A surf-focused guesthouse on Huraa with a beach lounge setup and on-site dining, a short boat from North Male”s waves such as Sultans and Honkey’s.
The Bilimbi Guesthouse & Inn is a budget, surf-focused guesthouse on Huraa in North Male’ (Kaafu) Atoll, well suited to surfers, couples, and groups of friends who want easy access to the area’s famous waves. It has a beach with loungers, on-site dining, and an all-inclusive package option. HolidayVibe Maldives arranges the booking, the transfer, and any excursions. Contact us for a live quote.
The draw here is surf: Huraa sits a short boat from North Male’ breaks such as Sultans, Honkey’s, and Lohis, and The Bilimbi is set up for it, with a beach lounge, bicycle hire, and an all-inclusive option that bundles meals and trips. It suits anyone here to chase waves or just enjoy a relaxed beach base.
The Bilimbi works best if you want a surf-focused base near North Male”s waves with a relaxed beach setup, rather than a plain inland room or a sealed-off resort. The proximity to breaks such as Sultans and Honkey’s, the beach lounge, and the all-inclusive option are the day-to-day draws.
A relaxed, surf-focused base near North Male”s waves, with a beach lounge, on-site dining, an all-inclusive option, bicycle hire, and one HolidayVibe contact for transfers and surf or reef trips.
An overwater villa, a swimming pool, a bar serving alcohol on the property, or all meals always bundled into one rate. Local-island guesthouses keep costs down by skipping those, so a nearby North Male’ resort split-stay is the usual answer if they matter; some North Male’ resorts sit right on famous breaks.
The Bilimbi Guesthouse & Inn has air-conditioned rooms, including doubles and family rooms, some with a balcony. Rooms come with a TV and an en-suite bathroom; exact categories are confirmed at booking, and an all-inclusive package is available.
A comfortable air-conditioned double or king with a TV and an en-suite bathroom, a good-value base for couples or surfers. Confirm the room category when you book.
A room opening onto a balcony with a table and chairs, a relaxed spot to rest between surf sessions. Outlooks vary by room, so confirm the category when you book.
A larger room for families or a group of friends travelling together, with space for additional beds (capacity varies by configuration). Share your numbers when you enquire so we can match the right room.
Air conditioning, free WiFi, a flat-screen TV, an in-room safe, and a private bathroom with a shower, hairdryer, and toiletries. Daily housekeeping is provided, and an all-inclusive package is available for surfers.
The Bilimbi Guesthouse & Inn starts from around USD 59 per night in the low season, with breakfast included; an all-inclusive package is also available. The exact figure depends on your dates, room category, package, and transfer.
Huraa is one of the cheaper local islands to eat and play on, so a rough per-person daily spend on top of your room looks like this:
| Item | Typical range (per person) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Lunch and dinner out | USD 15 to 30 | Island cafes and on-site dining; breakfast is already included |
| One half-day excursion | USD 30 to 60 | Snorkeling, sandbank, or a boat to the nearby surf breaks |
| Green Tax | USD 6 per night | Mandatory environmental tax for small guesthouses |
| Water, snacks, extras | USD 5 to 15 | No alcohol is sold on the island, which trims the daily total |
The Bilimbi pairs comfortable rooms with a beach lounge setup, on-site dining, an all-inclusive option, bicycle hire, and a surf and tour desk.
A beach with loungers and umbrellas fronts the area, and Huraa sits a short boat from North Male’ breaks such as Sultans, Honkey’s, and Lohis. The surf desk arranges boards, guides, and transfers.
On-site dining serves breakfast, included in your stay, and an all-inclusive package bundles meals and activities, handy for a surf trip. Drinks served on site are non-alcoholic.
Beyond surf, the desk arranges reef snorkeling, sandbank trips, and dolphin cruises on shared departures. Marine-life sightings vary by season, and surf depends on the swell.
Bikes are available to explore Huraa’s lanes and beaches at your own pace between sessions, a relaxed way to get around the small island.
Free WiFi runs throughout the property, fine for messaging, maps, and uploading photos. Speeds on local islands are reasonable rather than fibre-fast, so plan large downloads accordingly.
A front desk and surf and tour desk help with the easy 25 minute airport transfer, surf and excursion bookings, and luggage. Send your arrival time ahead so staff can meet you.
Huraa sits in North Male’ (Kaafu) Atoll, about a 25 minute speedboat ride from Male’ and Velana International Airport, with a public ferry also available; The Bilimbi Guesthouse & Inn is a short walk from the harbour where you arrive.
Shared speedboat transfers run from Male’ and Velana International Airport to Huraa in about 25 minutes, several times a day. Huraa is one of the closer local islands to the airport, which makes arrival easy even on a late flight. HolidayVibe books your seat and times it to your flight.
A public ferry also runs from Male’ to Huraa as the budget route, though it does not run every day, so it needs planning. Confirm current ferry days and times via your guesthouse or the MTCC schedule before you rely on it.
Huraa is a quiet local island in North Male’ Atoll and a gateway to some of the country’s best waves, so most guests at The Bilimbi pair surf with a reef or sandbank trip. Indicative prices below are per person on shared departures.
| Excursion | What you’ll see | Indicative price | Best season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Snorkeling trip | Reef fish, turtles, and coral at nearby reef sites; sightings vary | USD 30 to 45 | Year-round, calmest seas Dec to Apr |
| Surf trip to the breaks | A boat to North Male’ waves such as Sultans, Honkey’s, and Lohis; board and guide | USD 35 to 70 | Best Mar to Oct, southwest swell |
| Sandbank and picnic | A bare white sandbank for swimming and photos away from the island | USD 35 to 55 | Dry season, Dec to Apr |
| Dolphin cruise | Spinner dolphins at sunset; sightings are common but not guaranteed | USD 25 to 40 | Year-round |
| Resort day visit | A day pass at a nearby resort with pool and bar access | From USD 60 | Year-round |
Book peak-season trips a day or two ahead, since shared boats fill quickly between December and April, and surf transfers depend on the swell. You can browse other local-island stays on the Huraa guesthouse hub or across the Maldives guesthouse collection, and ask us about Maldives excursions and surf trips when you enquire.
A Huraa guesthouse like The Bilimbi costs a fraction of a resort because you share the island with a local community, eat on site or at island cafes, and pay for surf and excursions a la carte rather than bundling everything into one rate.
| What matters | The Bilimbi Guesthouse & Inn (guesthouse) | Mid-market resort |
|---|---|---|
| Nightly rate | From around USD 59, room with breakfast | Often USD 350 and up, frequently half board |
| Transfer | Speedboat about 25 min or ferry, paid separately | Speedboat or seaplane, often bundled and pricey |
| Meals | Breakfast included; lunch and dinner at island cafes or on site | Half or full board common, fewer outside options |
| Alcohol | Not sold on the island; available on day trips to resorts or safari boats | Served freely on the property |
| Bikini beach | Designated Bikini Beach, about a 5 minute walk | Swim anywhere on the private island |
| House reef | No private house reef; reef and surf trips by boat | Often a swim-out house reef |
| Excursions | Booked a la carte, low shared-boat prices | In-house and pricier |
A short boat from Sultans, Honkey’s, and Lohis, a beach lounge, and an all-inclusive option make The Bilimbi a natural surf base at local-island prices. The surf desk sorts boards, guides, and transfers.
A relaxed beach setup, a balcony room, and on-site dining make an easy, low-cost base whether or not you surf. Add a sunset dolphin cruise for a memorable day without resort prices.
A beach lounge, family rooms, and surf access suit a group of friends on a wave-chasing trip. Tell us your numbers so we can confirm availability and surf transfers.
A popular Huraa pattern is a few budget nights on the local island followed by a short resort stay nearby, so you get the local-island value and the resort experience in one trip. Huraa sits in North Male’ Atoll, close to several resorts.
From The Bilimbi Guesthouse & Inn you are well placed for the North Male’ resorts. A 4 nights here plus 3 nights at a nearby resort plan gives you Huraa’s beach, surf, and local life first, then a pool, a bar, and a house reef to finish. HolidayVibe arranges the resort transfer and times it so you are not waiting around between properties. A few options within easy reach:
Huraa is an inhabited Maldivian island, so a few simple local customs apply away from the designated Bikini Beach.
Swimwear is fine on the Bikini Beach. Elsewhere on the island, cover shoulders and knees out of respect for the local community. A light cover-up in your day bag handles the walk back from the beach.
Local islands are dry. If you want a drink, the usual options are a day trip to a nearby resort or a sunset cruise on a licensed boat, both of which the tour desk can arrange.
Many island cafes and shops take cards, but small USD notes are handy for tips, market buys, and the occasional cash-only excursion. Larger purchases are usually fine on card.
The Bilimbi starts from around USD 59 per night in the low season, with breakfast included, and an all-inclusive package is also available. The exact rate depends on your dates, room category, package, and transfer, and the all-in total adds 17% TGST, a service charge, and Green Tax of USD 6 per person per night. Contact HolidayVibe for a live quote.
Yes. Huraa sits a short boat from some of North Male’ Atoll’s best waves, including Sultans, Honkey’s, and Lohis, and The Bilimbi is set up for surfers with a beach lounge, a surf desk, and an all-inclusive option. The best swell is roughly March to October.
Huraa is about a 25 minute shared speedboat from Male’ and Velana International Airport, running several times a day, and a public ferry also runs as the budget route. The Bilimbi is a short walk from the harbour, and staff can meet you on arrival.
Yes. Alongside the room-with-breakfast rate, The Bilimbi offers an all-inclusive package that bundles meals and activities, handy for a surf trip. Ask us for the current package details and pricing when you enquire.
Yes. On-site dining serves breakfast, included in your stay, plus other meals, and the all-inclusive package covers meals. Drinks served on site are non-alcoholic, and the island’s cafes are a short walk away.
Huraa’s designated Bikini Beach is about a 5 minute walk from the guesthouse, and the property has a beach lounge setup. Swimwear is for the Bikini Beach; elsewhere on the island, dress modestly out of respect for the local community.
Yes. Bicycle hire is available to explore Huraa’s lanes and beaches at your own pace between surf sessions, a relaxed way to get around the small island.
No, there is no swimming pool. The property has a beach setup, and swimming is at the beach and the nearby Bikini Beach. If a pool is a must, a short split-stay at a nearby North Male’ resort is the usual answer, and HolidayVibe can arrange it.
One licensed Maldives contact for your room, your speedboat or ferry transfer, and every surf or reef trip. Tell us your dates and we will send an all-in quote with no surprises at checkout.
Content reviewed June 2026. Rates and transfer times are indicative and change with season and availability; confirm current details with HolidayVibe before booking.
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