Is Velana Beach Hotel at Velana Airport?

No. Despite the name, Velana Beach Hotel is on Maafushi Island in South Malé Atoll, about 45 minutes from Velana International Airport by speedboat.

Where is Velana Beach Hotel?

It's on the beachfront of Maafushi Island (Kaafu Atoll), with its own private beach area. The bikini beach is a few minutes' walk away, and the harbour is under ten minutes on foot.

How long is the speedboat from Velana Airport to Velana Beach Hotel?

About 45 minutes in good weather. Allow a little extra during the rougher months (May–October).

How much does the transfer cost?

Fares start from US$32 per person one-way. Infants travel free and don't take a seat.

Do I need to book in advance?

We recommend it. Booking online confirms your seat instantly and your e-ticket is ready straight away, so there's nothing to sort out at the jetty.

Maldives hotel transfer

Velana International Airport to Velana Beach Hotel

Speedboat transfers from Malé's international airport to Velana Beach Hotel — a friendly beachfront hotel on Maafushi, a few minutes' walk from the bikini beach.

Duration: 45 min
Distance: 27 km
Frequency: Multiple daily departures
From: USD 32 / person

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About this route

Velana International Airport → Velana Beach Hotel

Despite the shared name, Velana Beach Hotel isn't at the airport — it's on Maafushi Island, about 45 minutes away by speedboat. This transfer is a direct crossing from Velana Airport to Maafushi, so you can step off your flight and check in the same afternoon. Book online and your e-ticket is confirmed instantly.

Destination guide

Welcome to Velana Beach Hotel

Velana Beach Hotel is a small beachfront hotel on Maafushi, the Maldives' most popular local island, with its own private beach area and the bikini beach a few minutes' walk away. Most rooms have balconies, with a choice of sea views, island views or family rooms. The Kaalama Restaurant serves international dishes, pizza and Maldivian food, and the tour desk organises excursions across South Malé Atoll. Reviewers consistently single out the warm, helpful staff, the sea views and the food.

Getting around

Velana Beach Hotel is on Miskiy Magu, under ten minutes' walk from the Maafushi harbour. Maafushi is about 1.3 km long and easy to explore on foot or by bike.

Things to do

1Relax on the hotel's private beach area
2Walk a few minutes to Maafushi's bikini beach
3Eat Maldivian dishes or pizza at the Kaalama Restaurant
4Book snorkelling, sandbank and dolphin trips at the tour desk
5Borrow a bike and explore the island
6Ride the zipline across the lagoon to Vahmaafushi

Good to know

Frequently asked questions

No. Despite the name, Velana Beach Hotel is on Maafushi Island in South Malé Atoll, about 45 minutes from Velana International Airport by speedboat.
It's on the beachfront of Maafushi Island (Kaafu Atoll), with its own private beach area. The bikini beach is a few minutes' walk away, and the harbour is under ten minutes on foot.
About 45 minutes in good weather. Allow a little extra during the rougher months (May–October).
Fares start from US$32 per person one-way. Infants travel free and don't take a seat.
We recommend it. Booking online confirms your seat instantly and your e-ticket is ready straight away, so there's nothing to sort out at the jetty.

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