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Islandway Etos
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About this stay
Set in South Malé Atoll, Islandway Etos is a 3-star guesthouse on a local island. Guests rate it 4.4 out of 5 across 152 reviews.
The feed lists 14 facilities for Islandway Etos. For food and drink it names coffee.
In the rooms the listing mentions free wi-fi. Services include 24-hour front desk, express check in, express check out and luggage storage.
Facilities
- 24-hour front desk
- Coffee
- Dry cleaning service
- Entertainment activities
- Express check in
- Express check out
- Free Wi-Fi
- Garden
- Gift shop
- Luggage storage
- Picnic area
- Reception area
- Smoking area
- Wedding services
Photos
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Getting there
Islandway Etos lies about 33 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 IRIS Beach Residence (100 m), Adroit Beach inn (100 m) and Rip Tide Beach (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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Islandway Etos averages 4.4 out of 5 across 152 reviews. A selection, quoted as written:
We had a lovely experience staying here during our honeymoon trip to the Maldives. The service is excellent and the people are very kind. The rooms are kept well clean and the only reason to dock a star is because the air conditioner struggled to cool the room due to its installed location being close to the front door instead of in the main room. Still it had a very comfortable bed, and the temperature was still very acceptable. The food was good too and the guesthouse is located centrally on the island making it easy to access other restaurants. We would definitely stay here again in the future.
Small family hotel near to the bikini beach, around 5 min walking. The staff should learn how to treat guests like guests that are paying for stay at a hotel, not stay like for free in their own home. The food is very bad. They give you what they have cooked for their family and usually it is very spicy. The club sandwich is good. Now cleaning the rooms, not empty the trash. Still the rooms are very good. The hotel was very cheap. The island itself is boring with nothing to do but wild and beautiful. Very local island.
Good to know
Families: no family-specific facilities are listed; ask the property about cots and connecting 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: 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 Islandway Etos, 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, Islandway Etos ranks 42 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 Islandway Etos
Where is Islandway Etos?
Islandway Etos is in South Malé Atoll, Maldives, about 33 km in a straight line from Velana International Airport. The nearest other stay in this guide is IRIS Beach Residence (100 m).
Is Islandway Etos a resort or a guesthouse?
Islandway Etos is a guesthouse-style stay on an inhabited local island, rated 3 stars in the supplier feed.
What do guests say about Islandway Etos?
Guests rate Islandway Etos 4.4 out of 5 across 152 reviews.
What facilities does Islandway Etos have?
The feed lists 14 facilities, among them 24-hour front desk, coffee, dry cleaning service and entertainment activities.
How do you get to Islandway Etos from the airport?
Islandway Etos is about 33 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 Islandway Etos suitable for families with children?
The feed lists no family-specific facilities for Islandway Etos, such as family rooms, a kids' pool or babysitting. Ask the property about children's ages, cots and connecting rooms before booking.
What other stays are near Islandway Etos?
The nearest other stays in this guide are IRIS Beach Residence (100 m), Adroit Beach inn (100 m) and Rip Tide Beach (150 m).
How do I check availability at Islandway Etos?
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167 stays in South Malé Atoll.
