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WhiteShell Island Hotel & Spa

3.0 star property
Beach hotel with a full-service spa and free valet parking

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Enjoy a leisurely stroll along the beach, surrounded by palm trees and scenic ocean views.
Welcome to WhiteShell Island & Spa, where a serene beachside setting awaits.
Enjoy a tranquil retreat with a view of palm trees from the large window, featuring a potted plant and comfortable amenities.
Welcome to our hotel's reception area, featuring a central reception desk and a glass display case showcasing local treasures.
Relax on the covered porch with comfortable seating and lush greenery.

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Parking included
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

Map
Maafushi, Kaafu Atoll, Maafushi, 08090
  • Maafushi Mosque
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Maafushi Harbor
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Maafushi Reef
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Male (MLE-Velana Intl.)

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Room options

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished

Deluxe Double Room, Balcony

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 260.00 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2

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Comfort Triple Room with Sofa Bed and Balcony | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished

Comfort Triple Room with Sofa Bed and Balcony

  • 270.00 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

Maafushi

WhiteShell Island Hotel & Spa places you next to Water Sports Beach and Bikini Beach. This 12-room, 3-star hotel welcomes guests with a restaurant, a full-service spa, and free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • Water Sports Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Maafushi Mosque - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Maafushi Harbor - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Maafushi Reef - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Kandooma Beach - 38 min drive - 4.3 miles

Restaurants

  • Fushi Cafe
  • The Kitchen
  • Aqua Bar
  • ‪Sunset Café - ‬5 min walk
  • Premier Beach Restaurant

About this property

WhiteShell Island Hotel & Spa

Beach hotel with a full-service spa and free valet parking
Guests of WhiteShell Island Hotel & Spa enjoy features like a full-service spa, free WiFi in public areas, and a business center. Free valet and self parking are available, and there's also a free area shuttle. The front desk is staffed 24/7 to help with luggage storage, access to locker space, and dry cleaning/laundry. Other amenities at this beach hotel include coffee/tea in a common area, a computer station, and a free grocery shopping service.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi. Bathrooms have free toiletries and bathrobes. Other standard amenities include balconies, minibars, and coffee makers.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa, Kashikeyo Spa. Services include massages.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, Hindi, Italian

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free area shuttle
  • Free ferry terminal shuttle
  • Free shopping center shuttle
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 12 for adults and USD 8 for children
  • 2 coffee shops/cafes
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Library
  • Playground
  • Shopping
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Free area shuttle
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Refrigerator on request
  • Separate bedroom
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Free grocery shopping service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business center
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Direct access to the beach
  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Full-service spa

  • Massage

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 2013

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower

Food and drink

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

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests must transfer via boat and shuttle to the property; guests must contact the property at least 72 hours before travel, using the contact information on the confirmation received after booking
This property offers transfers from the ferry terminal; 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
At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination
Guests can reach this property by boarding the 90-minute public ferry (surcharge) at the Villigili Ferry Terminal at the south harbor in Male at 3 PM. Ferry service is not available on Fridays.
The additional fee (payable at the property) covers mandatory one-way transfer fees for guests ages 11-17.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • 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.
  • Airport shuttle transfer per adult: USD 25 (one-way)
  • Additional fee for children (from 11 years old to 17 years old): USD 25 per person, per stay

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

The listed additional fee covers one-way transfer fees for guests ages 11-17.

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 12 for adults and USD 8 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
  • Check-in: 2 PM
  • Check-out: noon
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. 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, debit cards, mobile payments, and cash.
  • The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.
  • This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
  • At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • No cribs or infant beds are available.

Property is also known as

WhiteShell Island Hotel Maafushi
WhiteShell Island Hotel
WhiteShell Island Maafushi
WhiteShell Island
Whiteshell & Spa Maafushi
WhiteShell Island Hotel Spa
WhiteShell Island Hotel & Spa Hotel
WhiteShell Island Hotel & Spa Maafushi
WhiteShell Island Hotel & Spa Hotel Maafushi

Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at WhiteShell Island Hotel & Spa?

WhiteShell Island Hotel & Spa provides free cancellation on certain room rates. To learn more, review the cancellation policy on our site.

How much does it cost to stay at WhiteShell Island Hotel & Spa?

As of Jul 26, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at WhiteShell Island Hotel & Spa on Aug 4, 2025 start from $85.05, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What's there to do around WhiteShell Island Hotel & Spa?

This hotel is located in Maafushi, just steps from Water Sports Beach and Maafushi Mosque, and within a short walk of Maafushi Reef. You'll also find Maafushi Harbor and Bikini Beach less than a mile away.

Is parking available on site at WhiteShell Island Hotel & Spa?

Yes, valet parking and self parking are offered for free at the hotel.

Is a spa located at WhiteShell Island Hotel & Spa?

Kashikeyo Spa is the hotel's full-service spa and services include massages.

Does WhiteShell Island Hotel & Spa include a casino?

No, WhiteShell Island Hotel & Spa doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at WhiteShell Island Hotel & Spa?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What do couples enjoy most about WhiteShell Island Hotel & Spa?

There are plenty of amenities for couples at this hotel, including a bar, a restaurant, and a full-service spa.

Are there hot tubs at WhiteShell Island Hotel & Spa?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does WhiteShell Island Hotel & Spa have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, WhiteShell Island Hotel & Spa has 2 cafes, and serves buffet breakfast each morning for a surcharge.

Will WhiteShell Island Hotel & Spa allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at WhiteShell Island Hotel & Spa.

Are there connecting rooms at WhiteShell Island Hotel & Spa?

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

How far is the airport from WhiteShell Island Hotel & Spa?

The closest major airport to WhiteShell Island Hotel & Spa is Velana Intl. Airport (MLE), which is about 16.9 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at WhiteShell Island Hotel & Spa?

Yes, every guestroom at WhiteShell Island Hotel & Spa comes with a balcony with some featuring ocean or city views.

Does WhiteShell Island Hotel & Spa host weddings?

If wedding bells are in your future, take advantage of the wedding venue at WhiteShell Island Hotel & Spa.

WhiteShell Island Hotel & Spa Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 42 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 42 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 42 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 42 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 42 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best location,nice view,very clin room,nice staff.
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Zufazleen, Malaysia

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is very clean and comfortable. Staff are friendly and we got good package deals from the hotel for a majority of our activities. Very much recommended.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Anon, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A small, very friendly hotel with great staff. Everyone worked hard to make my stay great.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service

Close to beach and shops

Well located Nice food Not a lot of varieties in food
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

great location

Good location, tasty breakfast and friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2018

4/10 Poor

Jay

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

Ive got bitten by bedbugs!!!!

I wouldnt recommend staying here for a night due to bedbugs. Ive stayed in less than 3star hotels in the past and have never experienced being bitten by bedbugs. Until now, a week after Ive stayed, there are still marks all over my body. The hotel staff is nice and the location is conveniently situated in the center so i have no complaints on that
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Lovely place

I'm very happy once I reached there veryone smiling rooms are very clean food is delicious

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Lovely small hotel with a real local feel.

We enjoyed our stay at this hotel more so because of the friendly manager Mr Shayam who was very helpful and professional in every way. He was always there personally at hand should we have any queries or questions. Although the rooms had all the facilities they could be have been dusted more frequently but the beds were always kept nice and clean and we only came to sleep here at night which was satisfactory for me and my family. Expedia needs to update the size of beds in family rooms. As they are actually 1 queen size and one smallish looking double only, not 2 queen sizes.

8/10 Good

mr lohar, london

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

Nice hotel

Very nice place . Like a peradise . Hotel stafff is very knowledgeable.

10/10 Excellent

Rashidul, Bangladesh

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

I loved Maafushi.

stayed in WhiteShell Island Hotel & Spa for 7 nights! the best 7 nights in maafushi. I am glad I chose this hotel. close to beach and just beside Maafushi Dive & Active Water Sports. The staffs of the hotel were genuinely polite and friendly. Big thanks to Shyam for always asking how was my day and recommending on tours/trips. Would like to thank the sri lankan guys who served me meals during my stay. room were cleaned twice a day. the breakfast were simple and enough to last you till lunch. just a recommendation: the juice always needed to be asked. other than that service has been excellent. I loved the idea of Excursions board and the guests message board. I would say unique to WhiteShell :) if you go Maafushi, this would be one of the best hotel in terms of convenience and comfort. I loved maafushi. I loved Maldives. Thank you for the hospitality. I will be back :)

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021

6/10 Okay

Li-Fen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

不老實的飯店

一到飯店竟告知我們的房故障沒水，馬上帶我們到隔街另一間，房間很小又沒窗，我當下很生氣，拿出憑證告訴他，我訂的是24平方公尺豪華陽台部份海景房，而且這不是我原先訂的飯店，我很堅持要回我原訂房，他只好回原飯店然後給我原訂的房，根本沒任何問題，所以我覺得此飯店很不老實，早晚餐選項和量都很少，倒是餐飲男服務員很親切，到店付的6美元，給10美竟沒主動找錢，等退房時才跟櫃檯要，唉！不老實的飯店
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Mi aspettavo qualcosa di meglio

Hotel datato. La spa non esiste.Doccia rotta Ho chiesto con insistenza durante tutto il soggiorno di aggiustarla .Ma non c'è stato niente da fare.Sicuramente è molto sopravvalutato. Non riesco a capire come.abbia un punteggio così alto.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort
La comida tenía muy buenos comentarios y la verdad que no es nada buena, encima te sientes vigilado mientras comes. La cama el colchón fatal y el baño que apenas te puedes mover. No volvería a este hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

yuanyuan

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

great hotel

Great hotel. Very friendly and helpful staff especially the reception boy Ibrahim and canteen boy Mohammed, they provide excellent service to guest. The location is good, 2 minutes walk to bikini beach. From the balcony can see the beautiful view of the blue sea. Spacious and clean room. The food is very tasty. Fantastic experience. Thanks for having us
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Chiung Yin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
安全、乾淨。近沙灘。
Stayed 5 nights in May 2019

4/10 Poor

György

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

Maldív barátokkal

Az egy dolog, hogy a csapatunkból az egyik szobánk nem volt kész, átvittek egy másik hotelbe, de azt is éppen építették a semmiből. (de legalább szobám volt) A White Shell hotel szobája sem volt jobb. Kissé koszos, puritán és rendkívül egyszerű. Ha el tudsz vonatkoztatni a szobától, és a természeti kincsekre összpontosítasz, akkor jól fogod magad érezni, de a szoba, illetve e hotel választása nem jó. :( Bár közel van a bikini Beach-hez, ez tehát jó, de nagyjából ez minden jó tulajdonsága. A reggelit biztosítják, de elég gagyi, és mindig ugyanaz. :(
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Godt personale meget behjælpelige.elendig morgen mad der ikke blev fyldt op når der var tomt.skimmel svamp på værelset og det plastik betrukne træ gulv var ved at gå helt fra hinanden. Curtesy rummet hvor man kunne få et bad.havde et slukket køleskab, som lugtede forfærdeligt.
Stayed 13 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Henrik

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

Great value for money - and CLEAN

I had 5 nights at White Shell and 1 night at Seven Corals, which was 20$ more expensive than White Shell. White Shell is value for money. Rooms and hotel-building is in very good quality and rooms are cleaned and smell fresh (unlike alot other hotel rooms in Maafushi apperently). The service from staff is very good and very helpful. Can only recommend this place if staying at Maafushi.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
E' la mia seconda esperienza in questa guest house. Non me ne sono pentita. Hassan, il boss è veramente simpatico e attento, ti tratta come un amico, si rende disponibile a risolvere piccoli problemi organizzativi. Le escursioni le ho sempre fatte con Shadow Palm (consigliatissimo, sono i migliori), ma in quest'hotel ho sempre speso poco e mi sono sentita a casa. Sono molto puliti, gentili e davvero generosi. Consigliatissimo.
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Anders

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly and helpful staff!
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

bernardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

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