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About this property
Comfortable Accommodations: Moonshell Residence in Maalhos offers family rooms with air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and modern amenities. Each room includes a work desk, TV, and free WiFi, ensuring a pleasant stay. Dining Experience: The family-friendly restaurant serves American, Seafood, international, and barbecue grill cuisines. Guests can enjoy lunch, dinner, and high tea in a traditional and modern ambience. Breakfast includes local specialities, juice, and fruits. Leisure Activities: Guests can participate in walking tours and snorkelling, with snorkelling options in the area highly praised. The property features a private beach area, garden, and outdoor seating area, ideal for relaxation. Convenient Location: Located 4 km from Dharavandhoo Airport, Moonshell Residence is a few steps from Bikini Beach. Nearby attractions include Baa Atoll and the surrounding islands, offering diverse activities and scenic views.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.9 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular facilities
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Room service
- Restaurant
- Non-smoking rooms
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Private beach area
- Breakfast
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Renwithme
India
“My stay at Moonshell has been nothing short of amazing, whether its the food, hospitality, the location or the overall experience. Its a small little hotel nestled on a small island with a population of 500 people perhaps! Waheed is an exceptional...” - Nikita
Belarus
“We've been met warmly and deliciously by host. Bed was comfy, guests kitchen (2nd floor restaurant) is really tasty and waiters are very kind, but food waiting time can be longer that you can expect ~1hr, so it's better to reserve a table and...” - Sandra
Netherlands
“10 out of 10 for hospitality from start to finish. Thanks to Waheed! 10 out of 10 for the rooftop restaurant, the quality food and nice staff. 10 out of 10 for the comfortable bed.” - Amelia
United Kingdom
“Honestly a life changing stay. What we liked: - FOOD: Amazing rooftop restaurant with great prices - we ate so well! And a great choice of breakfasts! - ROOMS: Large rooms with air con and a large comfy bed! Enjoyed just hanging out in the room! -...” - Joanne
United Kingdom
“Fabulous hotel, beautiful room, comfy bed , great shower and the location is perfect less than 5 minutes walk to the stunning beach with the reef metres of the beach with loads of fish . I saw dolphins off the beach . Waheed the manager arranged...” - Utzuu
United Kingdom
“Waheed is the best guest that we could have had. He helped us with the transfer (speed boat) from male to the island and even with a taxi from the hotel to the place where we had the boat. The food is great and cheap with a lot of variety from...” - Renata
Czech Republic
“Beautiful clean accommodation, excellent food. Waheed and his wife are very nice and helpful.” - Mccurdy
South Korea
“The room was spacious and very well-equipped. We were guided by our host to all the island's nearby beaches and facilities. The breakfast and the restaurant within the residence was our favorite restaurant on the island. Try the Pan seered reef fish.” - Tom
Germany
“Great and welcoming host. Tried to make the stay as pleasant as possible. The location is good. Food is nice. The bed was the best I stayed in in the Maldives. Since the island is so small, everything is basically nearby.” - Matej
Slovakia
“The property had a nice, modern design. Climatized rooms even for the restaurant on the balcony.”
Quality rating
Hosted by Khalid Waheed
Property surroundings
Restaurants
- ROOFTOP BY MOONSHELL
- CuisineAmerican • Seafood • International • Grill/BBQ
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch • Dinner • High tea
- AmbianceFamily friendly • Traditional • Modern
- Dietary optionsHalal • Vegetarian
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 12 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
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
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.



The fine print
This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.