During my family visit to Maldives- dhangethi, We were diving with Rauf. We had 4 dives and several snorkeling trips. We had the experience of a life time! Rauf is the best guide and also his helpers were great with the kids, that were a little afraid at first! I felt so confident and safe, Rauf is most professional and reliable. we visited the most exciting diving sites and snorkeled with Mantas and turtles. I highly recommend !!
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Mala Boutique Inn
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About this stay
Mala Boutique Inn is a 3-star guesthouse on a local island in South Ari Atoll, Maldives. Listed facilities include a private beach, diving and a restaurant. 13 guest reviews give it an average of 4.9 out of 5.
The feed lists 26 facilities for Mala Boutique Inn. For food and drink it names bars, restaurant and room service. On the water side the list includes canoe, diving and surf.
In the rooms the listing mentions hairdryer, safe and wi-fi. Services include 24-hour security, babysitting service, currency exchange, laundry service and luggage room.
A private beach is part of the listed facilities.
Facilities
- 24-hour security
- Babysitting service
- Badminton
- Bars
- Business Center
- Canoe
- Currency exchange
- Diving
- Garden
- Hairdryer
- Laundry Service
- Lifts
- Lounge
- Luggage Room
- Meeting room
- Playground
- Private beach
- Reception area
All 26 facilities
- Restaurant
- Room Service
- Safe
- Shuttle service
- Smoking area
- Surf
- Wheelchair accessible
- Wi-Fi
Photos
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Getting there
Mala Boutique Inn lies about 91 km in a straight line from Velana International Airport, the country's main gateway near Malé. The nearest domestic airport is Maamigili, roughly 20 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 Endheri Sunset (on the same island), Sunset Beach View (on the same island) and Handhu Runba Inn (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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Mala Boutique Inn averages 4.9 out of 5 across 13 reviews. A selection, quoted as written:
The best place to stay, with the best group of people who organize amazing dives - Sana, Rauf, Oppu and Feroze! Don’t think twice before booking.
Small, cozy and clean guest house! There’s plenty of storage space which is amazing a shower pressure is good. Amazing diving too!
Good to know
Families: the facility list includes babysitting service 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 Mala Boutique 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, Mala Boutique Inn ranks 53 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 Mala Boutique Inn
Where is Mala Boutique Inn?
Mala Boutique Inn is in South Ari Atoll, Maldives, about 91 km in a straight line from Velana International Airport. The nearest other stay in this guide is Endheri Sunset (on the same island).
Is Mala Boutique Inn a resort or a guesthouse?
Mala Boutique Inn is a guesthouse-style stay on an inhabited local island, rated 3 stars in the supplier feed.
What do guests say about Mala Boutique Inn?
Guests rate Mala Boutique Inn 4.9 out of 5 across 13 reviews.
What facilities does Mala Boutique Inn have?
The feed lists 26 facilities, including a private beach, diving and a restaurant.
How do you get to Mala Boutique Inn from the airport?
Mala Boutique Inn is about 91 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 20 km away. The property confirms the exact transfer and timing.
Is Mala Boutique Inn suitable for families with children?
The facility list for Mala Boutique Inn includes babysitting service and playground. Ask the property about age rules and cots for your dates.
What other stays are near Mala Boutique Inn?
The nearest other stays in this guide are Endheri Sunset (on the same island), Sunset Beach View (on the same island) and Handhu Runba Inn (on the same island).
What are the check-in and check-out times at Mala Boutique Inn?
The feed lists check-out from 11:00 for Mala Boutique Inn. Confirm with the property if you arrive on a late flight.
More stays in South Ari
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