Reviews from guests who stayed at this hotel, shared by our hotel supplier. Score based on the latest 40 reviews.
Anezka
Czechia · Solo · January 2026
“Extraordinary hospitality an local atmosphere”
+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 local islands, Nescafé is the major brand for coffee). Food was great.
−Everything is great but I think the nespresso coffee could be included in the price - the accommodation is not cheap and a coffee per day, also included in breakfast (not Nescafé) would be great. More fruit for breakfast would also be great.
Stefanie
Germany · Couple · October 2025
+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 · Couple · September 2025
+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 to the guesthouse was the best food on the island. There is a bikini beach within 2 mins walk, with lovely white sand and crystal blue water and a short swim to the reef where there is lots life and beautiful fish. Waheed was there to greet us at the wharf, which is only a 5 min walk from his place and escorted us to the airport on a neighbouring island. He organised all the transfers for us, even from Male to Maalhos by speedboat which takes 2 hours. Highly recommend.
−Nothing
Johan
Netherlands · Solo · April 2025
“Nice place on a nice little island”
+Good hotel with nice rooftop restaurant Staff is very friendly
Renwithme
India · Couple · February 2025
“Excellent, would absolutely recommend staying here for personalised experience”
+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 host and knows how to give his customers the best experience. He helped us book trasnport, and also went out of the way to book us the return journey to another island. The rooms are clean, impeccable and well maintained. I've had the best food during my stay at Moonshell. Waheed also equipped us with some of the unforgetable experiences like - Turtle snorkling, sand bank visit etc. I would def give his place a 10/ 10 for all the experiences! Thank you Waheed for welcoming us to your home!
−There's nothing I didn't like about this place.
Zürireisefüdli
Switzerland · Group of friends · February 2025
“Big recommendation for people looking for a unique little getaway in the Maldives”
+(1) The People: Waheed and his staff were all very helpful and accommodating. Waheed also helped arrange the boat transfers to and from Dharavandhoo (the local airport) and even welcomed us there. (2) The Room/Hotel: We stayed in their Twin Bed Room at the start of February 2025 for five days. The room, as well as the entire hotel, was very clean and modern in terms of appliances and furniture. The beds were also very comfy. The rooms come with both A/C and a fan, which can be adjusted to your preferred temperature. The bathroom had a spacious shower. (3) The Beach: Maahlos is a small local island that gives you a unique insight into this side of the Maldives and offers some quiet spaces. It is entirely walkable, and all the local people we met were friendly. The main Bikini Beach is only a 1-2 minute walk from Moonshell Residence, and it has crystal-clear waters with a great reef for snorkeling. (4) The Food: The Moonshell has a great kitchen, serving everything from Asian to European cuisine. It was a pleasure to try all the dishes. Breakfast was included, and we had six options to choose from (Continental, local, porridge, etc.), we personally loved the porridge for breakfast. T
−The only two small downsides to the room/hotel were: (1) There was always a bad smell coming from the bathroom drain, which is why we kept all the doors shut at all times. (2) The hotel is a bit poorly soundproofed (which is very common in this region), meaning you can hear other hotel guests quite easily. Both were issues we were able to accommodate, and we did not mind, as all other guests were very respectful!
Nikita
Belarus · Family · January 2025
“Good”
+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 order in advance.
−There was dust on furniture. It's better to not forget about the breakfast time, if you come after 10am you'll be left without it. Host promised to show a coral reef, but didn't get time to do this for 5 days of staying, saying "today the current is strong, let's see tomorrow" again and again. Although I swam every day and didn't notice any dangerous like the current. He didn't have to show anything, but no need to encourage and it's better to say everything directly.
Silvia
Italy · Group of friends · August 2026
+Struttura bellissima con camere spaziose. Cucina del rooftop ottima, personale gentilissimo e disponibile, un grazie speciale a Waheed che ci ha seguiti per tutta la vacanza e ci ha portati a pesca!
Alla
Russia · Couple · June 2026
“Все отлично 👍”
+В Moonshell residence отдыхали в июне, это были прекрасные дни🫶. Нам организовали трансфер от аэропорта до острова. На острове нас встретил сын хозяина отеля Naish. Он обеспечил нам замечательный, беззаботный отдых. Всегда был на связи и любой вопрос быстро решался. У нас был забронирован двухместный номер, но при заселении нам дали Делюкс в котором было все: тапочки, халат, чайник,кофемашина , фен, полотенца, гель для душа, шампунь, кондиционер для волос. Вода горячая была постоянно.Кровать в номере очень большая и удобная. Кушали на втором этаже в ресторане отеля. Еда вкусная, разнообразная, всегда подавали фрукты.Ребята в ресторане очень внимательные ,добродушные и отзывчивые . За день до отъезда у мужа был юбилей и Naish устроил нам не забываемый праздник с тортом и шампанским🥳. Обратно мы улетали местными авиалиниями до Мале. Naish забронировал нам билеты на самолет, организовал индивидуальную лодку (вылет был в 6.40 и общественный транспорт еще не ходил) и сам проводил до аэропорта. Могу смело рекомендовать отель Moonshell residence🫶
Nadezda
Russia · Solo · March 2026
+Очень дружелюбный хозяин, хорошее расположение.