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West Sands

3.0 star property
White sand beach and a fitness center, near Ukulhas Beach

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Grand Jacuzzi Suite (20% off on Return Shared Speed Boat transfer from Airport) | Living area | Flat-screen TV, pay movies
Beach nearby, white sand, sun loungers, beach umbrellas
Front of property
1 bedroom, memory foam beds, minibar, in-room safe
Lobby sitting area
West Sands, steps from Ukulhas Harbor, offers an eco-friendly experience. The on-site restaurant serves a satisfying breakfast before guests head to the white sand beach with loungers. Active travelers enjoy rowing, canoeing, and snorkeling options right at their doorstep.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

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Family Apartment, Balcony (20% off on Return Shared Speed Boat transfer from Airport) | 1 bedroom, memory foam beds, minibar, in-room safe

Family Apartment, Balcony (20% off on Return Shared Speed Boat transfer from Airport)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Suite, Sea View (20% off on Return Shared Speed Boat transfer from Airport) | Living area | Flat-screen TV, pay movies

Suite, Sea View (20% off on Return Shared Speed Boat transfer from Airport)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, Balcony, Garden View (20% off on Return Shared Speed Boat transfer from Airport) | 1 bedroom, memory foam beds, minibar, in-room safe

Suite, Balcony, Garden View (20% off on Return Shared Speed Boat transfer from Airport)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Egyptian cotton linens
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Family Villa (20% off on Return Shared Speed Boat transfer from Airport)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Memory foam bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
  • 40 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms (20% off on Return Shared Speed Boat transfer from Airport) | 1 bedroom, memory foam beds, minibar, in-room safe

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms (20% off on Return Shared Speed Boat transfer from Airport)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
2 bedrooms
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 28 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Grand Suite, Ocean View (20% off on Return Shared Speed Boat transfer from Airport) | 1 bedroom, memory foam beds, minibar, in-room safe

Grand Suite, Ocean View (20% off on Return Shared Speed Boat transfer from Airport)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Egyptian cotton linens
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Villa, Garden View (20% off on Return Shared Speed Boat transfer from Airport)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Memory foam bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, memory foam beds, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Room (20% off on Manta Snorkeling)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Memory foam bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Grand Jacuzzi Suite (20% off on Return Shared Speed Boat transfer from Airport) | 1 bedroom, memory foam beds, minibar, in-room safe

Grand Jacuzzi Suite (20% off on Return Shared Speed Boat transfer from Airport)

Highlights

Furnished patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Family Suite Non smoking

  • Sleeps 4

Sea View Suite

  • Sleeps 2

Deluxe Room

  • Sleeps 2

Grand Ocean View Suite (20% Off On Return Shared Speed Boat Transfer From Airport)

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Two-Bedroom Villa With Balcony (20% Off On Return Shared Speed Boat Transfer From Airport)

  • Sleeps 4

Garden View Suite (20% Off On Return Shared Speed Boat Transfer From Airport)

  • Sleeps 2

Villa With Garden View (20% Off On Return Shared Speed Boat Transfer From Airport)

  • Sleeps 3

Grand Jacuzzi Suite (20% Off On Return Shared Speed Boat Transfer From Airport)

  • Sleeps 2

Family Apartment, Balcony (20% Off On Return Shared Speed Boat Transfer From Airport)

  • Sleeps 4

Grand Jacuzzi Suite (20% Off On Return Shared Speed Boat Transfer From Airport)

  • Sleeps 3

Suite, Balcony, Garden View (20% Off On Return Shared Speed Boat Transfer From Airport)

  • Sleeps 2

Villa, Garden View (20% Off On Return Shared Speed Boat Transfer From Airport)

  • Sleeps 3

Family Villa (20% Off On Return Shared Speed Boat Transfer From Airport)

  • Sleeps 4

About the neighborhood

Located in Ukulhas, West Sands is near the beach. Mathiveri Harbor and Holi Faru Dive Site are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Ukulhas Beach and Sunset Beach. Ukulhas Harbor and Maaya Thila are two other places to visit that come recommended. With water skiing, parasailing, and windsurfing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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Kinara Vasha Magu, Ukulhas, 09030

What's nearby

  • Ari Atoll - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Ukulhas Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Ukulhas Harbor - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

  • Velana Intl. Airport (MLE) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ocula Beach Club - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Sea Salt Restaurant - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Basilico - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Nala Bistro - ‬2 min walk
  • Coffee Village

About this property

West Sands

Hotel near Ukulhas Beach
Located close to Ukulhas Harbor, West Sands provides a free grocery shopping service, a terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe. With a white sand beach, sun loungers, and scuba diving, this hotel is the perfect place to soak up some sun. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Enjoy the gym, as well as activities like snorkeling, rowing/canoeing, and kayaking. In addition to a garden and a playground, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with speed of 25+ Mbps.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and a ferry terminal shuttle
  • Access to a nearby health club, express check-out, and express check-in
  • Tour/ticket assistance, motorized watercraft on site, and beach umbrellas
Room features
All guestrooms at West Sands include comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, electric kettles, and ceiling fans

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
  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: USD 15 for adults and USD 10 for children
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Fishing
  • Gym
  • Kayaking
  • Library
  • Personal motorized watercraft
  • Playground
  • Rowing/canoeing
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Free grocery shopping service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Direct access to the beach
  • Garden
  • 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.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 2016
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Memory foam mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
  • Pay movies

Food and drink

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

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 50
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests must transfer via boat and shuttle to the property; guests must contact the property at least 24 hours before travel, using the contact information on the confirmation received after booking
This property offers transfers from the ferry terminal (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
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
This property provides roundtrip speedboat transfers (surcharge) twice daily between the airport and Ukulhas. A public ferry also operates on select days during scheduled times between Ukulhas Island and Male city. From Male city, a shuttle service to the airport is offered. Guests must contact the hotel in advance to arrange transfers;
The additional fee (payable at the property) covers mandatory one-way speedboat transfer fees for guests ages 13-17.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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.
  • Boat transfer per adult: USD 50 (one-way)
  • Boat transfer per child: USD 25 (one-way), from 2 to 11 years old
  • Additional fee for children (from 13 years old to 17 years old): USD 50 per person, per stay

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

The listed additional fee covers one-way speedboat transfer fees for guests ages 13-17.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 15 for adults and USD 10 for children
  • Late check-out fee: USD 50 (subject to availability)

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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
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
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
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Alcohol is not served or permitted at this property

Property is also known as

West Sands Hotel Ukulhas
West Sands Hotel
West Sands Ukulhas
West Sands Hotel
West Sands Ukulhas
West Sands Hotel Ukulhas

Frequently asked questions

Is West Sands pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at West Sands?

This hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at West Sands?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at West Sands?

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for USD 50 (subject to availability).

Where is West Sands located?

Offering direct access to the beach, this Ukulhas hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Ukulhas Harbor and Ukulhas Beach. Sunset Beach and Mathiveri Harbor are also within 12 mi (20 km).

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