Situated at the coastline of South Male Atoll, the Arena Beach Hotel in Maafushi, Maldives. The island boasts a magnificent view of the turquoise lagoon stretched into the Indian Ocean.
Live it up in our 3-storey hotel which features 50 stylish rooms. Each modern accommodation offers amenities to make your stay cosy and comfortable.
This hotel in Maafushi sits on its own private beach where leisure activities like snorkeling and diving will allow you to explore its beauty. The island is located 14 km away from the airport and is accessible by a short speedboat ride or by public ferryboat. It is also minutes away from Maafushi’s key places of interest.
Forget about your worries and experience excitement at every turn. Arena Beach Hotel lets you experience the real Maldives at the most affordable rates.
Tour Highlight
1 nighst at Hulhumale Hotel 3* hotel (transit hotel)
3 nighst at Maafushi Island 4* resort (Half Board meal)
Round trip transfers to resort by Speed boat
Snorkelling & sand bank tour & sunset fishing
Meet & greet, handling at Velana International Airport
<p>Upon arrival at Velana International Airport in the evening, meet up our representative then proceed to transfer by to Hulhumale hotel for transit. Take your own dinner and free to move around. </p><p></p><p>Stay: Hulhumale Hotel 3*</p>
<p>After breakfast in the hotel, our representative then proceed to transfer by speed boat to Maafushi Island (will inform the exact time). Check-in to hotel and the hotel representative will do a short briefing for your stay. Free and easy at own leisure to walk around Maafushi Island or you may also take a bicycle tour to explore the island (subject to availability at the hotel). Enjoy dinner at the hotel.</p><p></p><p>Stay: Areana Beach Hotel 4*</p>
<p>After breakfast, proceed to the half day excursion arrangement from 10am - 3pm.</p><p>The half day excursion includes snorkelling at three points including the turtle reef, a stopover at sandbank which is a small deserted island formed only of sands where no shelter or shades/trees are in place. The distinguished feature of no shelter/shades in the sandbank gives a unique experience of calmness and the ultimate privacy. Snorkelling in the house reef of the sandbank is a must try experience. A packed lunch and bottled drinks are served to each guest during this 3 hours sandbank experience and will be accompanied by our excursion guides throughout the journey.</p><p>Free and easy until evening and dinner at the hotel.</p><p></p><p>Stay: Areana Beach Hotel 4*</p>
<p>After Breakfast, free and easy day to explore Maafushi Island.</p><p>Prepare to go out for a fishing experience that starts just before the sunset time at 5.30pm that lasts for 3 hours by a Dhoni Boat. Typical fishing gears used in this type of fishing include a long line, hook, fish bait, and weights (to sink the line). A free BBQ of the fishes caught with some salads and rice will be served at the hotel after the fishing journey.</p><p>Included in the excursion: Fishing gears, life vest, packed Maldivian snacks, bottled drinks, guided instructors, free BBQ dinner after fishing.</p><p></p><p>Stay: Areana Beach Hotel 4*</p>
<p>After Breakfast, free and easy until time to check-out by 12pm. Transfer back to Velana International Airport by speed boat.</p>
Inclusions
- 3 nights accommodation at Maafushi Island hotel (Half Board - Breakfast, & Dinner)
- Meals as stated meal plan (B-Breakfast, L-Lunch, D-Dinner)
- Activities as stated in itinerary
- Round trip transfers to Maafushi Island
- Meet, greet & handling by local representative
- Taxes & local GST
Exclusions
- International Airfare & Taxes
- Other personal expenses not in itinerary
- Other meals not mentioned
- Other activities not mentioned
- Voluntary Tipping to guide during tour
- Travel Insurance
HONEYMOON – Flower bed decoration and a honeymoon cake upon check-in day.
*in order to qualify for the offer, a minimum 3 nights stay is required and a copy of marriage certificate/legislation dated of less than 6 months to be presented at check-in.
BIRTHDAY or OTHER CELEBRATIONS – A birthday cake and bed decoration.
SCHEDULED SHARED SPEED BOAT TRANSFER
08:00/12:00/16:00 – Maafushi Island to Velana International Airport
09:15/13:30/17:15 – Velana International Airport to Maafushi Island
| TRAVEL PERIOD | HOTEL - ARENA BEACH HOTEL MAAFUSHI 4* | Price per adult per package | Price for child (2-11.99yrs) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Apr 2018 - 31 Oct 2018 | Deluxe Double Room with Balcony & City View | RM1200 | 75-85% of adult price subject to services involved |
| Deluxe Double Room with Balcony & Sea View | RM1400 | 75-85% of adult price subject to services involved | |
| 1 Nov 2018 - 30 Nov 2018 | Deluxe Double Room with Balcony & City View | RM1550 | 75-85% of adult price subject to services involved |
| Deluxe Double Room with Balcony & Sea View | RM1750 | 75-85% of adult price subject to services involved | |
| 1 Dec 2018 - 31 Mar 2019 | Deluxe Double Room with Balcony & City View | RM1700 | 75-85% of adult price subject to services involved |
| Deluxe Double Room with Balcony & Sea View | RM1900 | 75-85% of adult price subject to services involved | |
| **Compulsory Gala Dinner | Christmas Eve 24 Dec 2018 - RM100/adult & RM50/child (2-11.99yrs) | ||
| New Year Eve 31 Dec 2018 - RM125/adult & RM60/child (2-11.99yrs) | |||
| Optional add-on activities: Full Day Picnic at local island (9am - 5pm) | An island hopping and picnic excursion to a local village island named Gulhi or Guraidhoo located just 15 minutes away from Maafushi. Guests are able to see a local island that is different from Maafushi in terms of its inhabitants, infrastructure and occupational activities. Some rare scenes of traditional lives of typical Maldivians are found on some occasions. Souvenir shops are available on these islands and it’s advisable to take some cash in hand if you are interested to buy some souvenirs or local fruits from any of these islands during your visit that may tae place up to 2 hours. Include: 2 point snorkellling, BBQ lunch at local island, soft drinks, sandbank tour, dolphin watching (possible to spot dolphin) | RM185 |  |
| Optional add-on activities: Whale Shark Experience (7.30am - 2pm) | Ever dreamed of swimming with the worlds largest fish?? Join our whale shark trip to make your dream come true. Must experience once in life time!! Include: cruising with whale sharks, snorkelling, underwater photography by GoPro, light lunch, snorkelling gear | RM380 |  |
| Optional add-on activities: Resort Day Visit (9am - 5pm) | A full day trip to a resort where you will be able to see the unique water villa luxury beauty of the Maldives. This is truly an alternative option to spend your holiday in a resort without having to pay a hefty hotel bill. The trip starts in the morning and returns back to hotel in the evening. Include: lunch and restaurant bar charges, free unlimited use of alcoholic beverages, swimming pool and beach towel | RM480 |  |