Okay, so for most of the travelers, it must be a stereotype that island beach resorts are beyond their travel budget, right? Afterall, we are good at stereotyping things and go for the easy way out instead, right?

The good news is that the Maldives Island seems to differ from this stereotype. Here are 15 Instagrammable Beach Resorts in Maldives that are surprisingly cheaper and break the stereotype.

Disclaimer:- This is not a promotional / sponsored post in anyway. The post is not influenced by any of the property owners and has been purely shared on research. The post however has affiliate links to the properties that helps me keep this blog going and keep bringing you more valuable travel information from time-to-time.

Prelude

The major challenge with hitting on to the Maldivian beach resorts is to travel to those independent islands from mainstream capital Male.

Maldives is essentially a group of tiny islands in the form of a ring also called as the Atoll. The only way to connect from one island to another is via speedboats or ferries.

There are two ways you can overcome that challenge. One is that you independently book return transfers via ferry boats to and from Male to the respective islands. Second, you can arrange it by tying up with the resorts for an additional transfer fee.

In this post, I am covering the islands within quick reach of Male and which you can easily connect with via the available water networks.

You can book a ferry transfer service online or book one at venue if you are open to more bargain.

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Table Of Contents:- 15 Instagrammable Beach Properties in Maldives

Male

The island of Maldives is in the shape of a ring also called the atolls, which is basically a string of islands surrounded with water all around. That’s one of the reasons it gives you the vibe of a Lonely Plant island when you are here.

That’s a literal experience of ‘In the Middle of no where’.

Male, the capital island of Maldives is reachable by air from Chennai and the cheapest round trip flights start to Male are from Chennai for as low as INR 15000/-. You can choose to fly by Sri Lankan Airlines or equivalent as the local domestic carriers are often costlier than the International carriers (surprisingly).

1. Ranauraa Inn, North Male

The Ranauraa Inn located in the North Male area will not only surprise you because of its proximity to the beach, but also because of its affordability.

A boutique inn located on a private beachfront, this property allows you beach access, water sports, themed dinners, bicycle rentals, windsurfing and spa facilities within the resort at additional charges.

The rooms start here from as low as 30700/- + taxes for 4 nights

2. Malahini Kuda Bandos Resort

This spectacular beach front resort is actually a rare-to-find combination of luxury and affordability with truly instagrammable views. This is one of those resorts you would want to extend your stay in, as the views are too good to let go.

Combine it with a host of in-resort activities to do such as beach-hopping, private pool, diving, canoeing, nightlife and local places to explore around, Mahalini Kuda Bandos is a perfect combination of a resort holiday as well as sight-hopping at convenience.

The rooms start here from as low as 30700/- + taxes for 4 nights

3. Morgen Wave

This rustic and minimalistic resort is located in the Himmafushi Island, and is a haven for surfers and underwater sports enthusiasts. If you are the one looking for a beach-side adventure and not too inclined for the size of the rooms, the Morgen Wave Resort is a great choice for you.

You can go beach hopping, wind surfing, snorkeling, fishing, canoeing or simply hop-on a bicycle ride to explore the local attractions.

This resort offers a public ferry transfers from the airport for as low as $10-$15 and the shuttle services are available all throughout the day.

The rooms start here from as low as 17000/- + taxes for 4 nights

Dhifushi

Dhifushi is a part of the Maldive Islands located on the North of Male and is accessible by private water transports. Some of the resorts also offer private transfers in the itinerary along with the stay, so you can choose to stay in such properties where you can avail this service.

You can also use the local ferry transfer service and book a ferry transfer with them. Atoll Transfer is a local ferry service which connects with most of the surrounding atolls of Maldives offering return fares from $90 onwards.

Dhifushi has some really iconic and well-featured instagrammable beach resorts that are sure to capture your memory. Let’s check out some of the Instagrammable Beach Resorts properties here.

4. Crown Beach Hotel

The Crown Beach Hotel on the beach road has a striking yet minimalistic design with sober interiors that blend with the colours of the beach waters in front.

The hotel has 3 categories of rooms — Deluxe, Double Deluxe and Private Villa with Snorkeling that comes with a picturesque view of the waves in outside the window.

The rooms start here from as low as 5500/- + taxes for 4 nights

5. Rashu Hiyaa Resort

This spectacular resort blends with the surroundings with its eco-friendly architecture. The Rashu Hiyaa resort is studded with modern amenities and stylish infrastructure for the travelers comfort.

The resort serves six different types of rooms — Deluxe Double Room with Balcony, Deluxe Twin Room with Balcony , Deluxe Double Room with Beach View , Deluxe Twin Room with Beach View , Superior Double Room with Balcony and Superior Twin Room with Balcony

Public Ferry services to this island start from $2 per person one way and private transfers would cost about $25.

The rooms start here from as low as 17665/- + taxes for 4 nights

6. Portia Hotel and Spa

The Portia Hotel and spa looks simple and stylish. Placed amid the palm groves, it seamlessly connects you with the natural beauty of the island.

The resort is 5.6 miles form the Male International Airport and serves three different types of properties — Standard Double Room , Deluxe Double Room with Balcony and Sea View and Super Deluxe with balcony and sea view.

The add-on to your beach luxury is the wellness area where you can relax and ease out.

The rooms start here from as low as 24600/- + taxes for 4 nights

Ukulhas

As we continue our journey unfolding the Instagrammable Beach Resorts in Maldives, we hop onto the neighboring atolls of Maldives to check them out.

The closest neighbor to Male is the Ukulhas Islands which has among the most affordable yet exotic properties on the entire group of Maldives Islands.

If you are really tight on your travel budget, yet want to get a grab of the island holiday, hop in to the Ukulhas beaches as the properties here will definitely take you by surprise.

7. Athiri Resorts

The first in the list of the Instagrammable Beach Resorts in Ukulhas is the Athiri Resorts. This island gem is a ‘cast-away’ beach, about 45 miles from the Male International Airport but worth the trip for several reasons. (Thank me later for it!!)

First, the beach front is straight out of your dream. Second, it will keep you engaged with its never ending list of activities from musical nights to themed dinners, bike explorations to walking tours, wind surfing to fishing.

Thirdly, you are surrounded with a host of shopping streets, cafes, local restaurants, lounges and supermarkets that will keep you engaged all through your journey.

Finally, waiting for the prices right!!!

The rooms start here from as low as 11700/- + taxes for 4 nights

8. Holiday Haven Ukulhas

The Holiday Haven makes it a haven for its holiday lovers with its exquisite classic styled wooden furniture blended with a modern decor. Its an ambiance in-sync with your beach holiday.

The island nearby is dotted with retro-styled cafes, lounges, shopping streets and restaurants. The resort allows you free cycling and snorkeling facilities apart from beach access.

The resort is only 2.5 kms from Male International Airport and thus can be quickly connected and convenient.

The rooms start here from as low as 11200/- + taxes for 4 nights

9. Sea View Villa

Wait until the end as Sea View Villa is about to take you completely by surprise. If only, you have reached reading this far that is!

This recently featured property has chosen its place well, and is beyond doubt aiming to become one of he hottest properties in times to come.

You can enjoy live themed dinners, music and concerts, local cultural tours, themed walking tours, apart from all the water sports activities such as canoeing, wind-surfing, fishing, snorkeling, diving etc.

This villa comes with a ‘Free Airport Shuttle Service’ apart from various in-house amenities to boast of.

The rooms start here from as low as 14025/- + taxes for 4 nights

Thodhoo

The next in out list of Instagrammable Beach Resorts can be found on the Thodhoo Island.

Thodhoo is an island slightly away from the mainstream and will help you escape from the usual crowd.

Located North West of Male, Thodhoo is home to numerous luxury villas and resorts and is even smaller speck than the other Maldivian islands.

Looking for a little more privacy. Then Thodhoo is literally unventured and undisturbed.

10. Ari Haven Thodhoo

Facing the Thoddu beach, Ari Haven Thodhoo will leave you speechless. The entire horizon seems to have merged, with the only differentiating element being the sand dunes and palm groves on the beach.

You can connect with the local culture, go restaurant and lounge-hopping, enjoy karaoke music and watersports to your heart’s content.

There are regular ferry services available from Male to Thodhoo island for as low as $35 allowing quick connectivity to the island.

The rooms start here from as low as 19200/- + taxes for 4 nights

11. Thodhoo Beach Holiday Inn

This rustic and contemporary styled beach resort gives you the feel of an exotic countryside blended with the beauty of the coastline outside.

Another lonely planet resort, you are undisturbed here, as most of the island resorts are and lets you go ‘off-the-hook’ with the world. It is always worth to ‘pull the plug’ as long as you are able to travel to such places.

The rooms start here from as low as 13913/- + taxes for 4 nights

12. Amazing View Guest House

The Amazing View Guest house is akin to its name — bright, vibrant and colorful. You do not need something extra to make things look good, and even simple things can make the impact. That’s exactly what the theme of this property conveys.

The greenery within the guest house makes it even more eco-friendly and beautiful. The area around this property is flooded with local cuisine restaurants, themed bars, lounges and cafes, that can engage your evenings.

The guest house is located on the Northern part of the island and gives a quick-hop access to the beach where you can enjoy your favourite watersports activities.

The rooms start here from as low as 14500/- + taxes for 4 nights

Rashdhoo

Have you ever heard of the bio-luminescent phenomenon? One thing that adds to why you are in one of those Instagrammable Beach Resorts is that some of the beaches here are bio-luminescent.

The bio-luminescent effect simply means that the water has certain marine fungi species which produce inherent light when the water surface experiences ripples for any reason. The beaches of Rashdhoo produce the bio luminescent effects in their waters just like the ones observed on the Phi-Phi Island waters.

If you are one of those who are yet to experience the bio-luminescent effects on the sea-waters, now is the time to add sparks to your life — literally.

13. Rashdhoo Island Inn

On the higher side but worth the price. Rashdhoo Island Inn Beachfront occupies the southern part of the Rashdhoo island and puts you amid pristine blue waters and smooth white sandy beaches.

The resort is good for couples and is just 2.4 kms from the Male International Airport. You also get Airport Shuttle Services from this hotel on request.

Picture Credits:- All pictures sourced from Booking.com and Unsplash

The rooms start here from as low as 23900/- + taxes for 4 nights

14. Acqua Blu Rashdhoo

This stylish and chic resort sports a flamboyant decor, spacious rooms and quick hop to the beachfront.

You can hop into bicycles (available free of cost) and go explore the island. Take a cultural tour and connect with the locals during the day and enjoy themed dinners in the evenings.

And of course, you enjoy all the water sports activities from wind-surfing to canoeing and diving to fishing here.

The rooms start here from as low as 16150/- + taxes for 4 nights

15. Ras Village Resort

Our last and final count of the Instagrammable Beach Resorts is the Ras Village Resort. The Ras Village is a stunning yet simplistic retreat on the Southern coast of Rashdhoo Island. Ras Village lets you place yourself right next to the spectacular marine life at your doorstep with a stay here.

You can hop in and out of the beach anytime, snorkel, canoe, swim or just bask away on the coastline enjoying the transparent waters in front.

The public ferry network connects you to this island for as low as $5 per person, although it takes about 3 hours to connect with the island.

The rooms start here from as low as 8350/- + taxes for 4 nights

Here’s the list of 15 Instagrammable Beach Resorts in Maldives. Which one is your favourite. Let know in the comment section.