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Sands Grand Hotel

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Located close to Dhigurah Beach, Sands Grand Hotel provides free continental breakfast, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Adventurous travelers may like the surfing/body boarding, scuba diving, and boating at this hotel. Treat yourself to spa services, such as a sports massage, aromatherapy, or a facial. Enjoy onsite activities like fishing, parasailing, and beach yoga. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with speed of 25+ Mbps, and guests can find other amenities such as a restaurant.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry

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Room options

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A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, curtains, a television, and a desk with a telephone and teapot.

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a wooden bed, a nightstand, a wall with leaf-pattern wallpaper, and a view of greenery through a window.

Deluxe Room

  • City view
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a large bed, a wooden headboard, a nightstand with a lamp, and a view of the outdoors through a sliding glass door.

Deluxe Triple Room

  • City view
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a wall-mounted artwork, and a sliding door.

Deluxe Double Room

  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a bed, nightstands, a window with curtains, and a view of greenery outside.

Deluxe Family ROoom

  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, curtains, a television, and a small table with a teapot and cups.

Superior King Room

  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Dhigurah, Sands Grand Hotel is near the airport and near the beach. Maafushivaru Island Jetty and Dhidhoofinolhu Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Vakarufalhi Island Beach and Maafushivaru Island Beach. Ranveli Beach and Villingilivaru Island Pier are two other places to visit that come recommended. Discover the area's water adventures with swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours. Visit our Dhigurah travel guide
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shady corner, fenkendi hingun, Dhigurah, 00070

What's nearby

  • Dhigurah Beach
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

  • Velana Intl. Airport (MLE)
    11 min drive

Restaurants

  • Monalaz
  • Tasty Wheel
    4 min walk
  • J West Channel - ADh. Dhangethi
    125 min drive
  • Cafe' Xenxiba
    5 min walk
  • Mixe

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics

Things to do

  • Beach volleyball
  • Beach yoga
  • Boat and paddles
  • Boat tours
  • Fishing
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Kayaking
  • Motor boating
  • Parasailing
  • Sail boat
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Surf lessons
  • Surfing/bodyboarding
  • Water skiing
  • Water sports equipment
  • Windsurfing

Family friendly

  • Art supplies
  • Children's books
  • Children's games
  • High chair
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Reflexology
  • Sports massages
  • Swedish massages
  • Thai massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

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  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 43-inch smart TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 12:30 PM; Check-in end time: anytime

Check-out

Check-out before 11:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 6.00 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 2 years of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

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 only accepts cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Frequently asked questions

Is Sands Grand Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Sands Grand Hotel?

Check-in start time: 12:30 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Sands Grand Hotel?

Check-out is at 11:30 AM.

Where is Sands Grand Hotel located?

Situated near the airport, this hotel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Dhigurah Beach and within 3 mi (5 km) of Dhidhoofinolhu Marina and Vakarufalhi Island Beach. Maafushivaru Island Beach and Maafushivaru Island Jetty are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Sands Grand Hotel Reviews

8.4

Very Good

7.6

Cleanliness

6.0

Amenities

8.0

Staff & service

6.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 5 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 5 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 5 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

6/10 Okay

djorjdoyod

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The food is good. But its not clean, has cockroach. Smell awfull. You have to say to change towels and sheets. Otherwise they wont change it. Towels smell bad. Water you have to buy. Overall not recommended. Staff is nice and polite.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

john

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a very nice place for the area. Staff way very helpful, and arranged or incoming and out going transfers, also the dives. But a must was the scooter to drive to the sandbar, trust me it can be walked but u will not enjoy it was much vs taking the very inexpensive scooter the hotel can arrange
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ok property
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

YUI

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Iwan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2024