Just got back from Palm Garden in Thoddoo and honestly, for the price, it’s hard to beat. It’s not a fancy 5-star place but you really get your money’s worth. Room was clean, had 24/7 AC, comfy bed, and we even got daily room cleaning. Loved having free snorkeling gear, unlimited fresh water, kitchen access, and coffee any time. The owner Adam is a really nice guy, and Roman from the staff was super helpful with everything. For what we paid, I doubt you’ll find a better spot on the island. Would stay again for sure.
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Palm Garden
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About this stay
Palm Garden, a 2-star guesthouse on a local island, sits in North Ari Atoll. The facility list names a private beach, diving and water sports. 68 guest reviews give it an average of 4.8 out of 5.
The feed lists 37 facilities for Palm Garden. For food and drink it names breakfast in room, lunch, minibar, room service and special diets. On the water side the list includes canoe, diving, fishing and water sports.
In the rooms the listing mentions air conditioning, balcony, free wi-fi, hairdryer, iron and board and minibar. Services include 24-hour front desk, currency exchange, express check in, first aid and housekeeping.
A private beach is part of the listed facilities.
Facilities
- 24-hour front desk
- Air conditioning
- Alarm clock
- Balcony
- Bike rental service
- Breakfast in room
- Canoe
- Cot
- Currency exchange
- Diving
- Express check in
- First aid
- Fishing
- Free Wi-Fi
- Garden
- Hairdryer
- Housekeeping
- Internet access
All 37 facilities
- Iron and board
- Laundry Service
- Lounge
- Lunch
- Minibar
- Non smoking rooms
- Patio
- Picnic area
- Playground
- Private beach
- Refrigerator
- Room Service
- Safe
- Shuttle service
- Smoking area
- Special diets
- Terrace
- Toiletries
- Water sports
Photos
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Getting there
Palm Garden lies about 69 km in a straight line from Velana International Airport, the country's main gateway near Malé.
Local islands this far from Malé are usually reached by a domestic flight and a speedboat, or by a scheduled ferry or shared speedboat from Malé; the guesthouse can confirm current options and timings.
The nearest other stays in this guide are Muraka Inn Thoddoo (on the same island), Summer Inn Thoddoo (on the same island) and Avi Guesthouse (on the same island). 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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Palm Garden averages 4.8 out of 5 across 68 reviews. A selection, quoted as written:
We had a wonderful stay here. Clean room with a balcony which was very useful to dry our clothes and snorkeling equipment safely. Basically if you lock the entrance door, it includes the balcony. So it’s completely private. It has an outdoor shower, which is a big plus.👏 (both indoor and outdoor) Garden was beautiful and breakfast was really tasty everyday. Location is perfect! We will be happy to stay there again!
We recommend staying in Palm Garden! Perfect location, close to shops, the beach and the palm path. Adam was a very helpful and caring host.The room was modest, but nothing was missing. We had water refilled every day and the room was clean. A big plus for breakfast, the best variety of choice we had in the Maldives and the most delicious Maldivian breakfast. The price matches the quality.
Good to know
Families: the facility list includes cot and playground.
Accessibility: wheelchair access is not listed; contact the property before booking if it matters.
Connectivity: wi-fi or internet access appears in the facility list.
Arrival: a shuttle or transfer service is listed; the boat or flight schedule is set by the property.
Local islands: guesthouses sit on inhabited islands where local laws apply, including dress codes away from designated bikini beaches and no alcohol.
Before you book Palm Garden, check what the rate includes: Maldives rates can be quoted with or without the green tax, service charge, meals and the transfer from Malé, and transfers are often priced per person. The booking page shows the inclusions for your exact dates and party.
About North Ari Atoll
North Ari Atoll has 249 stays in this guide: 16 resorts and 233 local-island guesthouses. By guest score weighted for review volume, Palm Garden ranks 23 of the 94 rated stays here. The average guest score across the atoll's rated stays is 4.6 out of 5.
North Ari Atoll, known administratively as Alif Alif, lies about 76 km in a straight line from Velana International Airport. The atoll offers 249 places to stay, divided between 16 resorts on their own private islands and 233 guesthouses on inhabited local islands, with no city hotels. Of these, 94 are rated, with an average guest score of 4.6 out of 5. 106 stays list a private beach, and 155 list diving, reflecting the atoll's appeal to travellers who want reef access alongside beach time.
Read the North Ari Atoll guide for reefs, transfers and what to do, or browse all 249 stays in North Ari.
Questions about Palm Garden
Where is Palm Garden?
Palm Garden is in North Ari Atoll, Maldives, about 69 km in a straight line from Velana International Airport. The nearest other stay in this guide is Muraka Inn Thoddoo (on the same island).
Is Palm Garden a resort or a guesthouse?
Palm Garden is a guesthouse-style stay on an inhabited local island, rated 2 stars in the supplier feed.
What do guests say about Palm Garden?
Guests rate Palm Garden 4.8 out of 5 across 68 reviews.
What facilities does Palm Garden have?
The feed lists 37 facilities, including a private beach and diving.
How do you get to Palm Garden from the airport?
Palm Garden is about 69 km in a straight line from Velana International Airport, so the transfer is usually by a domestic flight and a speedboat, or a scheduled ferry or shared speedboat. The property confirms the exact transfer and timing.
Is Palm Garden suitable for families with children?
The facility list for Palm Garden includes cot and playground. Ask the property about age rules and cots for your dates.
What other stays are near Palm Garden?
The nearest other stays in this guide are Muraka Inn Thoddoo (on the same island), Summer Inn Thoddoo (on the same island) and Avi Guesthouse (on the same island).
How do I check availability at Palm Garden?
Choose dates and guests in the booking box on this page. It opens the live availability and rate for Palm Garden on app.impt.io in a new tab.
More stays in North Ari
249 stays in North Ari Atoll.
