Vacation packages
Stays
Cars
Flights
Support
AARP Member Savings
My Trips
AARP.org
Join
Renew

Express Inn

3.0 star property
Beachfront guesthouse with a 24-hour front desk and a coffee shop

Choose dates to view prices

Express Inn sits right by the sea, offering a peaceful retreat with practical amenities. Guests have access to a grocery store, on-site shopping, and a coffee shop, while free self parking and in-room WiFi add convenience to this waterfront location.

Reviews

6.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

Available filters for rooms
Showing 3 of 3 rooms

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, Ocean View

View from room

Deluxe Double Room, Ocean View

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
  • 2 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, City View

View from room

Standard Room, City View

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
  • 2 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Triple Room, Balcony, Partial Ocean View

View from room

Deluxe Triple Room, Balcony, Partial Ocean View

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
  • 2 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Murphy Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Lot No. 10787 Unigas Magu, North Male Atoll, Hulhumalé, 20021

What's nearby

  • Hulhumalé Central Park - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Hulhumale Beach - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Hulhumale Ferry Terminal - 11 min drive - 4.9 miles
  • Maldives Islamic Centre - 12 min drive - 5.1 miles
  • Kurumba Beach - 62 min drive - 6.9 miles

Getting around

  • Velana Intl. Airport (MLE) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bombay Darbar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Pastamania - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Red Snapper Coffee Beans - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Coffee & Bagels - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Naga’s - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Express Inn

Guesthouse near Maldives Islamic Centre
Take advantage of free airport pick-up, a grocery/convenience store, and a terrace at Express Inn. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with shopping on site and a coffee shop/cafe.
Other perks at this guesthouse include:
  • Free self parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), express check-in, and babysitting (surcharge)
  • Meeting rooms, ATM/banking services, and tour/ticket assistance
Room features
All guestrooms at Express Inn boast thoughtful touches such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Electric kettles, daily housekeeping, and desks

Similar properties

On the beach, white sand, sun loungers, beach umbrellas

H78 Maldives

  • Free airport shuttle
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, 452 reviews
H78 Maldives

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour free airport pick-up shuttle on request
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: USD 7 for adults and USD 7 for children
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Refrigerator on request
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Separate bedroom

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • On the beach
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • No elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 2010
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator on request

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 2 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport; to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
4 children, up to the age of 1, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

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.

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately USD 7 for adults and USD 7 for children
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 25.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Express Inn Hulhumale
Express Inn Hulhumalé
Express Hulhumalé
Guesthouse Express Inn Hulhumalé
Hulhumalé Express Inn Guesthouse
Express
Guesthouse Express Inn
Express Inn Hulhumalé
Express Inn Guesthouse
Express Inn Guesthouse Hulhumalé

Frequently asked questions

Is Express Inn pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Express Inn?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Express Inn?

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 2 PM.

What time is check-out at Express Inn?

Check-out is at 11:30 AM.

Does Express Inn provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a free shuttle from the airport to the hotel that runs on request.

Where is Express Inn located?

Nestled on the beach, this Hulhumalé guesthouse is within a 15-minute walk of Hulhumalé Central Park and Hulhumale Beach. Full Moon Beach and Victory Wreck Dive Site are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

Express Inn Reviews

Reviews

6.4
Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 32 reviews

6.4/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

6.4/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

5.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Krishna

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Lacking basic bathroom items toothbrush/paste, limited body wash and shampoo.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Martina

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
more attention to cleaning need
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Hiroshi

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
On the hotel’s HP, they provide the shuttle bus service to the airport. But they don’t.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Alexy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Chambre sympa, hôtel situé à côté de la plage
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Jarle

Enkelt hotell med vennlig stab

Etter litt rot under check-in ble oppholdet bra, kjekk plassering. Ingen heis.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Halis

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Rekonderar inte

Vi hade deluxrum för 2 vuxen o 2 barn Rummet väldigt litet, inte rent, gammalt och det stor vid bokning flyggtransfer ingår men de har ingen flygtransfer..
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Blanca

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
La experiencia no fue cómo esperáramos, la ciudad nos gustó, pero el hotel no, la habitación que habíamos pedido con vistas al mar NO NOS LA DIERON, además la limpieza dejaba mucho que desear, el baño se mojaba todo, no daban ni champú ni toalla de manos o cara, además un día para cenar en la habitación pedimos 1 silla o taburete, ya que solo había 1 en la habitación y éramos 2, y no nos la dieron. También nos dijeron que nos iban a pasar muchos sitios qué ver y dónde comer y no nps pasaron NADA. El entendimiento complicado, el desayuno muy pobre no daban a elegir te ponian 3 tostadas y una tortilla de huevina, y solo café o zumo, una a elegir. Y el último día que teniamos que ir rápido al aeropuerto les pedimos que nos llamaran un taxi y tardaron en llamarlo muchisimo. No creo que volviera a este alojamiento a no ser que mejoren sus instalaciones y servicio. Muy sonrientes, pero poca ayuda.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Dean

Liked: Staff & service
Close to the Airport, beach, restaurant, shop
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The host is very kind and near the night-market and beach.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Durchsichtigkeit der Toilette zum Schlafbereich (nur eine Plexiglasscheibe zum Bad/zur Toilette). Der Partner kann einem dabei zusehen, wie man auf der Toilette sitzt. Ein absolutes No Go.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

4/10 Poor

ismail

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hayal kırıklığı yarattı...

Otel resimlerdeki gibi değil. Aile için yetersiz. Temizlik ve hijyen sorunlu Çevresinde denize girilecek yerler var denize çok yakın ancak çok gürültülü bir ortam .
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Review of Express Inn Maldives

It was a clean & efficient stay over this B&B. Transfers were smooth.
Stayed 1 night in May 2018

6/10 Okay

Ava, Hong Kong

Liked: Staff & service

Cool hostel

Near to supermarket and the beach, the hostel is tidy and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018

4/10 Poor

Banana

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hotel staff were friendly but thats all

The place is run down at best. Given that it is a 3 star hotel we expected basic amenities such as clean towels and tooth brush. The towels were stained and the bed sheets were stained as well. There were no tooth brush provided and they charge USD $2 for one toothbrush. Breakfast was not included and came with a charge of $5 - we opted to eat out inside. Would not recommend this place unless you're really really out of choice - for the price you're paying you're much better off getting a good hotel in Maafushi. We were initially under the idea that speedboats to Maafushi did not run after 6pm. Sigh, if only we had known they run till 10pm! We would not have stopped over at Hulhumale.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017

6/10 Okay

JK, KKC

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

พอได้

รอรถมารับที่สนามบินนานมาก พอขากลับดันมาปลุกเรียกก่อนเวลานัด ผ้าเช็คตัวมีกลิ่น แต่ห้องก็สะอาดอยุ่
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service

Hotel close to the airport

The pick up from the airport was good. 10usd per way. Its a little expensive as you will be sharing the shuttle with many other guest. But for the convenient, it's worth it. The front desk staff spoke very good English and is very professional. Helped us to call our resort on the following day to arrange for our transfer.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
fuer eine nacht ist dass hotel perfekt liegt direkt bei der bus station und in der nahe von vielen resturants
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017

6/10 Okay

Lorant, Tokyo

Liked: Cleanliness

Just a night in Male because we landed too late

Simple hotel that did the trick for one night because we landed too late that day to make it to our island. Not related to the hotel, but that bus from the airport to Hulumale sucks and is really confusing and nothing else can go to the airport, taxis don't go there.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017

4/10 Poor

N, Stockholm

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Never again

Service minded staff, but that´s where the nice things with this hotel ends. No darkening curtains, AC sounding like a bulldozer, termites everywhere, one soap dispenser (in the shower). Furniture and floor water damaged, a lot of black mold in the bathroom.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very Nice Staff, picked me up at airport,and made my stay comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
夜マレに着いて翌朝の水上飛行機に乗るため利用しました。ホテル自体はボロいのですが、周辺にはお店もあるし、非常に美味しいインド料理レストランがあって、立地には大満足です。便利で安いので、ステイを楽しむわけではなければ大満足です。
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2017

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Many hidden charges

Many hidden charges I was not informed with. No receipts where assigned whenever I paic
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017

6/10 Okay

Mei Mei Mopy

本身訂了三人房，因見我家的大童，所以酒店職員給了兩間雙人房給我們。我和大童住那間就認真麻麻，房內有咖哩味，廁所清潔度一般，令到我和大童都沒有興趣沖涼，好彩雙人床
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017

8/10 Good

Mel, Iraq

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice hotel very close to the beach in Hulhumale.

Very friendly, helpful and courteous staff. Kudos to Leena for always being helpful and supportive to get things done.
Stayed 18 nights in Jun 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent

Please consider adding dark windows as it is hard to get into sleep unless you cover your eyes! Every thing else is perfect, thank you Belal and Ibrahim for your assistance!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2017

  • † More information about the $50 gift card with flight package benefit may be found at: https://www.expedia-aarp.com/lp/b/vacationpackages50prepaid

  • English Copyright 1995 – 2025. All rights reserved. Use of this Web site constitutes acceptance of the Expedia User Agreement and Privacy Policy. Expedia pays a royalty fee to AARP for the use of AARP’s intellectual property. These fees are used for the general purpose of AARP. All goods or services and discounts offered via the AARP® Travel Center powered by Expedia ®, are provided by third-party suppliers. AARP and its affiliates do not endorse and are not responsible for the goods or services and discounts made available on this site. Offers are subject to change and may have restrictions. Please contact the AARP® Travel Center powered by Expedia® directly for full details. AARP and its affiliates are not insurers.