PERLA Dhangethi

La tranquillité du lieu

Overall, we had a pleasant stay, but the property has clearly seen better days. It has great potential, which unfortunately feels underutilized at the moment. In our opinion, this is definitely not a 4-star property as listed on Booking. By European standards, it would be more comparable to a guest house rather than a full-service hotel. That said, there are positives worth mentioning. The staff was very kind and welcoming throughout our stay, and we really enjoyed the food in the restaurant. Breakfast was quite basic, but this seems to be standard across the Maldives.

The photos on Booking don’t fully reflect the current condition of the property. For example, during our stay, the upper terrace was not arranged at all - there were no chairs or umbrellas, making it unusable. The bathroom could use some attention, as it felt a bit neglected (e.g. moldy silicone in places). We also noticed that the bed linen and towels didn’t seem properly washed. Overall, we still had a good experience thanks to the friendly atmosphere and service, but with some improvements, this place could truly match its potential.

Rustic maldavian accomodation in centre of island. Easy to reach all amenities. The only hotel with a pool on the island. Hotel staff were lovely.

The location is very close to the local mosque so the calls to prayer are extremely loud, especially at 5.15am. The breakfast was monotonous, the same thing everyday. Also when going on trips the takeaway breakfast was always the same and we had to ask for water everytime. Some of the decor was dated, I.e. rotten wooden door frame in our bathroom. Perla do arrange trips but they have competition with a new provider across the street and Perlas prices and service do not compare unfortunately. They need to do some homework.

Im Vergleich zu anderen Unterkünften auf "local Islands" verfügt das Zimmer über viel Stauraum :-) Die Betten sind zwar schmal (für große Menschen) aber sehr bequem. Das Frühstücksbuffet war sehr gut und ausreichend. Das Personal ist sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit und auch im Vorfeld bestand eine gute Kommunikation. Die Transfers kann man direkt über das Hotel reservieren und funktioniert perfekt. Bei der Rezeption stehen immer frische Strand-/Badetücher zur Verfügung. Gerne wieder :-)

Das Hotel verfügt am Bikinibeach über Strandliegen (mit "Perla" gekennzeichnet) aber da sich keiner darum kümmert, werden diese von allen anderen Gästen der Insel belegt. Somit müsste man zeitig in der Früh zum Strand gehen um diese zu "reservieren" (was ich mühsam finde).

The hotel was great. The staff were extremely accommodating making arrangements for us to have early breakfasts on days we were diving. Its location is a short walk to the jetty, the harbour and the restaurant’s. Nice pool which was very clean, towels were provided for the pool and the beach.

L’accueil chaleureux de l’ensemble du personnel ainsi que la disponibilité et la réactivité à nos demandes La situation de l’hôtel au centre de l’île dans la rue principale . Véritable hôtel à taille humaine La proximité avec la plage bikini

Rien

The staff were very friendly and accommodating and the food was quite good. They arranged 3 single beds which was very nice and the air-conditioning worked great. They had a special beach dinner for us on Christmas with lights and music which was fun. Conveniently accepted euros and USD at great exchange rates. Helped coordinate the speed boat transfers and provided golf cart rides to and from the jetty for ourselves and our bags.

Staying on a local island is a completely different experience than staying at a resort island (think loud prayer time in the early morning , no alcohol, etc) so you must manage your expectations. This property is a bit tired and the pictures seem from an earlier time. The shower needs to be cleaned thoroughly of mildew and the water heater never went above luke warm. The toilet didn't flush well. The food was probably the tastiest on the island, but the restaurant has no vibe or view and the rooftop is unusable, so we preferred the beachside cafes. While the staff was so friendly and made it worth it, I would rather try a different hotel next time, especially one with private beach access (bikini beach is run down, full of broken plastic loungers and trash--more a review for the island than the hotel). Bring your bug spray!!!