Arena Beach Hotel

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8.7 (1881 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 1881 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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Zhang • couple • cn
7
2026-05-06 • via Nuitee
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Adam__S • solo_traveller • mv
7
2026-04-23 • via Nuitee
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Christian • couple • au
8
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
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35088bca683f72c18c591929f6145d9b • couple • au
8
Great introduction to a local island!
Pros:

The hotel is very well organised and super prepared for all types of travellers. The staff were incredibly friendly and mostly helpful. The briefing was very informative and spelt out in as many languages possible. Rooms were small but beautiful with a great outlook. Special mention to Aaiz & Adriano who made our stay that little bit more enjoyable. The boats were in fantastic conduction not only for the transfer but for both the day tours.

Cons:

Nothing not to like about the property sometimes a few of my dealings with some of the staff were a little difficult and things were too hard and abit slow to react! But mainly fantastic.

2026-04-16 • via Nuitee
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7e3d5646c713734cf7fb6d7e3aeb4d1c • couple • tw
5
Not worth never come back this hotel
Pros:

Well organized transfer for arrival and departure

Cons:

Videos and pictures are separated from package and no mentioned in the counter, exactly Arena tour. The counter in the hotel and the staff talked to other one when you even ask questions or pay for the package, Totally not a qualify one.
Bad room service, Waiting for over one hour for drinking water.
Check in more than 30min for long long long waiting.
The price is quite high but the hotel function didn’t worth it.

2026-04-13 • via Nuitee
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Akmaral • couple • kz
10
Pros:

Отель оставил очень приятное впечатление. Везде чисто и аккуратно, номера ухоженные и комфортные. Еда вкусная и разнообразная, видно, что готовят с душой. Отдельно хочется отметить персонал — вежливые, отзывчивые и всегда готовы помочь. С удовольствием остановилась бы здесь снова!

2026-04-11 • via Nuitee
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Ismaeel • couple • mv
10
2026-04-10 • via Nuitee
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Christina Constance • solo_traveller • de
5
Pros:

Zentrale Lage, direkt am Bikini Beach

Cons:

Es ist Abends super laut, Strand wurde teilweise für Veranstaltungen gesperrt die früh am Morgen um 5 Uhr losgingen.. an Schlaf war nicht mehr zu denken. Das Hotel ist total auf Massentourismus ausgelegt, dementsprechend wird man auch behandelt. Leider ist die ganze Insel so, ich hätte mich besser erkundigen sollen. Für mich ist das nichts

2026-04-10 • via Nuitee
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Marzira • couple • sg
7
Nice stay but may not return as there are other competitors hotels nearby which is available
Pros:

The hotel benefits from a very good location just steps from the beach, which makes it attractive for travelers who want easy sea access. The sea-facing rooms with balcony are worth considering, and the room size is comfortable for a short stay. The breakfast and dinner spread are adequate, offering a decent selection.

Cons:

However, what significantly affected the overall experience was the service attitude of several staff members, particularly at the reception and restaurant.

At the reception, the staff could be much more approachable and service-oriented. On multiple occasions when approaching the counter, there was no greeting, and requests for assistance felt met with reluctance rather than willingness to help. Hospitality should begin at the front desk, and unfortunately this was lacking during our stay. In addition, providing only one room key card is inconvenient, especially when guests have different daily plans. Two key cards should be standard practice.

In the restaurant, while some staff were pleasant, the service consistency needs improvement. A special mention to Anju, who stood out for her warm smile and welcoming attitude, making guests feel comfortable and valued.

Unfortunately, the same cannot be said for others. The chef at the live station often appeared impatient, and his facial expressions frequently suggested annoyance when attending to guests. Hospitality should never make guests feel like they are a burden.

Another staff member, Abbas, came across as quite abrupt during drink service. Even after we made payment, there was no acknowledgment or word of thanks, and he simply walked away. Small gestures of courtesy make a big difference in guest experience.

High time to change the towels as it really brings down the image of the hotel. Its very worn out.

2026-04-09 • via Nuitee
• couple • gb
7
2026-04-09 • via Nuitee
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Silvia • solo_traveller • it
10
Stupendo
Pros:

Posizione fronte spiaggia, camera grande e pulita, personale molto gentile

Cons:

Nulla

2026-04-05 • via Nuitee
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ARM • extended_group • bd
5
Pros:

Good location, behavior of staff was pretty good

Cons:

Room air conditioner is not working, too much hot felt in the room

2026-04-04 • via Nuitee
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Chitra • couple • au
10
A huge thank you to the Arena Hotel staff for the room upgrade—the 360-degree ocean views were stunning!
Pros:

Our stay at Arena Hotel was wonderful. The highlight was the staff upgrading us to a premium ocean view room at the very top of the hotel—the views were breathtaking! The room was clean and comfortable, the food was great, and the location is unbeatable. A big thank you to the friendly team for making our stay so memorable.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-04-03 • via Nuitee
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James • couple • au
9
2026-04-03 • via Nuitee