We stayed 7 nights at the guesthouse, and we loved it. The whole staff is amazing. We can highly recommend their excursions as well, as they do not take as many people as other agencies do, so you can enjoy snorkeling and visits, and the guys are just awesome. Great experience.
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Alaka at Maafushi
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About this stay
Alaka at Maafushi is a 3-star guesthouse on a local island in South Malé Atoll, Maldives. The facility list names diving and a restaurant. Guests rate it 4.6 out of 5 across 97 reviews.
The feed lists 16 facilities for Alaka at Maafushi. For food and drink it names restaurant. On the water side the list includes diving.
In the rooms the listing mentions free wi-fi and tv. Services include 24-hour front desk and babysitting service.
Facilities
- 24-hour front desk
- Babysitting service
- Bicycle hire
- Business Center
- Cots available
- Diving
- Dry cleaning service
- Free Wi-Fi
- Garden
- Lifts
- Meeting room
- Playground
- Restaurant
- Smoking area
- TV
- Wheelchair accessible
Photos
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Getting there
Alaka at Maafushi lies about 28 km in a straight line from Velana International Airport, the country's main gateway near Malé.
At this distance from Malé, transfers to South Malé Atoll are usually made by speedboat or the public ferry network; the property arranges or confirms the exact transfer and its timing.
The nearest other stays in this guide are Equator beachinn (on the same island), Kurumba Villa Boutique Hotel (on the same island) and Alaika Maafushi (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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Alaka at Maafushi averages 4.6 out of 5 across 97 reviews. A selection, quoted as written:
rooms are large. pretty comfortable with all amenities. breakfast was good. value for money. at another side of the beach. quite place to relax. not for someone looking for more vibrant environment. simple looks. some other guest houses in the area looked more standard at same price.
Good to know
Families: the facility list includes babysitting service, cots available 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: no transfer service is listed, so arrange the boat or flight leg in advance.
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 Alaka at Maafushi, 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 Malé Atoll
South Malé Atoll has 167 stays in this guide: 23 resorts and 144 local-island guesthouses. By guest score weighted for review volume, Alaka at Maafushi ranks 28 of the 95 rated stays here. The average guest score across the atoll's rated stays is 4.4 out of 5.
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.
Read the South Malé Atoll guide for reefs, transfers and what to do, or browse all 167 stays in South Malé.
Questions about Alaka at Maafushi
Where is Alaka at Maafushi?
Alaka at Maafushi is in South Malé Atoll, Maldives, about 28 km in a straight line from Velana International Airport. The nearest other stay in this guide is Equator beachinn (on the same island).
Is Alaka at Maafushi a resort or a guesthouse?
Alaka at Maafushi is a guesthouse-style stay on an inhabited local island, rated 3 stars in the supplier feed.
What do guests say about Alaka at Maafushi?
Guests rate Alaka at Maafushi 4.6 out of 5 across 97 reviews.
What facilities does Alaka at Maafushi have?
The feed lists 16 facilities, including diving and a restaurant.
How do you get to Alaka at Maafushi from the airport?
Alaka at Maafushi is about 28 km in a straight line from Velana International Airport, so the transfer is usually by speedboat or public ferry. The property confirms the exact transfer and timing.
Is Alaka at Maafushi suitable for families with children?
The facility list for Alaka at Maafushi includes babysitting service, cots available and playground. Ask the property about age rules and cots for your dates.
What other stays are near Alaka at Maafushi?
The nearest other stays in this guide are Equator beachinn (on the same island), Kurumba Villa Boutique Hotel (on the same island) and Alaika Maafushi (on the same island).
How do I check availability at Alaka at Maafushi?
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More stays in South Malé
167 stays in South Malé Atoll.
