La Solara Villa ★★★

Seaside Oceanview ★★★★

"Our stay at Seaside Oceanview was amazing!!!😍😍 The room was super clean and comfortable! The staff were also super friendly and helpful throughout our stay. We also joined their excursions since they have an excursions centre and everything was very well-organized with a strong focus on safety. Special thanks to Jessica for being so kind and accommodating. Everything went smoothly, making our trip stress-free and memorable. Highly recommend and can’t wait to visit again! ❤️"

Ranthari Hotel and Spa, Ukulhas Maldives ★★★★

"The location is excellent – ​​right across from a private bikini beach with a fairly thriving reef. The rooms are neat. The breakfast isn't mind-blowing, but it's perfectly adequate. The staff is beyond reproach: they'll go out of their way to help with any questions. Rezaul is a star! ☺"

Sunway Ukulhas

"Everything was great, we were met and seen off, and the hotel is right next to the pier. Everything is modern, with nightstands with charging stations, clean, beach towels provided, and a choice of breakfasts. The only downside was the smell in the restroom, which occasionally smelled like sewage."

Paguro Beach Inn ★★★

"The hotel's location is excellent, just 50 meters from the beach. The room is very well-appointed, and cleaning is provided upon request (cleaned an hour after the sign was posted). We were met at the pier upon arrival and given a room immediately before check-in. Overall, the guesthouse left a pleasant impression, despite the fact that outside our window was the wall of a neighboring hotel under construction (literally a meter away), but why look out the window when the beach is so close? The only thing we didn't really like was the food. We had breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The hotel is small, so we decided to come back later for lunch and there was nothing but rice and 3-4 pieces of fish. We were later compensated with seafood the next day. But even though we're not picky eaters, there were many things we didn't like, especially compared to a previous stay at a more budget-friendly guesthouse where the food was better. Tea and coffee are only available for an extra fee at lunch."

SeaLaVie Inn ★★★

"Our stay in Sea la Vie exceeded our expectations! The place is very well decorated from the inside out, the rooms are spacious and sparkling clean and the staff is very friendly, efficient and always willing to help you with anything you need with a big smile☺️. Breakfast is delicious (try the maldivian options!), not to mention the coffee, the best in town! The location is perfect, just minutes walking from the beach, you can go to the east or west beach to watch the sunrise or sunset🌞, both are just a couple of minutes walking. I totally recommend this Sea la Vie if you want your vacation in Maldives to be unforgettable. Hope to come back soon!☺️"

West Sands Ukulhas ★★★

"First, you need to put the environment into context. The island of Ukulhas, inhabited by hospitable Maldivians who are always kind and smiling, still has a lot to learn when it comes to guest houses. We had booked an Ocean Suite; upon arrival, they gave us a sort of upgrade (we had paid around USD 200 a night anyway), and as soon as we got to the room, we were greeted by an unmistakable sewer smell. Hours later, we realized the toilet didn't work, not to mention that they had only left us two towels for the bathroom. I love simplicity, but the total lack of attention and detail, no: a soap dish, a towel rack? In 10 days, they NEVER came to clean our room, let alone the bathroom. The aforementioned problems (toilet and towel rack) were promptly fixed, but not the sewer smell... A typical structure that could be much more appreciated, but lacking order and organization."

Holiday Haven Ukulhas ★★★

"The hotel was nice, but don't book through Ctrip; they don't offer refunds. Actually, it was booked through Trip.com, which offers free cancellation up to 24 hours before check-in. The price was almost double that of foreign apps, but thankfully Ctrip refunded the difference."

Ukulhas Sands ★★★

"If you want to experience the genuine hospitality of the Maldives, nothing beats spending time on one of the local islands. And boy, did we get a hearty dose of warmth, friendship and sheer authenticity in Ukulhas, specifically Ukulhas Sands. Even before we arrived, the proprietor, Saeed, had helped us make arrangements for our transport, given us tips and advice on how to make the most of our time here, and generally made getting to the island fuss-free. He personally greeted us at the pier, and took on a short but informative walk to his homely premises, which we found out later was built on his family land. So basically it was an extension of his family home, and we stayed right next to his extended family - and were pretty much treated the same. Our room was spacious and comfortable, and had all the amenities we needed including good wi-fi. It was on the ground floor so going in and out was easy, and the reception counter was just next door for convenient access if we needed anything. While staying at Ukulhas Sands, we also met Shau, Saeed's sister and an exceptional chef. The breakfast that's served at the hotel is cooked by her, and I recommend you choose a different set each day just to get a taste of her diverse culinary expertise. If you, like us, can't get enough of her cooking, you can walk down the street to her cafe, where she can cook up delicious local delights for dinner. You can also enjoy her home-made pastries and ice-cream as you wile away the afternoon. All of that is well and good, of course, but what about that most important feature - access to the beach? Well, no worries there - just a five minute walk in virtually any direction gets you to the sands - hence the name. We tried a different section of the island every day we were there. Our favourite spot was near a beach swing to the West of the island, which we accessed through an opening opposite a public running track/football pitch. The water is calmest there, and the sands aren't as filled with coral remnants as the other areas. Bring a beach towel, some snacks, your favourite book and you're all set for the day! All in all, Saeed and the Ukulhas Sands family made our first trip to the Maldives memorable, and we'll definitely stay here again if there's ever a second trip :P"