Arora Inn

–Excellent location – show map
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Scored 8.1
Rated very good

Staff

9.3

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About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Arora Inn in Maafushi offers a garden, terrace, restaurant, and free WiFi. Guests enjoy private check-in and check-out, a 24-hour front desk, and a lounge. Dining Experience: The modern, romantic restaurant serves Chinese, Indian, Italian, Malaysian, pizza, seafood, and local cuisines. Breakfast includes continental, buffet, à la carte, vegetarian, halal, gluten-free, and Asian options. Convenient Amenities: Amenities include air-conditioning, private bathrooms, tea and coffee makers, mini-bars, and free toiletries. Additional features include sea views, balconies, and a children's playground. Nearby Attractions: Bikini Beach is a 6-minute walk away. Guests can enjoy walking tours and cycling.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Airport shuttle
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-free, Asian, Buffet

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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 twin bed
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1 queen bed
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2 twin beds
1 queen bed
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2 twin beds
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Oxana
United States United States
“Friendly and helpful staff. Clean room with basic amenities: fridge, AC, WiFi. Very comfy bed and pillows. Close to the cafes and restaurants. They can also arrange the activities/day trips for you.”
Francisco
Australia Australia
“The room had everything I needed. Good AC and good wifi. It’s really comfortable and big. The staff is really nice, specially Nahid. He was really kind and helpful at all times. Always trying to help in any situation. 100% recommended!”
Mary
United States United States
“The meals that our chef fixed were filling and great. The staff was all very helpful, kind and cheerful. Ahmed was a great host and Sabnam was always a pleasure to see at meals when she served us.”
Jo
Italy Italy
“Staff were very nice. Lots of food choices within the area and there's 711 as well”
Mark
United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
“Our stay was awesome!! Mr Rifa the owner/manager was very accommodating and he gives us attention and book all excursions. He even let us ride his electric vehicle to drop us in the meet-up area for all excursions. All staff are very friendly. You...”
Abdelmouttalib
Morocco Morocco
“This hotel, in terms of price, service, and location, is very wonderful. We had an enjoyable time, especially the respectful and helpful staff. They do everything they can to give you a wonderful vacation. If you read my review, book without...”
Himanshu
India India
“Arora Inn has 2 properties on Maafushi island. We stayed on the older property. It is a really nice and comfortable hotel. The best part however the staff. They staff completely won us over. The owner himself welcomed us and everyone in the staff...”
Walid
Vietnam Vietnam
“Amazing service! The staff were waiting for me on arrival, quickly arranged my airport transfer and resort visit. Super professional and kind—highly recommend!”
Katie
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“In a great location, super close to the ferry port and both beaches. The room was clean and spacious. The hotel for breakfast was a short walk away with lots of vegetarian options.”
Minttu
Finland Finland
“The staff was very friendly and welcoming. Especially Nahid was always in the reception ready to help with anything and answer all the questions. They offer you also pick up from marina, buffet breakfast and free drinking water, which were all...”

Hosted by Anees

9.3
Host Review Score
Anees
This hotel offers numerous on-site facilities to satisfy even the most discerning guest. In addition, all guestrooms feature a variety of comforts such as desk, air conditioning, shower, complimentary bottled water and fan to please even the most discerning guest
ARORA INN is one of the Hotel in Maafushi which has the best Sunset view & best location in Maafushi
There are restaurants around the property
Language spoken: English

Area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Arora Inn Restaurant
  • Cuisine
    Chinese • Indian • Italian • Malaysian • Pizza • Seafood • Russian • Local • Asian • International • European • Grill/BBQ
  • Ambience
    Modern • Romantic
  • Dietary options
    Halal • Vegetarian • Dairy-free

House rules

Arora Inn takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 1:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 12:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0+ years
Extra bed upon request
$15 per person, per night

Prices for extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no cribs available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 11:00 PM and 7:00 AM.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that female guests are not allowed to wear bikini or other revealing swimwear on the island of Maafushi as it is inhabited by local Muslims. However, the inn can arrange for excursions to other islands where these restrictions do not apply.

The property can be reached by a scheduled ferry or speedboat.

The charges for this transfer are not included in the room rate, and will be collected upon check-in.

Please share your flight details with the property at least 3 days before your arrival to secure your seat(s) for the transfer.

Ferry transfers:

- Ferry services are not available on Friday

- If you are not able to make the timing for the ferry departure, you must make arrangements to stay in Male for one night, or take the speedboat transfer

- One-way from Male at 15:00 and from Maafushi at 07:30 daily

Speedboats transfers:

- Speedboats take 35 minutes to reach Maafushi. Advance booking is required.

- Please note that the all-inclusive package includes: food and beverages (breakfast, lunch, dinner and drinks available on the menu) Excursions (sandbank trip, snorkeling, night fishing)

- Please note that the following benefits can be arranged at an additional cost : - Snorkeling trips and excursions within South Male Atoll - Dolphin watching trips - picnics on a private island.

Please inform Arora Inn 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.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 07:00:00.