MOONSHELL RESIDENCE

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 to the guesthouse was the best food on the island. There is a bikini beach within 2 mins walk, with lovely white sand and crystal blue water and a short swim to the reef where there is lots life and beautiful fish. Waheed was there to greet us at the wharf, which is only a 5 min walk from his place and escorted us to the airport on a neighbouring island. He organised all the transfers for us, even from Male to Maalhos by speedboat which takes 2 hours. Highly recommend.

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Sehr schöne Unterkunft. Maalhos ist eine tolle Insel und Waheed ein toller Gastgeber! Das Personal war sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit, wir haben uns rundum wohl gefühlt. Restaurant sehr zu empfehlen, haben jedes Mal lecker gegessen. Das Hausriff ist sehr gut zum Schnorcheln. Wir waren begeistert von den Ausflügen mit Aslam, wir haben Mantas und Walhaie gesehen, eine einmalige Erfahrung. Wir sind froh dass wir uns für eine lokale Insel und kein Resort entschieden haben. Vielen lieben Dank für den tollen Aufenthalt!

L’host Waheed è stato molto accogliente. La struttura offre un ottimo servizio di colazione, con possibilità di scelta dal menu. Gli orari dei pasti al ristorante sono molto flessibili

C’era un leggero odore sgradevole in bagno

Хозяин очень заботлив :обеспечил трансфер, сходил с нами на снорклинг . В ресторане отеля вкусно готовят. Мы накупались , отлично отдохнули . Если ваша цель купаться и плавать с рыбками , то Вам понравится . К острову приплывают скаты , так же была черепаха и акулы - няньки . Хозяин отеля прогулялся с нами до причала и показал место обитания скатов . В целом само место-деревушка в океане не ждите вылезанных пляжей и отсутствия следов жизнедеятельности человека , вне пляжа одежду носить только закрытую .

Good hotel with nice rooftop restaurant Staff is very friendly

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 host and knows how to give his customers the best experience. He helped us book trasnport, and also went out of the way to book us the return journey to another island. The rooms are clean, impeccable and well maintained. I've had the best food during my stay at Moonshell. Waheed also equipped us with some of the unforgetable experiences like - Turtle snorkling, sand bank visit etc. I would def give his place a 10/ 10 for all the experiences! Thank you Waheed for welcoming us to your home!

There's nothing I didn't like about this place.

(1) The People: Waheed and his staff were all very helpful and accommodating. Waheed also helped arrange the boat transfers to and from Dharavandhoo (the local airport) and even welcomed us there. (2) The Room/Hotel: We stayed in their Twin Bed Room at the start of February 2025 for five days. The room, as well as the entire hotel, was very clean and modern in terms of appliances and furniture. The beds were also very comfy. The rooms come with both A/C and a fan, which can be adjusted to your preferred temperature. The bathroom had a spacious shower. (3) The Beach: Maahlos is a small local island that gives you a unique insight into this side of the Maldives and offers some quiet spaces. It is entirely walkable, and all the local people we met were friendly. The main Bikini Beach is only a 1-2 minute walk from Moonshell Residence, and it has crystal-clear waters with a great reef for snorkeling. (4) The Food: The Moonshell has a great kitchen, serving everything from Asian to European cuisine. It was a pleasure to try all the dishes. Breakfast was included, and we had six options to choose from (Continental, local, porridge, etc.), we personally loved the porridge for breakfast. There is also plenty of fresh seafood available. Even the pizza was delicious! (5) The Tours: You can book several tours with the hotel, from snorkeling to island hopping. We did a snorkeling tour with another couple and Waheed, which was one of the highlights of our trip. Turtles, mantas, small sharks, and a variety of fish can be seen either at the local Maahlos reef or on a tour. Another side note: This is a local island, which means that you are expected to adjust to certain cultural and religious expectations (should be common sense) Ex. Always wearing a min. T-Shirt and Shorts on the island as well as hearing the prayers from the mosque five times a day etc. Waheed will also advise on some of this.

The only two small downsides to the room/hotel were: (1) There was always a bad smell coming from the bathroom drain, which is why we kept all the doors shut at all times. (2) The hotel is a bit poorly soundproofed (which is very common in this region), meaning you can hear other hotel guests quite easily. Both were issues we were able to accommodate, and we did not mind, as all other guests were very respectful!

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 order in advance.

There was dust on furniture. It's better to not forget about the breakfast time, if you come after 10am you'll be left without it. Host promised to show a coral reef, but didn't get time to do this for 5 days of staying, saying "today the current is strong, let's see tomorrow" again and again. Although I swam every day and didn't notice any dangerous like the current. He didn't have to show anything, but no need to encourage and it's better to say everything directly.

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.

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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! - BEACH: Incredible bikini beach with the finest white sand, clear blue water and outstanding coral reefs to snorkel in, nothing like we've ever seen! Free snorkeling equipment as we wanted! We were also provided with free labelled loungers and an umbrella on the beach which was really useful :) - HOSTS: Amazing welcoming hospitality - thank you for your kindness! We would 100% recommend.

We loved it all! Nothing to fault about Moonshell! The only warning would be if you're getting the ferry back to Male - there was only a slight wind and that was enough for the boat journey back to be crazy, so be prepared with sickness pills...