About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Moonshell Residence in Maalhos offers family rooms with air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and garden views. Each room includes a work desk, mini-bar, and free WiFi. 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. Leisure Facilities: The guest house features a private beach area, garden, and outdoor seating. Additional amenities include a minimarket, coffee shop, and culture classes. Location and Attractions: Located 2.5 mi from Dharavandhoo Airport, Moonshell Residence is a few steps from Bikini Beach. Guests can enjoy walking tours and snorkeling in the surrounding area.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Breakfast Info

Continental


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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...
Goh
Singapore Singapore
The staff were exceptionally caring and attentive. The rooms were spacious and clean and had everything I needed.
Anezka
Czech Republic Czech Republic
Amazing owner, he knows how to make your holidays memorable. Everyone working in the hotel is very discrete, friendly and professional. Children are welcomed. Crystal clean, nespresso machine in the room a huge plus though with paid capsules (in...
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...

Hosted by Khalid Waheed

9.9
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

Amenities of MOONSHELL RESIDENCE

Great facilities! Review score, 9.2

Most popular amenities

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

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
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of $500 is required. The property charges this 7 days before arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
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

12+ years
Extra bed upon request
$35 per person, per night

Prices for extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

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There are no cribs available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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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.

A damage deposit of $500 is required. The property charges this days before arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

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