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Express Inn

3.0 star property
Beachfront guesthouse for sun and fun

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On the beach
Property grounds
In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds
Lobby
Daily continental breakfast (USD 7 per person)

Reviews

6.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Free airport shuttle
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking included
  • Laundry
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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Lot No. 10787 Unigas Magu, North Male Atoll, Hulhumalé, 20021
  • Hulhumalé Central Park
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Hulhumale Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Maldives Islamic Centre
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Male (MLE-Velana Intl.)
    ‪10 min drive‬

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Room options

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Deluxe Triple Room, Balcony, Partial Ocean View

  • 22 sq ft
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Murphy Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, Ocean View

  • 22 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Room, City View

  • 22 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Hulhumalé

Express Inn places you within a leisurely stroll of Hulhumalé Central Park and Hulhumale Beach. This 15-room, 3-star guesthouse has a restaurant along with conveniences like free in-room WiFi and free self parking.
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What's nearby

  • Hulhumalé Central Park - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Hulhumale Beach - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Hulhumale Ferry Terminal - 11 min drive - 4.9 miles
  • Maldives Islamic Centre - 12 min drive - 5.1 miles
  • Male Fish Market - 13 min drive - 5.4 miles

Getting around

  • Velana Intl. Airport (MLE) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cafe Yuvie - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Sans House Café And Bistro - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Gloria Jean's Coffees - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Coba Cabana Hulhumale’ - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪napoli's piZZa (BEST OF THE HULMALE) - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Express Inn

Beachfront guesthouse for sun and fun
Guests of Express Inn enjoy access to free WiFi in public areas, meeting rooms, and a business center. There's free parking, as well as a free shuttle from the airport to the hotel (available 24 hours). The 24-hour front desk has multilingual staff ready to assist with concierge services, dry cleaning/laundry, and luggage storage. Other amenities at this beach guesthouse include express check-in, a terrace, and laundry facilities.
Flat-screen TVs come with satellite channels, and free WiFi keeps guests connected. Other standard amenities include coffee makers, safes, and desks.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, Hindi, Russian

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour free airport pick-up shuttle on request
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: USD 7 for adults and USD 7 for children
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Refrigerator on request
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Separate bedroom

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • On the beach
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • No elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 2010
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator on request

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 2 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport; to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets or service animals

Children and extra beds

  • Up to 4 kids 1 year old and younger stay free when using existing bedding
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 6.00 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 2 years of age.

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately USD 7 for adults and USD 7 for children
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 25.0 per night

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
  • Check-in: noon—-2 PM
  • Check-out: 11:30 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking in is easy with express services. For convenient arrivals, you can take advantage of the free airport pick-up service. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards and cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.

Property is also known as

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Express Inn Hulhumalé
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Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at Express Inn?

Express Inn offers free cancellation on select room rates. To learn more, look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What's there to do close to Express Inn?

This guesthouse is located in Hulhumalé, a short 12-minute walk from Hulhumale Beach and also 8 minutes on foot from Hulhumalé Central Park. You'll also find Paradise Island Beach and Maldives Islamic Centre within a short drive.

Is there parking available at Express Inn?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the guesthouse.

Does Express Inn include a casino on the premises?

No, Express Inn doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Express Inn?

No, there is no indoor pool at this guesthouse.

Is Express Inn good for couples?

At this beachfront guesthouse, couples will appreciate amenities like a restaurant and wedding services plus some accommodations include ocean views.

Does Express Inn have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this guesthouse.

Does Express Inn feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, Express Inn serves continental breakfast each morning for a surcharge from its restaurant.

Does Express Inn allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets and service animals aren't allowed at Express Inn.

Are there connecting rooms at Express Inn?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this guesthouse.

How far is the airport from Express Inn?

The closest major airport to Express Inn is Velana Intl. Airport (MLE), which is 3.5 mi away (8 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Express Inn?

Yes, some accommodations at this guesthouse offer a balcony where guests can enjoy ocean or city views.

Does Express Inn have a wedding venue?

If you plan to exchange vows during your trip, consider the wedding services available at Express Inn.

Express Inn Reviews

Reviews

6.4
Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 32 reviews

6.4/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

6.4/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

5.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Hiroshi, Hachioji

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
On the hotel’s HP, they provide the shuttle bus service to the airport. But they don’t.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Martina

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
more attention to cleaning need
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Ilyass

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

ahmed

Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Review of Express Inn Maldives

It was a clean & efficient stay over this B&B. Transfers were smooth.
Stayed 1 night in May 2018

4/10 Poor

Banana

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hotel staff were friendly but thats all

The place is run down at best. Given that it is a 3 star hotel we expected basic amenities such as clean towels and tooth brush. The towels were stained and the bed sheets were stained as well. There were no tooth brush provided and they charge USD $2 for one toothbrush. Breakfast was not included and came with a charge of $5 - we opted to eat out inside. Would not recommend this place unless you're really really out of choice - for the price you're paying you're much better off getting a good hotel in Maafushi. We were initially under the idea that speedboats to Maafushi did not run after 6pm. Sigh, if only we had known they run till 10pm! We would not have stopped over at Hulhumale.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service

Hotel close to the airport

The pick up from the airport was good. 10usd per way. Its a little expensive as you will be sharing the shuttle with many other guest. But for the convenient, it's worth it. The front desk staff spoke very good English and is very professional. Helped us to call our resort on the following day to arrange for our transfer.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017

6/10 Okay

Lorant, Tokyo

Liked: Cleanliness

Just a night in Male because we landed too late

Simple hotel that did the trick for one night because we landed too late that day to make it to our island. Not related to the hotel, but that bus from the airport to Hulumale sucks and is really confusing and nothing else can go to the airport, taxis don't go there.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very Nice Staff, picked me up at airport,and made my stay comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Many hidden charges

Many hidden charges I was not informed with. No receipts where assigned whenever I paic
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Mohd Hafifi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017

8/10 Good

Mel, Iraq

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice hotel very close to the beach in Hulhumale.

Very friendly, helpful and courteous staff. Kudos to Leena for always being helpful and supportive to get things done.
Stayed 18 nights in Jun 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent

Please consider adding dark windows as it is hard to get into sleep unless you cover your eyes! Every thing else is perfect, thank you Belal and Ibrahim for your assistance!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2017

8/10 Good

Chan, Singapore

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Comfortable hotel close to the beach

This hotel is close to the beach and there are plenty of eating places around. Very close to the bus stop too, makes it easy to transit and travel to and from the airport. Staff are friendly and helpful, and the room was clean.

8/10 Good

Alexy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Chambre sympa, hôtel situé à côté de la plage
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Jarle

Traveled with family

Enkelt hotell med vennlig stab

Etter litt rot under check-in ble oppholdet bra, kjekk plassering. Ingen heis.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Halis

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Rekonderar inte

Vi hade deluxrum för 2 vuxen o 2 barn Rummet väldigt litet, inte rent, gammalt och det stor vid bokning flyggtransfer ingår men de har ingen flygtransfer..
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Blanca

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
La experiencia no fue cómo esperáramos, la ciudad nos gustó, pero el hotel no, la habitación que habíamos pedido con vistas al mar NO NOS LA DIERON, además la limpieza dejaba mucho que desear, el baño se mojaba todo, no daban ni champú ni toalla de manos o cara, además un día para cenar en la habitación pedimos 1 silla o taburete, ya que solo había 1 en la habitación y éramos 2, y no nos la dieron. También nos dijeron que nos iban a pasar muchos sitios qué ver y dónde comer y no nps pasaron NADA. El entendimiento complicado, el desayuno muy pobre no daban a elegir te ponian 3 tostadas y una tortilla de huevina, y solo café o zumo, una a elegir. Y el último día que teniamos que ir rápido al aeropuerto les pedimos que nos llamaran un taxi y tardaron en llamarlo muchisimo. No creo que volviera a este alojamiento a no ser que mejoren sus instalaciones y servicio. Muy sonrientes, pero poca ayuda.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Schoombie

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Dean

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Close to the Airport, beach, restaurant, shop
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Florencia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

6/10 Okay

Mohammad

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The host is very kind and near the night-market and beach.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Durchsichtigkeit der Toilette zum Schlafbereich (nur eine Plexiglasscheibe zum Bad/zur Toilette). Der Partner kann einem dabei zusehen, wie man auf der Toilette sitzt. Ein absolutes No Go.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

4/10 Poor

ismail

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018