Lea Spa Hotel
Beachfront in Maafushi, where the Indian Ocean starts at your door.
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A place to stay on Maafushi
Lea Spa Hotel is a 3-star hotel on the beachfront in Maafushi, one of the Maldives' most established local islands, about 28 km from Velana International Airport. It holds a 4.8/5 Google rating across 61 reviews. The hotel has a restaurant, water sport facilities, and three room categories ranging from a compact standard double to a 42 m² sea-view suite with a bathtub. Rooms include soundproofing, air conditioning, and free WiFi throughout.
The honest verdict
A straightforward beachfront hotel on a local island, with sea-view rooms, a restaurant, and organised water sports at a price well below resort levels.
Best for
- Budget-conscious couples and solo travellers
- Guests who want beachfront access on a local island
- Snorkelling and water sports enthusiasts
- Travellers comfortable with public ferry connections
Maybe not ideal for
- Travellers requiring alcohol on the island
- Those wanting a private island or overwater villa experience
What a stay costs
Indicative room-only estimate from the lowest nightly rate — excludes airport transfers, taxes and seasonal price changes. Many Maldives properties also require a minimum stay. Check live rates for your dates.
Beachfront setting on Maafushi
The hotel sits directly on the beach in Maafushi. Guests step from the property onto the sand, with the ocean immediately in front. A sun terrace, outdoor furniture, and a picnic area extend the usable outdoor space.
Sea-view rooms and suites
The Deluxe and Suite categories face the sea and include a private balcony. The suite stretches to 42 m² and fits three guests across a large double bed and a sofa bed, with a bathtub in the ensuite.
Water sports on the doorstep
The hotel has water sport facilities on site, covering windsurfing and canoeing. Snorkelling, diving, and fishing excursions can be arranged through local operators, putting most of the standard Maldivian activities within reach.
Rooms & suites
Suite with Bath Tub, Balcony and Sea View
42 m² · sleeps 3 · 1 sofa bed and 1 queen bed
- Balcony
- Sea view
- Air conditioning
- Attached bathroom
- Flat-screen TV
Standard Double Room
24 m² · sleeps 2 · 1 queen bed
- Air conditioning
- Attached bathroom
- Flat-screen TV
- Soundproofing
- Free Wifi
Deluxe Room with Balcony and Sea View
33 m² · sleeps 2 · 1 queen bed
- Balcony
- Sea view
- Air conditioning
- Attached bathroom
- Flat-screen TV
Inside Lea Spa Hotel
Amenities at Lea Spa Hotel
Most popular facilities
- Airport shuttle
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Beachfront
- Free Wifi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
- Bar
Great for your stay
- Restaurant
- Private bathroom
- Air conditioning
- Free Wifi
- Flat-screen TV
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
- Airport shuttle
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bath or shower
- Slippers
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Shower
Bedroom
- Linens
Outdoors
- Picnic area
- Outdoor furniture
- Beachfront
- Sun deck
- Terrace
Kitchen
- Electric kettle
Getting there
Lea Spa Hotel is on Maafushi in Kaafu Atoll, about 28 km from Velana International Airport (MLE). Reach it by the scheduled public ferry from Malé, or a shared or private speedboat the guesthouse can arrange.
The public ferry costs only a few dollars but runs on set days; a shared speedboat is typically $25–50 per person one way. The guesthouse usually arranges the speedboat — confirm days and fare.
On the map
Maafushi, the hotel's island, belongs to 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.
Lea Spa Hotel has a 4.8/5 Google rating from 61 reviews. With no detailed review themes in the available data, the overall score is the clearest signal of guest satisfaction — a 4.8 across more than 60 responses is a consistent result for a 3-star property at this price range.
Good to know
Frequently asked
How do I get to Lea Spa Hotel from the airport?
The hotel is about 28 km from Velana International Airport. Access is by public ferry or shared speedboat to Maafushi. The hotel also provides an airport shuttle service — confirm arrangements directly when booking.
Does the hotel provide an airport shuttle?
Yes. An airport shuttle is listed among the hotel's facilities. Contact the property directly to arrange timing and confirm any costs involved.
What room types are available?
There are three categories: a 24 m² Standard Double, a 33 m² Deluxe Room with balcony and sea view, and a 42 m² Suite with bathtub, balcony, and sea view that can sleep up to three guests.
What is the price range for rooms?
Rates start from around $113 per night for the Standard Double, $165 for the Deluxe with sea view, and $188 for the Suite. Prices vary by date and availability.
Is there a restaurant at the hotel?
Yes, the hotel has a restaurant on site.
What water sports are available?
The hotel has water sport facilities on site, including windsurfing and canoeing. Snorkelling, diving, and fishing can be arranged as excursions through local operators in Maafushi.
Is the hotel directly on the beach?
Yes. Lea Spa Hotel has a beachfront location with a sun terrace, outdoor furniture, and a picnic area. Sea-view balcony rooms in the Deluxe and Suite categories face the ocean directly.
Is alcohol available at the hotel or on Maafushi?
Maafushi is a local island and is alcohol-free, as is standard across inhabited Maldivian islands. No bar is listed among the hotel's facilities.
Is the hotel suitable for families or groups of three?
The Suite with Bath Tub, Balcony and Sea View sleeps three guests using a large double bed and a sofa bed, making it the only room that accommodates more than two people.
Is WiFi included in the room rate?
Free WiFi is available in all three room categories.
Does the hotel offer room service?
Yes, room service is listed as a facility at Lea Spa Hotel.
When is the best time to visit Maafushi?
The dry season, roughly November through April, brings calmer seas and more reliable weather. The wet season from May to October can see heavier rain and rougher conditions but generally lower prices.
Where is the Lea Spa Hotel?
Lea Spa Hotel is on Maafushi, Kaafu Atoll, Maldives.