Vilares, 08090 Maafushi, Maldives
#2 of 35 hotels in Maafushi
Guests' ChoiceBased on 94 hotel reviews
9.4Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.4
Location
9.4
Facilities
9.3
Staff
9.7
Value for money
9.4
Free WiFi
8.1
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 15 May 2024
Orlando
MexicoSuper recommended. Perfect for a simple and just-what-you-need place to stay. Water was provided which was highly appreciated. Local restaurant recommendations were appreciated and spot on. AC kept the room at a perfect cool temperature.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 20 March 2024
Gergana
FranceIt was all good!
Very nice and helpful owners. I liked my room and the place was close to anything. They organised my transfer early. We had a nice conversation about the island life traditions and island history. I very much liked the place and the people. I highly recommend! Thank you so much for your kindness! ❤️
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 19 March 2024
Kate
IrelandLocation. Clean and comfortable rooms. The owner and his wife were really friendly and went above and beyond for us during our stay. Good breakfast.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 18 March 2024
Danny
United KingdomBest guesthouse on the island!
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 18 March 2024
Danny
United KingdomNothing, it was perfect!
Very friendly family who run the guesthouse, great location (near Suzy bakery), super clean rooms, only 3 mins from the main tourist area. Great Value for money!
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 14 March 2024
William
United KingdomNothing
Shafeeq and family were absolutely brilliant and went the extra mile to ensure a lovely experience for us
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 11 March 2024
Athikan
ThailandNothing
Excellent Staff, Location, Price
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 10 March 2024
Max
United KingdomShafeeq was an incredible host. Very welcoming, informative and accommodating
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 3 March 2024
Orsola
ItalyNice stay in a family-run property. The room was great, large and well maintained. Many thanks for the hospitality!
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 17 February 2024
Uyen
VietnamNothing
The location is just 2 mins walk from harbor. The host is friendly and support, all you need you can ask the host for support
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 30 January 2024
Yueh-wen
SwitzerlandWater overflows onto the floor while taking a shower. But it’s not a problem.
The hosts at Sunshine View are exceptionally friendly and helpful. They assisted us in booking water activities, escorted us to the meeting point, and patiently waited until we were on the boat. He efficiently accommodated our request to change the booked activity day. The location is not only good but also peaceful.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 19 January 2024
Andrei
RomaniaNothing to add.
Great location, view to the sea in the 1st floor room, well equipped with everything you need.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 8 January 2024
Greta
United KingdomNothing!
Wonderful stay at Sun Shine View. The host family was excellent and struck the perfect balance of giving me my privacy at the same time as making me feel looked after, including by meeting me at the port and helping me to arrange activities and logistics. The room is cosy and comfortable and made-up daily. It is located in the more local part of the island, just a short walk from the touristy area, giving you a more meaningful and authentic travel experience. Thank you for having me!!
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 6 January 2024
Rami
United Arab EmiratesA bit expensive
The guest house was good The room clean and cozy There is a small balcony with somewhat obstructed but decent view The owner was very kind and friendly Available when needed , he picked me up from Maafushi port The location is good and since the island is small everything is within a 10 minute walk
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 5 January 2024
Abdulmalik
United Arab EmiratesVery good location in the heart of maafushi. The host shafiq was really nice, friendly, and helpful. He gave me valuable information on exploring the maldives and helped with arranging tours at reasonable prices.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 4 January 2024
Sk
BangladeshNeed to less rent 😕
Rent is very High.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 25 December 2023
A
BangladeshNeed more toiletries products in bathroom i.e Toothbrush, Pest, toothpick, hand wash etc
Mr Shafique, the owner of the property is very careful guy.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 25 December 2023
Abdelrhman
EgyptEverything is ok staff is so good and helpful but beach is little far from ur accommodation but sea is near from u but can not swim
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 21 December 2023
Merouane
FranceClean hotel and very friendly, welcoming staff. Hotel very well located. Would recommend.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 15 December 2023
Nigel
United KingdomRoom was a bit small,
Very friendly welcome. Host was helpful and willing to talk about life in Maafushi. The room was clean and the premises well located and quiet. There was a very large range of snorkelling equiptment available to use for free
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 30 November 2023
Ryan
PakistanNothing to dislike about the place at all.
The room made us feel like home. Very cozy didn't feel like going out at times. Shafeeq and his wife are amazing hosts. They made us feel like home. Always there to help and guide on everything and provided everything. It was much more expected for the value. 100% recommend this place as it made our anniversary getaway, the best. If you have a budgeted place, sunshine view is the best option.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 27 November 2023
Leah
United KingdomWifi bit slow but not major issue
Stayed here 6 nights and enjoyed it very much. Room was clean, the hosts were very attentive and welcoming, they would go out of their way to recommend day tours and activities. we were given beach towels, free snorkels and breakfast, so very good value for money. As Maafushi is quite small then it is close to everything and nice restaurants around the corner. Really recommend to stay here whilst on the island
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 26 November 2023
Joseph
SpainAll was perfect!
The hospitability, Great hotel! They help me to take a whaleshark tour!
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 8 November 2023
Josephine
United KingdomSun shine view is a great budget stay on Maafushi. It's clean, the couple that run it are friendly and it's a decent location. They helped a group of us that were leaving to go to another island to book a private speedboat to share and got us a discount when the public ferry broke down due to engine problems.
Stayed in November 2023
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