Eleven Trees
A city hotel in Malé, two kilometres from the airport.
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A city stay in Hulhumalé
Eleven Trees sits in Malé, the Maldivian capital, connected to Velana International Airport by the Sinamalé Bridge — a road transfer of roughly 2 km. That makes it one of the more accessible properties in the country, useful if you have an early or late flight. The hotel scores 3.1 on Google across 44 reviews. The review picture is mixed: service draws the most comments and skews positive, while rooms, dining, and cleanliness receive more criticism than praise.
The honest verdict
A city hotel in the capital with convenient airport access but inconsistent reviews across cleanliness, rooms, and food.
Best for
- Stopover stays near the airport
- Travellers who want Malé city access
- Those scoring high on things to do nearby (4.7/5)
Maybe not ideal for
- Guests expecting resort-style facilities
- Those prioritising room quality or dining
- Beach or water-villa seekers
Airport access via road bridge
Velana International Airport is 2 km away, reached by taxi across the Sinamalé Bridge. No speedboat or seaplane transfer is needed. That simplicity suits travellers with tight connections or late arrivals.
Things to do nearby
The area scores 4.7 out of 5 for things to do — the highest of the three area categories rated. Malé is a compact, walkable capital, so most city-side attractions are reachable without long travel times.
Restaurants in the area
The surrounding area scores 3.6 out of 5 for restaurants. That sits in the middle range, suggesting reasonable dining options nearby without an exceptional concentration of them.
Rooms & suites
Triple Room with sea view
25 m² · sleeps 2 · 1 double bed or 1 single bed
- Beach view
- 1 double bed or 1 single bed
Double or Twin Room
22 m² · sleeps 2 · 1 double bed or 1 single bed
- Street view
- 1 double bed or 1 single bed
Inside Eleven Trees
Getting there
Eleven Trees is on Hulhumalé in Kaafu Atoll, about 2 km from Velana International Airport (MLE) on Hulhulé — a short taxi over the Sinamalé Bridge, no boat needed. Airport shuttle buses run the route around the clock too.
An airport taxi is inexpensive — typically MVR 60–100 (about $4–8) on the fixed fares, taking 10–20 minutes; the public airport shuttle bus costs even less. No ferry or speedboat is needed — the islands are connected to the airport by road.
On the map
Malé sits in Kaafu Atoll. Kaafu (North & South Malé Atoll) is the most accessible region, a short speedboat ride from Velana International Airport.
Maldives tours & activities
Excursions you can book for a Maldives stay — manta & whale-shark snorkelling, sandbank picnics, diving and sunset cruises. Availability varies by island; filter by your dates and location on GetYourGuide.
Across 44 Google reviews, service is the most-reviewed topic and the most positive: 12 of 21 mentions lean favourable. Nature scores perfectly at 5 from 5, likely reflecting the city setting and views. Cleanliness, property condition, rooms, and dining all receive more negative mentions than positive, which is worth factoring into a booking decision.
- Things to do4.7
- Restaurants3.6
- Airport access4.7
Share of positive mentions per theme, from Google reviews.
Good to know
Frequently asked
How do I get from the airport to Eleven Trees?
The hotel is 2 km from Velana International Airport. The transfer is by road taxi across the Sinamalé Bridge — no boat required. It is one of the shortest airport-to-hotel journeys available in the Maldives.
Is Eleven Trees a resort or a city hotel?
It is a city hotel in Malé, the capital island. There is no private beach or lagoon. It functions more like an urban stopover property than a Maldivian resort.
What is the Google rating for Eleven Trees?
The hotel holds a 3.1 rating on Google based on 44 reviews. That is below average for the platform, and the review breakdown shows mixed results across rooms, cleanliness, and dining.
What do guests say about the service?
Service is the most commented-on topic. Of 21 service mentions in reviews, 12 are positive — a majority, though a notable share are not. It is the property's strongest-performing review category.
Are rooms well-reviewed?
Rooms are one of the weaker areas in the review data. Only 1 out of 5 room-related mentions is positive. Guests considering a longer stay should weigh this carefully.
How is the dining at or near Eleven Trees?
Dining reviews are thin and mixed — 2 positive out of 7 mentions. The surrounding area scores 3.6 out of 5 for restaurants, suggesting options exist nearby but are not a particular draw.
Is Eleven Trees good for a one-night airport stopover?
The 2 km road distance from the airport and straightforward taxi transfer make it practical for a stopover. Whether the room quality justifies the stay depends on your tolerance for the mixed review scores.
What is there to do near the hotel?
The area scores 4.7 out of 5 for things to do, the highest category in the area scores. Malé is a walkable city, and most local points of interest are accessible without significant travel.
Is Eleven Trees suitable for families?
No family-specific facilities, kids' clubs, or family room types are listed in the available facts. Families looking for resort amenities or child-focused activities should look at dedicated resort properties.
What is the price per night at Eleven Trees?
No price information is currently available in our data. Check directly with the hotel or a booking platform for current rates.
Does the hotel have a star rating?
No official star rating is listed for Eleven Trees. It is categorised as a hotel rather than a resort, and no rating body classification is available in the current facts.
How is the cleanliness?
Cleanliness reviews are split: 6 positive mentions out of 12 total — exactly half. That is a weaker result than most well-regarded Maldives properties and worth noting if cleanliness is a priority.