The G Ten Holiday Inn
A practical Hulhumalé base, 3 km from the airport
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A city stay in Hulhumalé
The G Ten Holiday Inn is a smoke-free inn on the island of Hulhumalé, about 3 km from Velana International Airport across the Sinamalé Bridge. Rooms start at $76 per night and include free breakfast, free Wi-Fi, and free parking. It sits in a part of Hulhumalé with several cafes and restaurants within a short walk, making it a workable base for travellers in transit or those wanting easy access to Malé without paying city-centre prices. The inn holds a Google rating of 4.1/5 from 37 reviews.
The honest verdict
A compact, no-frills inn with air-conditioned rooms, free breakfast, and a quick taxi ride to the airport — suited to stopovers rather than long beach holidays.
Best for
- Airport layovers and early departures
- Budget-conscious travellers
- Families needing a simple base near Malé
- Travellers who want walkable dining options
Maybe not ideal for
- Those seeking a resort or beach-holiday experience
- Travellers wanting an alcohol-inclusive stay
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.
Garden setting in Hulhumalé
The inn has a garden on the grounds. Rooms face it directly, giving both room types a garden view rather than a street-facing outlook. It is a low-rise property on an island that is largely residential and commercial in character.
Room setup and in-room kit
Every room has air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, soundproofing, a private bathroom, and an electric kettle. The Double Room also includes a minibar and free toiletries. Both room types have a wardrobe or closet and a clothes rack.
Walkable dining around the property
TidBit Cafe and Bistro is roughly 10 metres away. Banana Leaf, Pilawoos Hulhumalé, Matham Raidhaan, and several other restaurants and cafes are all within 130 metres, so finding a meal at any hour is straightforward.
Rooms & suites
Double Room with Private Bathroom
sleeps 2 · 1 queen bed
- Garden view
- Air conditioning
- Private bathroom
- Flat-screen TV
- Soundproofing
Classic Triple Room
sleeps 3 · 1 twin bed and 1 king bed
- Garden view
- Air conditioning
- Private bathroom
- Flat-screen TV
- Soundproofing
Standout features
Inside The G Ten Holiday Inn
Amenities at The G Ten Holiday Inn
Most popular facilities
- Room service
- Family rooms
- Free Wifi
- Non-smoking rooms
Great for your stay
- Private bathroom
- Air conditioning
- Free Wifi
- Flat-screen TV
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
- Shower
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Hairdryer
- Shower
Bedroom
- Wardrobe or closet
View
- Garden view
Outdoors
- Garden
Getting there
The G Ten Holiday Inn is on Hulhumalé in Kaafu Atoll, about 3 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
Male, 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.
Where to eat
- TidBit Cafe' and Bistro cafe 0.01 km
- banana leaf restaurant 0.11 km
- Pilawoos Hulhumalé restaurant 0.11 km
- Matham Raidhaan restaurant 0.11 km
- fire chicken fast food 0.12 km
- Heat Square restaurant 0.13 km
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 37 Google reviews, the inn scores 4.1/5. Location and service both draw the strongest feedback — service received positive mentions in all six reviews that covered it, and location came up positively in nine out of ten. Cleanliness and the property itself each recorded more positive mentions than negative.
- Things to do4.5
- Restaurants4.8
- Airport access4.6
Share of positive mentions per theme, from Google reviews.
Good to know
Frequently asked
How to reach Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma, Maldives from Male Airport?
The inn is about 3 km from Velana International Airport. The transfer is by taxi across the Sinamalé Bridge, which connects the airport island to Hulhumalé. No boat or seaplane transfer is involved.
Is breakfast included in the room rate?
Yes. Free breakfast is listed as an included amenity for stays at the inn.
What room types are available?
There are two room types: a Double Room with Private Bathroom sleeping two (from $76/night), and a Classic Triple Room sleeping three on one twin bed and one king bed (from $88/night).
Is parking available, and does it cost extra?
Free parking is available at the property.
Is Wi-Fi available throughout the inn?
Yes. Free Wi-Fi is available in rooms and is listed among the most popular facilities at the inn.
Is the property suitable for families?
Family rooms are listed among the inn's highlighted facilities, and the Classic Triple Room sleeps three, so small families are accommodated. Room service is also available.
Is alcohol served at the inn?
Hulhumalé is an alcohol-free island, so no alcohol is available at the property.
Is there a beach nearby?
Beach access is listed as an amenity. Hulhumalé has a public beach on the island; however, this is not a private or on-site beach — it is a separate public facility, as is typical for properties in Greater Malé.
What dining options are near the inn?
TidBit Cafe and Bistro is approximately 10 metres from the inn. Banana Leaf, Pilawoos Hulhumalé, Matham Raidhaan, Fire Chicken, Heat Square, Brewseum, and Marinate Corner are all within about 130 metres.
Can I arrange snorkelling or water activities through the inn?
The facts available do not include an on-site dive centre or water-sports facility. Hulhumalé is in Greater Malé, and any such activities would need to be arranged through separate local operators.
Is the inn non-smoking?
Yes. The G Ten Holiday Inn is listed as a smoke-free property, and non-smoking rooms are available.
What is the Google rating for the inn?
The inn holds a Google rating of 4.1/5 based on 37 reviews. Guests single out location and service most consistently in their feedback.