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Express Inn

3.0 star property
Beachfront guesthouse for sun and fun

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On the beach
Hallway
Property grounds
Lobby
1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Reviews

6.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Free airport shuttle
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking included
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is NZ$145
includes taxes & fees
10 May - 11 May

Explore the area

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Lot No. 10787 Unigas Magu, North Male Atoll, Hulhumalé, 20021
  • Hulhumalé Central Park
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Hulhumale Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Maldives Islamic Centre
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Male (MLE-Velana Intl.)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Triple Room, Balcony, Partial Ocean View

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
  • 2 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Murphy Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, Ocean View

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
  • 2 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Room, City View

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
  • 2 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

About the area

Hulhumalé

At Express Inn you'll be within just a 15-minute stroll of Hulhumalé Central Park and Hulhumale Beach. Highlights at this beachfront guest house include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .This beach guest house offers free WiFi in public areas, a business centre and concierge services. Other amenities include a coffee shop/cafe and laundry facilities. Each morning continental breakfast is served between 7:30 AM and 9:00 AM. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of free airport pick-up service. .Attractions within a 15-minute drive of this 3-property class Hulhumalé guest house include Maldives Islamic Centre and Paradise Island Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Hulhumalé Central Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Hulhumale Beach - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Hulhumale Ferry Terminal - 9 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Maldives Islamic Centre - 10 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Male Fish Market - 10 min drive - 8.3 km

Getting around

  • Male (MLE-Velana Intl.) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cafe Yuvie - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Sans House Café And Bistro - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Gloria Jean's Coffees - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Coba Cabana Hulhumale’ - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪napoli's piZZa (BEST OF THE HULMALE) - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Express Inn

Beachfront guesthouse for sun and fun
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. WiFi is free in public spaces. A business centre and meeting rooms are available. A free shuttle from the airport to the hotel is free (available 24 hours). A terrace, barbecue grills, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly Express Inn. The guest house can provide concierge services and wedding services. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Hulhumalé guest house.

  • 1 building
  • 15 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Conference rooms
  • Built in 2010
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Corner/local shop
  • Terrace
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • ATM
  • On-site shopping
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Express Inn offers 15 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of water. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Fridges and an iron/ironing board can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, Hindi, Russian

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour free airport pick-up shuttle on request
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: USD 7 for adults and USD 7 for children
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Refrigerator on request
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Separate bedroom

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • On the beach
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • No lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 2010
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator on request

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: 2 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport; to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Express Inn

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 4 children 1 year old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25.0 per night.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 6.00 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 3 years of age.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately USD 7 for adults and from USD 7 for children
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 25.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Up to 4 children aged 1 year old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Express Inn Hulhumale
Express Inn Hulhumalé
Express Hulhumalé
Guesthouse Express Inn Hulhumalé
Hulhumalé Express Inn Guesthouse
Express
Guesthouse Express Inn
Express Inn Hulhumalé
Express Inn Guesthouse
Express Inn Guesthouse Hulhumalé

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Express Inn?

Express Inn offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Express Inn?

As of 8 May 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Express Inn on 10 May 2025 start from NZ$124.55, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Express Inn?

Yep, Express Inn has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Express Inn?

Yep, Express Inn is a short 12-minute walk from Hulhumale Beach. Fun beach activities include snorkelling, scuba diving and windsurfing.

Is Express Inn family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as babysitting services, a corner/local shop and laundry facilities, it's no surprise that Express Inn is a hit with families.

Does Express Inn serve breakfast?

Sure does, continental breakfast is served daily between 7:30 AM and 9:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Express Inn?

Yep, there's a free shuttle from the airport to the hotel that runs 24 hours a day on request.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Express Inn?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Express Inn's onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Express Inn?

Check-in begins at noon. Check-out time is 11:30 AM.

Are pets allowed at Express Inn?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Express Inn Reviews

Reviews

6.4
Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 32 reviews

6.4/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

6.4/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

5.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Krishna

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Lacking basic bathroom items toothbrush/paste, limited body wash and shampoo.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Hiroshi, Hachioji

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
On the hotel’s HP, they provide the shuttle bus service to the airport. But they don’t.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Martina

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
more attention to cleaning need
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Ilyass

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

ahmed

Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Review of Express Inn Maldives

It was a clean & efficient stay over this B&B. Transfers were smooth.
Stayed 1 night in May 2018

4/10 Poor

Banana

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hotel staff were friendly but thats all

The place is run down at best. Given that it is a 3 star hotel we expected basic amenities such as clean towels and tooth brush. The towels were stained and the bed sheets were stained as well. There were no tooth brush provided and they charge USD $2 for one toothbrush. Breakfast was not included and came with a charge of $5 - we opted to eat out inside. Would not recommend this place unless you're really really out of choice - for the price you're paying you're much better off getting a good hotel in Maafushi. We were initially under the idea that speedboats to Maafushi did not run after 6pm. Sigh, if only we had known they run till 10pm! We would not have stopped over at Hulhumale.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service

Hotel close to the airport

The pick up from the airport was good. 10usd per way. Its a little expensive as you will be sharing the shuttle with many other guest. But for the convenient, it's worth it. The front desk staff spoke very good English and is very professional. Helped us to call our resort on the following day to arrange for our transfer.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017

6/10 Okay

Lorant, Tokyo

Liked: Cleanliness

Just a night in Male because we landed too late

Simple hotel that did the trick for one night because we landed too late that day to make it to our island. Not related to the hotel, but that bus from the airport to Hulumale sucks and is really confusing and nothing else can go to the airport, taxis don't go there.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very Nice Staff, picked me up at airport,and made my stay comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Many hidden charges

Many hidden charges I was not informed with. No receipts where assigned whenever I paic
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Mohd Hafifi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017

8/10 Good

Mel, Iraq

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice hotel very close to the beach in Hulhumale.

Very friendly, helpful and courteous staff. Kudos to Leena for always being helpful and supportive to get things done.
Stayed 18 nights in Jun 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent

Please consider adding dark windows as it is hard to get into sleep unless you cover your eyes! Every thing else is perfect, thank you Belal and Ibrahim for your assistance!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2017

8/10 Good

Chan, Singapore

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Comfortable hotel close to the beach

This hotel is close to the beach and there are plenty of eating places around. Very close to the bus stop too, makes it easy to transit and travel to and from the airport. Staff are friendly and helpful, and the room was clean.

8/10 Good

Alexy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Chambre sympa, hôtel situé à côté de la plage
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Jarle

Travelled with family

Enkelt hotell med vennlig stab

Etter litt rot under check-in ble oppholdet bra, kjekk plassering. Ingen heis.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Halis

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Rekonderar inte

Vi hade deluxrum för 2 vuxen o 2 barn Rummet väldigt litet, inte rent, gammalt och det stor vid bokning flyggtransfer ingår men de har ingen flygtransfer..
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Blanca

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
La experiencia no fue cómo esperáramos, la ciudad nos gustó, pero el hotel no, la habitación que habíamos pedido con vistas al mar NO NOS LA DIERON, además la limpieza dejaba mucho que desear, el baño se mojaba todo, no daban ni champú ni toalla de manos o cara, además un día para cenar en la habitación pedimos 1 silla o taburete, ya que solo había 1 en la habitación y éramos 2, y no nos la dieron. También nos dijeron que nos iban a pasar muchos sitios qué ver y dónde comer y no nps pasaron NADA. El entendimiento complicado, el desayuno muy pobre no daban a elegir te ponian 3 tostadas y una tortilla de huevina, y solo café o zumo, una a elegir. Y el último día que teniamos que ir rápido al aeropuerto les pedimos que nos llamaran un taxi y tardaron en llamarlo muchisimo. No creo que volviera a este alojamiento a no ser que mejoren sus instalaciones y servicio. Muy sonrientes, pero poca ayuda.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Schoombie

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Dean

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Close to the Airport, beach, restaurant, shop
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Florencia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

6/10 Okay

Mohammad

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The host is very kind and near the night-market and beach.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Durchsichtigkeit der Toilette zum Schlafbereich (nur eine Plexiglasscheibe zum Bad/zur Toilette). Der Partner kann einem dabei zusehen, wie man auf der Toilette sitzt. Ein absolutes No Go.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019