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Budget Maldives Accommodations.

Experience the Maldives on a budget. Local guesthouses and affordable hotels offer authentic experiences at reasonable prices.

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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
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Top-Rated Budget Guesthouses

24 Top-Rated Affordable Options

Plumeria Maldives
Guest house·Thinadhoo

Plumeria Maldives

★4.5· 435
Sunrise Beach and Spa
Guest house·Maafushi

Sunrise Beach and Spa

★4.0· 401
Wave Crest Retreat
Guest house·Thulusdhoo

Wave Crest Retreat

★4.5· 247
Dhiguveli Maldives
Guest house·Dhigurah

Dhiguveli Maldives

★4.7· 221
Paralian Hulhumale
Guest house·Hulhumalé

Paralian Hulhumale

★4.1· 221
Samura Guest House
Guest house·Thulusdhoo

Samura Guest House

★4.7· 218
Canopus Retreat Thulusdhoo
Guest house·Thulusdhoo

Canopus Retreat Thulusdhoo

★4.3· 207
Three Hearts Guesthouse and Villas
Guest house·Fulhadhoo

Three Hearts Guesthouse and Villas

★4.6· 181
The Hive Beach
Guest house·Hulhumalé

The Hive Beach

★4.0· 175
Stay Mikado - Maldives
Guest house·Thimarafushi

Stay Mikado - Maldives

★4.9· 169
Sevinex Inn
Guest house

Sevinex Inn

★4.7· 159
Rasdu View Inn
Guest house·Rasdhoo

Rasdu View Inn

★4.7· 159
Reef Edge
Guest house·Malé

Reef Edge

★4.6· 156
RIJ Hulhumalé
Guest house·Hulhumalé

RIJ Hulhumalé

★4.3· 154
Hathaa Beach Maldives
Guest house·Hulhumalé

Hathaa Beach Maldives

★4.0· 149
Aveyla Manta Village
Guest house·Dharavandhoo

Aveyla Manta Village

★4.4· 147
Konut by Thakuru
Guest house·Guraidhoo

Konut by Thakuru

★4.9· 141
White Sand Dhigurah Guest House
Guest house·Dhigurah

White Sand Dhigurah Guest House

★4.6· 139
Wave Sound by 3S Maldives
Guest house·Maradhoofeydhoo

Wave Sound by 3S Maldives

★4.3· 134
Nirili villa
Guest house·Dhiffushi

Nirili villa

★4.8· 131
Dream Inn Sun Beach Hotel in Thulusdhoo, Maldives
Guest house·Thulusdhoo

Dream Inn Sun Beach Hotel in Thulusdhoo, Maldives

★4.6· 131
Narnia Maldives
Guest house·Maafushi

Narnia Maldives

★4.4· 127
Dhiffushi Inn
Guest house·Dhiffushi

Dhiffushi Inn

★4.5· 126
Ithaa Seaview
Guest house·Guraidhoo

Ithaa Seaview

★4.4· 126
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