Masfalhi View Inn
Masfalhi View Inn
Good-value, sea-facing inn, 7 rooms, 5 min to the beach
Compare all 7 confirmed Felidhoo guest houses: prices from USD 58, room counts, beach distance, and honest best-for guidance from a Malé-based, Ministry of Tourism licensed agency.
Filter by budget, who it suits, or facilities. All 7 have confirmed pricing pulled directly from their own HolidayVibe pages.
Good-value, sea-facing inn, 7 rooms, 5 min to the beach
Small, friendly guest house feel, 6 rooms, 5 min to the beach
Comfortable beachside guest house, 11 rooms, 4 min to the beach
Calm, comfortable retreat with on-site dining, 8 rooms, 5 min to the beach
Modern boutique-style guest house with on-site dining, 10 rooms, 4 min to the beach
Modern retreat-style comfort with on-site dining, 10 rooms, 4 min to the beach
Dive-focused beach lodge with its own dive centre, 9 rooms, 4 min to the beach
All 7 confirmed properties, sorted by starting price.
| Guest house | Best for | From (per night) | Rooms | Bikini beach walk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Masfalhi View Inn | Budget travellers, families | ~$58 | 7 | ~5 min |
| Kawaii Stay | Couples, solo, budget | ~$62 | 6 | ~5 min |
| Finolhu Beach Guest House | Couples, families, divers | ~$72 | 11 | ~4 min |
| Alimas Holiday Retreat | Families, divers | ~$75 | 8 | ~5 min |
| Oshi Boutique | Couples, families | ~$80 | 10 | ~4 min |
| WOW Retreat | Couples, families | ~$85 | 10 | ~4 min |
| Vaali Maldives Island Escapes & Dive | Divers, solo, couples | ~$88 | 9 | ~4 min |
| Guest house | What sets it apart |
|---|---|
| Finolhu Beach Guest House | Comfortable beachside guest house with 11 rooms, the most of any confirmed Felidhoo property, from around USD 72 per night with breakfast. |
| Kawaii Stay | A small, friendly guest house with 6 rooms, from around USD 62 per night with breakfast; a good match for a personal feel and a lower-cost base. |
| Masfalhi View Inn | A good-value, sea-facing inn with 7 rooms, from around USD 58 per night with breakfast, the lowest confirmed starting rate on the island. |
| Alimas Holiday Retreat | A calm, comfortable retreat with on-site dining and 8 rooms, from around USD 75 per night with breakfast. |
| Oshi Boutique | A modern boutique-style guest house with on-site dining and 10 rooms, from around USD 80 per night with breakfast. |
| WOW Retreat | A modern retreat-style guest house with on-site dining and 10 rooms, from around USD 85 per night with breakfast. |
| Vaali Maldives Island Escapes & Dive | A dive-focused beach lodge with its own dive centre and 9 rooms, from around USD 88 per night with breakfast, the strongest fit if diving is the main reason for your trip. |
Real, independently verified properties on Felidhoo that don’t yet have their own HolidayVibe page. WhatsApp us for current availability and rates.
| Guest house | What we know |
|---|---|
| Magic Life Guest House | Beside the bikini beach, guest kitchen access, well-reviewed by past guests. |
| Uhoo’s Lavish Oasis | 3-star property, walking tours offered. |
| Into The Blue Lodge | Guided snorkelling trips arranged directly through the property. |
| Manta View Guest House | Name confirmed; contact HolidayVibe for current details. |
| Island Holiday Home | Name confirmed; contact HolidayVibe for current details. |
| Huzay View | Name confirmed; contact HolidayVibe for current details. |
| Plumeria Boutique Guest House | Reported to be around 250 metres from the bikini beach. |
| Eden Baani Lodge | Name confirmed; contact HolidayVibe for current details. |
Felidhoo guest house prices are much lower than private-island resort prices, but the headline room rate is not the full trip cost.
| Cost item | What to know |
|---|---|
| Room rate | Usually quoted per room per night |
| Breakfast | Included in the listed HolidayVibe starting rates for all 7 confirmed properties |
| TGST | Maldives tourism tax applies, 17% |
| Green Tax | USD 6 per person per night |
| Service charge | May apply depending on quote structure |
| Speedboat transfer | Usually paid separately unless packaged |
| Public ferry | Cheaper but slower and not the focus of this hub |
| Lunch and dinner | Guest house meals or simple island options |
| Excursions | Shark, reef, sandbank, fishing and diving trips quoted separately |
| Final quote | Ask for an all-in HolidayVibe quote before comparing |
A guest house may look cheaper on the first screen, but the final total can change after adding tax, Green Tax, speedboat transfer and activities. We compare the real cost, not just the nightly headline rate.
Felidhoo is a local island, so the stay style is different from a private resort. That difference is exactly why many travellers choose it.
| What matters | Felidhoo guest house | Private resort |
|---|---|---|
| Room cost | Lower | Much higher |
| Island style | Inhabited local island | Private island |
| Alcohol | Not available on the island | Usually available |
| Meals | Guest house meals and simple local options | Resort restaurants and meal plans |
| Beach | Designated bikini beach | Resort beach and pool areas |
| Transfers | Scheduled speedboat or public ferry option | Resort boat or seaplane |
| Excursions | Local boats and Vaavu trips | Resort-managed activities |
| Atmosphere | Quiet village island | Managed resort setting |
| Best for | Value, diving, excursions, local feel | Luxury, privacy, pool and bar service |
| What to check | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Final all-in price | Room rate alone is not enough |
| Room category | Standard, twin, family and sea-facing options differ |
| Breakfast and meals | Breakfast is included at all 7 confirmed properties; other meals vary |
| Transfer timing | Must match your flight |
| Bikini beach walking time | Important for beach-focused stays |
| Excursion options | Shared trips may need minimum guests |
| Diving plans | Certification level and dive schedule matter |
| Child policy | Extra beds and child rates vary |
| Payment method | Card, cash or bank transfer can differ |
| Cancellation rule | Especially important for weather and transfer changes |
Most travellers take a scheduled speedboat from Malé or Velana International Airport to Felidhoo. The crossing usually takes around 75 to 90 minutes in normal conditions, but timing depends on operator, weather, route and date.
| Transfer option | Best for | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Shared speedboat | Most travellers | Fastest normal option |
| Private speedboat | Late arrivals or groups | Expensive, quote on request |
| Public ferry | Flexible budget travellers | Slower, multi-leg and limited |
| Overnight near airport | Late international arrivals | Safer than forcing a late transfer |
A Felidhoo guest house stay works best when you combine beach time with one or two Vaavu Atoll boat trips.
| Activity | Best for | Book ahead? |
|---|---|---|
| Bikini beach | Easy daily beach time | No |
| House reef snorkelling | Confident swimmers | Ask locally |
| Nurse shark snorkelling | Marine-life focused guests | Yes |
| Vaavu shipwreck area | Photos and snorkelling | Yes |
| Sandbank or Ambara trip | Couples and families | Yes |
| Dolphin cruise | Non-swimmers and sunset | Usually yes |
| Night fishing | Families and groups | Usually yes |
| Diving | Certified divers and learners | Yes |
| Mistake | Better plan |
|---|---|
| Comparing only room rate | Compare all-in price with tax and transfer |
| Booking before checking speedboat | Confirm transfer first, especially for late arrivals |
| Expecting resort facilities | Choose a resort if pool, bar or overwater villa matters |
| Assuming all guest houses include the same meals | Confirm meal plan before booking |
| Ignoring Green Tax | Add per-person nightly tax to the total |
| Booking the wrong island | Make sure the guest house is in Felidhoo, not Fulidhoo or Thinadhoo |
| Expecting every excursion daily | Shared trips may need minimum guests |
| Not sharing child ages | Extra bed and child pricing vary |
Ministry of Tourism licensed agency in Malé. We handle guest house booking, speedboat transfer and excursion planning in one place, with an all-in quote so there are no surprises at checkout.
Last updated: July 2026. Prices are indicative from-rates confirmed directly from each property’s own HolidayVibe page; additional properties listed are name-only pending their own page content. TGST 17% and Green Tax USD 6 pp/night applies. HolidayVibe Maldives, Ministry of Tourism licensed agency, Malé (Licence MOT.O1.RS.TA.25.RD9933).