It’s not a place for you if you’re hyped by resort spots promoted on celebrities instagram. You can experience here some real Maldivian life with a great hospitality of the locals. Hangnaameedhoo is a tiny island - you can get everywhere on foot within 5-6 minutes. Everyone there know each other and although all the guest houses are manage by different person (who are brothers / cousins for each others) they are always happy to help you, even if you’re not a guest of this particular place. Local Island Inn is a great place for people who value privacy. Each room has its own terrace, hidden from outsiders. Staff is always available to help you feel like at home. Our rooms were cleaned up…
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Local Island Inn
Why guests stay
- Restaurant
- Terrace
- Garden
Video transcript
Welcome to Local Island Inn, a 3-star hotel in Mahibadhoo, Maldives. Guests can enjoy a restaurant, a terrace and a garden. Guests rate it 4.4 out of 5, from 33 reviews. You will find it at Soasun Magu, in Mahibadhoo. Have a look around, then compare and book on impt.mv.
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About this stay
Local Island Inn is a 3-star guesthouse on a local island in South Ari Atoll, Maldives. The facility list names a restaurant. 33 guest reviews give it an average of 4.4 out of 5.
The feed lists 11 facilities for Local Island Inn. For food and drink it names restaurant.
In the rooms the listing mentions hairdryer, safe and terrace. Services include babysitting service, concierge, laundry service, luggage room and shuttle service.
Facilities
- Babysitting service
- Concierge
- Garden
- Hairdryer
- Laundry Service
- Library
- Luggage Room
- Restaurant
- Safe
- Shuttle service
- Terrace
Photos
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Getting there
Local Island Inn lies about 74 km in a straight line from Velana International Airport, the country's main gateway near Malé. The nearest domestic airport is Maamigili, roughly 44 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 By The Shade (on the same island), Sunny Breeze View (on the same island) and Island Pavilion (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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Local Island Inn averages 4.4 out of 5 across 33 reviews. A selection, quoted as written:
If you want a good vacation DO NOT BOOK here. They are doing a kind of scam - they have only 3 rooms, they overbook the place and when a lot of people arrive, they take you to other associated hotels, they give drinks etc and they say they will check you in there because it is even better. The story is long, however we saw that this is standard practice that they do. If you want to avoid stress, don't come here... I recommend Pavilion which is exceptional in every way
Bad Customer service, Person answering calls at front desk is very rude.
Good to know
Families: the facility list includes babysitting service.
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.
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 Local Island 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 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, Local Island Inn ranks 55 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 Local Island Inn
Where is Local Island Inn?
Local Island Inn is in South Ari Atoll, Maldives, about 74 km in a straight line from Velana International Airport. The nearest other stay in this guide is By The Shade (on the same island).
Is Local Island Inn a resort or a guesthouse?
Local Island Inn is a guesthouse-style stay on an inhabited local island, rated 3 stars in the supplier feed.
What do guests say about Local Island Inn?
Guests rate Local Island Inn 4.4 out of 5 across 33 reviews.
What facilities does Local Island Inn have?
The feed lists 11 facilities, including a restaurant.
How do you get to Local Island Inn from the airport?
Local Island Inn is about 74 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 44 km away. The property confirms the exact transfer and timing.
Is Local Island Inn suitable for families with children?
The facility list for Local Island Inn includes babysitting service. Ask the property about age rules and cots for your dates.
What other stays are near Local Island Inn?
The nearest other stays in this guide are By The Shade (on the same island), Sunny Breeze View (on the same island) and Island Pavilion (on the same island).
How do I check availability at Local Island Inn?
Choose dates and guests in the booking box on this page. It opens the live availability and rate for Local Island Inn on app.impt.io in a new tab.
More stays in South Ari
167 stays in South Ari Atoll.
