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Gunbaru Inn is a cosy property situated near the white sandy shores of Ukulhas Island. It welcomes guests with a private beach area and free Wi-Fi access. Various activities including snorkeling and Manta Ray safaris can be arranged. With air conditioning and peaceful garden views, all rooms are well-furnished with a flat-screen satellite TV, minibar and ironing facilities. The private bathrooms have free toiletries and a hairdryer. The friendly staff at Gunbaru Inn can arrange for day-trips and various water-sport activities including diving and windsurfing. Other facilities include a 24-hour reception, barbeque and karaoke facilities as well as a sun-terrace. The restaurant serves local and international cuisines. Room service is available.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

FREE parking!


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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.7
Facilities
8.2
Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.3
Value for money
8.8
Location
9.2
Free WiFi
10
High score for Ukulhas
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  • Steve
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The staff were helpful in every way from collection from ferry to leaving the island including booking trips. Food was provided from an extensive menu at an excellent garden restaurant 5 mins walk away. Good tea making facilities and fridge in...
  • Mangus
    Russia Russia
    Very nice place! Not bad price for Maldives. Staff is Very good and happy. Thank you so much!
  • Abby
    Singapore Singapore
    Really helpful and friendly staff Clean rooms with daily cleaning

Hosted by Sam

9.6
9.6
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Host review score

Sam
Gunbaru Inn is a boutique hotel catering to tourists and travelers from all walks of life. Having partnered with top international travel agencies, the hotel is well established and ranks as the best in the island. Enveloped in the Indian Ocean and surrounded by pristine white sand and lush greenery, the island of Ukulhas offers the discerning traveler much to explore. Gunbaru Inn allows you to immerse yourself in the picturesque landscape and the rich Maldivian heritage at the comfort of modern luxury. Our close-knit team is a friendly bunch, happily attending to all your needs from organizing day trips and barbecues to a night of karaoke at the Inn. Providing 24-hour customer service at the reception, our team is multi-lingual, experienced, and dedicated to all your travel needs. With air conditioning and peaceful garden views, all rooms are well-furnished with a flat-screen satellite TV, minibar, and ironing facilities. The private bathrooms have free toiletries and a hairdryer.
I have started working in Gunbaru Inn starting from it's build, It has always been an inspiration for me provide a better hospitality to guests and improve our Island with enriched facilities and enabling people to share their experience towards what we needed to improve day to day.
Our neighborhood is friendly and locally speaking they are very much hospitality oriented ever since Ukulhas started local tourism it has been our aim to increase social values and educate our generation on how important social values are. More or less our Island is fill with joy and happiness from the people around they are always keen to learn on how to improve our values here at Ukulhas Island.
Languages spoken: English,Hindi

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      Asian
    • Open for
      Breakfast
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly
    • Dietary options
      Halal

Facilities of Gunbaru Inn
Great facilities! Review score, 8.2

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Beachfront
  • Fitness centre
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Room service
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Private beach area
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Additional toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Extra long beds (> 2 metres)
View
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun terrace
  • Private beach area
  • BBQ facilities
    Additional charge
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Tumble dryer
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Fold-up bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
  • Live music/performance
    Additional charge
  • Cooking class
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Tour or class about local culture
  • Themed dinner nights
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Bike tours
  • Walking tours
  • Movie nights
  • Stand-up comedy
    Additional charge
  • Temporary art galleries
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Beach
  • Badminton equipment
    Additional charge
  • Evening entertainment
    Additional charge
  • Water sport facilities on site
    Additional charge
  • Nightclub/DJ
    Additional charge
  • Entertainment staff
  • Snorkelling
    Additional charge
  • Diving
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
  • Canoeing
    Additional charge
  • Windsurfing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Karaoke
    Additional charge
  • Children's playground
  • Fishing
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Seating Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruits
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Minibar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Accessible parking
Transport
  • Public transport tickets
    Additional charge
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Lockers
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
  • Express check-in/check-out
    Additional charge
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment and family services
  • Kids' outdoor play equipment
  • Indoor play area
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Child safety socket covers
  • Babysitting/child services
    Additional charge
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
    Additional charge
  • Trouser press
    Additional charge
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business facilities
  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Business centre
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Grocery deliveries
    Additional charge
  • Minimarket on site
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Wake-up service
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Soundproofing
  • Private entrance
  • Car hire
  • Packed lunches
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Wake up service/Alarm clock
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Lower bathroom sink
  • Higher level toilet
  • Entire unit wheelchair accessible
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Wellness
  • Personal trainer
  • Fitness classes
  • Yoga classes
  • Fitness
  • Full body massage
  • Hand massage
  • Head massage
  • Couples massage
  • Foot massage
  • Neck massage
  • Back massage
  • Spa/wellness packages
  • Spa facilities
  • Hair styling
  • Hair colouring
  • Hair cut
  • Make up services
  • Beauty Services
  • Sun umbrellas
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Massage
    Additional charge
  • Spa and wellness centre
    Additional charge
  • Fitness centre
    Additional charge
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Hindi

Property practices

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House rules

Gunbaru Inn takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 14:00

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

Check-out

Until 12:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

1 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free
3 - 17 years
Extra bed upon request
US$30 per child, per night
Adult (18+ years)
Extra bed upon request
US$50 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Cash only

This property only accepts cash payments.


Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that Ukulhas Island can be reached via a public ferryboat, private or shared speedboat or seaplane that the property can assist in arranging for transfers. Guests must share arrival and departure flight details and full names of the traveling parties at the time of booking (under special requests), at least 2 days prior to arrival.

Transfer charges are not included in the room rates and are subject to any applicable tax and fee govern by Maldives and to be paid directly to the hotel upon check-in.

Gunbaru Inn can arrange airport pickup service for USD 10 per person (subject to applicable tax). A service help pickup customer from arrival exit and help on transfer arrangements between customer and hotel.

1- Public Ferry (by Sea) - 4 hours of travel

Male’ City - Gunbaru Inn: Monday and Thursday at 09:00

Gunbaru Inn - Male’ City: Sunday and Wednesday at 09:45

Cost: free (refundable to customer upon arrival)

Tickets: public ferry is not a direct transfer from airport, customers need to take a scheduled ferry between Airport – Male’ City and go to “Villingili Ferry Terminal” located in Male’ City to get the tickets.

Public ferry is operated by government and any change to schedule or delay/cancellation is solely depend on operated party.

2. Speedboat Scheduled (by Sea) - 90 minutes of travel

Male’ City or Airport – Gunbaru Inn:

Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at 10:30 and 16:00.

Friday at 09:30 and 16:30

Gunbaru Inn – Male’ City or Airport:

Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at 07:00 and 13:00 Friday at 07:00 and 14:00

Cost: USD 50 per person / one way (subject to applicable tax and fee)

Tickets: Customer is advised to send arrival/departure flight number and arrival time to organize the transfer one day prior to arrival.

3. Speedboat Private Hire (by Sea) - 60 minutes of travel

Male’ City or Airport Gunbaru Inn: At any time convenient for customers

Gunbaru Inn – Male’ City or Airport: At any time convenient for customers

Cost: USD 650 big speedboat / one way (maximum 24 person)

Tickets: reservation request should be given at least 12 hours prior to traveling, speedboat travel during daylight and night hire will be at different costs.

4. Seaplane (by Air) - 20 minutes of travel

Airport – Nearest Seaport – Gunbaru Inn: During daylight at 06:00 to 15:00 Gunbaru Inn - Nearest Seaport - Airport: During daylight at 06:00 to 15:00

Request for tickets 3 day before traveling

Option 1 Cost: USD 520 per person / round-trip (subject to applicable tax and fee)

Option 2 Cost: USD 260 per person / one way (subject to applicable tax and fee)

Infant under 2 years travel free of charge

Please note that upon arrival at Malé International Airport, guests will be guided to take a 10-minute bus ride to the seaplane terminal. The actual seaplane journey to the Gunbaru Inn will take about 20 minutes. Seaplane may make a stop at a different island on its way. Seaplanes will be landed at a nearby resort and from there guests will be transferred via a 5-minute speedboat ride to Gunbaru Inn.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all special requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Gunbaru Inn in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the special requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Gunbaru Inn in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service operating hours.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

FAQs about Gunbaru Inn

  • Gunbaru Inn offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Spa and wellness centre
    • Fitness centre
    • Massage
    • Cycling
    • Children's playground
    • Snorkelling
    • Diving
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Karaoke
    • Windsurfing
    • Beachfront
    • Evening entertainment
    • Beauty Services
    • Movie nights
    • Live music/performance
    • Personal trainer
    • Badminton equipment
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Beach
    • Water sport facilities on site
    • Make up services
    • Bike tours
    • Bicycle rental
    • Stand-up comedy
    • Hair cut
    • Cooking class
    • Hair colouring
    • Temporary art galleries
    • Hair styling
    • Walking tours
    • Spa facilities
    • Themed dinner nights
    • Private beach area
    • Spa/wellness packages
    • Back massage
    • Neck massage
    • Foot massage
    • Couples massage
    • Head massage
    • Hand massage
    • Full body massage
    • Entertainment staff
    • Fitness
    • Nightclub/DJ
    • Yoga classes
    • Fitness classes

  • Room options at Gunbaru Inn include:

    • Twin/Double
    • Villa
    • Apartment

  • The prices at Gunbaru Inn may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Check-in at Gunbaru Inn is from 14:00, and check-out is until 12:00.

  • Gunbaru Inn is 100 yards from the centre of Ukulhas. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Gunbaru Inn has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant