MOONSHELL RESIDENCE

–Excellent location – show map
+40 photos
Scored 9.5
Rated exceptional

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About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Moonshell Residence in Maalhos offers family rooms with air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and modern amenities. Each room includes a work desk, TV, and free WiFi, ensuring a pleasant stay. Dining Experience: The family-friendly restaurant serves American, Seafood, international, and barbecue grill cuisines. Guests can enjoy lunch, dinner, and high tea in a traditional and modern ambiance. Breakfast includes local specialties, juice, and fruits. Leisure Activities: Guests can participate in walking tours and snorkeling, with snorkeling options in the area highly praised. The property features a private beach area, garden, and outdoor seating. Convenient Location: Located 2.5 mi from Dharavandhoo Airport, Moonshell Residence is a few steps from Bikini Beach. Highly rated for its shuttle service and snorkeling options, the guest house offers a relaxing retreat.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Private beach area
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Breakfast Info

Continental

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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
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2 twin beds
1 twin bed
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1 queen bed
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1 queen bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Lara
Germany Germany
“The Moonshell Residence has a very nice Rooftop Bar and an amazing staff which is exceptionally courteous and nice. We had a lovely and comfortable room and the property is close to the Bikini Beach, which was amazing. We also had our own sunbeds...”
Stefanie
Germany Germany
“Thank you so much Waheed for warm and wonderful stay!!! It was a great experience to get know Maalhos with its kind local people, the island jungle and the mindblowing house reef. The meals were very good and a great service.”
Christopher
Australia Australia
“The host Waheed was very accommodating and helped us organise tours, provided us with complimentary snorkel and Flippers and even loaned us his gopro so we could video the Manta Ray's, Whale Shark and turtle we saw. The rooftop restaurant attached...”
Renwithme
India India
“My stay at Moonshell has been nothing short of amazing, whether its the food, hospitality, the location or the overall experience. Its a small little hotel nestled on a small island with a population of 500 people perhaps! Waheed is an exceptional...”
Nikita
Belarus Belarus
“We've been met warmly and deliciously by host. Bed was comfy, guests kitchen (2nd floor restaurant) is really tasty and waiters are very kind, but food waiting time can be longer that you can expect ~1hr, so it's better to reserve a table and...”
Sandra
Netherlands Netherlands
“10 out of 10 for hospitality from start to finish. Thanks to Waheed! 10 out of 10 for the rooftop restaurant, the quality food and nice staff. 10 out of 10 for the comfortable bed.”
Amelia
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Honestly a life changing stay. What we liked: - FOOD: Amazing rooftop restaurant with great prices - we ate so well! And a great choice of breakfasts! - ROOMS: Large rooms with air con and a large comfy bed! Enjoyed just hanging out in the room! -...”
Joanne
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Fabulous hotel, beautiful room, comfy bed , great shower and the location is perfect less than 5 minutes walk to the stunning beach with the reef metres of the beach with loads of fish . I saw dolphins off the beach . Waheed the manager arranged...”
Utzuu
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Waheed is the best guest that we could have had. He helped us with the transfer (speed boat) from male to the island and even with a taxi from the hotel to the place where we had the boat. The food is great and cheap with a lot of variety from...”
Renata
Czech Republic Czech Republic
“Beautiful clean accommodation, excellent food. Waheed and his wife are very nice and helpful.”

Hosted by Khalid Waheed

9.8
Host Review Score
Khalid Waheed
Includes 5 modern, spacious and elegantly appointed rooms positioned on 2 levels. Nestled within lush and verdant garden of indigenous greenery, MOONSHELL RESIDENCE becomes your home away from home.
We are a team of experience locals looking forward to make our guests feel comfortable and spend a tremendous holiday vacation with us.
This is a local island with a few local people living around. And the island is packed with white sandy beached and crystal clear water.
Languages spoken: English,Japanese

Area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
ROOFTOP BY MOONSHELL
  • Cuisine
    American • Seafood • International • Grill/BBQ
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner • High tea
  • Ambience
    Family-friendly • Traditional • Modern
  • Dietary options
    Halal • Vegetarian

House rules

MOONSHELL RESIDENCE takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Check-out
From 12:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 12 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
American ExpressVisaMastercardCash
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.