Whale Shark Boutique

Hotels
9.5 (30 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 and helpful staff
Great excursions and snorkeling
Cons:
Small selection of food menu
Surroundings could be improved

Categories

Cleanliness
9.5
The hotel is new and clean, with daily room cleaning.
Service
10
Staff were friendly and helpful, attentive to details.
Location
9.5
Unique location as the only hotel on the island, close to the beach.
Room Quality
9.5
Room and view were amazing, comfortable and clean.
Amenities
9.5
Offers snorkeling and unique experiences such as night fishing.
Value for Money
9.5
Overall experience considered good value for the level of service and amenities.
Food and Beverage
8.5
The selection is quite small, but the quality of cuisine is good.
Overall Experience
10
A truly remarkable stay with memorable experiences.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-06 11:17

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 30 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.5
Service: 10
Location: 9.5
Room Quality: 9.5
Amenities: 9.5
Value for Money: 9.5
Food and Beverage: 8.5
Overall Experience: 10
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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
M
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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Gholamreza • couple • ae
4
2026-02-28 • 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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Maximiliano Matias • couple • ar
10
2026-02-25 • via Nuitee
M
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
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Marina • solo_traveller • ch
9
2026-01-24 • via Nuitee
Árni • couple • is
10
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Daniil • couple • ua
10
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Ecirbaf9 • family_with_children • ch
10
2026-01-18 • via Nuitee
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Edoardo • couple • it
9
Preservate questo angolo di paradiso!!!
Pros:

Il personale è attento ad ogni richiesta e sempre sorridente e disponibile. L'isola è molto piccola e permette di avere tutti i servizi nel raggio di 5 minuti a piedi. La struttura è nuova e moderna, i pasti sono di buon livello ed abbondanti.
Consiglio le erscursioni per fare snorkeling con gli squali balena e le mante, merito delle guide preparate ed attente a preservare l'ecosistema.

Cons:

L'isola è un piccolo paradiso, purtroppo una zona è stata sottoposta ad un disboscamento radicale, dovuto alla costruzione di nuove strutture. È stato un peccato aver dovuto assistere all'abbattimento di centinaia di palme e piante locali in soli pochi giorni ed è stato fastidioso il dover sopportare l'odore di bruciato che spesso raggiungeva i nostri balconi, ma che soprattutto riempiva i sentieri da percorrere per raggiungere le bikini beach.

2026-01-15 • via Nuitee
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Shih Yu • solo_traveller • tw
10
Highly recommend.
Pros:

All the services they provide are incredibly excellent.
All the staff look after you while you're staying.
Very safe place. I don't like AC, so I opened the window while sleeping without any problems.
When I arrived, I had a bit of a cough and the staff gave me some tea to help me recover. How sweet is that.

Cons:

No.

2026-01-12 • via Nuitee