h78 Veli is a boutique hotel on Hulhumalé's east side and a sister property of h78, one street in from the public beach and next door to h78 Iru.
GETTING THERE
The hotel provides a complimentary airport shuttle on arrival and departure. The drive from Velana International Airport (MLE) takes about 15 to 30 minutes depending on traffic.
THE ROOMS
Its 22 newly renovated rooms carry touches of Maldivian art and span Superior Twin and Superior Double rooms from 22 square metres up to the Ocean View Suite, which sleeps up to three and adds a private sea-facing balcony and a dedicated work desk. Every rate includes breakfast for two, and rooms come with a Lavazza coffee machine and in-room tea, air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, an in-room safe and fridge, a hot and cold rain shower, bathrobes and slippers, free WiFi and daily housekeeping.
FOOD & FACILITIES
The Beachside Bistro serves on an ocean-view open terrace or in the indoor dining room, blending local ingredients with Maldivian flavours. The hotel also arranges excursions: scuba diving, a submarine tour, sunset fishing and dolphin cruises, sandbank trips and snorkelling.
THE NEIGHBOURHOOD
The public beach is one street away, with the beach road's cafes and restaurants around it and the skatepark a short walk south.
BEST FOR
Beach-focused Hulhumalé stays in a newer building, and transit stops helped by the free airport shuttle.
GOOD TO KNOW
As Hulhumalé is an inhabited island, no alcohol is served.
