfer ingår men de har ingen flygtransfer..
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Blanca

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
La experiencia no fue cómo esperáramos, la ciudad nos gustó, pero el hotel no, la habitación que habíamos pedido con vistas al mar NO NOS LA DIERON, además la limpieza dejaba mucho que desear, el baño se mojaba todo, no daban ni champú ni toalla de manos o cara, además un día para cenar en la habitación pedimos 1 silla o taburete, ya que solo había 1 en la habitación y éramos 2, y no nos la dieron. También nos dijeron que nos iban a pasar muchos sitios qué ver y dónde comer y no nps pasaron NADA. El entendimiento complicado, el desayuno muy pobre no daban a elegir te ponian 3 tostadas y una tortilla de huevina, y solo café o zumo, una a elegir. Y el último día que teniamos que ir rápido al aeropuerto les pedimos que nos llamaran un taxi y tardaron en llamarlo muchisimo. No creo que volviera a este alojamiento a no ser que mejoren sus instalaciones y servicio. Muy sonrientes, pero poca ayuda.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Dean

Liked: Staff & service
Close to the Airport, beach, restaurant, shop
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The host is very kind and near the night-market and beach.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Durchsichtigkeit der Toilette zum Schlafbereich (nur eine Plexiglasscheibe zum Bad/zur Toilette). Der Partner kann einem dabei zusehen, wie man auf der Toilette sitzt. Ein absolutes No Go.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019
Verified

4/10 Poor

ismail

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hayal kırıklığı yarattı...

Otel resimlerdeki gibi değil. Aile için yetersiz. Temizlik ve hijyen sorunlu Çevresinde denize girilecek yerler var denize çok yakın ancak çok gürültülü bir ortam .
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Review of Express Inn Maldives

It was a clean & efficient stay over this B&B. Transfers were smooth.
Stayed 1 night in May 2018
Verified

6/10 Okay

Ava

Liked: Staff & service

Cool hostel

Near to supermarket and the beach, the hostel is tidy and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018
Verified

4/10 Poor

Banana

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hotel staff were friendly but thats all

The place is run down at best. Given that it is a 3 star hotel we expected basic amenities such as clean towels and tooth brush. The towels were stained and the bed sheets were stained as well. There were no tooth brush provided and they charge USD $2 for one toothbrush. Breakfast was not included and came with a charge of $5 - we opted to eat out inside. Would not recommend this place unless you're really really out of choice - for the price you're paying you're much better off getting a good hotel in Maafushi. We were initially under the idea that speedboats to Maafushi did not run after 6pm. Sigh, if only we had known they run till 10pm! We would not have stopped over at Hulhumale.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017
Verified

6/10 Okay

JK

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

พอได้

รอรถมารับที่สนามบินนานมาก พอขากลับดันมาปลุกเรียกก่อนเวลานัด ผ้าเช็คตัวมีกลิ่น แต่ห้องก็สะอาดอยุ่
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service

Hotel close to the airport

The pick up from the airport was good. 10usd per way. Its a little expensive as you will be sharing the shuttle with many other guest. But for the convenient, it's worth it. The front desk staff spoke very good English and is very professional. Helped us to call our resort on the following day to arrange for our transfer.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
fuer eine nacht ist dass hotel perfekt liegt direkt bei der bus station und in der nahe von vielen resturants
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017
Verified

6/10 Okay

Lorant

Liked: Cleanliness

Just a night in Male because we landed too late

Simple hotel that did the trick for one night because we landed too late that day to make it to our island. Not related to the hotel, but that bus from the airport to Hulumale sucks and is really confusing and nothing else can go to the airport, taxis don't go there.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017
Verified

4/10 Poor

N

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Never again

Service minded staff, but that´s where the nice things with this hotel ends. No darkening curtains, AC sounding like a bulldozer, termites everywhere, one soap dispenser (in the shower). Furniture and floor water damaged, a lot of black mold in the bathroom.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very Nice Staff, picked me up at airport,and made my stay comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
夜マレに着いて翌朝の水上飛行機に乗るため利用しました。ホテル自体はボロいのですが、周辺にはお店もあるし、非常に美味しいインド料理レストランがあって、立地には大満足です。便利で安いので、ステイを楽しむわけではなければ大満足です。
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2017
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Many hidden charges

Many hidden charges I was not informed with. No receipts where assigned whenever I paic
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017
Verified

6/10 Okay

Mei Mei Mopy

本身訂了三人房,因見我家的大童,所以酒店職員給了兩間雙人房給我們。我和大童住那間就認真麻麻,房內有咖哩味,廁所清潔度一般,令到我和大童都沒有興趣沖涼,好彩雙人床
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017
Verified

8/10 Good

Mel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice hotel very close to the beach in Hulhumale.

Very friendly, helpful and courteous staff. Kudos to Leena for always being helpful and supportive to get things done.
Stayed 18 nights in Jun 2017