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Hotel Star Shell

3.5 star property
Beachfront guesthouse for sun and fun

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Deluxe Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board
Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board
Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed | Bathroom | Shower, rainfall showerhead, free toiletries, hair dryer
Front of property
Deluxe Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds | Mini-refrigerator
Hotel Star Shell, near Full Moon Beach and Hulhumale Beach, offers a garden and rooftop terrace for relaxation. Enjoy practical amenities like dry cleaning and cozy touches like a lobby fireplace. Staff consistently earn positive reviews from guests.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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Sep 10 - Sep 11
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Tomorrow

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Deluxe Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Smart TV
Ceiling fan
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Smart TV
Ceiling fan
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Smart TV
Ceiling fan
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Double Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Double Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Smart TV
Ceiling fan
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Hulhumalé, Hotel Star Shell is connected to a shopping center. Shoppers can check out Male Fish Market, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Hulhumale Beach and Full Moon Beach. Paradise Island Beach and Republic Square are two other places to visit that come recommended.
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Lot 11106 Nirolhu Magu, Hulhumalé, 20012

What's nearby

  • Hulhumale Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Hulhumalé Central Park - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Sultan Park - 13 min drive - 5.4 miles
  • Maldives Islamic Centre - 13 min drive - 5.4 miles
  • Male Fish Market - 13 min drive - 5.6 miles

Getting around

  • Velana Intl. Airport (MLE) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Manhattan fish market - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Bombay Darbar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Riveli Beach Restaurant - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Break Corner - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Island Kitchen - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Hotel Star Shell

Guesthouse near Hulhumale Beach
Located close to Full Moon Beach, Hotel Star Shell provides a free daily manager's reception, a rooftop terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe. In addition to a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), airport pick-up service (surcharge), and luggage storage
  • Concierge services, a 24-hour front desk, and ATM/banking services
  • Smoke-free premises, a reception hall, and tour/ticket assistance
Room features
All guestrooms at Hotel Star Shell offer thoughtful touches such as fireplaces and air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and free toiletries
  • 40-inch Smart TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, electric kettles, and ceiling fans

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • Airport pick-up shuttle (surcharge) from 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM at scheduled times and on request

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 10 for adults and USD 5 for children
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

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

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Picnic area
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch smart TV with premium digital channels

Food and drink

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

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Fireplace
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:30 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); 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
The additional fee (payable at the property) covers mandatory transfer fees for guests ages 12-17.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children aged 2 and younger eat free breakfast
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 15.0 per day
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:

  • Deposit: USD 95 per accommodation, per stay
  • 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.
  • Additional fee for children (from 12 years old to 17 years old): USD 5 per person, per stay

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

The listed additional fee covers transfer fees for guests ages 12-17.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 10 for adults and USD 5 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 15 per room
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 15.0 per day

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, debit cards, and cash
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Hotel Star Shell Hulhumale
Hotel Star Shell Hulhumalé
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Hulhumalé Hotel Star Shell Guesthouse
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Hotel Star Shell Hulhumalé
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Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Star Shell pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Hotel Star Shell?

This guest house doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Hotel Star Shell?

Check-in start time: 1:30 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Hotel Star Shell?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Hotel Star Shell provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a shuttle from the airport to the hotel that runs 7:00 AM–11:00 PM on request. A fee of USD 15 per room applies.

Where is Hotel Star Shell located?

Located in Hulhumalé, this beachfront guesthouse is in the city center and within 3 mi (5 km) of Hulhumale Beach, Paradise Island Beach, and Full Moon Beach. Republic Square and Sultan Park are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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