Hulhule Island Hotel is a full-service hotel on Hulhulé, the airport island, less than a five-minute drive from Velana International Airport (MLE).
GETTING THERE
It is the only hotel on the airport island, with a complimentary 24-hour shuttle to and from the terminal, no bridge or ferry needed.
THE ROOMS
The hotel has 136 rooms ranging from 26 to 54 sqm, including Superior rooms (26 sqm, ocean-facing, in king or twin layouts), Deluxe rooms with balconies and ocean views, Super Deluxe rooms, Super Deluxe rooms with a jacuzzi, and Suites with a separate living room.
FOOD & FACILITIES
Dining spans Faru Coffee House (open 24 hours), the Uduvilaa fine-dining restaurant and Champs Bar. Facilities include an outdoor pool, the Heal Me Spa with a sauna and steam room, a private beach, a fitness centre and the Ras Maalan Ballroom.
THE NEIGHBOURHOOD
On Hulhulé, the hotel is steps from the airport terminal and the seaplane base; the Sinamalé bridge links the island to Malé and Hulhumalé.
BEST FOR
Layover and early-flight travellers, it is the only hotel reachable in minutes from the terminal, yet it has a real pool and a private beach.
GOOD TO KNOW
Unlike hotels on Malé and Hulhumalé, Hulhule Island Hotel is licensed and serves alcohol. Check-in is from 14:00 and check-out is at 12:00.