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Maldives Guesthouses

Experience the real Maldives. Handpicked guesthouses on local islands offering authentic culture, world-class diving, and affordable luxury.

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Affordable Paradise: The Luxury of Local Islands.

Experience the Maldives beyond the private resorts. Local island guesthouses offer a unique window into Maldivian culture while providing access to the same crystal-clear waters and white sandy beaches, all at a fraction of the cost.

Cultural Experience: Stay on islands like Maafushi, Dharavandhoo, or Thulusdhoo and enjoy traditional Maldivian cuisine, interact with the friendly locals, and discover a side of paradise most tourists never see.

Unbeatable Value: With prices typically ranging from $50 to $150 per night, guesthouses make the Maldives accessible for long-term travelers, families, and budget-conscious adventurers.

What Maldivian Guesthouses Offer

Authentic Island Living
World-Class Excursions
Affordable Local Dining
Access to Public Beaches
Direct Community Interaction
High-Quality Modern Comforts

Handpicked Collection

Top 60 Guesthouses

Sorted by Guest Rating and Authentic Reviews

Plumeria Maldives
Guest house·Thinadhoo

Plumeria Maldives

Sunrise Beach and Spa
Guest house·Maafushi

Sunrise Beach and Spa

Wave Crest Retreat
Guest house·Thulusdhoo

Wave Crest Retreat

Dhiguveli Maldives
Guest house·Dhigurah

Dhiguveli Maldives

Paralian Hulhumale
Guest house·Hulhumalé

Paralian Hulhumale

Samura Guest House
Guest house·Thulusdhoo

Samura Guest House

Canopus Retreat Thulusdhoo
Guest house·Thulusdhoo

Canopus Retreat Thulusdhoo

Three Hearts Guesthouse and Villas
Guest house·Fulhadhoo

Three Hearts Guesthouse and Villas

The Hive Beach
Guest house·Hulhumalé

The Hive Beach

Stay Mikado - Maldives
Guest house·Thimarafushi

Stay Mikado - Maldives

Shallow Lagoon Rasdhoo
Speedboat· 90 min
Guest house·Rasdhoo Atoll

Shallow Lagoon Rasdhoo

DivingSnorkelingHammerhead Sharks
Rasdu View Inn
Guest house·Rasdhoo

Rasdu View Inn

Sevinex Inn
Guest house

Sevinex Inn

Reef Edge
Guest house·Malé

Reef Edge

RIJ Hulhumalé
Guest house·Hulhumalé

RIJ Hulhumalé

Hathaa Beach Maldives
Guest house·Hulhumalé

Hathaa Beach Maldives

Aveyla Manta Village
Guest house·Dharavandhoo

Aveyla Manta Village

Konut by Thakuru
Guest house·Guraidhoo

Konut by Thakuru

White Sand Dhigurah Guest House
Guest house·Dhigurah

White Sand Dhigurah Guest House

Wave Sound by 3S Maldives
Guest house·Maradhoofeydhoo

Wave Sound by 3S Maldives

Nirili villa
Guest house·Dhiffushi

Nirili villa

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

Dream Inn Sun Beach Hotel in Thulusdhoo, Maldives

Narnia Maldives
Guest house·Maafushi

Narnia Maldives

Dhiffushi Inn
Guest house·Dhiffushi

Dhiffushi Inn

Ithaa Seaview
Guest house·Guraidhoo

Ithaa Seaview

Reef House Maldives
Guest house·Hulhumalé

Reef House Maldives

Zero Degree Residence, Fuvahmulah
Guest house·Uthuru Dhaairaa

Zero Degree Residence, Fuvahmulah

Ramzu Villa Thoddoo
Guest house·Thoddoo

Ramzu Villa Thoddoo

Dhangethi Inn
Guest house·Dhangethi

Dhangethi Inn

Eden BLUE
Guest house·Thulusdhoo

Eden BLUE

Azoush Tourist Guesthouse
Guest house·Fulhadhoo

Azoush Tourist Guesthouse

Villa Kudì Maldives
Guest house·Thulusdhoo

Villa Kudì Maldives

Nala Island Village
Guest house·Maafushi

Nala Island Village

Coco Villa
Guest house·Thoddoo

Coco Villa

Liberty Guest House
Guest house·Mahibadhoo

Liberty Guest House

Dive Villa
Guest house·Thoddoo

Dive Villa

Ithaa Beach Maldives
Guest house·Guraidhoo

Ithaa Beach Maldives

Kamadhoo Inn
Guest house

Kamadhoo Inn

Ambra Maldives
Speedboat· 90 min
Guest house·North Ari Atoll

Ambra Maldives

DivingSnorkelingBoutique
Rainika Villa
Guest house·Thinadhoo

Rainika Villa

Banyan Villa
Guest house·Dhangethi

Banyan Villa

Relax Residence
Guest house·Thoddoo

Relax Residence

Luau Beach Inn, Maldives
Guest house·Fulidhoo

Luau Beach Inn, Maldives

Alaika Maafushi
Guest house·Maafushi

Alaika Maafushi

Beach Star Maldives
Guest house·Hangnaameedhoo

Beach Star Maldives

TOUR INN
Guest house·Henveiru

TOUR INN

Beach Veli
Guest house·Ukulhas

Beach Veli

SunShine View
Guest house·Maafushi

SunShine View

Quicksand Rasdhoo
Guest house·Rasdhoo

Quicksand Rasdhoo

Midsummer
Guest house·Thulusdhoo

Midsummer

Thoddoo Sun Sky Inn, Maldives
Guest house·Thoddoo

Thoddoo Sun Sky Inn, Maldives

Lagoon View Maldives
Guest house·North Ari Atoll

Lagoon View Maldives

FamilyHoneymoonDiving
Island Break
Guest house·Fulidhoo

Island Break

Dhiffushi White Sand Beach Hotel
Guest house·Dhiffushi

Dhiffushi White Sand Beach Hotel

Escapism Maldives
Guest house·Feridhoo

Escapism Maldives

Jail Break Surf Inn
Guest house·Himmafushi

Jail Break Surf Inn

Sands Grand Hotel
Speedboat· 90 min
Guest house·South Ari Atoll

Sands Grand Hotel

Local IslandWhale SharksSnorkeling
Rasdhoo Island Inn - Beachfront
Guest house·Rasdhoo

Rasdhoo Island Inn - Beachfront

Turtle Maldives
Guest house·Omadhoo

Turtle Maldives

Merijaan Maldives
Guest house·Maafushi

Merijaan Maldives

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