Ratings based on 34 Guest Reviews
Hear it directly from our travellers
4.5 Room cleanliness
4.4 Service & staff
4.6 Room comfort
4.3 Hotel condition
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by A traveller
Posted Sep. 25, 2021 on Hotels
by A traveller from San Francisco
Posted May 21, 2019 on Expedia
Things to be aware of:
Room/ Bathroom: Extremely small, smelly, moldy, grimy, and dark.
Beach area: Small, only hard packed sand with rocks on the shore, not good for lounging.
Front desk staff: Rarely at the desk or working and rude.
Fine Print/ cancellation policy: Make sure you read the find print and they keep reservation.
Misleading advertising: faked out photos and using creative videos
This hotel has horribly small claustrophobic rooms and bathrooms which feel grimy and tiny. For example, the bathroom door blocks the sink so you have to close the door to even get to the sink and the door almost hits the toilet. All the toilet seats are a way smaller size then the actual toilet. The room is barely large enough for the bed. The rooms on the ground floor have extremely low ceilings.
The rooms at Ayvela Manta Village are absolutely not acceptable. So bad to the point that even after we paid for the entire stay we decided to leave and pay for another hotel.
Do not be fooled by their tricky advertising with photos and drone videos of their courtyard, lobby, hallways, and beach. When you are actually on the island you realize their beach area is really small without soft sand that leads into the sea. They have a drone video that starts at the hotel entrance from the beach then it quickly pans out to focus on beaches that belong to other hotels.
This hotel will lead you to believe it is on a nice beach but actually only has a small area.
by A traveller from USA
Posted Mar. 1, 2019 on Expedia
My room was full of ants, cockroaches, caterpillars. Originally I was staying 5 nights but left next morning. There were other guests also left.
We travellled from USA and spent lot money In travel and it was all disaster.
Recommended
for Everyoneby A traveller from London
Beats a resort, hands down
Posted Jul. 9, 2017 on Expedia
Pros: Independent hotel that had a wonderful atmosphere, serving as an antidote to personality-free resorts.
Cons: Nothing, it's a great place - except to advise people that Dharavandhoo is an alcohol free island.
Location: Scuba diving and snorkelling off the island is special.
I loved this place. On previous diving trips to the Maldives I stayed in resorts and Aveyla Manta Village had a much better feel. The other people staying there were a proper mixed bunch - in a good way. It felt like a lovely locally owned hotel on an island where people actually love to live. Not just a bunch of tourists being herded around and forced to sit at the same table every night like a bunch of lemmings.
The hotel was spotless. Every morsel of food I ate was delicious. There is not enough fish on the menu but that was also my experience on other islands where food was not so well presented or well made. The staff were very accommodating. They were quiet and understated.
The island is beautiful and the diving was special
by Nigel
The hotel is exactly as shown in the images!
Posted Feb. 13, 2017 on HotelsA 2 day visit to this hotel prior to leaving the Maldives. Extremely helpful and obliging staff and very good value for money. Also convenient for domestic airport with link to Male meaning a night on this island rather than over crowded Male.
Recommended
for Everyoneby A traveller
Posted Jan. 1, 2017 on Expedia
Very friendly and welcoming staff. Location kind of boring but staff makes you feel at home. Food was very tasty. Owner is very kind. Ainth is the best helper I ever had. There is nothing to do on the island except for diving and snorkeling.
Recommended
for Everyoneby A traveller
I had time of my life!
Posted Oct. 14, 2016 on Expedia
Location: Excellent location.The sand is perfect, as is the clear water and I saw around 50 mantas ray at the same time.Absolutely breathtaking
It is very difficult to feel dissatisfy in a Maldives hotel. Every picture is a poster there. Rooms are spacious, amazing food.The staff knew the balance between friendliness and privacy. Is value for money.
Comment from Hotel Management
Oct. 20, 2016 by Ryshyn & Sidey, Hotel Management
Thank you for choosing our hotel, and for taking the time to write a review! We are so glad to hear that you enjoyed your accommodations, as well as the Hanifaru Bay Manta Snorkelling Trip. Our hotel aims to provide a truly unique experience, and we are thrilled that we were able to exceed your expectations. We look forward to welcoming you back to our hotel in the future.
by sharon from Singapore
highly recommend Aveyla!
Posted Aug. 30, 2016 on Hotelsstaff was helpful and we didnt worry abt flights/transfer at all
We stayed in an Ocean View room. lovely to enjoy the fresh seabreeze & sit in the little balcony to read.
hot water in shower. the decor is simple but works. they are generous with tea & coffee in-room.
room cleaned daily, with water (two 500ml) & towels replenished.they had a turn-down service.
highlight was the mantas. i'm not a gd swimmer but they had lifevests. the team always checked if we were doing ok so I felt safe. boat was well-maintained and staff had great ownership & warmth.
food was VERY tasty and gd value for money. service excellent.
highly recommend Aveyla for a fuss-free & relaxing time if u r into snorkeling/diving.
Comment from Hotel Management
Sep. 4, 2016 by General Manager, Hotel Management
Thanks for leaving a review, and glad to know that you've enjoyed your stay with us. Hope to see you soon.
by A traveller
Posted Jul. 24, 2016 on Hotels
The hotel is new, with spacious and quiet public area, great view of the ocean.
Comment from Hotel Management
Jul. 28, 2016 by Risheen, Hotel Management
Thank you for your positive comments. We are so glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us!
Recommended
for Everyoneby A traveller from Australia
Well priced stay in the Maldives
Posted Jun. 14, 2016 on Expedia
Pros: Nice clean and new hotel.
Cons: Kill off some Mosquitos. But you get that everywhere you go. It's also seasonal.
Location: Swimming with manta rays was amazing. Resort visits were a great way to pretend to be rich.
If you can't afford the pricey $1000 a night rooms at the other resorts just stay at Avelya and do resort visits. Good food and great staff.
