Budget Maldives Accommodations
Experience the Maldives on a budget. Local guesthouses and affordable hotels offer authentic experiences at reasonable prices.
Maldives for Every Budget
Since 2009, local guesthouses have made the Maldives affordable for budget travelers. Stay on inhabited islands with local families, experience authentic Maldivian culture and enjoy the same stunning beaches and underwater worlds – for a fraction of resort prices.
Typical Costs: Guesthouses cost between $30–150/night. A week in the Maldives is possible for under $1,000, including accommodation, meals and excursions. Compare that to $3,000–10,000+ in resorts.
Popular Budget Islands: Maafushi, Thoddoo, Thulusdhoo, Rasdhoo and Fulidhoo offer the best value for money with numerous guesthouses and easy access from Malé.
Advantages
- 70–90% Cheaper than Resorts
- Authentic Local Experience
- Same Dream Beaches & Reefs
- Affordable Excursions
Good to Know
- No Alcohol on Local Islands
- Bikini Beaches Only in Specific Areas
- More Basic Facilities
- Shared Island with Locals
Top-Rated Budget Guesthouses
24 Top-Rated Affordable Options
Plumeria Maldives
Sunrise Beach and Spa
Wave Crest Retreat
Dhiguveli Maldives
Paralian Hulhumale
Samura Guest House
Canopus Retreat Thulusdhoo
Three Hearts Guesthouse and Villas
The Hive Beach
Stay Mikado - Maldives
Sevinex Inn
Rasdu View Inn
Reef Edge
RIJ Hulhumalé
Hathaa Beach Maldives
Aveyla Manta Village
Konut by Thakuru
White Sand Dhigurah Guest House
Wave Sound by 3S Maldives
Nirili villa
Dream Inn Sun Beach Hotel in Thulusdhoo, Maldives
Narnia Maldives
Dhiffushi Inn
