We had the most incredible holiday at Turtle Maldives! From the very start, Niyaz and Ismail made planning and booking everything an absolute breeze. Their communication on WhatsApp was always prompt, clear, and helpful, which made us feel confident and cared for even before we arrived. The moment we got there, we were delighted to find that the rooms were exactly as we’d hoped—spotlessly clean and beautifully maintained. From then on, we were in the best hands. Azim and Riyaz welcomed us so warmly and took such fantastic care of us throughout our stay. There was free tea and coffee and a kettle with a cute sit out on the top floor as well. It was also really safe. We never bothered…
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Turtle Maldives
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About this stay
Turtle Maldives, a 3-star guesthouse on a local island, sits in South Ari Atoll. Its listing includes a private beach, diving and a restaurant. 58 guest reviews give it an average of 4.5 out of 5.
The feed lists 49 facilities for Turtle Maldives. For food and drink it names snack bar / café, bars, breakfast, breakfast in room and buffet. 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, 24-hour security, babysitting service, concierge and currency exchange.
A private beach is part of the listed facilities.
Facilities
- 24-hour front desk
- 24-hour security
- Air conditioning
- Alarm clock
- Babysitting service
- Balcony
- Snack bar / café
- Bars
- Bike rental service
- Breakfast
- Breakfast in room
- Buffet
- Canoe
- Coffee
- Concierge
- Cot
- Currency exchange
- Dinner
All 49 facilities
- Diving
- Dry cleaning service
- Express check in
- Family rooms
- First aid
- Fishing
- Free Wi-Fi
- Hairdryer
- Housekeeping
- Internet access
- Iron and board
- Laundry Service
- Lounge
- Luggage storage
- Lunch
- Minibar
- Non smoking rooms
- Picnic area
- Private beach
- Refrigerator
- Restaurant
- Room Service
- Safe
- Shuttle service
- Smoking area
- Special diets
- TV
- Terrace
- Toiletries
- Wake-up service
- Water sports
Photos
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Getting there
Turtle Maldives lies about 77 km in a straight line from Velana International Airport, the country's main gateway near Malé. The nearest domestic airport is Maamigili, roughly 38 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 Noomuraka Inn (on the same island), Rayva inn (on the same island) and Swims Maldives (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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Turtle Maldives averages 4.5 out of 5 across 58 reviews. A selection, quoted as written:
We have just returned from a week's stay at the Turtle Maldives guest house on Omadhoo and can definitely recommend this accommodation. Two guys were waiting for us at the port, took our suitcases, accompanied us to the guest house and then showed us all the important places around the island. They took excellent care of us throughout our stay and were always nearby and available at any time. We stayed on the top floor in two deluxe rooms, which were spacious, clean and our towels were changed every day. We also had free beach towels, so we didn't use the ones from the house at all. Water was also available in the rooms for free and there was always a supply of additional water available on…
We spent four amazing nights at Turtle Maldives on Omadhoo and can wholeheartedly recommend it! The staff were incredibly friendly and attentive, and our spacious, clean room featured a cozy balcony. Dining in the garden restaurant was a highlight, with delicious food and a variety of vegetarian options. The island is stunning, with a vibrant reef filled with sharks, rays, and colorful fish, plus a well-kept bikini beach close to the resort.
Good to know
Families: the facility list includes babysitting service, cot and family 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: 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 Turtle Maldives, 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, Turtle Maldives ranks 48 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 Turtle Maldives
Where is Turtle Maldives?
Turtle Maldives is in South Ari Atoll, Maldives, about 77 km in a straight line from Velana International Airport. The nearest other stay in this guide is Noomuraka Inn (on the same island).
Is Turtle Maldives a resort or a guesthouse?
Turtle Maldives is a guesthouse-style stay on an inhabited local island, rated 3 stars in the supplier feed.
What do guests say about Turtle Maldives?
Guests rate Turtle Maldives 4.5 out of 5 across 58 reviews.
What facilities does Turtle Maldives have?
The feed lists 49 facilities, including a private beach, diving and a restaurant.
How do you get to Turtle Maldives from the airport?
Turtle Maldives is about 77 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 38 km away. The property confirms the exact transfer and timing.
Is Turtle Maldives suitable for families with children?
The facility list for Turtle Maldives includes babysitting service, cot and family rooms. Ask the property about age rules and cots for your dates.
What other stays are near Turtle Maldives?
The nearest other stays in this guide are Noomuraka Inn (on the same island), Rayva inn (on the same island) and Swims Maldives (on the same island).
How do I check availability at Turtle Maldives?
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