Arena Beach Hotel

Hotels
8.7 (1892 reviews)
Arena Beach Hotel, Beach Road , Maafushi , mv

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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 1892 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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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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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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Arif Uz • extended_group • bd
6
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
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Adam__S • solo_traveller • mv
7
2026-04-23 • via Nuitee
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Yurii • family_with_children • ua
10
Pros:

Everything

2026-04-22 • via Nuitee
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Fathimath • family_with_children • mv
9
2026-04-22 • via Nuitee
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Shahan Miah • family_with_children • gb
10
Excellent place to stay.
Pros:

The view was amazing from this room. The room was really clean and the staff were really supportive. Shout out to Mohammed also helped us book our excursions with ease - if you see him make sure you book your excursions through him (photo attached). If I revisit Maafushi, I will be staying here again.

2026-04-21 • via Nuitee
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Luis • couple • br
10
Excelente custo benefício.
Pros:

A localização é excelente. Pé na areia. Mar maravilhoso, melhor lugar para nadar que já fomos, água cristalina com vários tons, sem ondas, compramos Snorkel na lojinha por 25 dólares e fomos até o banco de areia que fica bem em frente ao Hotel nadar e admirar a beleza dos corais e diversidades de peixes, fica a dica. O Restaurante é bom considerando o custo benefício de 18 dólares o jantar. Super recomendamos, em especial para quem não procura se hospedar em bangalôs, como foi o nosso caso.

Cons:

Sentimos falta de um suco no buffet, embora as frutas compensaram e também de carne vermelha, pois só servem peixe Tune e frango. Mas nada que consideremos relevante para diminuir nossa excelente avaliação.

2026-04-21 • via Nuitee
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Péter • family_with_children • hu
9
Maafushi legjobb kilátású szállodája
Pros:

Gyönyörű kilátás a szobából és a tetőtéri medencékből. Ez a szálloda közvetelnül a Bikini Beachen található! Nagyon jó, bőséges reggeli.

Cons:

A szobára ráférne egy kis felújítás.

2026-04-19 • via Nuitee
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afa41f9a7a2a7282fab254e7e646fea8 • couple • us
9
Overall it was amazing. Best place to stay in Maafushi with great facilities and budget friendly.
Pros:

The property have great views, amzing restaurant and great staff.

Cons:

They charge in usd only. They don’t accept Maldives rupiya

2026-04-18 • via Nuitee