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About this property
Comfortable Accommodations: Moonshell Residence in Maalhos offers family rooms with air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and modern amenities. Each room includes a work desk, TV, and free WiFi, ensuring a pleasant stay. Dining Experience: The family-friendly restaurant serves American, Seafood, international, and barbecue grill cuisines. Guests can enjoy lunch, dinner, and high tea in a traditional and modern ambiance. Breakfast includes local specialties, juice, and fruits. Leisure Activities: Guests can participate in walking tours and snorkeling, with snorkeling options in the area highly praised. The property features a private beach area, garden, and outdoor seating. Convenient Location: Located 2.5 mi from Dharavandhoo Airport, Moonshell Residence is a few steps from Bikini Beach. Highly rated for its shuttle service and snorkeling options, the guest house offers a relaxing retreat.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Lara
Germany
“The Moonshell Residence has a very nice Rooftop Bar and an amazing staff which is exceptionally courteous and nice. We had a lovely and comfortable room and the property is close to the Bikini Beach, which was amazing. We also had our own sunbeds...” - Stefanie
Germany
“Thank you so much Waheed for warm and wonderful stay!!! It was a great experience to get know Maalhos with its kind local people, the island jungle and the mindblowing house reef. The meals were very good and a great service.” - Christopher
Australia
“The host Waheed was very accommodating and helped us organise tours, provided us with complimentary snorkel and Flippers and even loaned us his gopro so we could video the Manta Ray's, Whale Shark and turtle we saw. The rooftop restaurant attached...” - Renwithme
India
“My stay at Moonshell has been nothing short of amazing, whether its the food, hospitality, the location or the overall experience. Its a small little hotel nestled on a small island with a population of 500 people perhaps! Waheed is an exceptional...” - Nikita
Belarus
“We've been met warmly and deliciously by host. Bed was comfy, guests kitchen (2nd floor restaurant) is really tasty and waiters are very kind, but food waiting time can be longer that you can expect ~1hr, so it's better to reserve a table and...” - Sandra
Netherlands
“10 out of 10 for hospitality from start to finish. Thanks to Waheed! 10 out of 10 for the rooftop restaurant, the quality food and nice staff. 10 out of 10 for the comfortable bed.” - Amelia
United Kingdom
“Honestly a life changing stay. What we liked: - FOOD: Amazing rooftop restaurant with great prices - we ate so well! And a great choice of breakfasts! - ROOMS: Large rooms with air con and a large comfy bed! Enjoyed just hanging out in the room! -...” - Joanne
United Kingdom
“Fabulous hotel, beautiful room, comfy bed , great shower and the location is perfect less than 5 minutes walk to the stunning beach with the reef metres of the beach with loads of fish . I saw dolphins off the beach . Waheed the manager arranged...” - Utzuu
United Kingdom
“Waheed is the best guest that we could have had. He helped us with the transfer (speed boat) from male to the island and even with a taxi from the hotel to the place where we had the boat. The food is great and cheap with a lot of variety from...” - Renata
Czech Republic
“Beautiful clean accommodation, excellent food. Waheed and his wife are very nice and helpful.”
Hosted by Khalid Waheed
Area info
Restaurants
- ROOFTOP BY MOONSHELL
- CuisineAmerican • Seafood • International • Grill/BBQ
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch • Dinner • High tea
- AmbienceFamily-friendly • Traditional • Modern
- Dietary optionsHalal • Vegetarian
House rules
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 12 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.



The fine print
This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.