Exceptional hotel at an affordable price! The staff here are all incredible, kind and welcoming. Nothing is too much for them and you will most definitely be treated as family. We had breakfast included with our booking which was tasty. We also had lunch here most days which was fresh and 10/10. Shout out to Rifath and his team at the hotel for your exceptional service/ hospitality and a big shout out to Ripon who was our number one guide, super knowledgeable of the island/ surrounding areas and the best photographer. If you’re looking for the full Maldives experience, save your money on 5* star resorts and stay with Koimala Hotel in Maamigili. They have the best team who will help you see…
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Koimala Hotel
Why guests stay
- Breakfast
- Air conditioning
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Welcome to Koimala Hotel, a 3-star hotel in Mahibadhoo, Maldives. Guests can enjoy breakfast, Wi-Fi and parking. Guests rate it 4.4 out of 5, from 109 reviews. You will find it at Bonthijehi Magu South Ari Atoll, in Mahibadhoo. Have a look around, then compare and book on impt.mv.
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About this stay
Koimala Hotel, a 3-star guesthouse on a local island, sits in South Ari Atoll. Listed facilities include a private beach, spa treatments and diving. Guests rate it 4.4 out of 5 across 109 reviews.
The feed lists 51 facilities for Koimala Hotel. For food and drink it names barber/beauty salon, breakfast in room, coffee, lunch and minibar. On the water side the list includes canoe, diving, fishing and surf.
Wellness and leisure entries: barber/beauty salon, jacuzzi, massage and spa. In the rooms the listing mentions air conditioning, balcony, bath, free wi-fi, hairdryer and iron and board. Services include 24-hour security, babysitting service, concierge, currency exchange and express check in.
A private beach is part of the listed facilities.
Facilities
- 24-hour security
- Air conditioning
- Babysitting service
- Badminton
- Balcony
- Barber/Beauty Salon
- Bath
- Bike rental service
- Breakfast in room
- Canoe
- Coffee
- Concierge
- Cot
- Currency exchange
- Darts
- Diving
- Dry cleaning service
- Express check in
All 51 facilities
- First aid
- Fishing
- Free Wi-Fi
- Hairdryer
- Housekeeping
- Internet access
- Iron and board
- Jacuzzi
- Laundry Service
- Lounge
- Luggage storage
- Lunch
- Market
- Massage
- Minibar
- Non smoking rooms
- Patio
- Picnic area
- Playground
- Private beach
- Restaurant
- Room Service
- Safe
- Shuttle service
- Smoking area
- Sofa bed
- Spa
- Special diets
- Surf
- TV
- Terrace
- Toiletries
- Wheelchair accessible
Photos
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Getting there
Koimala Hotel lies about 110 km in a straight line from Velana International Airport, the country's main gateway near Malé. The nearest domestic airport is Maamigili, roughly 0.8 km away, which matters if your transfer combines a domestic flight with a boat ride.
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 Smera Grand (on the same island), Chill Holiday Maldives (200 m) and Maaniya Palace (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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Koimala Hotel averages 4.4 out of 5 across 109 reviews. A selection, quoted as written:
We love this place. The staff and accommodation are amazing. Modern clean bedrooms, yummy food, you will not go hungry. The staff go above and beyond. To make your stay the best. The staff are outstanding and certainly make your holiday.The excursions were fantastic and we saw well , sharks on three separate occasions You need to come here as you will not be disappointed. Ripon is excellent and Rifath is outstanding as well. The whole team are amazingly friendly and helpful.
The staff is amazing! Always helpful and welcoming, making you feel at home. The food is excellent and plentiful, and the room is well-equipped with everything you need. The island is beautiful, with a bikini beach just a few minutes’ walk away. I highly recommend the excursions, especially the manta safari and whale shark spotting with Ripon, a knowledgeable and kind guide. This hotel has all the essentials and a unique atmosphere. We will definitely be back!
Good to know
Families: the facility list includes babysitting service, cot and playground.
Accessibility: the property is listed as wheelchair accessible; confirm the specific rooms and boat transfer.
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 Koimala Hotel, 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 South Ari Atoll
South Ari Atoll has 167 stays in this guide: 20 resorts and 147 local-island guesthouses. By guest score weighted for review volume, Koimala Hotel ranks 46 of the 70 rated stays here. The average guest score across the atoll's rated stays is 4.6 out of 5.
South Ari Atoll, known administratively as Alif Dhaal, lies about 96 km in a straight line from Velana International Airport. The atoll offers 172 places to stay, split between 21 resorts on their own islands and 151 guesthouses on inhabited local islands. There are no city hotels. Of the 70 rated stays, the average guest score is 4.6 out of 5. 59 stays list a private beach and 101 list diving, reflecting the atoll's appeal for both beach and underwater interests. Accommodation ranges from resort islands to guesthouse-based stays, giving travellers a choice between fully self-contained resorts and local island settings.
Read the South Ari Atoll guide for reefs, transfers and what to do, or browse all 167 stays in South Ari.
Questions about Koimala Hotel
Where is Koimala Hotel?
Koimala Hotel is in South Ari Atoll, Maldives, about 110 km in a straight line from Velana International Airport. The nearest other stay in this guide is Smera Grand (on the same island).
Is Koimala Hotel a resort or a guesthouse?
Koimala Hotel is a guesthouse-style stay on an inhabited local island, rated 3 stars in the supplier feed.
What do guests say about Koimala Hotel?
Guests rate Koimala Hotel 4.4 out of 5 across 109 reviews.
What facilities does Koimala Hotel have?
The feed lists 51 facilities, including a private beach, spa treatments, diving and a restaurant.
How do you get to Koimala Hotel from the airport?
Koimala Hotel is about 110 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 nearest domestic airport is Maamigili, about 0.8 km away. The property confirms the exact transfer and timing.
Is Koimala Hotel suitable for families with children?
The facility list for Koimala Hotel includes babysitting service, cot and playground. Ask the property about age rules and cots for your dates.
What other stays are near Koimala Hotel?
The nearest other stays in this guide are Smera Grand (on the same island), Chill Holiday Maldives (200 m) and Maaniya Palace (250 m).
How do I check availability at Koimala Hotel?
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More stays in South Ari
167 stays in South Ari Atoll.
