Beach Palace
Beachfront in Hulhumalé, with breakfast included and the city at your door.
A city stay in Hulhumalé
Beach Palace is a guest house on the beachfront in Hulhumalé, about 3 km from Velana International Airport via the Sinamalé Bridge. Rooms start at $68 per night and include free breakfast. The property has a pool, an on-site restaurant with room service, free parking, and facilities for guests with disabilities. A handful of cafes and restaurants are within a short walk.
Is this stay right for you?
A no-frills beachfront guest house with free breakfast, a pool, and quick airport access — suited to short stays and budget-conscious travellers.
Best for
- Travellers wanting easy airport access
- Budget-conscious couples or families
- Short layovers or first/last nights in the Maldives
- Guests who prefer staying close to city amenities
Less suited to
- Those expecting a resort experience
- Travellers seeking a house reef or diving on site
Beachfront setting in Hulhumalé
The guest house sits directly on the beach in Hulhumalé. Outdoor furniture, a sun deck, a garden, and a terrace give guests several spots to sit outside. An outdoor dining area and BBQ facilities are also part of the grounds.
Pool and outdoor spaces
A pool is on site, alongside a terrace and sun deck facing the beach. Outdoor dining is available, and the garden area provides an alternative to the sand when you want shade without going inside.
Room views and balconies
Every room has a balcony and takes in at least one of four orientations: sea, garden, landmark, or city. Air conditioning, a private bathroom, and a dishwasher are standard in both room types.
On-site dining and kitchen kit
The restaurant serves guests on site, and room service is available. Rooms also come with a refrigerator, microwave, electric kettle, and kitchenware, so light self-catering is practical alongside the included breakfast.
Rooms & rates
Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
- Balcony
- Sea view
- Garden view
- Landmark view
- City view
Deluxe Double Room
1 full bed
- Balcony
- Sea view
- Garden view
- Landmark view
- City view
On & off the island
Inside Beach Palace
Amenities at Beach Palace
Most popular facilities
- Airport shuttle
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Beachfront
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Family rooms
- Free Wifi
- Free parking
Great for your stay
- Restaurant
- Parking
- Private bathroom
- Balcony
- Air conditioning
- Pet friendly
- View
- Bath
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Additional bathroom
- Bidet
- Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
- Additional toilet
- Bath or shower
- Private bathroom
Bedroom
- Linens
- Wardrobe or closet
- Alarm clock
- Extra long beds (> 80 inches)
View
- City view
- Landmark view
- Garden view
- Sea view
- View
Outdoors
- Outdoor furniture
- Beachfront
- Outdoor dining area
- Sun deck
- BBQ facilities Additional charge
- Balcony
- Terrace
- Garden
How to get there
Velana International Airport is approximately 3 km from Beach Palace, connected via the Sinamalé Bridge. The standard transfer is by taxi. The property also arranges an airport shuttle for an extra charge, and a local shuttle is available for getting around Hulhumalé.
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.
The location
5 sights nearby, the closest being Ruhgandu 2 at 60 m; the nearest bus station, rtl hiyaa bus stop, is 2.3 km away.
Things to do nearby
- Ruhgandu 2park60 m
- Hulumale Beachattraction120 m
- Tree Tower Parkpark280 m
- Masjid Rasheedplace of worship400 m
- Hulhumale' Monumenthistoric site2.5 km
Straight-line distances from the property · data © OpenStreetMap contributors
Across 78 Google reviews, Beach Palace holds a 3.6/5 rating. Service draws the most consistently positive feedback — 9 of 11 mentions were favourable. Location scores well too, with 7 of 8 mentions positive, and guests single out airport access and things to do nearby. Property and cleanliness reviews are more mixed, and bathroom comments lean negative.
- Things to do4.7
- Restaurants4.5
- Airport access4.7
Share of positive mentions per theme, from Google reviews.
Reviews scoring 9–10: 3 · average 10
They wrote about: location, cleanliness, staff
Reviews scoring 7–9: 4 · average 7
They wrote about: room, value, location
Reviews scoring 5–7: 7 · average 5.1
They wrote about: staff, room, cleanliness
Reviews scoring Under 5: 14 · average 3.4
They wrote about: room, breakfast, bathroom
No reviews in the selected score range.
Guest reviews summarised from Booking site partners.
Worth knowing
Before you arrive
- Check-in
From 12:00 PM
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.
- Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
- Accepted payment methods
Cash
- Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 12:00 AM and 6:00 AM.
As published by the booking provider · always reconfirm with the property
Frequently asked
How do I get from the airport to Beach Palace?
Beach Palace is about 3 km from Velana International Airport. The transfer is by taxi over the Sinamalé Bridge. An airport shuttle is available from the property for an extra charge.
Is breakfast included in the room rate?
Yes. Free breakfast is included with all stays at Beach Palace.
What room types are available?
There are two room types: a Deluxe Double Room with Balcony from $68/night, and a Deluxe Double Room (one full bed) from $80/night. Both have balconies, sea or garden views, air conditioning, a private bathroom, and a dishwasher.
Is there a pool at Beach Palace?
Yes, there is a pool on site, along with a sun deck, terrace, and outdoor dining area.
Can I eat on site without going out?
Yes. The guest house has a restaurant and offers room service, so you can eat on site for all meals if you prefer.
Is parking available?
Free parking is available at Beach Palace.
Are there facilities for guests with disabilities?
Yes, facilities for disabled guests are listed among the property highlights.
Is Beach Palace suitable for families?
Family rooms are listed as available. The property also has fold-up beds and is pet-friendly, which may suit families with specific needs.
What dining options are near the property?
Several cafes and restaurants are within walking distance, including Lanka Cafe (20 m), Shell Beans Hulhu'male (60 m), Mezze Cafe & Bistro, Coba Cabana, Nova Bistro, and CICCIA, all within about 100 m.
Is there a house reef or snorkelling from the property?
Beach Palace is a beachfront property in Hulhumalé. There is no house reef. Snorkelling and diving excursions can typically be arranged through local operators on the island.
Is alcohol served at Beach Palace?
Hulhumalé is an alcohol-free island, so no alcohol is served at the property or on the island.
What is the Wi-Fi situation?
Free Wi-Fi is included throughout the property.