A very affordable hotel situated in a walking distance from jetty that cater for speedboats to islands. The room is small but have all the necessities. The staff are very attentive and helpful. But we have to wait a while when we're checking in because a a few people waiting for their turn to check in. The selection for breakfast is good too. Highly recommended.
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Novina
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About this stay
Set in Malé & Hulhumalé, Novina is a 3-star city hotel. Listed facilities include diving, a restaurant and water sports. Guests rate it 3.9 out of 5 across 231 reviews.
The feed lists 15 facilities for Novina. For food and drink it names bars, restaurant and room service. On the water side the list includes canoe and diving.
In the rooms the listing mentions safe. Services include 24-hour security, currency exchange, laundry service, luggage room and shuttle service.
Facilities
- 24-hour security
- Bars
- Canoe
- Car rental service
- Currency exchange
- Diving
- Laundry Service
- Lifts
- Luggage Room
- Restaurant
- Room Service
- Safe
- Shops
- Shuttle service
- Smoking area
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Getting there
Novina is in the Malé area, about 2.7 km in a straight line from Velana International Airport on Hulhulé. Hulhumalé is joined to the airport island by road, and the Sinamalé Bridge links the airport side with Malé, so the transfer is short.
A city stay suits a first or last night around an international flight, or a base for ferries and speedboats out to the nearby local islands of North and South Malé atolls.
The nearest other stays in this guide are The Somerset Hotel (on the same island block), Beehive Central (150 m) and Maagiri Hotel (250 m). On a local island or in the city, stays this close share the same streets, beaches and ferry stops, which makes them easy to compare.
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Novina averages 3.9 out of 5 across 231 reviews. A selection, quoted as written:
The complimentary airport service was waiting for us upon arrival and we processed our transport quickly, although it seems that prior notice was required. The staff are very friendly when assisting us through the hotel services. The hotel lobby and reception is quite quaint and small but remains comfortable. There is only one elevator that is incredibly cramped and small that I'd estimate would fit only 6 people. This is troublesome if you stay at the higher floors since the sole elevator only travels one way at a time. The room was clean except for dust found on the coffee machine and plates. Wifi is serviceable and is not recommended for streaming media. Breakfast was decent with the…
Firstly we bought a voucher for this hotel at the airport from one of the kiosks. As we had to stay in Male for one night due to bad weather. They charged us 220USD for one other at this hotel. Which is an utter rip off considering : *The rooms are tiny * The bathroom is tiny The room was dirty, the bathroom was dirty, the towels had black stains on them. Doesn’t look that our room had been cleaned in a long time. Randomly through the night, the light in the bathroom started leaking and there was water everywhere. Im assuming the people in the room above us must have been showering. There is mildew everywhere and the room smells bad. The only positive is that the staff are friendly, but…
Good to know
Families: no family-specific facilities are listed; ask the property about cots and connecting rooms.
Accessibility: wheelchair access is not listed; contact the property before booking if it matters.
Connectivity: internet access is not listed.
Arrival: a shuttle or transfer service is listed; the boat or flight schedule is set by the property.
Before you book Novina, check what the rate includes: Maldives room rates can be quoted with or without the government tax and service charge, and airport transfers in the city are usually arranged separately. The booking page shows the inclusions for your dates.
About Malé & Hulhumalé
Malé & Hulhumalé has 234 stays in this guide: 234 city hotels. By guest score weighted for review volume, Novina ranks 39 of the 106 rated stays here. The average guest score across the atoll's rated stays is 3.9 out of 5.
Malé and Hulhumalé form the urban core of Kaafu Atoll and sit about three kilometres in a straight line from Velana International Airport. This is a city stay rather than an island-resort one: all 237 places listed here are city hotels, with no resorts or local-island guesthouses in the guide. Of these, 106 are rated, with an average guest score of 3.9 out of 5. Some hotels list a private beach (12) and some list diving (68). The two islands suit travellers who want to be near the airport and the capital's services before or after time elsewhere in the country.
Browse all 234 stays in Malé & Hulhumalé.
Questions about Novina
Where is Novina?
Novina is in Malé & Hulhumalé, Maldives, about 2.7 km in a straight line from Velana International Airport. The nearest other stay in this guide is The Somerset Hotel (on the same island block).
Is Novina a resort or a guesthouse?
Novina is a city hotel in the Malé area, rated 3 stars in the supplier feed.
What do guests say about Novina?
Guests rate Novina 3.9 out of 5 across 231 reviews.
What facilities does Novina have?
The feed lists 15 facilities, including diving and a restaurant.
How do you get to Novina from the airport?
Novina is in the Malé area, about 2.7 km from Velana International Airport; Hulhumalé is joined to the airport by road and Malé by the Sinamalé Bridge, so the transfer is a short drive.
Is Novina suitable for families with children?
The feed lists no family-specific facilities for Novina, such as family rooms, a kids' pool or babysitting. Ask the property about children's ages, cots and connecting rooms before booking.
What other stays are near Novina?
The nearest other stays in this guide are The Somerset Hotel (on the same island block), Beehive Central (150 m) and Maagiri Hotel (250 m).
How do I check availability at Novina?
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