Reviews from guests who stayed at this hotel, shared by our hotel supplier. Score based on the latest 82 reviews.
Anna
Poland · Family · April 2026
“Good potential, but not quite a 4-star experience”
+Overall, we had a pleasant stay, but the property has clearly seen better days. It has great potential, which unfortunately feels underutilized at the moment. In our opinion, this is definitely not a 4-star property as listed on Booking. By European standards, it would be more comparable to a guest house rather than a full-service hotel. That said, there are positives worth mentioning. The staff was very kind and welcoming throughout our stay, and we really enjoyed the food in the restaurant. Breakfast was quite basic, but this seems to be standard across the Maldives.
−The photos on Booking don’t fully reflect the current condition of the property. For example, during our stay, the upper terrace was not arranged at all - there were no chairs or umbrellas, making it unusable. The bathroom could use some attention, as it felt a bit neglected (e.g. moldy silicone in places). We also noticed that the bed linen and towels didn’t seem properly washed. Overall, we still had a good experience thanks to the friendly atmosphere and service, but with some improvements, this place could truly match its potential.
Gill
United Kingdom · Family · February 2026
“Rustic accomodation, central location.”
+Rustic maldavian accomodation in centre of island. Easy to reach all amenities. The only hotel with a pool on the island. Hotel staff were lovely.
−The location is very close to the local mosque so the calls to prayer are extremely loud, especially at 5.15am. The breakfast was monotonous, the same thing everyday. Also when going on trips the takeaway breakfast was always the same and we had to ask for water everytime. Some of the decor was dated, I.e. rotten wooden door frame in our bathroom. Perla do arrange trips but they have competition with a new provider across the street and Perlas prices and service do not compare unfortunately. They need to do some homework.
Lesley
Australia · Couple · January 2026
“Great hotel, staff were great”
+The hotel was great. The staff were extremely accommodating making arrangements for us to have early breakfasts on days we were diving. Its location is a short walk to the jetty, the harbour and the restaurant’s. Nice pool which was very clean, towels were provided for the pool and the beach.
Rebecca
United States · Family · December 2025
“Friendly staff and tasty food but needs a facelift”
+The staff were very friendly and accommodating and the food was quite good. They arranged 3 single beds which was very nice and the air-conditioning worked great. They had a special beach dinner for us on Christmas with lights and music which was fun. Conveniently accepted euros and USD at great exchange rates. Helped coordinate the speed boat transfers and provided golf cart rides to and from the jetty for ourselves and our bags.
−Staying on a local island is a completely different experience than staying at a resort island (think loud prayer time in the early morning , no alcohol, etc) so you must manage your expectations. This property is a bit tired and the pictures seem from an earlier time. The shower needs to be cleaned thoroughly of mildew and the water heater never went above luke warm. The toilet didn't flush well. The food was probably the tastiest on the island, but the restaurant has no vibe or view and the rooftop is unusable, so we preferred the beachside cafes. While the staff was so friendly and made it worth it, I would rather try a different hotel next time, especially one with private beach access (bikini beach is run down, full of broken plastic loungers and trash--more a review for the island than the hotel). Bring your bug spray!!!
Aditya
India · Group of friends · December 2025
“Great rooms and helpful staff in Dhangethi”
+Great hospitality, helpful staff, cozy and clean rooms and a good location . The hotel helped with everything including booking speedboat, packed breakfast when we went scuba diving early in the morning, recommendations on the island and the food we had was very good.
Mariana
Portugal · Couple · November 2025
“Great staff, food, bed and pool = relaxing vacations”
+Really comfortable bed, nice pool and great food! They provide new towels daily and also towels for the pool/beach. Snorkeling equipment is also provided which is plus. But the most valuable and important thing to me was the way that we were treated… The staff was amazingly kind during our entire stay, specially Garmii and Anik (sorry if the names are not correctly written 😅). The people in the island are also very friendly. It felt like home and our vacations were even better just because of this, it really made a difference. Thank you for receiving us so well!
−Just some points for improvement: - The cleaning of the shower could be improved and there are some signs of rust (at least in our room) - The hotel should reinforce about personal hygiene of the cleaning workers About the tours booked in the hotel: - In my opinion, the tours guides have to be better prepared… I know the nature is unpredictable and there is no 100% you can see the whale shark or even the mantas, but since the odds are low, at least for the whale shark, I think it helps having a drone to search and speed boats really fast to increase the odds of seeing these animals. We later noticed that there were other companies that were better prepared and that makes a huge difference in my opinion. Spending hours in the boat just searching through eyes is a needle in a haystack. But maybe next time we get to see them! For the guests to come, also do not forget (like I did), that this is a local island, there is a mosque nearby, and prayers broadcast through loudspeakers, even in the night.
Anthony
United Kingdom · Couple · November 2025
“Perla is a Pearl”
+Perla exceeded my expectations the moment Dominic greet us at the port, him and the entire team were super friendly and went above and beyond for their guests… even arranging us a private trip to the sandbank last minute. Nothing is too much trouble for this team. The owner Hamila and her son were amazing and I would recommend anyone to stay with them at this beautiful hotel. The rooms are large, Netflix on TV, swimming pool, free snorkel gear, located by the shops and restaurants. This really is a great local island, with amazing people.
−The sunbeds at the pool could do with an update but it’s no big issue
SM Kamrul
United Kingdom · Family · November 2025
+Very nice location and staff are very friendly, facilities are very good.
−Overall too good.
Laila
Netherlands · Family · October 2026
+Heel fijn en knus hotel, het personeel kent je en wil alles regelen. Transfers zijn heel goed geregeld en er worden allerlei snorkel activiteiten geregeld!!
−Receptie is niet altijd direct goed bereikbaar.
Ace
Netherlands · Family · August 2026
“Relax vibe, very peaceful atmosphere with great accommodation and excellent possibilities to explore”
+Super nice hotel, swimming pool, very nice vibe ( laid back ) and they offer fantastic snorkeling tours and diving tours! ( we saw whaleshark, nurse sharks, manta rays, turtles etc!! Amazing! Hotel is very centrally located with near nice restaurants nearby. We came to maldives for diving and snorkeling ( whalesharks) so we had an amazing stay! We will definitely go back to Perla if we go back to Dhangeti!
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