Maldives: One of the Maldives’ favourite stopovers, Hulhule Island Hotel celebrates 25 years of hospitality
Hulhule Island Hotel celebrates its 25th anniversary today, 16th August 2025, as it continues to be one of the Maldives’ most sought after hospitality destinations over the years.
The hotel was opened on 15 th August 2001 with 85 rooms. 51 more rooms were added in 2008 and secured a preferred choice amongst leisure, local and business travellers.
Located just minutes away from Velana International Airport, this hotel has evolved from being a simple airport hotel to an iconic landmark in the Maldives hospitality scene, greeting guests at the entrance and exit of the country, hosting corporate events, meetings, weddings and more.
Today Hulhule Island Hotel remains Maldives’ only airport-island resort, providing the convenience of an airport resort coupled with the comfort of an island resort.
The hotel has 136 rooms, fine dining options such as Uduvilaa with its spectacular views and award winning cuisine, Faru Coffee House, the Poolside and Champs and a wide range of accommodation, entertainment, meeting and convention venues.
First class hospitality
As an award winning hotel, the credentials of Hulhule Island Hotel speak volumes about its stature in the region and beyond as a premier hospitality establishment.
The airport resort was recognised with the ‘World’s Leading Airport Resort’ for the 14th consecutive year at World Travels Awards 2025, and the ‘Gold Award: South Asia’s Leading Airport Hotel’ at South Asian Travel Awards 2025.
Meanwhile, the hotel’s culinary team and dining venues have been garnering critical acclaim and awards locally and internationally over the years.
Speaking on the occasion of the hotel’s 25th anniversary, Group General Manager of Maldives Inflight Catering Group, Ali Shakir said that they regard this anniversary as a ‘truly special achievement’.
The milestone of 25 years is testimony to the support we have received from our customers, business partners and communities that have been essential to helping us reach this point.
For many, Hulhule Island Hotel has been a first taste of Maldives hospitality and a fond last impression before heading home.
“We value every guest who chooses us as their preferred airport resort in the Maldives as such.
Airport resort to get new chapter
Hawwa Fareesha, Hotel Manager, Hulhule Island Hotel said, “We look forward to the next chapter as the hotel marks this special milestone.
We thank our guests, partners, suppliers, stakeholders and community for supporting us thru the years.
We are looking forward to taking on new opportunities while still providing exceptional service and hospitality to our valued guests.
“We are excited to continue being a choice for local and international travellers with 25 years of experience behind us, continuing to provide innovative services that delight our customers while nurturing our employees,” she added.
