Arena Beach Hotel

Hotels
8.7 (1897 reviews)
Arena Beach Hotel, Beach Road , Maafushi , mv
+960 665-6000

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Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
BBQ facilities
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location and views
Cons:
Construction noise
High prices for excursions

Categories

Cleanliness
7.91
Some concerns about construction noise and issues with room maintenance, impacting perceived cleanliness.
Service
9.38
Staff were consistently described as friendly and professional, enhancing the overall experience.
Location
9.42
Many reviews praised the beautiful beachfront location and views from the hotel.
Room Quality
8.37
Some rooms lacked storage and balconies, but overall quality was rated positively.
Amenities
8.9
Facilities were generally sufficient with good breakfast options and access to the infinity pool after checkout.
Value for Money
7.86
Concerns regarding high prices for excursions and some service-related complaints influenced this rating.
Food and Beverage
8.41
Buffet breakfast was good, but there were suggestions for improvement in lunch and dinner options.
Overall Experience
9.38
Guests had a memorable stay overall with excellent hospitality, despite some drawbacks.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-16 06:31

Property Description

Modern Accommodation with Free WiFi
Arena Beach Hotel, located in Maafushi, offers modern and tranquil accommodation with free WiFi access throughout the property, ensuring guests stay connected effortlessly.

Water Sports Activities and Relaxation
Guests can indulge in a variety of water sports activities like diving, snorkelling, and windsurfing right on-site. After an adventurous day, unwind at the common hot tub or soak up the sun on the rooftop sun lounges for a perfect relaxation session.

Scrumptious Dining with Spectacular Views
The in-house restaurant at Arena Beach Hotel, situated on the sandy beach, serves delicious local and Western cuisine. Guests can relish their meals while enjoying panoramic views of the mesmerizing blue lagoon.

Book your stay at Arena Beach Hotel now for a memorable experience by the beach!

Important information:

The hotel is located in the local island of Maafushi where the government regulations require that guests do not wear bikinis or similar swimwear while in public areas. However, the hotel can arrange excursions to picnic islands for guests where these restrictions are not applied.

The property can be reached by a public ferryboat or a chartered speedboat. This can be arranged by the hotel for which the payment will be collected upon check-in.

Please share your flight details and full names with the property at least 3 days before your arrival to secure your seat(s) for the transfer. Or indicate this under Special Requests when booking.

If your flight lands after 13:00, you will need to take the speedboat transfer or make arrangements to spend the night in Male.

Please note that there are no ferry services on Fridays.

Advance booking is required for speedboat transfers.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.7
Based on 1897 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.91
Service: 9.38
Location: 9.42
Room Quality: 8.37
Amenities: 8.9
Value for Money: 7.86
Food and Beverage: 8.41
Overall Experience: 9.38
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Thirza • family_with_children • nl
9
Pros:

Direct aan het strand, mooi uitzicht, kamers netjes en schoon.

Cons:

Eten aan de prijs maar genoeg leuke restaurants op 5min loop afstand

2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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Nancy • family_with_children • nl
8
Fijn hotel op gezelligste stukje van het eiland!
Pros:

Vanaf het moment dat we bij de ferry werden opgehaald, was alles perfect geregeld. We kwamen tegelijk met veel andere gasten aan, maar daar was het hotel duidelijk goed op voorbereid. Het inchecken verliep snel en soepel.

In eerste instantie kregen we twee kamers in de buurt van het zwembad. Omdat we daar wat geluidsoverlast ervaarden, hebben we dit aangegeven. Zonder problemen kregen we direct twee kamers in het nieuwere gebouw. Dat was echt een geweldige service.

Het personeel is ontzettend vriendelijk en behulpzaam. Een speciale vermelding voor Hashim van de buitenbar – een echte topper! Ook Bernard (hopelijk schrijf ik zijn naam goed) was fantastisch. Maar eerlijk gezegd geldt dit voor het hele team; iedereen doet zijn uiterste best om je een geweldig verblijf te bezorgen.

Wij verbleven hier vier nachten na een rondreis van twee weken door Sri Lanka. Voor ons was dat de perfecte afsluiting en precies lang genoeg. We hadden bovendien prachtig zonnig weer.

Op het eiland wordt op verschillende plekken gebouwd. Persoonlijk hebben wij daar nauwelijks hinder van ondervonden. Maafushi is een klein eiland, waardoor alles gemakkelijk lopend bereikbaar is.

Wij verbleven hier met drie volwassenen en drie pubers. Wij houden van een levendige sfeer en Maafushi voldeed daarin volledig aan onze verwachtingen. Er is genoeg te doen (qua watersport) er zijn volop restaurants en excursies, en juist daardoor was het voor onze pubers een ideale bestemming. Voor wie op zoek is naar een ontspannen vakantie met wat meer gezelligheid en voorzieningen dan op een resort, is Maafushi wat ons betreft echt een aanrader.

Wij zouden dit hotel dan ook zeker aanbevelen!

Cons:

Als ik één verbeterpunt zou moeten noemen, dan is het het ontbijt. De keuze is wat eentonig en wanneer je later aanschuift, kan het voorkomen dat bepaalde gerechten op zijn. Positief is wel dat het personeel dit direct aanvult zodra je erom vraagt. Dat maakt de service ook hier weer uitstekend.

Onze eerste 2 kamers Warren denk ik gerenoveerd, maar de gordijnen waren erg oud. Bij onze vervangende kamers was dit overigens niet zo en was alles netjes.

2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
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Sayılgan • couple • tr
9
Pros:

All crew was helpfull special thanks to Anjali, Sajii, Sojib, Manik, Rithika. Hotel was so clean, thier restuarant has same prices with other but better service ofcourse. Very attractive infinity pool. lastly the location close to water sports, activities and port. If i go again i would stay here.

Cons:

Maybe because of heat fruits and vegetables was not good at breakfast and their beach has stones so strongly advice bring your sea shoes with you.

2026-07-11 • via Nuitee
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Abu MD. Rashidul • family_with_children • bd
1
I am very bad feeing my vaction stay in thsi hotel
Pros:

I am very disappointed with my stay at this hotel and would not recommend it to families.

The room was not suitable for a family. The balcony was extremely small and not usable for sitting comfortably. Although I had booked a sea-view room, the overall condition of the room was disappointing. It was not properly cleaned, and the bathroom was poorly maintained. Several bathroom fittings were broken, including the hand shower for the toilet, which caused significant inconvenience.

The breakfast was also below expectations. During my three-day stay, the menu was almost the same every day. The bread was not fresh, the quality and taste of the food were poor, and there was very little variety. There were also very limited Asian breakfast options.

Overall, the hotel did not meet basic standards of cleanliness, maintenance, or food quality. Based on my experience, I would not choose to stay here again and would not recommend this hotel to others.

Cons:

The staff and the hotel's activity team were very unprofessional throughout our stay.

We paid USD 140 directly for activities that were advertised to last approximately five hours. However, the activities ended after only three hours, and we were not given the full experience we had paid for. There was poor communication regarding the schedule, and we felt that we did not receive value for our money.

When we raised our concerns, the hotel reception staff were not helpful and did not make any effort to resolve the issue. This lack of customer service made the experience even more frustrating.

Another concern was that all charges were made in U.S. dollars instead of the local currency, which was inconvenient and unexpected.

The check-in process was also extremely disappointing. We had to wait for more than two hours before receiving our room. This long delay wasted a significant part of our first day, and my family, especially my children, were very disappointed after such a tiring journey.

Overall, the poor customer service, delayed check-in, and failure to deliver the activities as promised made our stay extremely disappointing. I would not recommend this hotel to other travelers based on my experience.

2026-07-08 • via Nuitee
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Rose • solo_traveller • ke
10
Pros:

We liked everything about Arena.
1. Hotel rooms👌
2. Food 👌
3. Customer service was top notch

Cons:

So far so good.. Everything exceeded our expectation

2026-07-02 • via Nuitee
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Cici • solo_traveller • hk
6
Pros:

服務算是不錯

Cons:

廁所喉管有臭味

2026-06-25 • via Nuitee
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Pumla • couple • za
9
Other than the loose plugs everything else was amazing
Pros:

Location, close to all activities

Cons:

The plugs were loose had to use water bottles and cups to support them. A cup even fell and we were made to pay for it

2026-06-25 • via Nuitee
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Patcharee • family_with_children • th
7
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Pros:

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Cons:

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2026-06-18 • via Nuitee
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Kandie • extended_group • ke
9
It’s was very good. Enjoyed the transfer kart/ car
Pros:

Pool , welcome staff - young man, breakfast

Cons:

Nothing

2026-06-14 • via Nuitee
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Badredin • family_with_children • ae
2
Disappointing Stay at Arena Beach Hotel
Cons:

Our stay at Arena Beach Hotel was disappointing and fell well below the standards one would expect when visiting the Maldives.

The most concerning issue was the cleanliness of the room. We encountered cockroaches during our stay, which is simply unacceptable from both a hygiene and guest experience perspective. This alone raises serious questions about housekeeping standards and pest control procedures.

The service was equally disappointing. While hospitality should be a defining characteristic of any Maldivian property, the experience at the restaurant was the opposite. Several interactions with staff members, particularly Ari and Anu, felt indifferent and at times unprofessional. Rather than feeling welcomed, we often felt like an inconvenience.

The food was another major letdown. The buffet lacked freshness, variety and quality. Most dishes felt highly industrialized and repetitive, with little resemblance to the culinary experience one would expect in a destination renowned for tourism and hospitality.

What makes this particularly frustrating is that the Maldives offers many excellent guesthouses and resorts that genuinely care about guest satisfaction. Arena Beach Hotel, unfortunately, did not demonstrate the same commitment to cleanliness, service or quality.

Based on this experience, I would not return and would encourage prospective travelers to carefully evaluate alternative options before booking.

2026-06-08 • via Nuitee
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Shadatul • solo_traveller • bd
9
2026-06-06 • via Nuitee
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Humayun • solo_traveller • us
7
Pros:

Service is good

2026-06-02 • via Nuitee
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Tua Lowe • extended_group • th
8
Beachfront Accommodation with A Full Range of Activities.
Pros:

The hotel was located next to the Bikini Beach, where guests could wear swimsuits and swim in the sea. The hotel offered a variety of water activities for guests to choose from, including a day trip to snorkel with nurse sharks, and photograph with stingrays and sharks near the beach. Our rooms was lovely with comfortable beds and balconies overlooking the beach.

Cons:

There was a bellhop who wasn't providing a service approached us and asked to leave good reviews specifying his name.

2026-05-19 • via Nuitee
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Arif Uz • extended_group • bd
6
2026-05-17 • via Nuitee
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karwirwa • solo_traveller • ke
9
Pros:

Staff esp.Iba & majitha helped us settle down easily. They were very friendly.

Cons:

Cost compared to the nearby facilities

2026-05-17 • via Nuitee
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ankitwasnik • solo_traveller • in
10
Best location in Maafushi
Pros:

Excellent location. Staff is super polite and helpful, specially Majitha.

2026-05-16 • via Nuitee
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engku nadrah • couple • sa
7
One of the best hotel in mafushi .
Pros:

Good location , next to the beach , breakfast is available, a lot of excursions that you can book with the hotel.

Cons:

Only dollars accepted not local money for payment.

2026-05-12 • via Nuitee
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Tessa • couple • nl
6
Redelijk
Pros:

Schone kamer, ruime kamer. Werd goed schoongemaakt tussendoor.
Mooi uitzicht vanaf het balkon

Cons:

Veel geluid op kamer van airconditioning op het dak.
Ontbijt was matig

Het eiland zelf is niet de moeite waard, de betaalbaarheid van de tours vanaf het eiland wel.

2026-05-12 • via Nuitee
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Zhang • couple • cn
7
2026-05-06 • via Nuitee
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Christian • couple • au
8
2026-04-23 • via Nuitee