UMET Seaview Hotel with Free Airport Pick up and Drop T&C Apply
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.
UMET Seaview Hotel with Free Airport Pick up and Drop T&C Apply is worth booking if you need a practical, well-reviewed base in Malé for a night or two at well under half the price of our other picks. Skip it if breakfast variety matters to you or you want resort-style extras.
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This is our Budget pick for Malé. It fits travellers passing through the capital, people with a late arrival or early departure, and anyone who wants to see the city's main sights on foot without paying resort prices.
It is a weaker fit if breakfast is a big part of your day. Guests often call the buffet basic or limited. It is also a city hotel, so do not expect beach resort facilities. The name mentions a seaview, but views have not been verified, so do not book on that basis alone.
Location and getting around
The address is Hithigas Magu H. Loajehi Aage, Malé. Guests give the location 8.8 out of 10 and mention the waterfront, shops, restaurants and easy access to the bridge.
Malé Friday Mosque is about 0.8 km away, roughly 10 minutes on foot. The National Museum (Maldives) is about 1 km, around 13 minutes. Hulhumalé Grand Mosque is 5.9 km away, about 74 minutes on foot, which is far: plan on public transport or a taxi for that one. Walking times are straight-line estimates, so real routes may take a little longer.
The hotel name says free airport pick-up and drop-off with terms and conditions. Guests also say staff help with luggage and transfers. Ask the hotel exactly what the transfer covers and how to book it before you travel.
What guests say
The score is 8.2 out of 10 from 1,095 reviews, a large sample for a budget hotel in Malé.
Location is the most praised point, followed by the staff. Guests describe the team as friendly, helpful and efficient, especially with bags and transfers.
Breakfast is the common complaint. The buffet includes Maldivian and continental options, but many guests find the choice basic or limited.
Price and what you get, compared with our other picks
Reference prices seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 for 2 adults were €116.36 a night here, about €232.72 for the stay. That was 41% below the €197.04 median of the hotels we compared. These are not live quotes, so check today's price for your dates.
Our Best Value pick, Aina Residency Beachfront Hotel, scored 9.0 and cost €282.76 a night. Our Luxury pick, the 5-star Barceló Nasandhura Male, scored 8.0 at €325.94 a night. UMET Seaview costs less than half of either.
For that price you get a 4-star hotel with a restaurant, a terrace, free Wi-Fi, air conditioning and a buffet breakfast.
Why it made our top 3
We compared 8 eligible hotels in Malé. This one had the lowest eligible reference price once the upscale pick was set aside, and its 8.2 score put it joint third of eight on guest ratings. That mix of low price and a strong score from over a thousand reviews earned it the Budget slot.
Before you book
Room size, noise, renovation condition, breakfast inclusion and cancellation terms have not been assessed. Read the room details and the cancellation policy before you pay.
Confirm the airport transfer terms in writing, check whether breakfast is part of your rate, and ask about room views if they matter to you.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Questions travellers ask
Does UMET Seaview Hotel offer a free airport transfer?
The hotel name mentions free airport pick-up and drop-off with terms and conditions. Ask the hotel what is included and how to arrange it before you arrive.
How far is UMET Seaview Hotel from Malé Friday Mosque?
About 0.8 km, roughly 10 minutes on foot as a straight-line estimate. The National Museum is about 13 minutes away.
Is breakfast good at UMET Seaview Hotel?
It is a buffet with Maldivian and continental options. Guests often describe the choice as basic or limited.
How much does UMET Seaview Hotel cost?
Reference prices seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 for 2 adults were €116.36 a night. Check today's price for your own dates.
Do rooms at UMET Seaview Hotel have a sea view?
Views have not been verified. Check the specific room description or ask the hotel before booking.