Experience a Perfect Stay at Arena Beach Hotel Maafushi
Have an amazing island experience with Arena Beach Hotel, which is based on Maafushi Island only 27 km away from the Male International Airport. With ease of accessibility through a speedboat ride, one will definitely enjoy amazing views of the ocean during their stay at Arena Beach Hotel. Get a chance to book a 3-night stay package in the Maldives where you will be able to have comfortable accommodation along with other things such as speedboat transfer and water activities to choose from. Have modern facilities such as air-conditioned rooms, Wi-Fi, laundry service, gym and spa.
One can taste dishes from various meals made by expert cooks along with engaging themselves in various activities, such as dolphin watching, snorkeling and fishing tours. If you would like to go into diving, you may use any of the diving centers located nearby Arena Beach Hotel. In addition, you have a wide range of options when it comes to accommodation. You can choose from the following accommodation facilities such as rooms with a roof terrace pool, luxury room with sea view, sea-view rooms with balconies and city view room with balcony.
How to Get: Transfers
How to Arrive at Arena Beach Hotel, Maafushi Island
Flight to Male (MLE):
Begin your trip by flying to Velana International Airport, also known as Male. The cost will depend on your point of departure and reservation date.
Transport to Maafushi Island from Male:
To travel from Male to Maafushi Island, you will be able to take a speedboat or a ferry:
Speedboat: This will take approximately 30 minutes and cost roughly $25 to $40 per passenger.
Ferry: This is a less expensive alternative that will take about 90 minutes to two hours and cost $2 to $4 per passenger.
Hotel Transfer to Airport
Once we have reached Maafushi Jetty, it should not be too difficult to head towards Arena Beach Hotel either by walking if it is close to the hotel or by making arrangements with the hotel itself.
Information on Accommodation Pricing:
The pricing policy depends on the season, type of room you want, and available promotion packages. The most recommended approach is to visit their website or ask them directly about the pricing policy.
Tips for Better Time Management:
Be in accordance with the departure schedule of the speedboat.
Speed boat leaves during the day but ferries are not that frequently available.
Always advisable to check beforehand.
Rooms and Suites
The following types of accommodation are available in Arena Beach Hotel, Maldives
Basic Room Categories:
1. Standard Rooms - The standard rooms offer good affordability for the guest and offer all the necessary amenities which can help you unwind and relax throughout your vacation.
2. Superior Rooms - Superior rooms offer better comfort and luxury than the basic room types because they are spacious and luxurious too.
3. Deluxe Rooms - The deluxe room category offers luxurious facilities with relatively large room size.
Beach Front Villas:
This villa will suit those visitors who prefer seclusion because it has access to the beach with wonderful views of the sea, as well as plunge pools and Jacuzzis.
Over Water Villas:
As is common in the Maldives holiday package, this type of villa provides direct access to the lagoon Maldives, with glass flooring through which one may watch fish swimming below.
Suites:
For bigger groups or families, there are also available Suites offering spacious accommodation with all the luxurious amenities of standard villas.
The Beach
Maafushi Island Beaches & Local Guide
Maafushi Island is one of the most attractive small islands in the Maldives. First of all, it impresses with its peacefulness, wide sand paths, and small amount of cars that include motorbikes. The two beaches of Maafushi are the public beach and Bikini Beach. The latter one is situated on the northern side of the island. It is meant to be used only by tourists who want to have some fun sunbathing and swimming wearing their swimwear. On other parts of the island, people are expected to wear clothes covering their shoulders and knees because of the religious views of the local Muslim population.
Bikini Beach is rather small, so visitors should come there as early as possible (around 8–9 AM). To enjoy comfortable weather, one will have to book a sunbed in the shady place, but later it will be possible to stay under palm trees or use beach towels. In the vicinity of the beach, it is easy to find several small cafés offering visitors fruit cocktails, fresh juice, papaya, pineapple, mango, etc. Swimming and snorkeling are quite safe here.
The water around Maafushi is definitely another major attraction for this little paradise, offering pristine clear and refreshing water along with various snorkeling spots. At the southern part of the island is the Maldives' only prison. The central part of the island will offer you a few of its most important sites such as the school, administrative offices, the stadium, and the mosque of Maafushi.
Best time to visit Arena Beach Hotel, Maafushi island?
When planning a stay at Arena Beach Hotel on Maafushi, the best time to visit is during the dry season from November to April. During this period, you can enjoy clear skies, pleasant sunshine, and calm sea—perfect for snorkeling, diving, and other water activities. The weather is also comfortable for exploring the island.
For travelers looking for fewer crowds and better deals, the shoulder season from May to October can be a good option. Although there may be occasional rain, you can still enjoy the island at a more relaxed place.
