Whale Shark Boutique

Hotels
9.5 (40 reviews)
Vaaru Magu , Fenfushi , mv

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Facilities

Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Terrace
Family rooms
Safety deposit box
Tour desk
Ironing service
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Good excursions
Cons:
Limited food menu
Surrounding view could improve

Categories

Cleanliness
9.39
Hotel is new and clean, with daily room cleaning.
Service
9.86
Staff were friendly and attentive to all details.
Location
9.4
Hotel is close to the beach, providing a scenic and quiet experience.
Room Quality
9.85
Rooms were amazing with good views.
Amenities
9.38
Good amenities for relaxation and excursions.
Value for Money
9.34
Overall experience justifies the price.
Food and Beverage
8.89
Food was good but limited menu selection.
Overall Experience
9.86
Truly remarkable stay with memorable experiences.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-06 11:25

Property Description

Stunning Beachfront Location
Enjoy breathtaking views and direct access to the sandy beach right at your doorstep. Relax in the garden or on your private balcony overlooking the sea.

Modern Amenities
Indulge in the comfort of air-conditioned rooms, flat-screen TVs, and free WiFi. Some rooms even feature a fully equipped kitchen for added convenience during your stay.

Delicious Dining Options
Start your day with a delicious breakfast spread offering buffet, à la carte, and continental options. Unwind with a meal at the on-site restaurant offering a delightful culinary experience.

Make your reservation now to experience beachfront luxury at Whale Shark Boutique in Fenfushi.

Important information:

The property can be reached from Malé International Airport by a domestic flight transfer, a scheduled speedboat, a seaplane or a private transfer.

The charges are as follows:
Domestic Flight Transfer: From Malé Airport (Velana International Airport)
- USD 130 per person per way

Scheduled Speedboat: From Malé Airport (Velana International Airport)
- USD 60 per person per way

Seaplane: From Malé Airport (Velana International Airport)
- USD 200 per person per way

Private Speedboat Transfer (scheduled at guest’s preferred time):
- USD 1500 per way (accommodates up to 18 people)

Please note that a Green Tax of USD 6 per tourist, per day is applicable and payable at the property.

Please share your flight details with the property at least 2 days before your arrival to secure your seat for the transfer.

Children under 2 years old will eat for free, according to the rules and meal plan, when accompanied by an adult.

Please note that this property does not serve alcohol.
This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
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.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 02:00 PM

Location

Guest Reviews

9.5
Based on 40 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.39
Service: 9.86
Location: 9.4
Room Quality: 9.85
Amenities: 9.38
Value for Money: 9.34
Food and Beverage: 8.89
Overall Experience: 9.86
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Fabio • family_with_children • it
10
Pros:

Tutto

Cons:

Nulla

2026-04-01 • via Nuitee
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Anne Louise • couple • no
10
Fenfushi Boutique Hotel – A Home Away from Home
Pros:

🌴 Fenfushi Boutique Hotel – A Home Away from Home
From the moment we arrived, Fenfushi Boutique Hotel felt like coming home. Every detail mattered, and the team’s genuine warmth made our stay unforgettable.

The hotel, built in 2024, is stunning — eight modern double rooms and a two-bedroom penthouse with breathtaking ocean views. Our room overlooked the ocean, and a few minutes’ walk brought us to a serene beach with loungers, umbrellas, and soft mattresses. We even snorkeled on the house reef, spotting colorful fish and baby sharks!

What truly sets this place apart is the people:

Silva, the manager, is a remarkable host — welcoming, attentive, and full of local insights. He personally picked us up, shared fascinating stories about Fenfushi, and made us feel genuinely valued.
Yugesh, the chef, crafted delicious meals, especially breakfast, and thoughtfully adapted dishes to our preferences. We loved chatting about his Sri Lankan roots.
Camille, the polite and smiling waitress from Nepal, made every meal a delight.
Shiva, our snorkeling guide, ensured our trip was perfectly planned and a complete success.
Syti and the excursion crew kept us safe during water adventures, alongside the skilled boat captain.
Housekeeping and support staff went above and beyond, decorating our room for our 25th anniversary, carrying our luggage, and personally seeing us off with warm smiles.
Silva, Yugesh, Shiva, and Syti became more than staff — they became friends. The combination of modern, comfortable rooms, a beautiful beach, snorkeling opportunities, and, most importantly, the amazing people makes this hotel a magical place.

We had the best time ever and wholeheartedly recommend Fenfushi Boutique Hotel. It’s a small paradise where every detail and every smile counts!

Cons:

Not a big deal, but better make up light in the bathroom:-)

2026-03-31 • via Nuitee
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Josef • solo_traveller • cz
8
Pros:

Jídlo 2
Pokoj 1
Personál 1
Okolí 2
Moře 1/5 (na nejkrásnějším místě na ostrově jsem našel pod vodou pytle s odpadky)
Výlety 1

2026-03-19 • via Nuitee
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Deborah de Vries • family_with_children • nl
10
Pros:

Wat a perfect stay, most of the times we had the whole beach to ourselves.
Rooms clean, with a nice view. Beds very comfy
We did the whaleshark and manta ray tour.. loved it!

Cons:

X

2026-03-18 • via Nuitee
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Eva • couple • de
9
Pros:

Very new and Beautiful property. The staff was super friendly and Took care of everything.

Cons:

It’s Not about the property, but the Beach and the Rest of the Island was really dirty.

2026-03-15 • via Nuitee
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jacek • couple • pl
10
Pros:

Spędziłem w hotelu 9 dni. Bardzo dobre miejsce na wypoczynek, relaks i poza turystyką masową. Atutem jest profesjonalna baza nurkowa. Świetne nurkowania, w małych grupach. Do wyboru nurkowania w kanałach/kandu w dużym prądzie z hakami oraz na rafie do makro. Dużo rekinów rafowych, mant i eagle raya. Napoleny w dużych ilościach i rozmiarach jak 25 lat temu w morzu czerwonym.

2026-03-15 • via Nuitee
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Mario • couple • at
10
Entspannender Aufenthalt mit perfekten Gastgeber
Pros:

Wir haben im März eine Woche in diesem schönen, kleinen Hotel verbracht und es sehr genossen. Silva war der perfekte Gastgeber. Er hat unseren Aufenthalt sehr entspannt gemacht, indem er Tickets für Inlandsflüge und Schnorchelausflüge organisiert hat. Er ist außerdem ein sehr freundlicher und lustiger Gastgeber :-) Das Hotel liegt nur wenige Schritte vom Strand entfernt. Die Ausstattung des Zimmers war sehr gut und das Bett für uns sehr bequem. WIr haben schon lange nicht mehr so gut in einem Hotel geschlafen.

Cons:

Leider war das Essen sehr eintönig, da hätten wir uns mehr Abwechslung gewunschen.
Weiters entspricht das Foto rund um das Hotel leider nicht mehr der Realität hier wurde März 2026 mit dem Bau von Privathäusern begonnen und die Grünfläche bis auf einige Palmen gerodet.

2026-03-12 • via Nuitee
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Patryk • extended_group • pl
8
Rodzinne wakacje na wymarzonych Malediwach, bardzo polecamy instruktora Shive, który swoim profesjonalizmem, opanowaniem
Pros:

Cisza, spokój, odpoczynek, zero hałasu…

Cons:

Jedzenie mogłoby być lepszej jakości i większe porcje, pewne prośby nie zostały wysłuchane ale to nie zmienia naszej cudownej opinii o obiekcie

2026-03-11 • via Nuitee
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Oronzo Paolo • couple • it
10
2026-03-09 • via Nuitee
Чернова • couple • by
3
поездка оставила очень негативные впечатления, начиная от еды( на завтрак мах дают сухие яйца и тосты с джемом, фруктов
Pros:

номера новые

Cons:

ужасная еда, очень грязно

2026-03-05 • via Nuitee
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Marco • couple • it
8
Pros:

La cordialità, professionalità e gentilezza dello staff

Cons:

La plastica sulla bikini beach nei pressi della struttura

2026-03-04 • via Nuitee
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Melissa • family_with_children • it
8
Abbiamo passato 7 giorni piacevoli , personale educato, paziente ; abbiamo apprezzato la quiete e la assoluta non calca
Pros:

La pace , pochi turisti, tranquillità ; per noi italiani il cibo e’ discutibile e molto soggettivo, ma abbiamo mangiato bene.

Cons:

Non c’è menù baby per chi fa la pensione completa;
Il letto aggiuntivo non esiste se non a 60$+tax giorno, e la prenotazione per 3( 2 adulti + 1 bambino 4 anni) istruzioni per le speedboat. Non e’ chiaro il fatto che ci siamo trovati addebito per transfer”privato” da dighuran a Fenfushi. Pensavamo che fosse dentro la tariffa già pagata.
Spiaggia bikini beach per turisti essendo l’unico hotel nelle vicinanze della stessa , 1 solo ombrellone, pochi lettini, spiaggia sporchissima. Rifiuti in ogni dove, e per noi tutto ciò e’
Assurdo. Almeno la sua parte di spiaggia potrebbe essere sicuramente più in ordine .

2026-03-03 • via Nuitee
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antonio • couple • it
7
Cons:

La poca attenzione alla pulizia della bikini beach

2026-02-28 • via Nuitee
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Gholamreza • couple • ae
4
2026-02-28 • via Nuitee
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Maximiliano Matias • couple • ar
10
2026-02-25 • via Nuitee
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Maximiliano Matias • couple • ar
10
2026-02-25 • via Nuitee
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Milen • couple • bg
10
Wonderful and amazing!!!!
Pros:

The location - local island, relaxed and clam, with amazing bikini beach right next to hotel, room is spacious.and clean, lovely terrace with sea view,. Special thanks to our amazing manager Silva who did everything to treat us as VIP guests!

Cons:

Nothing! The beach is right next to hotel, so people looking to clock 10000 steps a day wouldn’t be happy!

2026-02-10 • via Nuitee
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Niccolò • family_with_children • it
10
Pros:

Personale gentilissimo, struttura nuova e curata. A 2 minuti a piedi dalla spiaggia dell'hotel dove sono presenti lettini con materasso. La spiaggia dell'hotel é una bikini beach.

Consigliatissimo

2026-02-10 • via Nuitee
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Orsolya • family_with_children • hu
10
Amazing experience in Fenfushi
Pros:

The island, the hotel, the rooms, and the staff are just amazing 🫶 they always have some nice words to us, they were helpful and kind all the time. The rooms were like new, clean, extra comfortable bed and bathroom. The beach is superclose and wonderful snorking place is also just 5 minutes. Sandbank and turtle reef tour were amazing experiences, definitely want to come back.

Cons:

The meal selection and quality could be improved.

2026-02-09 • via Nuitee
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Rolf • couple • ch
10
Pros:

Das Hotel ist wunderschön und die Zimmer sind sehr schön mit Blick auf das Meer.

2026-01-24 • via Nuitee