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Off Day Inn Hotel

Off Day Inn Hotel is a three-star city hotel listed on Hiriyaadhoo, rated 2.8 out of 5 from 211 reviews, with a road or ferry transfer from the airport island about 2.3 km from Velana. The main trade-off is convenience against consistency: reviews praise the restaurant, food and staff manner but report slow service, noise and room condition problems.

  • City island
  • Malé & Hulhumalé
  • Hiriyaadhoo
  • 3-star
  • 2.8 / 5
  • Road / ferry

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Who Off Day Inn Hotel suits

  • Stay typeCity island
  • AtollMalé & Hulhumalé
  • IslandHiriyaadhoo (named in the record)
  • Star class3 stars
  • Guest score2.8 / 5 (211 reviews)
  • TransferRoad or ferry from the airport island
  • From Velanaabout 2.3 km
  • Live sampleBookable on 2 of 5 sampled stays
  • Relative price bandValue

Suits

  • Travellers wanting a short stopover close to Velana, about 2.3 km from the airport island
  • Solo travellers, described in one review as well treated and getting value for money
  • Budget-minded guests, with the stay described in reviews as value for money
  • Divers and anglers, since diving, fishing, canoe and bike rental are listed

May not suit

  • Light sleepers, with noise raised in reviews
  • Guests expecting spotless, well-maintained rooms, which reviews dispute
  • Travellers wanting a private beach or house reef, neither of which is in the record
  • People seeking alcohol with the stay, since Malé and Hulhumalé are city islands where it is not sold or served

Live availability

Seen bookable on 2 of 5 sampled dates

  • Mon, 30 Nov 2026, 1 night: returned
  • Mon, 30 Nov 2026, 2 nights: not returned
  • Mon, 28 Dec 2026, 1 night: returned
  • Mon, 25 Jan 2027, 1 night: not returned
  • Mon, 22 Feb 2027, 1 night: not returned

Off Day Inn Hotel came back from the booking search on 2 of the 5 sampled stays searched near it, for check-ins on 30 November 2026 and 28 December 2026; on the others it was not returned, which usually means no room was on sale for those nights. Against the other stays the sample returned, its lowest rates sit in the value band; the site shows no figures, so the booking page gives the rate for your dates.

In the sweep the search returned this stay 11 times across the searches near it. Rates are not shown on this site; the booking card opens them for your dates.

Getting there

Getting to Off Day Inn Hotel

  • Usual transferRoad or ferry from the airport island
  • From Velana airportabout 2.3 km, straight line
  • Nearest domestic airportMaamigili, about 109 km

The usual transfer is by road or ferry from the airport island, and the property sits about 2.3 km from Velana in a straight line, making this one of the shortest transfers around. The nearest domestic airport named is Maamigili, 109 km away, which is unlikely to be relevant for a stay this close to Velana. Seaplanes fly in daylight only, so any air leg must fit within those hours.

Because the transfer is short, arrival timing is less constrained than at remote resorts, though ferry schedules still shape the day. Guest reviews describe the place as good for a quick stopover in Malé, which fits a short hop from the airport. Confirm the exact ferry or road arrangement with the property before travelling, as the record gives only the general mode.

More on transfers: getting from Velana to your island.

The island

Hiriyaadhoo: a city island

The record does not state whether Hiriyaadhoo is an inhabited island, so the setting should be confirmed before relying on it. Guest reviews describe a cosy place suited to a quick stopover in Malé, with good food and friendly treatment, offset by noise and privacy concerns.

In Malé & Hulhumalé, alcohol is not sold or served, and shoulders and knees are covered in the streets; Hulhumalé has a public beach where local dress norms apply. The nearest inhabited islands with guesthouses are Hulhumale at 4.7 km and again at 6.3 km, Himmafushi at 16 km and Huraa at 20 km. Eight resorts lie within 10 km.

Nearest inhabited islands with guesthouses, measured from coordinates: Hulhumale about 4.7 km (25 guesthouses listed); Hulhumale about 6.3 km (7 guesthouses listed); Himmafushi about 16 km (22 guesthouses listed); Huraa about 20 km (19 guesthouses listed); Gulhi about 21 km (24 guesthouses listed). Resort islands within 10 km: 8.

House rules by island type: alcohol, local-island etiquette, resort or local island.

Beach and lagoon

Beach and lagoon at Off Day Inn Hotel

  • Private beach listedno
  • Beachfront listedno
  • Beach access listedno
  • Water sports listedyes
  • Diving listedyes
  • Reviews mentioning the beach0
  • Reviews mentioning a house reef0
  • Reviews mentioning overwater villas0

The listing records a beach nearby but no private beach, beachfront or beach access, and no pool. Water sports, diving, surf and fishing are listed, while snorkelling is not, and no guest review mentions the beach, lagoon, house reef, snorkelling, turtles, mantas, sharks or a sandbank. The house reef position is not stated in the record, so treat reef access as something to confirm directly rather than assume.

Atoll level

In Malé & Hulhumalé, Hulhumalé has a public beach where local dress norms apply, a short taxi ride from the airport, with regular ferry crossings to Malé; the listing places Hulhumalé beach and the Malé ferry about 4.9 km from this stay. Across the atoll, the surf season runs roughly March to October, with the biggest swells around June to August, and the named breaks near Thulusdhoo and Himmafushi are about 22 km away.

How to judge a house reef · Overwater or beach villa?

Sea and reef

The sea and reef around Off Day Inn Hotel

The Maldive Victory wreck lies about 1.4 km away in a straight line: a cargo ship that sank near the airport island in 1981, deep and current-prone, for experienced divers. Banana Reef, one of North Malé Atoll's best-known dive sites and dived in both monsoons, is about 7.3 km away. Lankan Manta Point, a manta cleaning station reached by boat and visited by divers and snorkellers, is about 11 km away. Recreational diving is capped at 30 metres.

The North Malé reef breaks near Thulusdhoo and Himmafushi sit about 22 km away, both inhabited islands with guesthouses within reach of several named breaks. Surf runs roughly March to October, with the biggest swells around June to August. Diving, fishing and canoe use are listed for this property; snorkelling is not listed, and no review discusses reef or marine life, so boat trips are the realistic route to the sites above.

Seasons

Seasons in Malé & Hulhumalé

The northeast monsoon, roughly December to April, is the drier, calmer half of the year, which suits crossings from this stay to Banana Reef about 7.3 km away and the wreck about 1.4 km away. The southwest monsoon, roughly May to November, brings more wind, passing showers and choppier crossings. Air and sea stay warm all year, and diving from this stay is capped at 30 metres.

During the northeast monsoon mantas move to cleaning stations, often on western atoll sides, which favours Lankan Manta Point about 11 km away; in the southwest monsoon plankton and currents can draw larger animals into eastern channels. Surf near Thulusdhoo and Himmafushi, about 22 km away, runs roughly March to October with the biggest swells around June to August. Seaplanes fly in daylight only, which matters for transfers from Velana.

Month by month: the weather guide and the two monsoons.

Day trips

Day trips and island hopping from here

Island hopping is straightforward from this base. Himmafushi, an inhabited island with guesthouses, is 16 km away and Huraa is 20 km away. Eight resorts lie within 10 km, so a resort day visit is geographically close, though the listing does not describe any such excursion.

Common excursion types include house-reef snorkelling, a sandbank afternoon, a dolphin cruise at dusk, visiting a local island, kayaking or paddleboarding a lagoon, sunset handline fishing and learning to freedive. The property lists canoe, fishing, diving and bike rental, which support some of these directly. The Maldive Victory wreck, about 1.4 km away, is a boat dive rather than a swim.

Trips like these on this site: a dolphin cruise at dusk, visiting a local island, kayak and paddleboard a lagoon, sunset handline fishing, learning to freedive.

Guest reviews

What guests say about the sea and beach

No review text in this record discusses the beach, the reef, the water or the transfer.

What guests say about the stay

staff and service

Reviews describe staff as nice and welcoming, but also report slow service, with cleaning and requests for water and a towel left unmet until chased at reception.

rooms

Guests report rooms in poor shape, citing mould, damp patches, water damage near outlets, an unclean bathroom and a non-working telephone and remote.

“The room was in bad shape – walls had visible mold, damp patches, and water damage, especially around the electrical outlets and floor (see attached photos).”JOBIN J.
“Room is not clean and the price the receptionist asked to pay was different than the price as per Booking.”Stefano B.

food

The restaurant, service and food are described positively in one review, which calls the restaurant good.

“Restaurant is good and servive and food as well..”CoolBoy S.

Practical

Practical island life

Free Wi-Fi, a restaurant, room service, breakfast and breakfast in room are listed, along with a lounge, bars, coffee, lunch and a minibar. Also listed are an ATM, currency exchange, laundry and dry cleaning, luggage storage, a business centre, express check-in, free car parking, car and bike rental, a garden and family rooms. Non-smoking rooms, a safe and a 24-hour front desk are included.

In Malé & Hulhumalé, mobile data is often more reliable than guesthouse Wi-Fi, and prepaid SIM cards are sold at Velana International Airport and in Malé and Hulhumalé; coverage is good on inhabited islands and patchy at sea. Inhabited islands have cafes and shops. No prices are given here, so budget questions are best put to the property directly.

SIM cards and Wi-Fi · What to pack

Compare

Against the 3 nearest similar stays

StayClassGuest scoreTransferDistanceLive sampleDates
Off Day Inn Hotel (this stay)3-star city island2.8 (211 reviews)Road / ferry, 2.3 km—2/5Check dates
Summer Beach Maldives4-star city islandnone yetRoad / ferry, 2.3 km0.1 km away5/5Check dates
The Grand View3-star city island4.1 (94 reviews)Road / ferry, 2.3 km0.1 km away4/5Check dates
Unima Grand4-star city island4.0 (507 reviews)Road / ferry, 2.2 km0.2 km away5/5Check dates

Facilities listed

  • 24-hour front desk
  • 24-hour security
  • ATM
  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm clock
  • Balcony
  • Barber/Beauty Salon
  • Bars
  • Bath
  • Beach nearby
  • Bike rental service
  • Breakfast
  • Breakfast in room
  • Business Center
  • Canoe
  • Car rental service
  • Coffee
  • Concierge
  • Currency exchange
  • Diving
  • Dry cleaning service
  • Entertainment activities
  • Express check in
  • Family rooms
  • First aid
  • Fishing
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Free car parking
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping
  • Internet access
  • Iron and board
  • Laundry Service
  • Lounge
  • Luggage storage
  • Lunch
  • Minibar
  • Non smoking rooms
  • Parking
  • Public transport
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant
  • Room Service
  • Safe
  • Security Features
  • Shuttle service
  • Smoke detector
  • Smoking area
  • Sofa bed
  • Special diets
  • Surf
  • TV
  • Telephone
  • Toiletries
  • Wake-up service

Questions about Off Day Inn Hotel

How do you get to Off Day Inn Hotel from Velana International Airport?

The usual transfer is by road or ferry from the airport island. The property is about 2.3 km from Velana in a straight line, so the hop is short. The nearest domestic airport named is Maamigili at 109 km, and seaplanes fly in daylight only.

What are the rules on alcohol, dress and swimwear here?

In Malé & Hulhumalé, alcohol is not sold or served, and shoulders and knees are covered in the streets. At the public beach on Hulhumalé, local dress norms apply. The listing does not state separate rules for the property itself, so ask before assuming resort-style dress.

Is there a beach or house reef at the property?

The listing records a beach nearby but no private beach, beachfront or beach access, and the house reef position is not stated. No guest review mentions the beach or house reef. Water sports, diving, surf and fishing are listed; snorkelling is not. Confirm access directly.

What does the listing show about meals at Off Day Inn Hotel?

The facility list for Off Day Inn Hotel names a restaurant, a bar, breakfast, room service and special diets. Which meal plans are on sale, from room only to half board where offered, depends on your dates and shows on the booking page.

When is the best season for a stay on this atoll?

The northeast monsoon, roughly December to April, is drier and calmer, which suits boat trips from this stay to Banana Reef about 7.3 km away. The southwest monsoon, roughly May to November, brings more wind and choppier crossings. Diving is capped at 30 metres and seaplanes fly in daylight only.

Is Off Day Inn Hotel better for families or couples?

Family rooms and family facilities are listed, and the property suits a quick stopover near the airport. Guest reviews describe it as better for solo travellers, with noise and privacy raised as drawbacks. The record does not state whether it is adults only.

What nearby sea or island experience is within reach?

The Maldive Victory wreck is about 1.4 km away, a 1981 cargo wreck that is deep and current-prone for experienced divers. Hulhumalé beach and the Malé ferry are about 4.9 km away, and Lankan Manta Point is about 11 km away, visited by divers and snorkellers.

Was Off Day Inn Hotel bookable in the live sample?

Off Day Inn Hotel came back on 2 of the 5 sampled stays searched near it (check-ins on 30 November 2026 and 28 December 2026). On the other dates it was not returned, usually because nothing was on sale. Your own dates are checked live on the booking page.

How this page was made: bookability comes from a live sweep of the IMPT booking search on 5 sample stays; facilities, photos and reviews from the IMPT hotel database; distances from coordinates; sea, season and island context from this site's own pages. The written sections were drafted by an AI model from this record only and checked against it.

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