Almost all visitors to the Maldives arrive by air. Male’ International Airport, situated on Hulhule island, is just over a kilometer & 10 minutes by boat from Male’, the capital of the Maldives. All visitors must have a valid passport. Tourists are issues a 30-day tourist visa on arrival.The beauty of the Maldivian weather is that it is during Europe’s worst time of the year, November through to March, that the equatorial tropical climate of Maldives exerts its maximum appeal. As an added bonus, the indoor climate in the majority of the resort hotels is gently moderated by air conditioning. Those who like their lives timed by the four seasons may find the Maldivian climate extremely monotonous. The day-equals-night clock with sunny days throughout the year is seasoned only with the two-monsoons that prevail in the region. The Southwest monsoon tend to bring with it more rain, normally in June and July; while the Northwest monsoon is considered to be good fishing season. A look at the actual yearly statistics quickly shows one that it is not a good idea to upgrade this observation beyond an expectation. Rain can occur at any time and often without the slightest warning! But the rain is normally of the variety that can normally be dealt with by ducking into a shop for a quick browse, unless one happens to be on the beach when a good short freshwater soak can be a good idea.
We advice that all visitors have confirmed reservations before arrival to Maldives. Villa Hotels have own transfer boats. Visitors with confirmed reservations are met on arrival at the airport and transferred by boat or seaplane to the resort island of their choice.
Arrival and Departure from resort
As you leave the customs hall at the airport, a representative from Villa Hotels will greet you and escort you to the transfer to the resort of your choice. Your flight ticket will be collected from you for confirmation of your flight home. Transfers to and from the resort will be arranged to suit your flight times. The representative will be there with your ticket to help you when you leave.
Late night arrivals
Due to safety regulations, seaplane and speedboat transfers do not operate after dark or in adverse weather conditions to Sun, Holiday and Royal Island. Should your flight to Male’ arrive after 6pm, you will be transfered to Male’ for overnight and to your Resort on the following morning. As Paradise Island is close to Male’, transfers are available day and night.
Payment
You need not carry cash or credit card at the resort. You are required to put your signature and room number on bills upon purchases of goods and services at the resort. Payment of bills is in the evening on the day before your departure. All prices are given in US Dollars. For correct exchange rates contact the reception.Credit cards accepted are Visa card and Master Cards, American Express, JCB and Diners Club. All major hard currencies are accepted; very few foreign currencies are not.
You may need to carry some cash on excursions. US Dollars are generally accepted in the country. At the reception your money can be exchanged to US Dollars
Bookings & Enquiries
Contact your local travel agent for the best packages at Villa Hotels Resorts or Book directly.
