FAQ
Questions about staying at Maafolhey.
These cover the house, prices, payment, arrival and longer stays. If your question depends on your dates, your guests’ ages or something not published here, ask us with your enquiry and we will confirm it.
The house
Is Maafolhey rented as the whole property?
Yes. One booked party has the entire home. It is not sold room by room, and no separate guest booking shares the accommodation during your stay.
How many bedrooms does it have?
Two, and both are included in every booking.
What is the bed configuration?
Bedroom one has one double bed. Sleeps 2 by default. Air-conditioned, ensuite. Bedroom two has one queen bed and one single bed. Sleeps 3 by default. Air-conditioned, ensuite. Both bedrooms are air-conditioned and have their own ensuite bathroom. For a sixth guest, the living room sofa (1 adult), or an extra mattress on request.
How many bathrooms are there?
2 — one ensuite bathroom per bedroom, each with a hot and cold shower and a shower curtain. Toilet tissue, shower gel, shampoo, bath towels and beach towels. Bed linens are also provided.
How many guests can stay?
Up to 6. Confirm the sleeping arrangement for your adults, children and infants before reserving — a guest limit alone does not prove that every room allocation will suit your group.
Is a baby cot available?
Yes, on request. Let us know when you reserve so we can confirm it for your dates.
Is breakfast included?
No. Breakfast and meal plans are not included.
Can we cook?
A private kitchen with a stove, oven, and a refrigerator with a freezer — the equipment of a modern furnished home.
Is there a washing machine?
Yes, an automatic washing machine in the house.
How does housekeeping work?
Housekeeping is provided throughout the stay. Routine housekeeping is every three days. Cleaning and linen changes are also available on request.
Is Wi-Fi available?
Yes. The standard package is around 5 Mbps download and 2 Mbps upload — comfortable for browsing, messaging, email, documents, screen sharing and audio calls. Guests who need more for work can ask, and the connection is upgraded to around 50 Mbps download and 20 Mbps upload at no additional charge.
Are pets allowed?
Pets are not part of a standard stay.
Is there outdoor space?
A small courtyard with a table, chairs and umbrella opens off the living room.
What time are check-in and check-out?
Check-in is from 14:00 and check-out is by 12:00 noon. Earlier check-in or later check-out may be possible where available, but is not guaranteed unless separately confirmed.
Is smoking permitted?
Smoking is not permitted inside the house. It is permitted only in the designated outdoor patio/courtyard area.
Prices, offers and payment
Are rates per room or for the whole home?
For the entire private home, not per room or per guest, for a booking within the maximum occupancy.
What is included in the nightly rate?
The whole home, 10% service charge and 17% TGST. Green Tax, scheduled speedboat transfers, meals and activities are separate.
How much is Green Tax?
USD 6 per taxable guest per night. Children under two at check-in are exempt. A child who has already turned two at check-in is not covered by that exemption.
What are the direct-stay offers?
Stay 7 nights and pay for 6; Stay 10 nights and pay for 8; Stay 14 nights and pay for 11; Stay 21 nights and pay for 17. Each applies to the exact length shown, and none combines with the separate 60-night stay.
What if my dates cross two rate seasons?
The stay is priced night by night at the rate that applies to each date. Where an offer applies, the complimentary nights are applied to the lower-priced eligible nights.
Do standard stays require prepayment?
No. Reserve with no prepayment and pay at check-in. USD or EUR cash is accepted; MVR cash is not. A 3.5% processing fee applies only to card payments made on the card machine at the house — not to a bank transfer or a card payment through a payment link. Where you pay in EUR we confirm the applicable conversion; no fixed EUR exchange rate is published in advance.
What is the cancellation policy for a standard stay?
Standard stays only. Cancelling 45 days or more before arrival: no accommodation charge. 44–15 days before arrival: 25% of the confirmed accommodation total. 14–8 days before arrival: 50%. 7 days or fewer before arrival: 100%. A no-show is charged at 100%. Because standard stays have no prepayment, an invoice may be issued where a cancellation charge becomes payable. Read the complete cancellation terms
Transfers and arrival
How do guests reach Ukulhas?
By scheduled speedboat between Velana International Airport and Ukulhas. A Maafolhey colleague helps at the airport, and another meets you at Ukulhas harbour, helps with luggage and walks you to the house.
How long does the speedboat take?
Allow around 90 minutes for the scheduled speedboat between Velana International Airport and Ukulhas. Some services can take longer depending on intermediate stops, weather and sea conditions.
How much is the speedboat?
One way: USD 50 for an adult aged 11 and over, USD 25 for a child aged 3–10, free for an infant aged 0–2. Round trip: USD 100 per adult, USD 50 per child, infants free.
Are transfer times published on the website?
No. Departure times and frequency change. We confirm the applicable service for your travel date.
Long stays and the two-month offer
Can we stay for several weeks?
Yes, subject to availability and to current Immigration permission. The private kitchen, living space, washing machine and housekeeping all support longer stays, and the exact 7, 10, 14 and 21-night offers apply at those stated lengths.
What is the two-month offer?
Stay 60 nights and pay for 50. At the USD 150 reference rate the standard value is USD 9,000. Ten nights worth USD 1,500 are complimentary, so the accommodation total for the entire home is USD 7,500. Green Tax and transfers are separate. See the complete 60-night stay
How is the 60-night stay paid?
A 15% non-refundable deposit of USD 1,125 is required within 7 days after the reservation is confirmed. The deposit is paid by bank transfer using instructions we supply after confirmation. The remaining USD 6,375 is payable at check-in, or earlier if you prefer.
What happens if a 60-night stay is cancelled before check-in?
The 60-night product's 15% deposit is non-refundable, and no additional accommodation cancellation charge applies before check-in beyond it.
Can Maafolhey guarantee a visa extension?
No. We can assist with the visitor-extension process where one is required. Requirements, eligibility and approval are decided by Maldives Immigration. Read the 30–90 day planning guide
Checking dates
Does the online estimate confirm availability?
No. The estimator applies the current accommodation rates, any offer, Green Tax and your selected transfer to the details you enter. We confirm availability and the final price with you on WhatsApp.
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