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About staying in South Malé Atoll
South Malé Atoll, administratively part of Kaafu, lies about 26 km from Velana International Airport in a straight line. The atoll holds 167 places to stay listed in this guide: 23 resorts on their own islands and 144 guesthouses on inhabited local islands, with no city hotels. Of these, 95 are rated, with an average guest score of 4.4 out of 5. Many properties list diving (104) and a private beach (39), so travellers can compare island resorts and local-island guesthouses before choosing a base in the atoll.
South Malé Atoll has 167 stays in this guide: 23 resorts and 144 local-island guesthouses.
Its centre lies about 26 km from Velana International Airport.
95 stays have guest reviews, averaging 4.4 out of 5.
The list includes 14 five-star properties, 39 stays listing a private beach and 104 stays listing diving.
Planning the trip? The South Malé Atoll guide covers transfers, reefs and things to do.
South Malé Atoll: questions
How many resorts and guesthouses are there in South Malé Atoll?
This guide lists 167 stays in South Malé Atoll: 23 resorts and 144 local-island guesthouses. Resorts occupy their own islands; guesthouses sit on inhabited local islands.
How do you get to South Malé Atoll from Velana airport?
The centre of South Malé Atoll is about 26 km in a straight line from Velana International Airport, so the transfer is usually by speedboat. All 167 stays here are within about 45 km of the airport, the usual speedboat range.
How many stays in South Malé Atoll list a private beach or diving?
39 stays in South Malé Atoll list a private beach and 104 stays list diving among their facilities.
Which stays in South Malé Atoll have the best guest scores?
Weighted for review volume, the highest-rated are Adaaran Prestige Vadoo Adults Only (4.9 from 7,029 reviews), Centara Ras Fushi Resort & Spa Maldives Adults Only (4.8 from 3,855 reviews) and Niva Velassaru Maldives (4.8 from 878 reviews). The average across 95 rated stays in South Malé Atoll is 4.4 out of 5.
How many five-star stays are there in South Malé Atoll?
14 stays in South Malé Atoll carry a five-star rating in the supplier feed, out of 167 stays listed.
Which stays in South Malé Atoll are closest to Velana airport?
Measured in a straight line, the closest are SO Maldives (9.3 km), Hard Rock Hotel Maldives (9.9 km) and Taj Exotica Resort & Spa Maldives (9.9 km).
Which stays in South Malé Atoll have the most guest reviews?
Adaaran Prestige Vadoo Adults Only (7,029 reviews), Sun Siyam Olhuveli (4,840 reviews) and Centara Ras Fushi Resort & Spa Maldives Adults Only (3,855 reviews) have the most reviews in the feed.
Are there family-friendly stays in South Malé Atoll?
89 stays in South Malé Atoll list family features such as family rooms, a kids' pool, babysitting or a playground. Use the facilities filter on this page to see them.
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