The Beehive
A city base in Malé with meals included and rooms from USD 65
A city stay in Malé
The Beehive is a guest house in Malé, the Maldivian capital, sitting about 4 km from Velana International Airport via the Sinamalé Bridge. Rooms start at USD 65.78 per night and free breakfast is included. The property runs its own restaurant, which draws consistently positive feedback, and the menu spans continental, Asian, American, halal, and vegetarian options. With the Tsunami Monument under 400 m away and several cafes and restaurants within walking distance, it works well as a practical base for exploring Malé.
Who it's a good fit for
A compact, city guest house in Malé with free breakfast, an on-site restaurant, and straightforward rooms — rated 3.8/5 across 305 Google reviews.
Best for
- Travellers transiting through Malé
- Budget-conscious solo or couple stays
- Those wanting breakfast and dining included
- Families needing a triple room
Less suited to
- Guests seeking a beach or resort setting
- Those wanting alcohol on-site (Malé is alcohol-free)
- Travellers expecting large room sizes
City views and balcony access
The Deluxe Double and Business Deluxe rooms each have a private balcony with city views over Malé. At 21 m² and 26 m² respectively, these are the more spacious options in the guest house.
On-site restaurant and breakfast
The restaurant covers continental, Asian, American, halal, and vegetarian dishes. Free breakfast is included with every room, and the dining and restaurant review themes both run strongly positive across guest feedback.
BBQ and outdoor picnic area
The property has a picnic area and BBQ facilities — a practical extra for guests who want an informal outdoor meal without leaving the premises.
Activities arranged through the property
The guest house can arrange snorkelling, diving, canoeing, windsurfing, and fishing excursions, as well as tours focused on local culture. These are organised trips with local operators, not on-site facilities.
Rooms & rates
Deluxe Double or Twin Room
21 m² · sleeps 2 · Select your bed (if available) 1 queen bed 2 twin beds
- Balcony
- City view
- Air conditioning
- Attached bathroom
- Flat-screen TV
Superior Double Room
18 m² · sleeps 2 · Select your bed (if available) 1 queen bed 2 twin beds
- City view
- Air conditioning
- Attached bathroom
- Flat-screen TV
- Free Wifi
Business Deluxe Room
26 m² · sleeps 2 · Select your bed (if available) 1 queen bed 2 twin beds
- Balcony
- City view
- Air conditioning
- Attached bathroom
- Flat-screen TV
Deluxe Triple Room
23 m² · sleeps 3 · 1 twin bed and 1 queen bed
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Free Wifi
- Free toiletries
- Shower
Ways to explore
Inside The Beehive
Amenities at The Beehive
Most popular facilities
- Airport shuttle (free)
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Family rooms
- Free Wifi
- Non-smoking rooms
- 24-hour front desk
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Great for your stay
- Restaurant
- Air conditioning
- Free Wifi
- BBQ facilities
- Flat-screen TV
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Shower
Bedroom
- Linens
Outdoors
- Picnic area
- BBQ facilities Additional charge
Kitchen
- Electric kettle
Arriving
The Beehive is in Malé, approximately 4 km from Velana International Airport. The journey is by road across the Sinamalé Bridge — a straightforward taxi ride. An airport shuttle is also listed as an option. The central Malé location puts the Tsunami Monument, cafes, and several restaurants within easy walking distance.
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.
Where you'll be
Things to do nearby
- Tsunami Monument historic site 0.35 km
Where to eat
- Coffee State cafe 0.11 km
- Beirut Lounge bar 0.2 km
- Le Traffic restaurant 0.21 km
- Sea House Brasserie restaurant 0.22 km
- Squid Cafe’ and Restaurant restaurant 0.22 km
- Mazada Café restaurant 0.44 km
Across 305 Google reviews, the property scores 3.8/5. Service draws the most feedback — 43 of 59 mentions are positive. The property overall and location also score well, with location particularly strong at 14 positive out of 16 mentions. Breakfast and the restaurant receive broadly positive responses. Room and cleanliness themes are more mixed.
- Things to do4.6
- Restaurants3.8
- Airport access4.5
Share of positive mentions per theme, from Google reviews.
Reviews scoring 7–9: 23 · average 7.7
They wrote about: room, staff, breakfast
Reviews scoring 5–7: 7 · average 6
They wrote about: staff, bathroom, cleanliness
No reviews in the selected score range.
Guest reviews summarised from Booking site partners.
Things to know
Questions & answers
How do I get from the airport to The Beehive?
The guest house is about 4 km from Velana International Airport. The connection is by road via the Sinamalé Bridge, so a standard taxi transfer applies. An airport shuttle is listed as available, potentially at an extra charge.
Is breakfast included in the room rate?
Yes. Free breakfast is included with all rooms. The buffet covers continental, Asian, American, halal, and vegetarian options.
What room types are available?
There are four room types: Deluxe Double or Twin (21 m²), Superior Double (18 m²), Business Deluxe (26 m²), and Deluxe Triple (23 m², sleeps three). All include air conditioning and free WiFi.
What is the cheapest room available?
The Deluxe Double or Twin Room starts from USD 65.78 per night, which includes free breakfast.
Can families stay at The Beehive?
The property has a Deluxe Triple Room sleeping three, and family rooms are listed among the facilities. There is also a children's playground on site.
Is there a restaurant at the property?
Yes. The Beehive has an on-site restaurant serving continental, Asian, American, halal, and vegetarian dishes. Room service is also listed as available.
Can I go snorkelling or diving from The Beehive?
Snorkelling, diving, canoeing, windsurfing, and fishing can be arranged through the guest house as excursions with local operators. These are not on-site facilities — Malé is an urban island without a house reef.
Is there parking at the property?
Yes, parking is listed as an available amenity at The Beehive.
Is The Beehive a smoke-free property?
Yes. The property is listed as smoke-free with non-smoking rooms.
What is nearby on foot?
Coffee State cafe is about 110 m away. Several restaurants including Le Traffic and Sea House Brasserie are within 250 m. The Tsunami Monument, a historic site, is about 350 m from the property.
Does The Beehive have laundry facilities?
Full service laundry is available at the property.
What is the Google rating for The Beehive?
The Beehive holds a Google rating of 3.8/5 based on 305 reviews. Location and service are the most consistently praised themes among guests.