Hotel Lonuveli

Maldives , Maldives
Male City and Airport, Hulhumale. Kaani Magu / Beach Road
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50 reviews shown

4/10

Poor

22 Oct 2024

steve

with A/C set as cold as possible, the room was still warm.

shower head did not attach to the holding pole, so had to hold the shower head while showering.

breakfast option was not great.

Self

6/10

Pleasant

09 Mar 2024

Anna

I was trying to coordinate pick up times for the airport transfer via the chat feature on Hotels.com and they were very unresponsive. They mentioned once they would coordinate with my other hotel for boat arrival and they never contacted them. I had my hotel reach out to them and was advised of my arrival and nobody was there. I learned the hard way that there's an information desk at the airport that will contact the hotel for you for them to pick you up. Needless to say, I waited at the airport for 45 min for my ride. My bathroom window wood not shut so I kept smelling cigarettes and the bed was hard as a rock.

Self

4/10

Poor

07 Mar 2024

David

Not clean.

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jan 2024

Robi

Very good flight

8/10

Excellent

08 Oct 2023

Verified traveler

Affordable, friendly, and air-conditioned

This hotel is perfect for an affordable stay near the beach. The staff was very friendly. Although the pictures do not reflect the current state of the rooms (the rooms are not as updated or large as the pics show), the AC works great, they make sure to get you to and from the airport, and the breakfast was good.

Partner

4/10

Poor

30 Jan 2022

Megan

The photos online and the property are NOT the same. The super deluxe room was miserable. No windows/ sunlight, dingy, the towels were crusty (sun dried vs in dryer), the bath mats were dirty and our one side of \"king bed\" (two twins pushed together) had stains. We saw a spider and what looked like it's next meal, a cockroach.
The rooftop photos versus what is there is not true. Pictures show a fun dining experience but reality is 3 chairs scattered about.
There are no activities sponsored by the hotel otherwise suggested on their Instagram/site. There is also no elevator however the only plus was the staff was helpful and took care of our luggage.
The beach is across the street, but there is no \"hotel guest\" spot. It is a public beach with enforced local laws, ie. no bikinis, shorts with bathing suits. Also bring your own beach towels because the hotel does not provide although they did let us use the bath towels. There are no lounge chairs at the beach either.
We stayed here for 1 night before our flight home.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

24 Dec 2021

KAMAU

Small and cozy.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

18 Sep 2021

Gagan

The size of the room was small but the rest was perfect.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

02 Sep 2021

Monica

Transfer to hotel/airport included. Very friendly and extremely helpful staff.
Rooms not very clean. I think they had a crazy busy period but I stayed in 2 rooms and neither were ver clean.
Beachfront property, and seaview rooms were nice.
No elevator/lift but staff carries luggage to your room. Food in restaurant/ room service very good.

Leisure Self

4/10

Poor

29 Aug 2021

venugopal

Misquote bites were not expected

Leisure Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

24 Aug 2021

Sriharsha

Staff were friendly and helpful

Leisure Family

2/10

Poor

22 Aug 2021

Verified traveler

This is a best defined as a guest house than a hotel. With bare minimum in all aspects room, breakfast and other aminities.

Leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

01 Dec 2019

Andrea

Did not find them at the airport for pickup had to rush them on to make sure I got back for my transfer

Leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

28 May 2019

Chun Hong

Would consider staying here again for a night only

Overpriced hotel, could have spent much lesser on hotels around that area with better quality standards. Lots of mosquitoes and the furniture are old and defective. Entitled to 2 bottles of water. Anything more you have to pay them. Plus point is that they provide free airport transfer (24 hours).

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

23 Apr 2019

Kumar

Ok stay.

Altogether, the Hotel was not bad. Hotel rooms photo is somehow taken at an angle or stretched so that it appears big. In reality however the Deluxe room which I was staying in is somewhere 8ft x 8ft which was kind of let down as we did not expect room to be so small. It had a separate bathroom and toilet with enough space, a balcony for smoking, side table, small fridge and a Safe.
There was no phone, AC remote and TV remote in room which I had to ask the reception and they promptly provided.
Wifi speed was okay in general however the signal would be completely lost frequently.
Breakfast was not buffet as I was expecting however they would provide you with milk, corn flakes, honey, butter, bread and some items from the kitchen menu during breakfast.
It's better to eat somewhere outside as I didn't see anybody eating in the Hotel, actually I didn't see any tourists around.
There is a beach outside however water is not as clean as you might get around the islands, and also tourists are rare on the beach.
You can stay here as the hotel staff were polite and if you are okay with small room ;).

Partner

8/10

Excellent

12 Dec 2018

Eric

This was a good hotel for overnight stay in Male before taking off to other islands.

Partner

2/10

Poor

04 Dec 2018

No room is avaliable when I arrive.
They arrange a room in OTHER HOTEL which is absolutely terrible.

2/10

Poor

02 Dec 2018

Verified traveler

So when we were shown to our room the first thing I noticed when we walked in was that the room smelt. They had an oil burner going but it did not mask the smell. Not sure if their were issues with the sewer pipes??
The honeymoon suite was much smaller then pictured although the bathroom was quite large. After having been travelling I was so excited to have a shower, there was no shower pressure it was just a dribble, and there was no hot water. I called reception and they said to try again in the morning. Ok then. Tried in the morning and still no hot water or pressure, I ran the water for awhile and due to the way the shower was set up water went all over the bathroom floor, after 5 mins still not hot water and I wasn't able to shower. The bathroom sink had mould around the drain, like the sink was clean but they never cleaned around the drain.
The tv only got 1 channel.
Breakfast was ok.

Overall preety disappointed.

8/10

Excellent

13 Nov 2018

Dana

Very modern.... clean... small rooms, every bit of space was used for function.

10/10

Exceptional

29 Oct 2018

Verified traveler

Excellent staff and service. Breakfast was also really good

10/10

Exceptional

21 Sep 2018

Verified traveler

Close to airport, across the street from the beach, free breakfast and friendly staff

8/10

Excellent

21 Sep 2018

Vanessa

Great if You need to be near the airport...

Great comfort, transportation to and from airport is provided, customer service is excellent, and the views (if you get a room with a view) are beautiful! The downside is the location due to there only being local beaches (so you have to wear long clothes/swimwear) and not being much to do. It’s a great place to stay if needing to be near the airport. The city is unfortunately dirty; there was a lot of trash in the city and tourist beach, which is down the street.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Sep 2018

Alex

Stayed at the hotel for a long layover and they picked us up and dropped us off at the hotel. Staff was great! and really helpful.

2/10

Poor

16 Sep 2018

Would not recommend for a friend, uncleared towels, so such noise from the street, no hot water, poor breakfast, overly priced.

10/10

Exceptional

14 Sep 2018

This hotel works for a quick overnight stay.
But, for a long vacation I'm not sure it's ideal.

4/10

Poor

28 Jul 2018

joseph

average hotel my snorkel and face mask got stolen.

i had bad experience staff were helpful,that is all i got to say i guess we had to pay over 1000 dollars a night to a resort to be pleased. any way forget the big pictures and advertising if you only going to spend 100 dollars a night.

2/10

Poor

27 Jul 2018

Anthony

Bad service and staff attitude

No hospitality and bad hotel. Nothing like the pictures.
The transportation to hotel was fine, but once in the room the first thing I did was kill a cockroach. The staff was borderline rude and the room was clean but nothing like advertised.
After a flight we wanted to shower, but there was no warm water. Reception said the boiler is powered by solar so we don't have warm water in evening? Communications about our flight and transportation to the airport was bad. No one had a clue about the flight time and transportation pickup time. Local fee was 6 us dollars which we paid using a 10 dollar bill but they didn't have change offering to give us change in other currency.

4/10

Poor

03 Jun 2018

alfred

washroom not in good order, towel a bit black-white in appearance

10/10

Exceptional

23 May 2018

Daphne

it was wonderful, we were picked up from the airport and taken to our hotel.
we were given a welcome drink on arrival .
in the morning we woke to dolphins playing, so nice.
the staff was wonderful

Partner

8/10

Excellent

21 Apr 2018

David

Nice and clean

Very good location not that far from Male international airport with a return airport transfer available. Very ideal for one night stay before transfer to one of those paradise resorts if you arrived late in the evening in Male.

6/10

Pleasant

11 Apr 2018

jodie

Average. Kicked us out before check-out

We got asked to leave before our check out time. They wouldn't rearrange out airport shuttle so we were stranded in the lobby for over 2 hours.
Food was okay. Bed uncomfy. Shower had no pressure. Won't be back.

6/10

Pleasant

06 Apr 2018

Verified traveler

Breakfast was basic and often cold.
No option or avaiabiliry to have dinner at the hotel.
Construction site next door so could be noisy at times.
Staff could do with improving their communication skills.
Nice view of the beach and room.decoration when.requested was fabulous. Very talented man that did it.
Could do with a revamp and us the roof top terrace for more entetainment or dinner.
Pictures you see on the website are not like the rooms they are basic but ok.
Bitten my mosquitoes most nights and tou have to ask for.your room to be cleaned daily.

6/10

Pleasant

29 Mar 2018

Verified traveler

Near to Airport i.e. 15 minutes by car
Near to ferry to Male city i.e. 20 minutes walking

6/10

Pleasant

27 Mar 2018

Cholly

Good

Good hotel and location near beach and Thai restaurant .
Friendly Staff

Thank you

8/10

Excellent

21 Mar 2018

Great for a short stay

Pros : Amazingly friendly and helpful staff, great and affordable food! Close to the beach for a quick swim. Supermarket and bus stop very close as well.

Cons: area around the hotel still under construction hence some noise and dirt at the beach

10/10

Exceptional

07 Mar 2018

Sam Zam

Lonuveli Hotel was very good view to sea.

With one word it was very good evening.
Hulhumale city also very good.

4/10

Poor

02 Mar 2018

Lilibeth

Room not good but staff were great

The room was not that great. The toilet seat was completely off the toilet. The room we had didn’t have a window and it was so tiny but staff were great.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

25 Feb 2018

Verified traveler

Enough for one night stay

Airport pick up and all other logistics arrangements for my departure in the next morning were very well managed by hotel staff.

10/10

Exceptional

17 Feb 2018

Maggie

Nice Hotel Service

Hotel staff are nice, friendly amd reliable.. Hotel was clean and affordable with beach view.

10/10

Exceptional

20 Dec 2017

Verified traveler

Nice Hotel with the best view and location

The seaview room provide a fantastic view for sunrise! And the beach right in front of hotel is superb.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Nov 2017

Verified traveler

Really good

Airport pick up and drop off was nice. Extra charge of late checkout wasn't expecting.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

18 Nov 2017

Catalin

One night

We just stayed one night. Everything in the city is under construction. It is a basic hotel for an overnight stay before you move on to some island resort. We though it was ok.

2/10

Poor

01 Oct 2017

Verified traveler

For this price its a con

Nothing is good here. Nothing is provided except a lousy breakfast. No tiisues no slippers dont even have a soap holder. Horrifying experience.

6/10

Pleasant

06 Aug 2017

Hotel photo deceived us

The hotel room photos posted on Expedia has deceived us by booking the room. We've booked deluxe seaview but ended up just a simple bedroom without backdrop as the photo showed on website.
I think this needs to be corrected. Besides, there's no lighting effect at all. Balcony is dusty and sandy...no floor mat provided even though we asked. Not much tour infos .
Location is not bad for a transit as we transferred to the island resort after our two days stayed. Visited Male city by public ferry and taxi fare is inexpensive.

8/10

Excellent

16 Nov 2025

Dominique

Hotel propre, ancien avec quelques pb sans grandes importances. Tres bonne restauration , locale, bon rapport qualité prix personnel très avenant

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jan 2024

Bárbara

De frente para o mar

Hotel muito bom em Male. De frente pra o mar.

Friends_and_family Family

4/10

Poor

15 Dec 2020

Verified traveler

Personnel très accueillant .
Chambre sans fenêtre

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jul 2020

Martin

Good

A small but nice hotel right on the beach near the airport.
Breakfast good and tasty, staff helpful and dedicated.
I recommend.

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

16 Feb 2020

Juuso

Ok hotel

The Hulumale is not that good. I recommend staying in Male. Hotel was basic. Room smaller than in pictures.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

22 Dec 2019

Kazuble

次の日に別のリゾート地に向かうために一泊だけ宿泊する予定です利用しました。
当日夜遅くのフライトで到着しましたが、無料の送迎などとても便利でした。また、次の日に向かうリゾート先のスタッフが空港にいなくて明日の水上飛行機の時間が分からず焦りましたが、ロヌヴェリのスタッフさんが連絡して下さり大変助かりました。
次の日の朝6:00に空港に戻らないと行けなかったのですが、24時間送迎無料のサービスが本当に便利でした。非常に旅がスムーズになり、感謝しております。

チェックイン時には、多くの客が同じタイミングで到着していたので時間はかかりましたが、特に問題はありませんでした。
私たちはオーシャンビューが見える二階の部屋だったのですが、とても清潔で見晴らしも凄く良かったです。
少し気になったことが2点
・電気でお湯を沸かして備蓄するタイプなのか、お湯が途中で出なくなりました。
・雨季にためか、寝る時に波の音が少し気になりました

滞在時間は6時間ほどでしたが、モルディブ都内においてはなかなかのクオリティ、サービスの良さだったのではないかと思いました。スタッフもとても親切でした。
（リゾートから戻ってきて最終日に都内を少し歩き回りましたが、他の施設はなかなかサービスの質も清潔感も悪く思えました。もう行くことはないでしょう。）

このホテルを選んで良かったです。

Leisure Family