Arena Beach Hotel

Hotels
8.7 (1814 reviews)
Arena Beach Hotel, Beach Road , Maafushi , mv

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Children allowed

Facilities

Health or beauty spa nearby
Nightclub
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
BBQ facilities
Lift / Elevator
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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.

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 1814 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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Armia Osama • couple • eg
7
2026-03-07 • via Nuitee
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Heidi • solo_traveller • dk
7
Pros:

Fin beliggenhed med flot udsigt ud over vandet.

Cons:

Den bygning jeg opholdt mig i, var der kun en elevator til ti etager, hvilket i ofte lang ventetid på elevatoren.

2026-03-05 • via Nuitee
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Ahmed • couple • mv
10
2026-03-05 • via Nuitee
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Müslümet • solo_traveller • bg
10
Много добър хотел
Pros:

Много учтиви,любезни. Прекрасна организация. Искам да Благодаря много и на Sajith Ahmet който беше много услужлив и любезен. Отсядам за трета година в хотела. Доволна много

2026-03-05 • via Nuitee
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Line Julie • couple • dk
8
Dejligt ophold.
Pros:

Tæt på strand og spisesteder.

Cons:

Det virkede til tider kaotisk og bestille ture/aktiviteter, da noget af personalet ikke forstod lige meget engelsk. Det mest belastende var dog, at mange gæster kom for sent til mange af turene og vi andre der kom til tiden, skulle sidde og vente ekstra 20-30 min. på at de lige skulle spise morgenmad først, og intet personale sagde noget til de gæster :(

2026-03-03 • via Nuitee
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Nur Hafizah • couple • au
8
2026-03-03 • via Nuitee
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Tymoteusz • couple • pl
10
2026-03-03 • via Nuitee
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Mamdouh • couple • eg
7
2026-03-02 • via Nuitee
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Mamdouh • couple • eg
8
2026-03-02 • via Nuitee
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Francesca-Maria • couple • ro
10
2026-03-01 • via Nuitee
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Magdalena • couple • pl
7
W porządku
Pros:

Hotel był ok. To połączone hotele. Była możliwość korzystania z basenu w innej części. Basen infinity pool bardzo ładnie usytuowany, niestety woda lodowata.

Cons:

Zimna woda w basenie. Śniadania mało różnorodne.

2026-02-26 • via Nuitee
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Damian • family_with_children • pl
10
Pros:

Hotel Arena exceeded all our expectations. We had a beautiful room with an ocean view, and it was cleaned several times a day – which honestly surprised us in the best way!
When there was an issue with the photos from one of the excursions, our friend was offered the trip again free of charge. That’s truly amazing hotel policy and exactly why we’ll definitely be coming back. Big applause to you!
The food was delicious – absolutely nothing to complain about.
We also have to mention an exceptional waiter, Hashim. We wish every hotel had someone like him! Not only was the service fantastic, but he’s also an incredibly kind, helpful and genuinely wonderful person. Thank you for the great, relaxed conversations about the Maldives and Bangladesh.
We travel a lot, but we’ve honestly never met anyone like him – so passionate and dedicated to his job. We need more people like this in the world! People like him should be hotel managers!
Thanks for everything!

2026-02-26 • via Nuitee
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Elena • solo_traveller • at
9
Overall a nice hotel with plenty of activities
Pros:

The room had everything I needed, it was cleaned very well (shoutout to Sohel who was very kind), room service was good. I also went on the half day trip, which was well organised. The staff were all very nice.

Cons:

The water was mostly just lukewarm. Considering it was quite hot outside, I didn't mind it, but it would have been nice to have hot water sometimes. I didn't love the breakfast, but that may just be my own personal preference.

2026-02-24 • via Nuitee
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eustace • couple • zm
10
Marvelous to say the least.
Pros:

The proximity to the beach and the area is vibe.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-02-24 • via Nuitee
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Chamila • solo_traveller • cn
10
Pros:

Perfecto para vacacionar

2026-02-23 • via Nuitee
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YIN CHUN • couple • tw
8
Pros:

地理位置
浮潛回來退房後可以免費提供盥洗

Cons:

熱水供應不穩定

2026-02-22 • via Nuitee
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Rossi • family_with_children • fr
9
Pros:

L'accueil, la chambre, le service, la propreté, le transfert bien organisé, les fruits de bienvenu, le spa

Cons:

Le restaurant

2026-02-14 • via Nuitee
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Muammar • solo_traveller • za
10
An amazing little getaway
Pros:

I like that everything was clean, and modern. The staff, omg they were so helpful and always so friendly and easy to talk to. Genuinely made this one of the best hotel stays ever.

Cons:

The maintenance on the wallpaper in the rooms were the only thing i really had an issue with, other than that the property was in tip top shape.

2026-02-13 • via Nuitee
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Zhyldyz • solo_traveller • qa
10
сервис , сотрудники и все было идеально
2026-02-12 • via Nuitee
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Marie • family_with_children • fr
9
Très bon cadre, belle chambre.
Pros:

Le cadre est exceptionnel et abordable niveau prix , le personnel très gentil et aimable .
L'accueil chaleureux !

Cons:

Que 1 ascenseur pour tout l'établissement, et la nourriture n'était pas assez varié .... Toujours des pâtes et du riz .

Le midi le buffet est pas assez conséquent pour ceux qui reste .... Nous n'avions peut être pas les bonnes informations comme il y a plusieurs endroits où se restaurer . Donc juste sur le nouriture je met une moin bonne note ... Sinon tout le reste est parfait !! Nous reviendrons a maafushi

2026-02-12 • via Nuitee