Aina Residency Beachfront Hotel
By the Top3Hotels editorial team. Based on Booking.com guest scores and reviews, location data and reference prices. We did not stay at this hotel. Updated 2026-10-24.
Book it if you want the best-rated hotel in our Malé sample, on the beachfront and a short drive from the airport. Skip it if you want to walk around Malé city itself, or if you are watching costs, since guests call rates and extras high.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Who it suits and who should skip it
Aina Residency Beachfront Hotel is our Best Value pick for Malé. It is a four-star hotel with the top guest score in our sample, and the property lists itself as beachfront. Family rooms, free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, free parking and a 24-hour front desk are listed.
It suits travellers on a stopover or arriving at odd hours who want a short transfer and a beach nearby. The 24-hour desk helps with late flights.
Skip it if you want a pool, spa or gym. None appear in our data. Skip it too if you plan to spend your time in Malé city, because the main sights there are more than an hour away on foot.
Location and getting around
The address listed is simply Aina Residency. Guests rate the location 8.8 and describe it as a short drive from the airport, surrounded by local shops and restaurants.
Hulhumalé Grand Mosque is about 0.5 km away, around 6 minutes on foot by straight-line estimate. That tells you the hotel sits near Hulhumalé rather than in central Malé.
Malé Friday Mosque is about 5.3 km away, roughly 66 minutes on foot, and the National Museum (Maldives) is about 5.6 km, around 70 minutes. Both are far. You will need public transport or a taxi to reach them.
What guests say
The hotel scores 9.0 out of 10 from 103 reviews, joint first of 8 eligible properties in our sample. That is a small number of reviews, so a few new ones could move the score.
Guests praise the location close to the airport and local shops, and the team, described as friendly and professional with a warm welcome and quick responses.
Cost is the main complaint. Some guests find minibar prices reasonable compared with resorts, but say room rates and extra costs are high. Check what your rate covers before you arrive.
Price and what you get compared with our other picks
Reference prices seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 for 2 adults came to €282.76 a night. That is well above the sample median of €197.04. These are not live quotes, so check today's price for your dates.
Our Budget pick, UMET Seaview Hotel with Free Airport Pick up and Drop T&C Apply, was €116.36 with four stars and an 8.2 score. Our Luxury pick, Barceló Nasandhura Male, was €325.94 with five stars and an 8.0 score.
Best Value here does not mean cheap. You pay about €166 a night more than UMET Seaview for a higher guest score and a beachfront listing. Against Barceló Nasandhura, you save about €43 a night and get a better score, but give up the fifth star and facilities such as a pool and gym.
Why it made our top 3
We compared 8 eligible properties in Malé. The Best Value slot balances guest score, number of reviews and price, and it is not necessarily the cheapest. Aina Residency had the highest score in the sample, which outweighed its above-median price.
Before you book
Room size, noise, renovation condition, breakfast inclusion and cancellation terms have not been assessed. Breakfast is offered in Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Halal and Asian styles, but check whether your rate includes it.
Ask the hotel how to get there from the airport, as an airport shuttle is not listed in our data.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Questions travellers ask
Is Aina Residency close to Malé airport?
Guests describe it as a short drive from the airport. The exact transfer time and options are not confirmed, so ask the hotel.
Can I walk to Malé city sights from Aina Residency?
Not easily. Malé Friday Mosque and the National Museum are each over an hour on foot, so use public transport or a taxi.
Is Aina Residency on the beach?
The property lists itself as beachfront. Our data does not include a measured distance to the sand, so check the map and recent guest photos.
How much does Aina Residency Beachfront Hotel cost?
Reference prices seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 for 2 adults were €282.76 a night. Check today's price for your dates.