Fulidhoo · Vaavu Atoll · All Guesthouses & Hotels
Fulidhoo is a small local island in Vaavu Atoll, about an hour from Malé by speedboat. All accommodation on the island is guesthouses and small hotels, not resorts. Prices start from around USD 62 per night with breakfast included. This page covers every bookable property on the island.
Fulidhoo has guesthouses and small hotels, all including breakfast, all within walking distance of the bikini beach, and all starting from around USD 62 per night. There are no resorts on the island. The main differences between properties are: on-site restaurant vs no restaurant, sea-view rooms vs village rooms, family rooms vs couples-only, and price (most fall between USD 62 and USD 100; two properties go above USD 100). Use the filters below to narrow by what matters to you.
Fulidhoo guesthouses range from simple rooms to comfortable hotel-style properties. All include breakfast and are within a short walk of the bikini beach.
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| Property | From | Restaurant | Sea View | Family Rooms | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aagali Beach | ~USD 75 | No | No | No | Couples, solo, beach |
| Alkina Lodge | ~USD 65 | No | No | No | Couples, solo, budget |
| Atoll Retreat | ~USD 95 | Yes | No | Yes | Families, couples |
| Cowry Inn | ~USD 70 | No | No | Yes | Families, couples |
| Eveylaa Guesthouse | ~USD 65 | No | No | No | Couples, solo |
| Fulidhoo Ihaa Lodge | ~USD 72 | No | No | No | Couples, solo |
| Galaxy Sunrise Sea View | ~USD 78 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Families, sea view |
| Hathaa Retreat | ~USD 80 | No | No | Yes | Families, couples |
| Huvan Inn | ~USD 65 | No | No | No | Couples, solo, budget |
| Island Break | ~USD 82 | No | No | Yes | Families, couples |
| Kinan Boutique | ~USD 105 | Yes | No | Yes | Boutique, families |
| Kinan Retreat | ~USD 80 | No | No | Yes | Families, couples |
| Kinan Sentral | ~USD 100 | Yes | No | Yes | Hotel-style, families |
| Kunaa Beach Inn | ~USD 65 | No | No | No | Couples, solo |
| Luau Beach Inn | ~USD 98 | Yes | No | Yes | Families, beachside |
| Madi Grand Guest House | ~USD 90 | Yes | No | Yes | Families, pool |
| Malas Island View | ~USD 62 | No | No | No | Budget, couples, solo |
| Manta Ray | ~USD 85 | Yes | No | Yes | Families, couples |
| Pearl Seaview | ~USD 75 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Sea view, families |
| Royal Villa | ~USD 68 | No | No | No | Couples, solo |
| Rushkokaa Beach Villa | ~USD 70 | No | No | No | Couples, beachside |
| Seena Inn | ~USD 65 | No | No | No | Couples, solo, budget |
| Thundi Sea View | ~USD 82 | No | Yes | Yes | Sea view, families |
| The Mureed | ~USD 68 | No | No | No | Couples, solo |
All properties listed include breakfast. Rates are indicative 2026 low-season starting prices. Add TGST 17% and Green Tax USD 6 per person per night. Confirm the all-in total before paying. Madi Grand Guest House has a pool; no other Fulidhoo property does.
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Fulidhoo is not a resort island. Every property on this page is a guesthouse or small hotel in the village, not a private island or overwater villa complex. Understanding the island’s setup before you book avoids disappointment.
| Topic | What to expect |
|---|---|
| No resorts | Fulidhoo has guesthouses and small hotels only. No overwater villas, no resort pool (one property has a pool), no beach bars, no alcohol. |
| Breakfast included | All guesthouses and hotels on this page include breakfast. It is usually a simple local breakfast: roshi, eggs, fruit, tea or coffee. |
| Alcohol | Not available on the island. Fulidhoo is a local Muslim island. Alcohol is strictly not sold or served anywhere on the island. |
| Bikini beach | All properties are within walking distance of the designated bikini beach. Swimwear is for the beach only; modest dress elsewhere on the island. |
| Restaurant vs no restaurant | 8 of the properties listed have an on-site restaurant. The others serve breakfast only; dinner is at local cafes or arranged separately. This is the most important practical difference between properties. |
| ATM | Bank of Maldives ATM service is now available on Fulidhoo. Bring USD cash as backup for excursions and local cafes. |
| TGST and Green Tax | All rates shown are indicative. TGST (17%) and Green Tax (USD 6 per person per night for guesthouses) apply on top. Confirm whether quoted rates are inclusive before booking. |
| Transfer | All properties are a short walk from the jetty. HolidayVibe arranges speedboat transfers from Velana Airport timed to your flight. |
| Construction noise | Fulidhoo is a fast-growing island. Construction work is common, particularly in peak season. Ask about current building activity near your chosen property when booking. |
| You want | Look for |
|---|---|
| On-site dinner without walking out | Filter by “Restaurant on site”: 8 properties have their own dining |
| Sea view room | Filter by “Sea view rooms”: Galaxy Sunrise, Pearl Seaview and Thundi Sea View |
| Family with children | Filter by “Families” and “Family rooms”: 13 properties have family rooms |
| Lowest price | Malas Island View from USD 62, Alkina Lodge / Eveylaa / Huvan Inn / Kunaa Beach Inn / Seena Inn from USD 65 |
| Boutique or hotel feel | Kinan Boutique and Kinan Sentral are the closest to hotel-style; both have restaurants |
| Cowry Inn specifically | See the Cowry Inn page: one of the most searched guesthouses on Fulidhoo |
| Solo traveller on a budget | Filter by “Solo travellers” for the properties that specifically suit this travel style |
| Diving as the priority | All properties listed can arrange Vaavu channel dives. Proximity to the dive centre matters more than the guesthouse itself. |
Indicative rates on this page are starting prices in the low season. Here is what is typically included and what is not:
| Item | Included? |
|---|---|
| Breakfast | Yes, all properties on this page |
| Dinner | Only at the 8 properties with an on-site restaurant; confirm meal plan when booking |
| Air conditioning | Yes, standard across all properties |
| Wi-Fi | Yes, standard across all properties though speed varies |
| Speedboat transfer from Malé | Not included in room rate; arranged separately, around USD 40 to 80 per person each way |
| Excursions | Not included; arranged locally or through HolidayVibe |
| TGST (17%) | Not always included in advertised rate; confirm before booking |
| Green Tax (USD 6 pp/night) | Not always included; confirm before booking |
| Fulidhoo | Maafushi | |
|---|---|---|
| Guesthouses | Guesthouses & small hotels, from USD 62 | 20+ properties, wider price range |
| Atmosphere | Quieter, smaller, genuinely unhurried | Busier, more developed, more social |
| Restaurants | 8 on-site; local cafes for others | More restaurant choice |
| Diving | Vaavu channels, nurse shark night dive | South Malé Atoll diving |
| Marine life free | Stingrays near jetty, no boat needed | Less shore-based marine life |
| Transfer from Malé | ~1h 10 min speedboat | ~45 to 60 min speedboat |
| Island-hop link | Direct MTCC ferry to Maafushi Sun/Tue/Thu | Direct MTCC ferry to Fulidhoo Sun/Tue/Thu |
Fulidhoo guesthouses start from around USD 62 per night (Malas Island View) with breakfast included. Most properties fall between USD 65 and USD 100. Two properties go above USD 100: Kinan Boutique (from USD 105) and Kinan Sentral (from USD 100). All rates are indicative low-season starting prices. TGST (17%) and Green Tax (USD 6 per person per night) apply on top unless confirmed otherwise. Rates rise in the November to April peak season.
Yes. All guesthouses and hotels on this page include breakfast in the room rate. Breakfast is typically a simple local spread: roshi (flatbread), eggs, fruit, juice, tea or coffee. Some properties also serve toast, cereal and other items. For dinner, 8 properties have an on-site restaurant; the others rely on nearby local cafes.
Fulidhoo has guesthouses and small hotels, not large resort hotels. The closest to a hotel experience are Kinan Boutique, Kinan Sentral and Madi Grand Guest House, which are larger, have their own restaurants and operate more like small hotels than family guesthouses. There are no chain hotels, no overwater villa resorts and no large beach resort properties on the island.
No. Fulidhoo is an inhabited local island. There are no private island resorts on Fulidhoo itself. If you want resort facilities such as overwater villas, a pool, alcohol, spa and managed beach service, the nearest options are resort islands in Vaavu Atoll accessible by short boat ride. HolidayVibe can arrange a Fulidhoo guesthouse stay combined with a few nights at a nearby resort.
Eight of the properties listed have an on-site restaurant: Atoll Retreat, Galaxy Sunrise Sea View, Kinan Boutique, Kinan Sentral, Luau Beach Inn, Madi Grand Guest House, Manta Ray and Pearl Seaview. The others serve breakfast only. For dinner, local cafes on the island are the main alternative. Use the “Restaurant on site” filter above to see only properties with dining.
Cowry Inn is one of the most searched guesthouses on Fulidhoo. It is a friendly, well-run property with 7 rooms, family rooms available, breakfast included and easy access to Vaavu channel dives and the jetty stingrays. It starts from around USD 70 per night. See the full Cowry Inn page for rooms, photos and availability: Cowry Inn Fulidhoo.
Several properties have family rooms. For families wanting a restaurant on site as well, the options are Atoll Retreat, Galaxy Sunrise Sea View, Kinan Boutique, Kinan Sentral, Luau Beach Inn, Madi Grand Guest House, Manta Ray and Pearl Seaview. Use the “Families” and “Family rooms” filters above to narrow the grid. For personalised advice, WhatsApp us with your group size and dates.
Three properties have sea-view rooms: Galaxy Sunrise Sea View, Pearl Seaview and Thundi Sea View. Use the “Sea view rooms” filter above. Note that on a small island like Fulidhoo, most properties are within a short walk of the beach; sea-view rooms specifically face the water from the room itself.
No. Fulidhoo is an inhabited local Muslim island and alcohol is not available anywhere on the island, at any guesthouse, cafe or restaurant. This is not a policy of individual guesthouses; it is a local island rule. If alcohol is important to your trip, add a resort stay before or after Fulidhoo.
The most common route is a shared speedboat from Velana International Airport or Malé city, taking about 1 hour 10 minutes and costing around USD 40 to 80 per person one way. The MTCC Route 306 public ferry runs on Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from Malé at 10:00, arriving around 13:20, for around USD 4 per person. HolidayVibe arranges speedboat transfers timed to your flight. See the full transfer guide.
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