Crystal Sands

The resort

About Crystal Sands

Crystal Sands is a beachfront guesthouse on the local island of Maafushi in South Malé Atoll, one of the Maldives' most established tourist guesthouse islands. The property has 18 air-conditioned rooms with options for sea or island-facing views, and amenities typical of the guesthouse category include a 24-hour reception, free Wi-Fi, safe, mini-bar, flat-screen satellite TV and laundry service. An on-site restaurant serves breakfast and main meals, and the guesthouse sits steps from Maafushi's designated tourist beach, with other local dining options within walking distance. Maafushi is reachable from Malé by regular speedboat transfer (roughly 30 minutes) or public ferry, and third-party operators on the island handle excursions such as snorkel trips, sandbank visits and dolphin cruises. With a 4.2/5 aggregate rating across more than 500 reviews, Crystal Sands suits travellers seeking a straightforward local-island stay with direct beach access, couples and small groups who prefer Maafushi's mix of guesthouses and local eateries, and budget-conscious visitors who want an authentic inhabited-island base rather than a private resort.