Ayala Ocean View

About this accommodation

Ayala Ocean View is a guesthouse on the local island of Gulhi in South Malé Atoll, reached from Velana International Airport by speedboat transfer in roughly 45 minutes. The property sits steps from Gulhi's designated bikini beach, with rooms featuring air conditioning, private bathrooms, balconies, memory-foam beds, LCD TVs, work desks and free Wi-Fi. Housekeeping operates twice daily, and the on-site Benha Restaurant serves a mix of buffet and à la carte meals across international cuisines, with vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options and a half-board plan available. A shared terrace overlooks the harbour. Gulhi is a quieter inhabited island than nearby Maafushi, and excursions such as snorkel trips, sandbank visits, dolphin cruises and transfers to nearby islands are arranged through third-party operators on the island rather than bundled by the guesthouse. With a 4.5/5 rating from 160 reviews, Ayala Ocean View suits solo travellers and couples looking for a calmer local-island base, guests who want a reliable on-island dining option, and visitors who prefer an inhabited Maldivian island to a private resort.