AraamView Hotel
Sea views, free breakfast, and a short taxi ride from the airport.
A city stay in Hulhumalé
AraamView is a 4-star hotel on the coast of Hulhumalé, reachable from Velana International Airport by taxi across the Sinamalé Bridge — a straightforward journey of 3 km. Rooms sit on 21 m², with options looking out over the sea or across the city. The hotel runs an in-house restaurant with beachfront views and an 'Art of Dining' concept, and spa services are available on site. Breakfast is included with every room. Eating and drinking options are plentiful just outside: several cafes and restaurants are within 110 metres.
Who this stay suits
A compact 4-star hotel with sea- or city-view rooms, free breakfast, an on-site restaurant and spa, and easy access to Hulhumalé's cafes and the airport.
Best for
- Travellers wanting a straightforward base near the airport
- Those who want sea views without a remote-island price
- Guests arriving with families — family rooms available
- Short stays between flights or island-hopping legs
Less suited to
- Travellers expecting a large resort spread
- Those who want a fully private beach experience
- Guests looking for alcohol on site — Hulhumalé is alcohol-free
Coastal rooms with real views
Several room types look directly out to sea, and the sea-view suite adds a private sitting room with sofa and tables. City-view rooms have balconies and follow the same eco-friendly design approach the property applies throughout. All rooms include air conditioning and free Wi-Fi.
Restaurant and dining concept
The in-house restaurant positions itself around an 'Art of Dining' concept, with beachfront views and a soft-music atmosphere. Free continental breakfast comes with every room, so the first meal of the day is always covered.
Spa on site
The hotel has a dedicated spa. Specific treatments are not publicly detailed, but the facility is on the property — no transfer required to reach it.
Garden, terrace and outdoor space
A garden and terrace with outdoor furniture give the property a slightly more open feel than a typical city hotel. Windsurfing, snorkelling, diving, canoeing and fishing can be arranged as excursions through local operators.
Rooms & suites
Standard Double Room
21 m²
- Balcony
- City view
- Air conditioning
- Attached bathroom
- Flat-screen TV
Deluxe Double Room
21 m² · 1 full bed
- 1 room
- Air conditioning
- Attached bathroom
- Flat-screen TV
- Free toiletries
Deluxe Suite with Sea View
21 m² · sleeps 2 · Bedroom 1: 1 king bed Living room: 1 sofa bed
- Private suite
- Balcony
- Sea view
- Air conditioning
- Attached bathroom
Deluxe Double Room with Balcony and Sea View
21 m² · sleeps 2 · 2 twin beds
- 1 room
- Balcony
- Sea view
- Air conditioning
- Attached bathroom
Deluxe Room
21 m² · sleeps 2 · 2 twin beds
- 1 room
- City view
- Air conditioning
- Attached bathroom
- Flat-screen TV
Deluxe Double Room (2 Adults + 1 Child)
21 m² · 1 full bed
- 1 room
- Sea view
- Air conditioning
- Attached bathroom
- Flat-screen TV
Experiences on & off the island
Inside AraamView Hotel
Amenities at AraamView Hotel
Most popular facilities
- Airport shuttle
- Family rooms
- Free Wifi
- Free parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Good Breakfast
Great for your stay
- Parking
- Private bathroom
- Air conditioning
- Free Wifi
- Free parking
- Flat-screen TV
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
- Bath or shower
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
Outdoors
- Outdoor furniture
- Terrace
- Garden
Kitchen
- Electric kettle
Room amenities
- Clothes rack
Getting there
AraamView Hotel is in Hulhumalé, 3 km from Velana International Airport. The transfer is by taxi across the Sinamalé Bridge — a short road trip requiring no boat. The hotel also runs its own airport shuttle in an air-conditioned van for guests who want a pre-arranged pickup, available for an extra charge.
An airport taxi is inexpensive — typically MVR 60–100 (about $4–8) on the fixed fares, taking 10–20 minutes; the public airport shuttle bus costs even less. No ferry or speedboat is needed — the islands are connected to the airport by road.
On the map
Where to eat
- mezze cafe & bistro restaurant 0.03 km
- Coba Cabana restaurant 0.03 km
- Shell Beans Hulhu'male cafe 0.04 km
- lanka cafe cafe 0.04 km
- nova bistro cafe 0.04 km
- wilu breeze cafe 0.09 km
Across 112 Google reviews, the property scores 3.9/5. Location is the most consistently positive theme — 11 of 12 mentions favourable. Service draws the most comments (29 total, 20 positive). Property and cleanliness reviews are more mixed. Breakfast and bathroom ratings are the areas where guests are most divided.
- Things to do4.7
- Restaurants4.5
- Airport access4.7
Share of positive mentions per theme, from Google reviews.
- Breakfast is repetitive, limited, and poor quality — typically just an omelette, bread, butter/jam, and one fruit
- Hot water issues — water heater reported as non-functional by multiple guests
- Check-in delays, early check-in not honoured, and rooms not ready on arrival
- Rooms described as very small, with dirty walls/corners and in need of renovation
- Maintenance issues left unresolved — broken key cards, non-working AC/fan, blocked toilet drain
“The breakfast (for what they charge) is very poor: 1 omelet, bread and butter/jam. The only fruit available is orange.”
“Fantastic location! Beach front and 10 min taxi ride from Male airport. Rooms are small but equipped with everything you will need for a 1-2 night stopover.”
“The rooms need full renovation, as the walls and corners of the rooms were dirty! The air conditioner was a bit noisy.”
“Manzu Lama was very friendly and helpful, gave me information about the locations and showed me round few places.”
“Our door key card was not working and finally it was not solved. Fan and AC was not working at lobby area — informed but not solved.”
Guest reviews summarised from Booking.com.
Good to know
Frequently asked
How do I get from the airport to AraamView Hotel?
The hotel is 3 km from Velana International Airport. The standard transfer is by taxi across the Sinamalé Bridge — a short road journey. The hotel also arranges airport pickup and drop-off in an air-conditioned van for an extra charge.
Is breakfast included?
Yes. Free continental breakfast is included with every room type at AraamView Hotel.
What room types are available?
The hotel has Standard Double Rooms, Deluxe Double Rooms, a Deluxe Suite with Sea View, a family-configured Deluxe Double Room for two adults and one child, and rooms with balconies facing the sea or the city.
Are there sea-view rooms?
Yes. Several rooms have sea views, including the Deluxe Suite with Sea View (which has a private sitting area and sofa bed) and the Deluxe Double Room with Balcony and Sea View. There is also a sea-view configuration for families.
Is there parking at the hotel?
Free parking is available on site.
Can I arrange diving or snorkelling from the hotel?
Snorkelling, diving, canoeing, windsurfing and fishing can be arranged as excursions through local operators via the hotel's excursions programme. These are not on-site facilities.
Is the hotel suitable for families?
Yes. The hotel has family rooms, and there is a specific room configuration — the Deluxe Double Room (2 Adults + 1 Child) — priced and set up for small families. The Deluxe Suite can also sleep three using its sofa bed.
Is alcohol available at the hotel?
Hulhumalé is an alcohol-free island. The hotel does not serve alcohol, and this applies to the on-site restaurant as well.
What dining options are nearby?
Several cafes and restaurants are within walking distance. Mezze Cafe & Bistro and Coba Cabana are both 30 metres away, and Shell Beans, Lanka Cafe and Nova Bistro are within 40–50 metres. CICCIA and SHAWARMASHI are around 100–110 metres from the hotel.
What is the starting price per night?
Rooms start from around $78 per night for a Deluxe Double Room. Sea-view suites start from $104 per night. All rates include free breakfast.
Is there a spa at AraamView Hotel?
Yes, spa services are available on site. The hotel has a dedicated spa facility, though specific treatments are best confirmed directly with the property.
What is the best time to visit Hulhumalé?
The dry season in the Maldives generally runs from November to April, with less rainfall and calmer seas. The hotel is accessible year-round via the road bridge from the airport regardless of season.