Absolutely amazing !!!! Highly recommended:-) The staff is very helpful, and very kind. The food they have prepare is so tasty. And omg it’s like 5 mins walk to the beach area. And they are treating you like a 5 star guest. Like you really matters :-) For sure I will come back again :-)
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Whale Shark Inn Maldives
Why guests stay
- Bar
- Breakfast
- Wi-Fi
Video transcript
Welcome to Whale Shark Inn Maldives, a 3-star hotel in Mahibadhoo, Maldives. Guests can enjoy a restaurant, a bar and breakfast. Guests rate it 4.7 out of 5, from 19 reviews. Have a look around, then compare and book on impt.mv.
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About this stay
Whale Shark Inn Maldives, a 3-star guesthouse on a local island, sits in South Ari Atoll. The facility list names a private beach and a restaurant. 19 guest reviews give it an average of 4.7 out of 5.
The feed lists 29 facilities for Whale Shark Inn Maldives. For food and drink it names snack bar / café, breakfast, coffee, minibar and restaurant.
In the rooms the listing mentions air conditioning, free wi-fi, iron and board, minibar, refrigerator and safe. Services include 24-hour front desk, babysitting service, concierge, housekeeping and laundry service.
A private beach is part of the listed facilities.
Facilities
- 24-hour front desk
- Air conditioning
- Babysitting service
- Snack bar / café
- Breakfast
- Coffee
- Concierge
- Dry cleaning service
- Free Wi-Fi
- Free bottled water
- Garden
- Housekeeping
- Iron and board
- Laundry Service
- Luggage storage
- Minibar
- Non smoking rooms
- Picnic area
All 29 facilities
- Private beach
- Refrigerator
- Restaurant
- Room Service
- Safe
- Shuttle service
- Sofa bed
- TV
- Terrace
- Toiletries
- Wheelchair accessible
Photos
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Getting there
Whale Shark Inn Maldives 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 0.9 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 Vilu Residence (100 m), White Sand Inn (150 m) and Shamar Guesthouse & Dive (150 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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Whale Shark Inn Maldives averages 4.7 out of 5 across 19 reviews. A selection, quoted as written:
One of the most welcoming guest houses 🏡 I have been on an island. Staffs are friendly and welcoming. Rooms are clean and have air conditioning, a minibar and a safe. Toilets have hot water. They also have a barbecue area with relaxing beds under trees. 😌
Ahmed and Hadir make this guest house feel like home! Ahmed is amazing at organizing excursions, and he is so knowledgeable about the Maldives in general. Our girls trip was amazing- couldn’t have asked for a better place to stay to enjoy the beauty here!
Good to know
Families: the facility list includes babysitting service.
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 Whale Shark Inn 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, Whale Shark Inn Maldives ranks 54 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 Whale Shark Inn Maldives
Where is Whale Shark Inn Maldives?
Whale Shark Inn Maldives 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 Vilu Residence (100 m).
Is Whale Shark Inn Maldives a resort or a guesthouse?
Whale Shark Inn Maldives is a guesthouse-style stay on an inhabited local island, rated 3 stars in the supplier feed.
What do guests say about Whale Shark Inn Maldives?
Guests rate Whale Shark Inn Maldives 4.7 out of 5 across 19 reviews.
What facilities does Whale Shark Inn Maldives have?
The feed lists 29 facilities, including a private beach and a restaurant.
How do you get to Whale Shark Inn Maldives from the airport?
Whale Shark Inn Maldives 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 0.9 km away. The property confirms the exact transfer and timing.
Is Whale Shark Inn Maldives suitable for families with children?
The facility list for Whale Shark Inn Maldives includes babysitting service. Ask the property about age rules and cots for your dates.
What other stays are near Whale Shark Inn Maldives?
The nearest other stays in this guide are Vilu Residence (100 m), White Sand Inn (150 m) and Shamar Guesthouse & Dive (150 m).
How do I check availability at Whale Shark Inn Maldives?
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More stays in South Ari
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