Kaani Beach Hotel
Beachfront in Maafushi, with water sports and sea-view rooms
A place to stay on Maafushi
Kaani Beach Hotel is a 3-star hotel on the island of Maafushi, 28 km from Malé. Rooms start at $71 per night and all have private bathrooms and balconies. The hotel has a restaurant serving continental, Asian, American, and vegetarian menus, plus a bar and room service. The hotel suits travellers who want a straightforward beach base with direct access to water activities. Snorkelling, diving, canoeing, windsurfing, and fishing are all available, along with bicycle rental and a games room. Free parking is included for guests arriving by vehicle.
Who'll feel at home here
A compact, affordable beachfront hotel in Maafushi with sea-view room options, an on-site restaurant and bar, and a range of water sports.
Best for
- Budget-conscious beach stays
- Water sports and diving trips
- Couples or small families
- Travellers using the public ferry from Malé
Less suited to
- Those wanting a large luxury resort
- Travellers seeking a private-island experience
Beachfront position in Maafushi
The hotel sits directly on the beach in Maafushi. A sun terrace and outdoor furniture face the water, and sea-view rooms look out over the ocean from private balconies. It is one of the more accessible beach positions on the island.
Rooms with balconies and sea views
All three room types have balconies. The two sea-view categories — including the triple — add direct ocean sightlines. Rooms run from 18 to 26 square metres and each has air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, minibar, and free WiFi.
Water sports and activities on site
The hotel has water sport facilities on site covering snorkelling, diving, canoeing, windsurfing, and fishing. Bicycle rental and a games room round out the activity options for days when the weather or your energy levels call for something different.
Restaurant, bar, and room service
The on-site restaurant covers a broad menu — continental, Asian, American, and buffet formats, with vegetarian options available on request. A bar is also on site, and breakfast can be delivered to the room.
Rooms & rates
Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
18 m² · sleeps 2 · 1 queen bed
- Balcony
- City view
- Air conditioning
- Private bathroom
- Flat-screen TV
Deluxe Double Room with Balcony and Sea View
22 m² · sleeps 2 · 1 queen bed
- Balcony
- Sea view
- Air conditioning
- Private bathroom
- Flat-screen TV
Deluxe Triple Room with Balcony and Sea View
26 m² · sleeps 3 · 1 twin bed and 1 queen bed
- Balcony
- Sea view
- Air conditioning
- Private bathroom
- Flat-screen TV
Inside Kaani Beach Hotel
Amenities at Kaani Beach Hotel
Most popular facilities
- Airport shuttle
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Beachfront
- Family rooms
- Free Wifi
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
- Bar
Great for your stay
- Restaurant
- Private bathroom
- Balcony
- Air conditioning
- Free Wifi
- BBQ facilities
- Flat-screen TV
- Family rooms
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Shower
Bedroom
- Linens
- Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
- Outdoor furniture
- Beachfront
- Sun deck
- BBQ facilities
- Balcony
- Terrace
Activities
- Bicycle rental
- Beach
- Water sports facilities on site Additional charge
- Snorkeling Additional charge
- Diving Additional charge
- Cycling
- Canoeing Additional charge Off-site
- Windsurfing Additional charge Off-site
How to get there
Maafushi sits 28 km from Malé. The standard route is by public ferry or shared speedboat. The hotel also runs an airport shuttle — worth confirming when you book. Maafushi is one of the more accessible local islands in the Maldives for independent travellers using scheduled public transport.
The public ferry costs only a few dollars but runs on set days; a shared speedboat is typically $25–50 per person one way. The guesthouse usually arranges the speedboat — confirm days and fare.
The location
4 sights nearby; the nearest beach, Water Sports Beach, is 90 m away.
Things to do nearby
- Water Sports Beachbeach90 m
- Bikini Beachbeach100 m
- Maafushi Thilaattraction1.6 km
- Coral snorklingattraction2.4 km
Straight-line distances from the property · data © OpenStreetMap contributors
Kaani Beach Hotel has a 4.2/5 Google rating across 693 reviews. Recent guests have singled out the location as a particular strength. The hotel appears in highlights as highly rated by recent guests, with location mentioned prominently alongside the sea views.
Reviews scoring 9–10: 11 · average 9
They wrote about: staff, location, room
Reviews scoring 7–9: 19 · average 7.6
They wrote about: staff, breakfast, room
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Good to know
Before you arrive
- Check-in
From 2:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
- Check-out
Until 12:00 PM
- Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
- Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
- Pets
Pets are not allowed.
- Accepted payment methods
Cash
As published by the booking provider · always reconfirm with the property
Questions & answers
How do I get to Kaani Beach Hotel from Malé airport?
The hotel is 28 km from Malé and reached by public ferry or shared speedboat. The hotel also has an airport shuttle service. Confirm timings and shuttle availability directly with the hotel before you arrive.
What room types are available?
There are three room types: a Deluxe Double with balcony (18 m²), a Deluxe Double with balcony and sea view (22 m²), and a Deluxe Triple with balcony and sea view (26 m²). All have private bathrooms and balconies.
What does the restaurant serve?
The restaurant serves continental, Asian, American, and buffet-style meals. Vegetarian menus are available on request, and breakfast can be brought to your room.
Is there a bar at the hotel?
Yes, the hotel has a bar on site.
What water sports and activities are available?
The hotel has water sport facilities covering snorkelling, diving, canoeing, windsurfing, and fishing. Bicycle rental and a games room are also available on site.
Is the hotel suitable for families?
The hotel lists family rooms among its facilities. The Deluxe Triple Room with Balcony and Sea View sleeps three, which works for a small family or group.
Is parking available?
Yes, free parking is available at the hotel.
Is WiFi free?
Yes, free WiFi is included in all room types.
What is the price range for rooms?
Room rates start from $71 per night for the Deluxe Double Room with Balcony, rising to from $87 for the sea-view double and from $104 for the sea-view triple.
Can I get room service?
Yes, room service is available, and breakfast can be delivered directly to your room.
Is there outdoor space at the hotel?
The hotel has a sun terrace, outdoor furniture, balconies, and BBQ facilities. All rooms come with a private balcony.
How far is Maafushi from Malé?
Maafushi is 28 km from Malé. The journey is made by public ferry or shared speedboat, or by the hotel's airport shuttle service.