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Hotel Star Shell

3.5 star property
3.5-star beachfront guest house near Hulhumale Beach, connected to a shopping center

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Deluxe Twin Room, 2 Single Beds
Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed | Bathroom
Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed
Deluxe Twin Room, 2 Single Beds | Mini-refrigerator
Front of property

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Lot 11106 Nirolhu Magu, Hulhumalé, 20012
  • Place, Hulhumale Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Hulhumalé Central Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Full Moon Beach
  • Airport, Male (MLE-Velana Intl.)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

Deluxe Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed

Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Hulhumalé

On the beach.A stay at this guesthouse places you within half a mile (1 km) of Hulhumale Beach and 3 miles (5 km) of Paradise Island Beach. Also, Full Moon Beach is within 3 miles (5 km) and Republic Square is within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Hulhumale Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Hulhumalé Central Park - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Sultan Park - 13 min drive - 8.6 km
  • Maldives Islamic Centre - 13 min drive - 8.6 km
  • Male Fish Market - 13 min drive - 9.0 km

Getting around

  • Velana Intl. Airport (MLE) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Manhattan fish market - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Bombay Darbar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Pastamania - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Riveli Beach Restaurant - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Break Corner - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Hotel Star Shell

3.5-star beachfront guest house near Hulhumale Beach, connected to a shopping center
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. A free manager's reception is offered daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. A shuttle from the airport to the hotel (available on request) is available for a fee. A rooftop terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at Hotel Star Shell.

This 3.5-star Hulhumalé guesthouse is smoke free.

  • 15 guestrooms or units
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Deli
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers for purchase
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • ATM
  • No smoking on site
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Hotel Star Shell offers 15 accommodations with fireplaces and minibars. 40-inch Smart televisions come with premium satellite channels. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and safes. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include hair dryers.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • Airport pick-up shuttle (surcharge) from 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM at scheduled times and on request

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 10 for adults and USD 5 for children
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 40-inch smart TV with premium digital channels

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Fireplace
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:30 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
The additional fee (payable at the property) covers mandatory transfer fees for guests ages 12-17.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 15.0 per day.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Deposit: USD 95 per accommodation, per stay
  • 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.
  • Additional fee for children (from 12 years old to 17 years old): USD 5 per person, per stay

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

The listed additional fee covers transfer fees for guests ages 12-17.

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 10 for adults and USD 5 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 15 per room
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 15.0 per day

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, debit cards, and cash
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, JCB International, Union Pay, debit cards, and cash.

Property is also known as

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Hotel Star Shell Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 70 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 31 out of 70 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 70 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 70 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 70 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jouni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They were nice and accommodating and the walking distance to the beach and shops close by was nice too.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ahmed

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really liked our stay at Star Shell. The staff are excellent and super helpful. We were travelling with two young kids and honestly their service and friendliness really made our trip so much easier. We were always helped with our luggage without asking and with no expectation of a tip. I would highly recommend using theit airport service. The room was excellent and surprisingly modern and spacious. With an integrated rollaway bed, it was enough for the 4 of us. Very good location too, the beach is a 2 min walk and lots of good cafes and restaurants nearby, many of which are open till late. Some small improvements that could be made. The bathroom needs a vent fan as it gets quite warm and can’t leave the window open overnight due to the main road outside. AC wasn’t on before we came into the room so it was quite warm. However overall a great hotel and we will definitely be staying here again!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christiane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Thomas

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good value hotel

Good value hotel. Excellent staff. Nice breakfast. Rooms are a little small but comfortable beds and pillows. My only complaint is not the hotel’s fault, that is, there is a mosque nearby that provides 4 am serenading each morning.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

md ridoanul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I got the receptionist behaviour good and they welcomed me warmly. Room is as proper as mentioned in website.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Armaan

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was wonderful. I really appreciated being met at the airport after my long travel. The food was very good and the coffee specifically was delicious. The area was a bit noisy with traffic and I guess we were by a mosque so we heard the five daily prayers over the loudspeaker. It was great for a three night stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

nazim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful staff, but a lot of construction going on in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Hussain

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
If property policy specifies about not allowing outsider would be nicer
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Anil o

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

crystal

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Dayana

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

Good

Good
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gyula

Only 5 star on the ratings but i would give 11 stars. The management and the staff is extra helpful and the rooms are clean and comfy. Highly recommended!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

marcus v

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Arthur

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The property itself is clean, staff were superb, however the general area is quite seedy and dirty
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

ali

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, very helpful and accommodating
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lucy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel, very clean and spacious room. Cafe downstairs with really nice and cheap food. Have an airport transfer service which is super easy and convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

pascal

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Jossie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice hotel for a night layover awaiting transfer to a resort. The staff were all lovely and helped me sort out the details of the transfer. The rooms are a bit worn down and there is peeling paint on the walls, but they have the basic amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Nadia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean hotel
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023