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Six In One
A three-star city hotel in the Malé and Hulhumalé area, rated 3.6 out of 5 from 102 reviews, used mainly as a practical base close to the airport and ferry links. The main trade-off is that it is a city stay with no beach, pool or water sports of its own, so the sea is reached by road, ferry or a short taxi ride.
- City island
- Malé & Hulhumalé
- 3-star
- 3.6 / 5
- Road / ferry
Decide
Who Six In One suits
- Stay typeCity island
- AtollMalé & Hulhumalé
- IslandNot named in the record
- Star class3 stars
- Guest score3.6 / 5 (102 reviews)
- TransferRoad or ferry from the airport island
- From Velanaabout 2.2 km
- Live sampleBookable on 5 of 5 sampled stays
- Relative price bandValue
Suits
- Travellers wanting a short stop near Velana International Airport, about 2.2 km away in a straight line
- Guests who value a 24-hour front desk, free Wi-Fi and a restaurant on site
- Resort workers and ferry users who want to be close to the jetty and the Malé ferry station, as one review describes
- Visitors content with a city base and day trips by boat to dive and surf sites
- Travellers who prefer a relativePriceBand value to mid-range city hotel over an island resort
May not suit
- Guests expecting a beach, house reef, lagoon or pool at the property, none of which is listed
- Travellers wanting alcohol with meals, since Malé and Hulhumalé are city islands where alcohol is not sold or served
- Families needing listed children's facilities, which the record does not show
- Divers wanting a dive centre on site, as no diving is listed at the property
Live availability
Seen bookable on 5 of 5 sampled dates
- Mon, 30 Nov 2026, 1 night: returned
- Mon, 30 Nov 2026, 2 nights: returned
- Mon, 28 Dec 2026, 1 night: returned
- Mon, 25 Jan 2027, 1 night: returned
- Mon, 22 Feb 2027, 1 night: returned
Six In One came back from the booking search on every one of the 5 sampled stays searched near it, with check-ins on 30 November 2026, 28 December 2026, 25 January 2027 and 22 February 2027. 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 24 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 Six In One
- Usual transferRoad or ferry from the airport island
- From Velana airportabout 2.2 km, straight line
- Nearest domestic airportMaamigili, about 109 km
The usual transfer is by road or ferry from the airport island. Velana International Airport is about 2.2 km away in a straight line, which makes this one of the closest bases to the airport. The nearest domestic airport named is Maamigili, 109 km away, so domestic flights are not part of the normal arrival.
Seaplanes fly in daylight only, which matters for anyone connecting to a resort further out. One review notes the location is right next to the jetty and close to the Malé ferry station for ferries to the airport, though another review mentions being charged for an extra taxi despite a booking said to be inclusive of all charges.
More on transfers: getting from Velana to your island.
The island
a city island
Six In One is a three-star city hotel in the Malé and Hulhumalé area, with 102 reviews averaging 3.6 out of 5. The listing gives the address as Kanburu Villa and lists a 24-hour front desk, a restaurant, a cafe, free Wi-Fi, parking, lifts, a terrace and wheelchair access. It is a stopover-style base rather than an island resort, and the record does not name the island it stands on.
In Malé & Hulhumalé, alcohol is not sold or served, and shoulders and knees are covered in the streets. The nearest inhabited islands with guesthouses are Hulhumale at 4.5 km and 6.1 km in straight lines, Himmafushi at 16 km and Huraa at 20 km, and 9 resorts lie within 10 km. Swimwear belongs to the beach or resort setting rather than the town streets.
Nearest inhabited islands with guesthouses, measured from coordinates: Hulhumale about 4.5 km (25 guesthouses listed); Hulhumale about 6.1 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: 9.
House rules by island type: alcohol, local-island etiquette, resort or local island.
Beach and lagoon
Beach and lagoon at Six In One
- Private beach listedno
- Beachfront listedno
- Beach access listedno
- Water sports listedno
- Diving listedno
- Reviews mentioning the beach0
- Reviews mentioning a house reef0
- Reviews mentioning overwater villas0
The record lists no private beach, beachfront, beach access, lagoon, pool, water sports, diving, snorkelling, surf or fishing at this property, and no guest review mentions a beach, house reef, lagoon, snorkelling, turtles, mantas, sharks or a sandbank. Treat it as a city hotel with no beach of its own; the nearest public sand is Hulhumalé beach, about 4.7 km away in a straight line.
Atoll levelIn 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. Across the atoll, the water activities that fill a stay are run from other islands and boats rather than from a city hotel, so plan beach and water time as an outing rather than something on the doorstep.
Sea and reef
The sea and reef around Six In One
- The Maldive Victory wreck · about 1.3 kmA cargo ship that sank near the airport island in 1981; deep and current-prone, for experienced divers.
- Hulhumalé beach and the Malé ferry · about 4.7 kmHulhumalé has a public beach where local dress norms apply, a short taxi ride from the airport, with regular ferry crossings to Malé.
- Banana Reef · about 7.0 kmOne of the best-known dive sites of North Malé Atoll, dived in both monsoons.
- Lankan Manta Point · about 11 kmA manta cleaning station in North Malé Atoll, reached by boat from nearby islands.
- The North Malé reef breaks (Thulusdhoo and Himmafushi) · about 22 kmThe surf season runs roughly March to October, with the biggest swells around June to August.
The Maldive Victory wreck lies about 1.3 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 is about 7.0 km away, one of the best-known dive sites of North Malé Atoll and dived in both monsoons. Recreational diving in the Maldives is capped at 30 metres.
Lankan Manta Point is about 11 km away, a manta cleaning station in North Malé Atoll reached by boat from nearby islands and visited by divers and snorkellers. The North Malé reef breaks off Thulusdhoo and Himmafushi are about 22 km away, with a surf season roughly March to October and the biggest swells around June to August. No dive or snorkel site is listed at the property itself.
Seasons
Seasons in Malé & Hulhumalé
In Malé & Hulhumalé, Iruvai, the northeast monsoon, runs roughly December to April and is the drier, calmer half of the year. Hulhangu, the southwest monsoon, runs roughly May to November, with more wind, passing showers and choppier crossings. Air and sea stay warm all year, and seaplanes fly in daylight only.
For divers and snorkellers, the northeast monsoon moves mantas to cleaning stations, often on the western sides of atolls, while southwest monsoon plankton and currents can draw larger animals into channels on the eastern side. The surf season runs roughly March to October, biggest around June to August. The wreck, Banana Reef and Lankan Manta Point are dived in both monsoons.
Month by month: the weather guide and the two monsoons.
Day trips
Day trips and island hopping from here
Hulhumalé beach and the Malé ferry are about 4.7 km away in a straight line; the beach is a short taxi ride from the airport, with regular ferry crossings to Malé. Himmafushi, 16 km away, and Huraa, 20 km away, are inhabited islands with guesthouses, and the surf breaks off Thulusdhoo and Himmafushi are about 22 km away.
Boat trips to Lankan Manta Point, about 11 km away, and Banana Reef, about 7.0 km away, put diving and snorkelling within reach. Common excursion types in this part of the Maldives include house-reef snorkelling, a sandbank afternoon, a dolphin cruise at dusk, visiting a local island, kayaking and paddleboarding a lagoon, sunset handline fishing and learning to freedive.
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
getting there
The location is praised as the best for resort workers, next to the jetty and close to the Malé ferry station. One guest was unhappy about an extra taxi charge.
“I've stayed here twice actually because the location is the best for resort workers - right next to the jetty, real close to the Male ferry…”Kari M.
What guests say about the stay
staff and service
Guests describe staff as nice, helpful and quick to act, including moving one guest to an upgraded room after a complaint. Service is the strongest point in the reviews.
“Fair room, great service It was clean and comfortable as well as conveniently located.”Marcos D.
“Clean rooms, friendly service.”Václav J.
rooms
Rooms are called clean, comfortable and basically equipped, with working air conditioning and good wardrobe space. One guest found cockroaches, and another notes a tiny balcony too small for a chair.
“Fair room, great service It was clean and comfortable as well as conveniently located.”Marcos D.
“The rooms are actually genuinely OK, nice wardrobe space, AC always works, but last time I stayed here, I found a couple (yes, a couple) of…”Kari M.
food
The restaurant is described as not so great, despite good service from the server. No other review comments on the food.
“The restaurant weren’t so great despite the amazing service provided by the server.”Marcos D.
Practical
Practical island life
Free Wi-Fi and a restaurant are listed for this property, along with a cafe, laundry and dry cleaning, luggage storage, a safe, newspapers, a smoking area and free car parking. 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.
In Malé & Hulhumalé, inhabited islands have cafes and shops, so food and essentials are easy to find around the city. Mobile coverage is good on inhabited islands and patchy at sea. The listing does not state payment or check-in details beyond a 24-hour front desk, so confirm anything unusual directly with the property.
Compare
Against the 3 nearest similar stays
| Stay | Class | Guest score | Transfer | Distance | Live sample | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Six In One (this stay) | 3-star city island | 3.6 (102 reviews) | Road / ferry, 2.2 km | — | 5/5 | Check dates |
| Marukab Plaza | 3-star city island | 4.2 (140 reviews) | Road / ferry, 2.2 km | 0.1 km away | 5/5 | Check dates |
| JEN Maldives Male by Shangri La | 4-star city island | 4.4 (1,269 reviews) | Road / ferry, 2.3 km | 0.2 km away | 5/5 | Check dates |
| Samann Grand | 4-star city island | 4.3 (454 reviews) | Road / ferry, 2.2 km | 0.2 km away | 5/5 | Check dates |
Facilities listed
- 24-hour front desk
- Cafe
- Dry cleaning service
- Free Wi-Fi
- Free car parking
- Laundry Service
- Lifts
- Luggage storage
- Newspapers
- Parking
- Restaurant
- Safe
- Smoking area
- TV
- Terrace
- Wheelchair accessible
Questions about Six In One
How do you get to Six In One from the airport?
The usual transfer is by road or ferry from the airport island. Velana International Airport is about 2.2 km away in a straight line. Seaplanes fly in daylight only, but they are not needed for this transfer.
Can you drink alcohol, and what should you wear?
In Malé & Hulhumalé, alcohol is not sold or served, and shoulders and knees are covered in the streets. The property lists no bar. Swimwear is not worn in town; it belongs to beach or resort settings.
Is there a beach or house reef at the hotel?
No beach, beachfront, lagoon, pool or house reef is listed for this property, and no guest review mentions one. Hulhumalé beach is about 4.7 km away in a straight line, and dive sites such as Banana Reef are reached by boat.
What does the listing show about meals at Six In One?
The facility list for Six In One names a restaurant. 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 to visit this atoll?
Iruvai, the northeast monsoon, runs roughly December to April and is the drier, calmer half of the year. Hulhangu, the southwest monsoon, runs roughly May to November with more wind and showers. Air and sea stay warm all year.
Is it better for families or couples?
The listing does not state adults-only status and lists no children's facilities, so it suits couples and solo travellers wanting a city base. Families should check what is available for children directly with the property before deciding.
What sea or island experience is within reach?
The Maldive Victory wreck is about 1.3 km away in a straight line, for experienced divers, and Banana Reef is about 7.0 km away. Hulhumalé beach and the Malé ferry are about 4.7 km away. Recreational diving is capped at 30 metres.
Was Six In One bookable in the live sample?
Six In One came back on 5 of the 5 sampled stays searched near it (check-ins on 30 November 2026, 28 December 2026, 25 January 2027 and 22 February 2027). Rooms were on sale on every sampled date. 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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