The Somerset Hotel

Hotels
8.8 (470 reviews)
Keneree Magu , Male City , mv

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Children allowed

Facilities

Free beach shuttle
Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Room service
Family rooms
BBQ facilities
Lift / Elevator
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Good food
Clean rooms
Convenient location
Cons:
High prices for certain services
Limited views from some rooms

Categories

Cleanliness
8.85
Mentioned clean rooms; overall positivity towards cleanliness.
Service
9.15
Multiple reviews highlighted friendly and accommodating staff.
Location
8.75
Convenient location near the airport was noted positively.
Room Quality
8.55
Room quality was satisfactory although some layers of critique were present.
Amenities
8.65
Basic amenities were present, but some reviews indicated that some amenities could be improved.
Value for Money
8.45
Some comments indicated high prices for the offered standard.
Food and Beverage
8.95
Food received high praise from several reviewers.
Overall Experience
9.05
Overall positive experiences were noted in multiple reviews.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-20 14:06

Property Description

Central Location and Complimentary Airport Transfers
Somerset Hotel, centrally located in Male' City, offers free transfers from Velana International Airport, just a short 15-minute ride away.

Comfortable Rooms with City Views
Each room at Somerset Hotel features air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, minibar, and coffee machine. Enjoy the city view from your room, and some rooms even come with a balcony for added relaxation. Complimentary slippers and toiletries are provided in the private bathroom.

Dining at Belle Amie Bistro and Nearby Attractions
Start your day with breakfast at Belle Amie Bistro, the hotel's in-house restaurant serving local and international cuisine. Explore the nearby Fish Market, Sultan Park, Grand Mosque, and the National Museum, all just a short walk away.

Experience convenience and comfort at Somerset Hotel. Book your stay now!

Important information:

Please share your flight details with the property at least 24 hours before your arrival to secure your seat(s) for the transfer. The property can be reached by a free public ferry from the airport. Children under 6 years enjoy breakfast for free.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:

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

8.8
Based on 470 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.85
Service: 9.15
Location: 8.75
Room Quality: 8.55
Amenities: 8.65
Value for Money: 8.45
Food and Beverage: 8.95
Overall Experience: 9.05
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Kadri • couple • ee
7
Pros:

Hotel location was good to walk around in the town - fish market, central park. Some good restaurants around. Room size was good. Staff was welcoming and helpful. Good addition was free transfer from and to the airport.

Cons:

Wifi was actually working only in the lobby. Our room did not have any view, but in booking.com the room was described as with 'city view'. In reality really dirty window was facing some brick wall. Such rooms should have different price and this should be clearly stated during booking as 'no view'. I'd never book such room as I do not feel OK in rooms with no view and daylight. Luckily we had only one night there.

2026-02-14 • via Nuitee
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Ivano • solo_traveller • it
7
Mah
Pros:

Stanza bella e spaziosa, cibo buono.

Cons:

Prezzo caro, wifi pessimo, acqua calda inesistente (doccia fredda), finestre insonorizzate male (ho dormito tutta la notte con il rumore forte della strada e delle macchine dei condizionatori)

2026-02-13 • via Nuitee
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Janet • solo_traveller • th
8
Good comfortable stay
Pros:

The room was very clean and comfortable. The staff were very friendly and helpful. The food in the restaurant was good

Cons:

A bit noisy from the traffic but I was able to change rooms to a room not the street side which was quieter

2026-02-12 • via Nuitee
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Przemysław • family_with_children • pl
2
This is NOT 4*** hotel
Pros:

Breakfast

Cons:

We had room at 1dt floor, with no sunlight, so it felt like in the basment. Bad was narrow and old. In the room was moisterue and bad smell. There was no soindproof in the door so we heard even receptionists converstations. There was no warm water. Overall this hotel doas not deserven 4***, not even 3

2026-02-10 • via Nuitee
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Leland • couple • us
7
2026-02-08 • via Nuitee
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Valeriy • couple • ru
6
Несоответствие описанию
Pros:

· Завтрак был нормальный.

· Трансфер в аэропорт был удобным.

· После обращения на следующий день администрация предложила замену номера на более высокую категорию, который оказался значительно лучше.

Cons:

· Предоставленный номер, скорее всего, не соответствовал забронированному: вместо представительского улучшенного номера 25 м² с видом на город и тихую улицу был номер 12-13 м² с видом на стену.

· Вместо указанных перьевых подушек были подушки с синтетическим наполнителем.

· Дверь на балкон оказалась неисправна и не открывалась.

· Сам процесс переезда из номера в номер вызвал дискомфорт.

2026-01-29 • via Nuitee
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Syed Tajammal Hussain • family_with_children • pk
8
2026-01-26 • via Nuitee
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Bevan • extended_group • au
9
I was very happy.
Pros:

Staff were great in all areas.

Cons:

Sofa bed a bit hard.

2026-01-25 • via Nuitee
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Rohini • family_with_children • my
10
Pros:

The surrounding of hotel . Easy to purchay things

2026-01-25 • via Nuitee
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Bevan • extended_group • au
9
All you could ask for in short stay.
Pros:

Airport shuttle and position. Nice breakfast. Great staff.

Cons:

Nil

2026-01-21 • via Nuitee
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Faizan • extended_group • lk
10
I wiil recommend for sure.
Pros:

It was great stay and friendly staff including the General Manager.

Cons:

We really enjoyed the food and should mention that SL chef walked to us at breakfast and checking the food and getting the feedback.

2026-01-20 • via Nuitee
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Saumil • family_with_children • in
9
Good place to stay in for a night before heading to the resorts
Pros:

Really courteous and helpful staff
Room size was good,
Good buffet spread and overall taste in food
Focus on customer comfort
Clarity amongst the staff members

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Dai • couple • jp
10
Outstanding hospitality provided by Unais and Nia.
Pros:

My wife and I had booked a late check-out after a Sandbank & Snorkeling Tour, but the tour had to be canceled at the last minute due to bad weather on the day of the tour.
The Somerset Hotel staff handled the situation with remarkable flexibility and promptness.
My wife and I are especially grateful for the outstanding service and hospitality provided by Unais and Nia.

2026-01-17 • via Nuitee
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Dawn • solo_traveller • us
9
Nice place to stay.
Pros:

Very clean and spacious.

2026-01-14 • via Nuitee
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Valerii • family_with_children • ru
10
Pros:

Расположение в самом центре. Рядом национальный музей. Хороший завтрак. Шведский стол + выбор по меню. Вежливый персонал. Бесплатный трансфер от и до аэропорта

2026-01-12 • via Nuitee
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Gabriele • couple • de
9
Zentral gelegenes Hotel in einer ruhigen Seitenstraße
Pros:

Das Hotel liegt zentral in einer ruhigen Seitenstraße in unmittelbarer Nähe vom National Museum. Der Fischmarkt ist in wenigen Minuten zu Fuß zu erreichen. Das Personal war sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit. Ein Shuttle-Service vom und zum Flughafen war im Zimmerpreis inkludiert. Das im Hotel befindliche Restaurant ist sehr zu empfehlen: geschmacklich super - wir hatten asiatische Gerichte gegessen - und sehr nettes Personal. Frühstück in Buffetform plus zusätzliche Bestellungen von der Karte möglich.

2026-01-12 • via Nuitee
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milan • family_with_children • cz
10
2026-01-11 • via Nuitee
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Viktoria • family_with_children • at
7
2026-01-11 • via Nuitee
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Toshiyuki • family_with_children • jp
10
感謝
Pros:

地方島からマレに戻った際、午前中にも関わらず快くチェックインさせていただき、部屋でゆっくり休むことが出来ました。マネージャーを始め、スタッフ全員の心遣いに感謝の気持ちで一杯です。

Cons:

なし

2026-01-07 • via Nuitee
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Gabriele • couple • it
8
2026-01-06 • via Nuitee