Saima Inn
A local island base in Maalhos, 92 km from Malé.
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A place to stay on Maalhos
Saima Inn Guest House sits on Maalhos island in the Maldives, roughly 92 km from Velana International Airport. It has one room type — a standard double — and the setup is closer to a self-catering apartment than a resort. The kitchen is fully equipped with a coffee machine, dishwasher, and refrigerator, so cooking in is straightforward. Outside, there is a patio, garden, and an outdoor dining area. Fishing and walking tours can be arranged.
The honest verdict
A small, self-catering guesthouse on a local Maldivian island with basic but complete facilities and no resort-style services.
Best for
- Budget-conscious travellers
- Self-catering stays
- Fishing trips
- Travellers wanting a local island experience
Maybe not ideal for
- Guests expecting resort amenities
- Couples looking for overwater villas
- Those needing on-site dining
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.
Kitchen and self-catering
The kitchen has a coffee machine, electric kettle, refrigerator, dishwasher, and a full set of kitchenware. A dining table seats guests inside. The outdoor dining area on the patio is a reasonable alternative on cooler evenings.
Outdoor space and garden
A private patio opens onto a garden with outdoor furniture and a picnic area. The room looks onto the garden rather than sea. It is a modest outdoor setup, but functional for an island guesthouse.
Free parking on-site
The guesthouse has free private parking on-site — useful for guests travelling with a vehicle on the island, which is uncommon at Maldives properties in this price bracket.
Fishing and walking tours
The property can arrange fishing trips and walking tours of Maalhos. These are the two listed activities. There is no dive centre or water sports operation on-site.
Meal plan flexibility
The highlights note continental, vegetarian, halal, and Asian food options are available. Guests should confirm directly with the property how these are provided — whether cooked in-house, sourced locally, or arranged nearby.
Rooms & suites
Standard Double Room
19 m² · sleeps 2 · 1 full bed
- Private kitchen
- Private bathroom
- Garden view
- Air conditioning
- Patio
Inside Saima Inn
Amenities at Saima Inn
Most popular facilities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Basic free Wifi (12 Mbps)
- Breakfast
Great for your stay
- Private bathroom
- Air conditioning
- View
- Bath
- Free Wifi
- Kitchen
- Flat-screen TV
- Non-smoking rooms
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bidet
- Additional toilet
- Bath or shower
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
Bedroom
- Linens
- Wardrobe or closet
View
- Garden view
- View
Outdoors
- Picnic area
- Outdoor furniture
- Outdoor dining area
- Patio
- Garden
Getting there
Getting to Saima Inn on Maalhos in North Ari Atoll means covering about 92 km from Malé (MLE) by seaplane — a scenic flight of roughly 30 minutes. The property arranges the seaplane once your flights are confirmed. Seaplanes fly in daylight hours only, so late arrivals may overnight in Malé.
Seaplane transfers typically run $250–600 per person round trip, booked through the property. A few islands in this band are also served by a domestic flight to a nearby regional airport plus a short boat — ask the property which routing is faster for your dates.
On the map
Maalhos, the hotel's island, belongs to North Ari Atoll. North Ari Atoll (Alifu Alifu) is known for vibrant dive sites, reef sharks and a classic mix of resort islands.
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.
Saima Inn has a 4.6 Google rating from 15 reviews — a small sample, but consistently positive. No detailed review themes are available in the data, so specific patterns cannot be drawn out. The location score of 8.3 is flagged as a highlight by recent guests.
Good to know
Frequently asked
How do I get to Saima Inn Guest House from Malé?
The guesthouse is on Maalhos island, about 92 km from Velana International Airport. The transfer options are a domestic flight or seaplane. Guests should confirm the exact routing and connection with the property before booking.
What room types are available?
There is one room type: a Standard Double Room sleeping two. It has a private bathroom, air conditioning, flat-screen TV, and garden views. No additional villa or suite categories are listed.
Is there a kitchen guests can use?
Yes. The room includes a full kitchen with a coffee machine, electric kettle, refrigerator, dishwasher, and kitchenware, plus a dining table. It is set up for self-catering stays.
What dining options are available?
The property references continental, vegetarian, halal, and Asian food options. Guests should confirm with the guesthouse directly whether meals are prepared on-site or sourced from nearby on the island.
Is there free parking?
Yes. Free private parking is available on-site. This is an included facility with no additional charge.
What activities can be arranged through the guesthouse?
Fishing trips and walking tours are the two activities listed. There is no dive centre or motorised water sports operation mentioned. Guests interested in snorkelling or diving should ask the property about local options.
Is the guesthouse suitable for families?
The Standard Double Room sleeps two. There is no family room or interconnecting room option listed in the available facts, so families with children should contact the property to discuss suitability before booking.
Is there free WiFi?
Yes. Free WiFi is listed as a facility throughout the property.
Is the property non-smoking?
Non-smoking rooms are listed as a facility. Guests should confirm the property's smoking policy and whether any designated outdoor area is available.
What is the best time of year to visit Maalhos?
The Maldives dry season generally runs from November to April, with calmer seas and lower rainfall. The wet season from May to October can bring rougher conditions on seaplane and boat transfers. No specific seasonal data is provided for this property.
What does a stay cost?
No pricing data is currently available in our records for Saima Inn. Guests should check directly with the property or through a booking platform for current rates.
How do I book?
Contact the property directly or use an online booking platform. Because Saima Inn is a small guesthouse, direct contact is advisable to confirm transfer arrangements and meal options ahead of arrival.
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