Amber Beach Hotel
Sea-view balconies and solid service, two kilometres from the airport
A city stay in Hulhumalé
Amber Beach Hotel is a 4-star hotel in Hulhumalé, connected to Velana International Airport by the Sinamalé Bridge — the taxi ride covers roughly 2 km. It holds a Google rating of 4.4/5 across 227 reviews. The hotel has an on-site restaurant, room service, and three room categories, all with private balconies. Activities including snorkelling, diving, canoeing, windsurfing, and fishing can be arranged through the property, and bicycle rental is available for getting around Hulhumalé.
Is this stay right for you?
A practical, well-rated 4-star base in Hulhumalé with sea-view balcony rooms, reliable service, and straightforward airport access across the bridge.
Best for
- Travellers transiting through Velana International Airport
- Couples wanting a sea-view room at a moderate price
- Guests who want arranged water-sports excursions without committing to a remote island
- Short city-side breaks in the Greater Malé area
Less suited to
- Those seeking a private beach or house reef
- Travellers wanting alcohol with meals (Hulhumalé is alcohol-free)
- Guests looking for a secluded island experience
Balconies with city and sea views
Every room has a private balcony. Depending on the category, the outlook is either across the Hulhumalé cityscape or toward the sea — the Deluxe King rooms on the upper floors pick up the clearest water views.
On-site restaurant and room service
The hotel runs a restaurant with table service and a continental and buffet breakfast available at an extra charge. Room service means you are not limited to restaurant hours, which is useful if your flight lands late.
Outdoor terrace and garden
The property has a sun terrace, outdoor furniture, a garden area, and BBQ facilities — a reasonable amount of outdoor space for an urban hotel in Hulhumalé.
Water-sports and cycling access
Snorkelling, diving, canoeing, windsurfing, and fishing trips can be arranged through the hotel. Bicycle rental is also available on site, which is a practical way to cover ground in Hulhumalé.
Rooms & rates
Deluxe Queen Room with City View & Balcony
20 m²
- Balcony
- City view
- Air conditioning
- Attached bathroom
- Flat-screen TV
Deluxe King Room with Partial Sea View & Balcony
30 m² · sleeps 2 · 1 king bed
- Balcony
- Sea view
- Air conditioning
- Attached bathroom
- Flat-screen TV
Deluxe King Room with Sea View & Balcony
27 m² · sleeps 2 · 1 king bed
- Balcony
- Sea view
- Air conditioning
- Attached bathroom
- Flat-screen TV
Deluxe Queen Room with Sea View & Balcony
20 m² · sleeps 2 · 1 queen bed
- Balcony
- Sea view
- Air conditioning
- Attached bathroom
- Flat-screen TV
Experiences on & off the island
Inside Amber Beach Hotel
Amenities at Amber Beach Hotel
Most popular facilities
- Airport shuttle
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Beachfront
- Free Wifi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
- Very Good Breakfast
Great for your stay
- Restaurant
- Private bathroom
- Balcony
- Air conditioning
- Free Wifi
- BBQ facilities
- Flat-screen TV
- Non-smoking rooms
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bidet
- Additional toilet
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
Bedroom
- Linens
- Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
- Outdoor furniture
- Beachfront
- Sun deck
- BBQ facilities Additional charge
- Balcony
- Terrace
- Garden
Kitchen
- Coffee machine
- Dryer
- Electric kettle
How to get there
Amber Beach Hotel sits in Hulhumalé, approximately 2 km from Velana International Airport. The journey crosses via the Sinamalé Bridge by taxi — no boat transfer is required. The hotel runs an airport shuttle service. Guests single out airport access as one of the property's practical strengths.
An airport taxi is inexpensive — typically MVR 60–100 (about $4–8) on the fixed fares, taking 10–20 minutes; the public airport shuttle bus costs even less. No ferry or speedboat is needed — the islands are connected to the airport by road.
Service is the strongest-rated theme: 47 of 54 mentions were positive. The property itself scored 32 positive out of 41, and cleanliness came through clearly at 21 of 23. Location and transit also rated well, with guests pointing to easy airport access and things to do nearby. Breakfast drew solid marks at 19 positive from 25 mentions.
- Things to do4.7
- Restaurants3.8
- Airport access4.7
Share of positive mentions per theme, from Google reviews.
Reviews scoring 9–10: 23 · average 9.6
They wrote about: staff, room, breakfast
Reviews scoring 7–9: 7 · average 7.6
They wrote about: room, breakfast, location
No reviews in the selected score range.
Guest reviews summarised from Booking site partners.
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Questions & answers
How do I get from Velana International Airport to the hotel?
The hotel is in Hulhumalé, about 2 km from the airport via the Sinamalé Bridge. An airport taxi covers the route — no boat or seaplane is needed. The hotel offers an airport shuttle service.
What room types are available?
There are three room categories: a 20 m² Deluxe Queen with city view, a 27 m² Deluxe King with sea view, and a 30 m² Deluxe King with partial sea view. All have private balconies and ensuite bathrooms.
What does breakfast cost and what is included?
Breakfast is available at an extra charge and runs as both a continental and buffet format. It is not automatically included in the room rate, so confirm at booking whether you want to add it.
Is there a restaurant at the hotel?
Yes. The hotel has an on-site restaurant with table service. Room service is also available, which is useful for guests arriving on late-night flights.
Can I go snorkelling or diving from the hotel?
Snorkelling, scuba diving, canoeing, windsurfing, and fishing trips can all be arranged through the hotel with local operators. Hulhumalé is a city island, so these are organised excursions rather than on-site reef access.
Is there a beach at the hotel?
The hotel lists beach access. Hulhumalé has a public beach on the island; the hotel can direct you to it, though it is not a private on-site beach attached to the property.
Is alcohol available at the hotel?
Hulhumalé is an alcohol-free island, so no alcohol is served at the hotel. This applies to all properties on the island regardless of star rating.
What is the price range for rooms?
Rooms start from USD 83.67 per night for the Deluxe Queen with city view. The Deluxe King with sea view starts from USD 243.94. Rates vary by season and availability.
Is the hotel good for families?
The facts list rooms that sleep a maximum of two guests per room. Families requiring larger configurations or interconnecting rooms should confirm availability directly with the hotel before booking.
What payment methods are accepted?
The hotel accepts credit cards, debit cards, NFC mobile payments, and cash. Currency exchange is available at the front desk, which operates 24 hours.
Is Wi-Fi available throughout the property?
Free Wi-Fi is available in all rooms and public areas. A public internet workstation is also on site for guests who need a desktop connection.
Can I store luggage if I arrive early or check out late?
The hotel has baggage storage and a 24-hour front desk, so early arrivals and late departures can leave luggage while they wait. A concierge is also available to help with arrangements.