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WhiteShell Island Hotel & Spa

3.0 star property
Family-friendly beach hotel with spa

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Property grounds
Dining
Lobby lounge
Outdoor banquet area
Spa

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Parking included
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

Map
Maafushi, Kaafu Atoll, Maafushi, 08090
  • Maafushi Mosque
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Maafushi Reef
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Maafushi Harbor
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Male (MLE-Velana Intl.)

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About the area

Maafushi

Walk to the beach.With a stay at this Maafushi hotel, you'll be steps from Maafushi Mosque and a 5-minute walk from Maafushi Reef. Also, Maafushi Harbor is within half a mile (1 km) and Rihiveli Beach is within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Maafushi Mosque - 2 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Maafushi Reef - 3 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Maafushi Harbor - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Gulhi Beach - 1 min drive - 0.2 km
  • Bodu Hurraa Beach - 1 min drive - 0.2 km

Restaurants

  • Fushi Cafe
  • The Kitchen
  • Aqua Bar
  • ‪Sunset Café - ‬5 min walk
  • Premier Beach Restaurant

About this property

WhiteShell Island Hotel & Spa

Family-friendly beach hotel with spa
WhiteShell Island Hotel & Spa offers its guests a full-service spa. There's a restaurant on site, as well as 2 coffee shops/cafes and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A free manager's reception is offered daily. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

There's an onsite business center. Spa services, a library, and barbecue grills are also featured at the family-friendly WhiteShell Island Hotel & Spa. An area shuttle within 0 miles and a ferry terminal shuttle are free. Self parking and valet parking are free.

  • 1 building
  • 12 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 2 coffee shops
  • Built in 2013
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Deli
  • Supervised childcare (surcharge)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Grocery service (free)
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Beauty salon
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • Onsite shopping
  • Elevator
  • Lockers available
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
WhiteShell Island Hotel & Spa offers 12 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Rooms open to balconies. These individually furnished accommodations include desks. This Maafushi hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the in-room coffee/tea makers and minibars. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans. Housekeeping is offered daily and refrigerators can be requested.
Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa, Kashikeyo Spa. Services include massages.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, Hindi, Italian

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Free area shuttle
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Refrigerator on request
  • Separate bedroom
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free area shuttle
  • Free ferry terminal shuttle
  • Free shopping center shuttle
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 12 for adults and USD 8 for children
  • 2 coffee shops/cafes
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Library
  • Playground
  • Shopping
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower

Food and drink

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

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests must transfer via boat and shuttle to the property; guests must contact the property at least 72 hours before travel, using the contact information on the confirmation received after booking
This property offers transfers from the ferry terminal; 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
At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination
Guests can reach this property by boarding the 90-minute public ferry (surcharge) at the Villigili Ferry Terminal at the south harbor in Male at 3 PM. Ferry service is not available on Fridays.
The additional fee (payable at the property) covers mandatory one-way transfer fees for guests ages 11-17.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • 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 3 years of age.
  • Airport shuttle transfer per adult: USD 25 (one-way)
  • Additional fee for children (from 11 years old to 17 years old): USD 25 per person, per stay

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

The listed additional fee covers one-way transfer fees for guests ages 11-17.

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 12 for adults and USD 8 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
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. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, JCB International, Union Pay, Carte Blanche, debit cards, cash, and mobile payments. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
    Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination.

Property is also known as

WhiteShell Island Hotel Maafushi
WhiteShell Island Hotel
WhiteShell Island Maafushi
WhiteShell Island
Whiteshell & Spa Maafushi
WhiteShell Island Hotel Spa
WhiteShell Island Hotel & Spa Hotel
WhiteShell Island Hotel & Spa Maafushi
WhiteShell Island Hotel & Spa Hotel Maafushi

WhiteShell Island Hotel & Spa Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 42 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 42 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 42 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 42 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 42 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best location,nice view,very clin room,nice staff.
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Zufazleen, Malaysia

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is very clean and comfortable. Staff are friendly and we got good package deals from the hotel for a majority of our activities. Very much recommended.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Anon, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A small, very friendly hotel with great staff. Everyone worked hard to make my stay great.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service

Close to beach and shops

Well located Nice food Not a lot of varieties in food
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

great location

Good location, tasty breakfast and friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2018

4/10 Poor

Jay

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

Ive got bitten by bedbugs!!!!

I wouldnt recommend staying here for a night due to bedbugs. Ive stayed in less than 3star hotels in the past and have never experienced being bitten by bedbugs. Until now, a week after Ive stayed, there are still marks all over my body. The hotel staff is nice and the location is conveniently situated in the center so i have no complaints on that
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Lovely place

I'm very happy once I reached there veryone smiling rooms are very clean food is delicious

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Lovely small hotel with a real local feel.

We enjoyed our stay at this hotel more so because of the friendly manager Mr Shayam who was very helpful and professional in every way. He was always there personally at hand should we have any queries or questions. Although the rooms had all the facilities they could be have been dusted more frequently but the beds were always kept nice and clean and we only came to sleep here at night which was satisfactory for me and my family. Expedia needs to update the size of beds in family rooms. As they are actually 1 queen size and one smallish looking double only, not 2 queen sizes.

8/10 Good

mr lohar, london

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

Nice hotel

Very nice place . Like a peradise . Hotel stafff is very knowledgeable.

10/10 Excellent

Rashidul, Bangladesh

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

I loved Maafushi.

stayed in WhiteShell Island Hotel & Spa for 7 nights! the best 7 nights in maafushi. I am glad I chose this hotel. close to beach and just beside Maafushi Dive & Active Water Sports. The staffs of the hotel were genuinely polite and friendly. Big thanks to Shyam for always asking how was my day and recommending on tours/trips. Would like to thank the sri lankan guys who served me meals during my stay. room were cleaned twice a day. the breakfast were simple and enough to last you till lunch. just a recommendation: the juice always needed to be asked. other than that service has been excellent. I loved the idea of Excursions board and the guests message board. I would say unique to WhiteShell :) if you go Maafushi, this would be one of the best hotel in terms of convenience and comfort. I loved maafushi. I loved Maldives. Thank you for the hospitality. I will be back :)

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021

6/10 Okay

Li-Fen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

不老實的飯店

一到飯店竟告知我們的房故障沒水，馬上帶我們到隔街另一間，房間很小又沒窗，我當下很生氣，拿出憑證告訴他，我訂的是24平方公尺豪華陽台部份海景房，而且這不是我原先訂的飯店，我很堅持要回我原訂房，他只好回原飯店然後給我原訂的房，根本沒任何問題，所以我覺得此飯店很不老實，早晚餐選項和量都很少，倒是餐飲男服務員很親切，到店付的6美元，給10美竟沒主動找錢，等退房時才跟櫃檯要，唉！不老實的飯店
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Mi aspettavo qualcosa di meglio

Hotel datato. La spa non esiste.Doccia rotta Ho chiesto con insistenza durante tutto il soggiorno di aggiustarla .Ma non c'è stato niente da fare.Sicuramente è molto sopravvalutato. Non riesco a capire come.abbia un punteggio così alto.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort
La comida tenía muy buenos comentarios y la verdad que no es nada buena, encima te sientes vigilado mientras comes. La cama el colchón fatal y el baño que apenas te puedes mover. No volvería a este hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

yuanyuan

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

great hotel

Great hotel. Very friendly and helpful staff especially the reception boy Ibrahim and canteen boy Mohammed, they provide excellent service to guest. The location is good, 2 minutes walk to bikini beach. From the balcony can see the beautiful view of the blue sea. Spacious and clean room. The food is very tasty. Fantastic experience. Thanks for having us
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Chiung Yin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
安全、乾淨。近沙灘。
Stayed 5 nights in May 2019

4/10 Poor

György

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

Maldív barátokkal

Az egy dolog, hogy a csapatunkból az egyik szobánk nem volt kész, átvittek egy másik hotelbe, de azt is éppen építették a semmiből. (de legalább szobám volt) A White Shell hotel szobája sem volt jobb. Kissé koszos, puritán és rendkívül egyszerű. Ha el tudsz vonatkoztatni a szobától, és a természeti kincsekre összpontosítasz, akkor jól fogod magad érezni, de a szoba, illetve e hotel választása nem jó. :( Bár közel van a bikini Beach-hez, ez tehát jó, de nagyjából ez minden jó tulajdonsága. A reggelit biztosítják, de elég gagyi, és mindig ugyanaz. :(
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Godt personale meget behjælpelige.elendig morgen mad der ikke blev fyldt op når der var tomt.skimmel svamp på værelset og det plastik betrukne træ gulv var ved at gå helt fra hinanden. Curtesy rummet hvor man kunne få et bad.havde et slukket køleskab, som lugtede forfærdeligt.
Stayed 13 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Henrik

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

Great value for money - and CLEAN

I had 5 nights at White Shell and 1 night at Seven Corals, which was 20$ more expensive than White Shell. White Shell is value for money. Rooms and hotel-building is in very good quality and rooms are cleaned and smell fresh (unlike alot other hotel rooms in Maafushi apperently). The service from staff is very good and very helpful. Can only recommend this place if staying at Maafushi.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
E' la mia seconda esperienza in questa guest house. Non me ne sono pentita. Hassan, il boss è veramente simpatico e attento, ti tratta come un amico, si rende disponibile a risolvere piccoli problemi organizzativi. Le escursioni le ho sempre fatte con Shadow Palm (consigliatissimo, sono i migliori), ma in quest'hotel ho sempre speso poco e mi sono sentita a casa. Sono molto puliti, gentili e davvero generosi. Consigliatissimo.
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Anders

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly and helpful staff!
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

bernardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018