Salt Beach Hotel
Getting to Salt Beach Hotel
From Velana International Airport (MLE) · 28 km · Public ferry or shared speedboat
Public ferry or shared speedboat
28 km
from Velana airport (MLE)
How to reach Salt Beach Hotel
The hotel is located on Maafushi island, approximately 28 km from the airport. Access is via public ferry or shared speedboat. An airport shuttle service can be arranged for an additional fee.
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.
The journey
Step by step
- Fly to Malé. Arrive at Velana International Airport (MLE), the Maldives' main international gateway, served by direct flights from Europe, the Middle East and Asia.
- Public ferry or shared speedboat. Continue by shared speedboat from Malé or the airport, or by public ferry on the days it runs — about 28 km. The property can usually book the speedboat; boats run to a timetable, so check the last departure if you land late.
- Arrive at Salt Beach Hotel. Check-in is from 2:00 PM.