Guesthouse Shamar Guesthouse & Dive
Beachfront. Property is on or right next to the beach. Airport shuttle. Airport shuttle available at an additional charge. You can request this in the next step.
Gevehe Magu Rd., Alifu Dhaalu Atoll, 00100 Maamigili, Maldives – Excellent location – show map
Excellent location – rated 9.2/10! (score from 35 reviews)
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The staff was friendly, and the place was extremely clean. It's a simple place--meant for diving and relaxing. We only had a night, since we were transitioning from a liveaboard to our next adventure. We were able to rest, kayak and easily make our flight the next day.
United States of AmericaThese were ones of the most impressive holidays ever! We thought we were travelling to the Maldives, but we found ourselves in paradise :) Everything in Shamar was perfect – honest and friendly staff, clean and comfortable rooms, cosy dining and meeting area, delicious and fresh food (especially curries!!!), quiet beach and, of course, the PADI dive center, that is worth 5 hundred stars :). Shamoon, Ammu and Mode are gods of diving, who managed to cope with my fear of depth and proved me I can dive. Trust me, the underwater world of Indian ocean is awesome, there are sooo many screensavers there! It was a great pleasure and honour to meet you, guys. You did everything for us to come back. We wish you good luck and see you underwater! Oh, and two sociable meowing fluffies are an obligatory attribute of a decent guesthouse :D
LithuaniaThe owner Shamun was super friendly and helpful. Rashid, one of the employees, was also really kind and provided excellent service. The guesthouse is a one minute walk from the bikini beach. I really liked that they provide drinking water so you don't have to create waste from plastic bottles. You can help yourself to tea or instant coffee or you can pay for a fancy coffee from their Lavazza machine. Snorkelers can join the daily 8 am dive trip for a reasonable price. We really enjoyed our stay.
CanadaGuesthouse was lovely and in a fantastic location. Stunning beach less than 1 minute walk away. They served a lovely breakfast, and the lunch/dinner menu offers local dishes which was delicious. Accommodation is clean and spacious, I stayed in ocean view room and waking to the view of the sea was lovely. Guesthouse has PADI dive centre and is run very professionally. They organise daily dives ( 2 tank, afternoon & night dives). On my first day of diving I saw Mantas & Whalesharks!! All the staff are very friendly and always happy to help. If you want to experience some of the best diving in Maldives and experience a local island the don’t hesitate to choose Shamar - you won’t regret it!
United KingdomThe place is very near the beach. And the staff was friendly, especially helpful on our request.
MalaysiaVery friendly environment with great casual meeting & dining area. Great room with ocean view & an air conditioner & shower that worked. Limited number of guests which makes there diving trips relaxed & friendly. Plus every day a whale shark.
AustraliaShuttle service anywhere you wanted to go on the island, amazing customer service by Naseam and the other staff, solid breakfast, dive center was professional and on time. They picked us up at the ferry and dropped off at the airport. Lavazza espresso served. Organized a birthday cake for an additional fee.
United Arab EmiratesGreat little hotel with a relaxed atmosphere. The staff was very friendly and knowledgable about diving. We had a great time and loved the diving. Good place to stay if you are interested in diving with Matas, whale sharks or just seeing nice reefs.
DenmarkStaff friendly Very good curries made in-house Great diving
United KingdomWe spend half of our honeymoon at Shamar for some diving. It did not disappoint. Everything exceeded our expectation and was perfect. To sum: 1. Friendly and helpful staff 2. Experienced dive guide 3. Simple yet have-all-you-need guesthouse with comfortable bed 4. Relaxing handout/eating area 5. Non-touristy, unpretentious local island showcasing the real Maldives 6. Great value for small-group diving 7. Fast and stable wifi Bonus: beautiful friendly house cats! We cannot wait to come back and bring our family!
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Shamar Guesthouse & Dive
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Offering a sun terrace and a private beach area, Shamar Guest house & Dove is set in Maamigili. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant.
Some rooms include views of the sea or garden. The rooms include a private bathroom equipped with a bidet and shower. Shamar Guest house & Dove features free WiFi .
There is free shuttle service from the airport to the property.
A number of activities are offered in the area, such as snorkeling and diving. Guests can enjoy a game of volleyball at the beach.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.
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Good for couples – they rated the facilities 9.1 for two-person stays.
Currency Exchange: Need local currency? This property has currency exchange on site.
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About Shamar Guesthouse & Dive
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Hosted by Shamoon
Shamoon
Our guesthouse Shamar is located only 70m away from the bikini beach on the northern end of the island. We are the only guesthouse on Maamigili that offers an astonishing oceanview. Our building is surrounded by nice gardens and palm trees. You don’t feel the trouble from the small village close by – but you can get anything, what you need for a relaxing holiday. Supermarkets, Restaurants and a Medical Center settled down on the Island. Enjoy with Shamar water activities like SUP or Canoeing in the beautiful lagoon. The Deluxe rooms are the rooms in our new apartment house. It is located near the small village and the harbour. Close to restaurants and supermarkets. After a short walk of about 10 minutes you will reach the Shamar. We offer a shuttle service for meals. We are the 1st maldivian landbased dive center with ENOS. As a divecenter (PADI® Certified) we able to provide you unforgettable divetrips to the most beautiful spots in the South Ari Atoll. Dive with the whalesharks after a 10 min. boat ride. Mantarays are only 30 min. far away by boat
Our friendly staff will make your stay unforgettable and assure to meet your expectations. We speak English and can organise a german speaking advisor.
Our guesthouse is situated in a typical Maldivian neighborhood. The place is very peaceful but local shops and stores in the city can be reached within some minutes easily. After 6.00 pm the resort island shuttle our guests free of charge to the island, where you can enjoy your time in the bar to have some cold beers, wine or cocktails.
Languages spoken: English
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Restaurant beach fresh0.6 miles
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Supermarket Diverse0.6 miles
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Ocean/Sea Indian ocean0 miles
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Food: Indian, Seafood, Asian
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Amenities of Shamar Guesthouse & Dive Great facilities! Review score, 9.3
Most popular amenities
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bidet
- Bathtub or shower
- Private Bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Shower
Bedroom
- Linens
- Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
- Outdoor furniture
- BBQ facilities
- Terrace
- Garden
Kitchen
- Cleaning products
- Electric kettle
- Washing machine
Room Amenities
- Socket near the bed
Pets
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Pets are not allowed.
Activities
- Walking tours
- Beach
- Badminton equipment
- Beachfront
- Water sports facilities (on site) Additional charge
- Snorkeling Additional charge
- Diving Additional charge
- Canoeing Additional charge
- Darts
- Fishing Additional charge
Food & Drink
- On-site coffee shop
- Fruit Additional charge
- Bottle of water Additional charge
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
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Free! WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
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Free! Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
- Street parking
Transportation
- Airport drop-off
- Airport pickup
Services
- Shared lounge/TV area
Front Desk Services
- Baggage storage
- Currency exchange
Entertainment & Family Services
- Books, DVDs & music for kids
- Board games/Puzzles
- Board games/puzzles
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Safe
General
- Shuttle service
- Grocery deliveries
- Airport shuttle (additional charge)
- Shuttle service (additional charge)
- Shuttle service (free)
- Hypoallergenic
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Hypoallergenic room available
- Tile/Marble floor
- Packed lunches
- Fan
- Family rooms
- Ironing facilities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Iron
- Air conditioning
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prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.
Children & Beds
Child policies
Children over 10 are welcome.
Children 17 and above are considered adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
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Extra bed by request
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$15 per child, per night |
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Extra bed by request
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$30 per person, per night |
Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
There's no capacity for cribs at this property.
The maximum number of extra beds allowed depends on the room you choose. Double-check the maximum capacity for the room you selected.
All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.
Age restriction
No age restriction for check-in. (Only children 10 and up are allowed)
Payments by Booking.com
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Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 7:00 AM.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
The fine print
If canceled or modified up to 30 days from the date of arrival, no fee will be charged.
If canceled or modified later then 10 days from the date of arrival, 50% will be charged.
If canceled or modified later then 3 days from the date of arrival, 80% will be charged.
Please inform Shamar Guesthouse & Dive of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
FAQs about Shamar Guesthouse & Dive
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Shamar Guesthouse & Dive has 1 restaurant:
- Restaurant
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The nearest beach is 150 feet from Shamar Guesthouse & Dive.
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From the nearest airport, you can get to Shamar Guesthouse & Dive by:
- Airport shuttle (public) 20min
- Airport shuttle (arranged by property) 20min
- Ferry 6h 30min
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Shamar Guesthouse & Dive is 1,500 feet from the center of Maamigili.
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Check-in at Shamar Guesthouse & Dive is from 9:00 AM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.
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Room options at Shamar Guesthouse & Dive include:
- Double
- Twin/Double
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The following parking options are available to guests staying at Shamar Guesthouse & Dive (subject to availability):
- Parking
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Street parking
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The prices at Shamar Guesthouse & Dive may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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Shamar Guesthouse & Dive offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Snorkeling
- Diving
- Fishing
- Canoeing
- Darts
- Beachfront
- Water sports facilities (on site)
- Beach
- Badminton equipment
- Walking tours
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Guests staying at Shamar Guesthouse & Dive can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.8).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Continental
- Asian
- À la carte
