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West Sands

3.0 star property
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Grand Jacuzzi Suite (20% off on Return Shared Speed Boat transfer from Airport) | Living area
Beach nearby, white sand, sun-loungers, beach umbrellas
Front of property
Kayaking
Suite, Sea View (20% off on Return Shared Speed Boat transfer from Airport) | Balcony view

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Gym
    Gym
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Room service
    Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Kinara Vasha Magu, Ukulhas, 09030
  • Ari Atoll
    1 min walk
  • Ukulhas Harbor
    1 min walk
  • Ukulhas Beach
    3 min walk

Room options

View all photos for Family Apartment, Balcony (20% off on Return Shared Speed Boat transfer from Airport)

Family Apartment, Balcony (20% off on Return Shared Speed Boat transfer from Airport)

Family Apartment, Balcony (20% off on Return Shared Speed Boat transfer from Airport)

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Suite, Sea View (20% off on Return Shared Speed Boat transfer from Airport)

Suite, Sea View (20% off on Return Shared Speed Boat transfer from Airport) | Living area

Suite, Sea View (20% off on Return Shared Speed Boat transfer from Airport)

  • 19 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, Balcony, Garden View (20% off on Return Shared Speed Boat transfer from Airport)

Suite, Balcony, Garden View (20% off on Return Shared Speed Boat transfer from Airport)

Suite, Balcony, Garden View (20% off on Return Shared Speed Boat transfer from Airport)

  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Family Villa (20% off on Return Shared Speed Boat transfer from Airport)

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms (20% off on Return Shared Speed Boat transfer from Airport)

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms (20% off on Return Shared Speed Boat transfer from Airport)

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms (20% off on Return Shared Speed Boat transfer from Airport)

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Grand Suite, Ocean View (20% off on Return Shared Speed Boat transfer from Airport)

Grand Suite, Ocean View (20% off on Return Shared Speed Boat transfer from Airport)

Grand Suite, Ocean View (20% off on Return Shared Speed Boat transfer from Airport)

  • 20 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Villa, Garden View (20% off on Return Shared Speed Boat transfer from Airport)

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room (20% off on Manta Snorkeling)

Memory-foam beds, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room (20% off on Manta Snorkeling)

  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Grand Jacuzzi Suite (20% off on Return Shared Speed Boat transfer from Airport)

Grand Jacuzzi Suite (20% off on Return Shared Speed Boat transfer from Airport)

Grand Jacuzzi Suite (20% off on Return Shared Speed Boat transfer from Airport)

  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Ukulhas

When you stay at West Sands in Ukulhas, you'll be near the beach, just steps from Ukulhas Harbor and 3 minutes by foot from Ukulhas Beach. .This beach hotel is 9.8 mi (15.7 km) from Sunset Beach and 10.5 mi (16.9 km) from Mathiveri Harbor.

What's nearby

  • Ari Atoll - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Ukulhas Harbor - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Ukulhas Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Ukulhas Fushi - 18 min drive - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Velana Intl. Airport (MLE) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Black Y Garden - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Central Diner - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Nala Bistro - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Fisherman's Boat - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪SeaLaVie - ‬3 min walk

About this property

West Sands

Hotel for sandy fun and salt air, near Ukulhas Beach
West Sands offers 25 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Beds feature memory foam mattresses. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels and pay movies.

Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include irons/ironing boards.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 25 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and flat-screen televisions. Your room comes with a memory foam bed. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries.
Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities including a fitness center and bicycles to rent. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services.
Stop by the hotel's restaurant for lunch or dinner. Dining is also available at the coffee shop/cafe, and room service (during limited hours) is provided. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a computer station, express check-in, and express check-out. A ferry terminal shuttle is available for a surcharge.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM.
Onsite venue - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
A complimentary grocery shopping service is offered and room service (during limited hours) is available.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Globe, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Languages

English, Hindi, Italian

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee daily 7:30 AM–10:30 AM: USD 15 for adults and USD 10 for children
  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • Room service available

Things to do

  • Access to nearby health club
  • Bike rentals
  • Canoeing
  • Fishing
  • Fitness centre
  • Kayaking
  • Motorised watercraft
  • Playground
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkelling

Family friendly

  • Corner/local shop
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • ATM/banking services
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Front-desk safe
  • Corner/local shop
  • Library

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Free food shopping service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)

More

  • Beach towels
  • Designated smoking areas
  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Ceiling fan
  • Memory-foam mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • TV channels
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Films for purchase
  • Premium channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Safe
  • Soundproofing
  • Turndown service

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 50
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests must transfer via boat and shuttle to the property; guests must contact the property at least 24 hours before travel, using the contact information on the confirmation received after booking
This property offers transfers from the ferry terminal (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
This property provides roundtrip speedboat transfers (surcharge) twice daily between the airport and Ukulhas. A public ferry also operates on select days during scheduled times between Ukulhas Island and Male city. From Male city, a shuttle service to the airport is offered. Guests must contact the hotel in advance to arrange transfers;
The additional fee (payable at the property) covers mandatory one-way speedboat transfer fees for guests ages 13-17.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 6.00 per person, per night
  • Boat transfer per adult: USD 50 (one-way)
  • Boat transfer per child: USD 25 (one-way), from 2 to 11 years old
  • Additional fee for children (from 13 years old to 17 years old): USD 50 per person, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

The listed additional fee covers one-way speedboat transfer fees for guests ages 13-17.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 15 for adults and USD 10 for children
  • Late check-out fee: USD 50 (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Alcohol is not served or permitted at this property

Property is also known as

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West Sands Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 16 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 16 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 16 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jana

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eirlys

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A little piece of paradise
Staff were so kind and helpful. Location was perfect right by the beach. I wish I could stay longer. Swimming with manta rays and sharks was amazing and swam with a turtle on the house reef.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Martha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Our stay
The stay was comfortable. The breakfast staff were friendly & helpful . The manager was very helpful when he was there , which was not often we gather because of Ramadan . Nevertheless he should have support staff so there is always somebody in reception to help the hotel guests. As this was our first visit to the Maldives would have been nice to get some information. The hotel guests during breakfast time gave us some information and also that the hotel had snorkelling gear which was useful to know. Hopefully the management will treat this as constructive criticism. Once again I repeat the few staff who were there were friendly,helpful and courteous. Otherwise the location is great as it’s just a few meters to the beach and to restaurants .
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place you stay while enjoying the pristine, relaxing Island of Ukulhas! Clean, very helpful staff, manager Hardy was fantastic. Food great and a 10 second walk through a cool jungle area to a gorgeous authentic beach. This is a must stay hotel and Island.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nadeem

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A piece of heaven
I have stayed in numerous hotels in the world, I would rate this place at the top of the list. When I first arrived at the hotel I felt I was in some Hollywood set. The staff looked after as if I was family. If you want to truly experience Maldivian life with a clean white sands beach come to ukhlas and stay at the west sands. You won’t regret.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good location and nice clean rooms
Stayed at West Sands for two nights. Everything ran smoothly from pick up from the speedboat to drop off. Room was nice and clean, nice big bathroom and excellent shower. Great location just next to the bikini beach.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018

8/10 Good

SiSmudger Smith, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly hotel so close to beach
A well run and comfortable guest house conveniently close to the lovely beach. All the staff were very helpful and friendly especially Sudjit who was always on hand to attend mealtimes. Musab was also very helpful and welcoming. The food was generally very tasty and reasonsably varied with fish the main meal most days but slight lack of vegetables. We had minor grumbles, our fridge wasn't as cold as it should have been and the drink selection was limited to tepid water and watered down fruit 'juice'. As Ukulhas is a locals/islamic island theres no alcohol generally available so so folks might find that tough. Mosquitos were quite a nuisance as they lurked in the lush 'jungle strip' that belted the perimeter of the island. Other than these gripes it was a very good value holiday and I would definitely recommend to anyone.
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Lisa, Vancouver/Doha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect island getaway with family feel
We had a short but excellent stay at Westsands. The staff were friendly and always accommodating not only with us but other guests. Musab, the hotel manager was in contact with us before out trip and answered all my questions about activities, currency, etc. The room was cleaned twice a day and had all the typical conveniences. There is a restaurant in the hotel and the service was great. They even did an afternoon ‘tea’ on the beach with local deserts and cuisine. The hotel was steps from the beautiful beach which is where we spent most of our time.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2017

8/10 Good

Marika

Travelled with group
Liked: Amenities
Bisogna solo migliorare un po’ di più la pulizia, il cambio di asciugamani
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sergio

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff estremamente gentile al di sopra delle aspettative. Location fantastica, praticamente sulla spiaggia nel punto più bello del isola.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Veronica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Isola bellissima
Struttura in ampliamento, ma ben pulita e con personale molto cortese. Pasti molto buoni ed accesso direttamente alla spiaggia attrezzata. Molto positivo che la spiaggia è pulita ed il reef è ricco di pesci. Le gite sono un pò costose confronto ad altre esperienze che ho avuto, ma consiglio l'escursione con le Mante. meravigliosa. La camere è stata rifatta tutti i giorni e gli asciugamani venivano cambiati ogni due. Sono stata molto bene, lo consiglio
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Beatrice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect holiday get away
The hotel is situated close to the beach about 3 min walk which was cleaned every day and it's has a cosy, invited vibe. The room had a large bed, kettle, safety deposit box, hair dryer and a nice shower that had two different shower heads. The staff were friendly and helpful. We had a full pension and the hotel offered buffés for all the meals, which were tasteful and if something didn't suit, you could ask the chief to cook something else without any problems. We went on excursions organized by the hotel; picnic island which was wonderful, snorkeling on different places where we saw Manta rays, fishes, turtles, eagle rays, small sharks etc. and a visit to a nearby inhabited island. Had a great time filled with relaxation, lots of sun and clear blue water.

10/10 Excellent

Tintu, Prarostino

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Meraviglioso
Eccellente posizione per chi ama un contesto reale e vivere un'esperienza a stretto contatto con i locali. Personale molto attento ad ogni esigenza. Ottima cucina con sfumature internazionali ma sempre legata alla tradizione locale. Possibilita' di prenotare escursioni per ogni gusto.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

Tobi, Jakarta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
west sands ukulhas is an awesome place to stay!
hotel is directly on the beach. room is huge, modern and very comfortable. the staff makes guests feel like home. this place is a dream i can just highly recommend it! thank you ill come back!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2017

8/10 Good

Fiorenzo, Italia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Vacanza eccellente
Hotel in ottima posizione Proprietario sempre presente e disponibile Servizio ottimo Barriera corallina accessibile davanti all' hotel; molto ricca escursioni eccellenti.
Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2017