My family and I spent a week in December 2021 at Sands Inn, where we had a great time. The house is close to the beach, the rooms are very clean, the beds are comfortable and the house has a nice little garden. Ahsan and Ibrahim are super hosts, they helped with everything, the breakfast is picky and delicious. Many programs were organized for us at very reasonable prices: manta rays, dolphin and shark watching, evening fishing, where the fish caught were prepared for us for dinner. I recommend these programs to everyone. Mathiveri Island has great facilities: it has a beautiful coastline and has a wonderful uninhabited picnic island that can be reached every day by swimming or kayaking.…
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Sands Inn
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About this stay
Sands Inn, a 3-star guesthouse on a local island, sits in North Ari Atoll. The facility list names water sports. Guests rate it 4.8 out of 5 across 23 reviews.
The feed lists 15 facilities for Sands Inn. For food and drink it names snack bar / café. On the water side the list includes surf.
In the rooms the listing mentions free wi-fi, safe and terrace. Services include 24-hour front desk, concierge, express check in, express check out and laundry service.
Facilities
- 24-hour front desk
- Snack bar / café
- Concierge
- Express check in
- Express check out
- Free Wi-Fi
- Garden
- Laundry Service
- Library
- Luggage storage
- Picnic area
- Safe
- Smoking area
- Surf
- Terrace
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Getting there
Sands Inn lies about 87 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 Riveli Retreat at Mathiveri Maldives (on the same island), Mahchavaru Maldives (on the same island) and Mathiveri Lodge (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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Sands Inn averages 4.8 out of 5 across 23 reviews. A selection, quoted as written:
Me and my family went for the second time and the place is very beautiful the rooms are very clean comfortable . Out side garden area is very nice, it makes me fresh delighted to spend the area. Also Mathiveri have nice beach and very beautiful Sand bank close by, which is very lovely for family picnic and a romantic place to click some memorable photos
Amazing place. Staff was very nice and helpful. and very keen to please various needs. We really like the food although the island doesnt offer lots of fruits and veggies. The owner took extra mile to make our stay comfortable. I really recommend this guesthouse.
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: wi-fi or internet access appears in the facility list.
Arrival: no transfer service is listed, so arrange the boat or flight leg in advance.
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 Sands Inn, 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, Sands Inn ranks 53 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 Sands Inn
Where is Sands Inn?
Sands Inn is in North Ari Atoll, Maldives, about 87 km in a straight line from Velana International Airport. The nearest other stay in this guide is Riveli Retreat at Mathiveri Maldives (on the same island).
Is Sands Inn a resort or a guesthouse?
Sands Inn is a guesthouse-style stay on an inhabited local island, rated 3 stars in the supplier feed.
What do guests say about Sands Inn?
Guests rate Sands Inn 4.8 out of 5 across 23 reviews.
What facilities does Sands Inn have?
The feed lists 15 facilities, among them 24-hour front desk, snack bar / café, concierge and express check in.
How do you get to Sands Inn from the airport?
Sands Inn is about 87 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 Sands Inn suitable for families with children?
The feed lists no family-specific facilities for Sands Inn, 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 Sands Inn?
The nearest other stays in this guide are Riveli Retreat at Mathiveri Maldives (on the same island), Mahchavaru Maldives (on the same island) and Mathiveri Lodge (on the same island).
How do I check availability at Sands Inn?
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