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Gunbaru Inn

3.0 star property
Family-friendly hotel with safari, connected to the convention centre, near Ukulhas Harbor

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Private beach, white sand, sun-loungers, beach umbrellas
Interior
Deluxe Apartment | Living area
Property amenity
Superior Villa | Extra beds

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
    Airport transfer
  • Gym
    Gym
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities
    Laundry facilities
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • On a private beach
  • Marina
  • Restaurants
  • Free shopping centre shuttle
  • Free ferry terminal shuttle
  • Health club
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach sunloungers
  • Beach towels
  • Room service
For families
  • Children stay free
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Playground on-site
  • Cookware, dishware and utensils
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate dining area

Room options

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Deluxe Apartment | Living area

Deluxe Apartment

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
LED TV
  • 95 sq m
  • Sleeps 12
  • 4 Queen Beds and 4 Single Beds

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Deluxe Villa

Deluxe Villa

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Superior Villa

Superior Villa

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Single Beds

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Superior Deluxe

Superior Deluxe

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
LED TV
Ceiling fan
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 1 Single Bed

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About the area

Map
Chanbeyli Road, North Ari Atoll, Ukulhas, 09030

What's nearby

  • Ukulhas Harbor - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Ari Atoll - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Ukulhas Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Ukulhas Fushi - 18 min drive - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Male (MLE-Velana Intl.) - 13 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free ferry terminal shuttle
  • Free shopping centre shuttle

Restaurants

  • ‪Black Y Garden - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Central Diner - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Nala Bistro - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Fisherman's Boat - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪SeaLaVie - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Gunbaru Inn

Gunbaru Inn is just 3.1 mi (4.9 km) from the airport and offers a shuttle (available on request). Guests can grab a bite to eat at the coffee shop/cafe and visit the health club for a workout. Other highlights include a marina, an outdoor tennis court and a terrace.

All-inclusive

All-inclusive room rates at Gunbaru Inn are available. These rates are higher because they include on-site food and beverages in the room rate (some restrictions may apply).

Languages

English, Hindi

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 40 rooms
  • Arranged over 1 level

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
  • Express check-out available
  • Early check-in subject to availability
  • Late check-in subject to availability
  • Minimum check-in age – 15
  • Check-out time is noon
  • Late check-out subject to availability

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • Guests must transfer via boat and shuttle to the property; guests must contact the property at least 24 hours before travel, using the contact information on the confirmation received after booking
  • This property offers transfers from the ferry terminal and airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
  • The property charges 3 per cent for credit card payments
  • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
  • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
  • The additional fee (payable at the property) covers mandatory one-way transfer fees for guests ages 12-17.

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 15

Children

  • Up to 3 children stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
  • Babysitting*
  • Supervised childcare*

Pets

  • Pets not allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Transfers

  • Airport shuttle from 10:30 AM to 4 PM*
  • Free ferry terminal shuttle*

Off-site

  • Free shopping centre shuttle

Other information

  • Designated smoking areas
  • No alcohol allowed on site

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant
  • Coffee shop
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Barbecue grills
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared fridge
  • Room service (limited hours)

Travelling with children

  • Children stay for free (see details)
  • Playground
  • Supervised childcare (surcharge)
  • Local/corner shop

What to do

  • On a private beach
  • Tennis
  • Beach yoga
  • Fitness classes
  • Beach volleyball
  • Basketball
  • Safari
  • Kayaking
  • Canoeing
  • Boat tours
  • Motor boating
  • Personal watercraft (motorised)
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkelling
  • Surfing/body boarding
  • Waterskiing
  • Karaoke
  • Shopping
  • Fishing
  • Access to nearby health club
  • Safari nearby
  • Whale watching nearby

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Beach sunloungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Television in common areas
  • Health club
  • Marina
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Traditional architecture

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Low-height worktop and sink

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 32-inch LED TV
  • Premium satellite channels
  • Films for purchase

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Down duvet
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Premium bedding
  • Selected Comfort mattress

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated
  • Separate dining area
  • Separate living room

Freshen up

  • 20 bathrooms
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer (on request)
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free newspapers
  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Fridge (on request)
  • Microwave (on request)
  • Oven
  • Free bottled water
  • Cookware, dishes and utensils

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Access via exterior corridors

Special features

Dining

Central Diner – On-site restaurant.
Gunbaru Resturent – On-site restaurant. Open daily.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 6.00 per person, per night
  • Boat and shuttle transfer per adult: USD 50 (one-way)
  • Boat and shuttle transfer per child: USD 50 (one-way), from 11 to 3 years old
The listed additional fee covers one-way transfer fees for guests ages 12-17.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of USD 50 per person (one-way)
  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to an extra charge of 3 per cent
  • Kitchen/kitchenette use is available for an extra charge

Children & extra beds

  • In-room babysitting is available for an extra charge
  • Supervised childcare is available for an extra charge
  • Rollaway beds are available for USD 20.0 per night

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have lifts.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

Also known as

Gunbaru Inn Ukulhas
Gunbaru Inn
Gunbaru Ukulhas
Gunbaru Inn Hotel
Gunbaru Inn Ukulhas
Gunbaru Inn Hotel Ukulhas

Frequently asked questions

Does Gunbaru Inn offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Gunbaru Inn does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Gunbaru Inn?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is an airport shuttle service offered by Gunbaru Inn?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available from 10:30 AM to 4 PM on request. The charge is USD 50 per person one-way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Gunbaru Inn?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is noon. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Express check-out is available.
What is there to do at Gunbaru Inn and nearby?
Have fun with on-site activities such as kayaking, waterskiing and rowing and improve your game at the on-site tennis courts. Additional recreation on-site includes fitness classes, basketball and volleyball. Enjoy amenities such as a private beach, a health club and a picnic area. Gunbaru Inn also has a garden and access to a nearby health club.
Are there restaurants at or near Gunbaru Inn?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant, Central Diner.
What's the area around Gunbaru Inn like?
Gunbaru Inn is in the heart of Ukulhas, a short 1-minute walk from Ari Atoll and 8 minutes' walk from Ukulhas Beach.

Gunbaru Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Good

14-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing place to stay! Guest experience is truly at the heart of everything at Gunbaru. From the moment we arrived to the moment we left we felt super well looked after by the amazing people at Gunbaru - nothing is too much trouble. The trips they can organise, especially snorkelling, are exceptional, and very good value. We swam with mantas, sharks, dolphins, turtles and an abundance of tropical fish. We also saw turtles 5 times at the edge of the reef right off Gunbaru beach (around 4pm seems to be a good time to catch them). Ukulhas has a fantastic house reef, and you can lose yourself for hours on the lush beaches or swimming in the warm water. Awesome breakfast and food available at Gunbaru. Whole place spotlessly clean. Great attention to detail at this wonderful family run guesthouse. I'd recommend it to anyone on a budget wanting a top value trip to the Maldives.
12-night romance trip
Verified Ebookers guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The staff was very friendly and satisfied all our requests. They received us at the jetty and brought our luggage to the hotel. The excursions they provided were well planned and they provided extra personal help when we went out snoorkling during manta ray safari as well as when we went out fishing. On the negative side, the room we got did not have any windows looking out and lighting in the room was not sufficient.
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The accomodation had everything we needed, was very clean and a minutes walk from the beautiful, clean beach. Purna, our very helpful and efficient host went out of his way to ensure all our needs were met, from providing daily breakfast in the garden to helping us organise activities. All the islands restraunts were in easy walking distance. Highly recommend Gunbaru Inn.
Steph, 7-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

5-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

We had a great time the staff and theservice was brelliant youmade our vacation as perfect as we imagined thank you.
Linoy, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

NICE HOTEL CLOSE TO THE BEACH AND RESTAURANT & BAR
THE GUNBARU INN WAS A VERY COMFORTABLE CHEAP HOTEL TO STAY IN BY MALDIVE STANDARDS AND CLOSE TO A NICE BEACH + OPPOSITE A PHARMACY. IT SERVED A GOOD BREAKFAST AND THE ROOM WAS ALWAYS WELL SUPPLIED WITH MUCH NEEDED TWO BOTTLES OF WATER A DAY A LOVELY SATALITE T.V SERVICE. THE MANAGER AND HIS TWO CO-WORKERS WERE VERY FREINDLY AND HELPFUL AND ARRANGED GOOD SIMPLE ISLAND HOPPING EXCURTIONS FOR ME + NIGHT FISHING AND ABOVE ALL VISTING AND DINING AT A NEIGHBORING FAMILY HOME.
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Sam and his 2 helpers are very nice. It’s a comfortable guesthouse near the bikini beach. There are 11 rooms in the guesthouse.
Christian, 13-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

14-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Samya, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

E' stata un'esperienza positiva, siamo stati assistiti in qualsiasi esigenza . La stanza era perfetta e la pulizia anche. La struttura organizza escursioni . E' vicinissima alla spiaggia , ci sono a disposizioni lettini e ombrelloni ( a deire in vero non sono molti ma credo si stiano organizzando ) , I teli mare ci sono stati forniti dalla struttura . Nel complesso ci tornerei
7-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

7-night trip
Verified Ebookers guest review

10/10 Exceptional

位置佳 早餐棒 服务好
位置很好找 离码头几百米 出门50米就是可以浮潜的海滩 好多五颜六色的鱼 有一段还可以看到活珊瑚和nemo 院子和房间也很干净 当地风味的早餐很可口 为我们服务的一个尼泊尔小哥 人超好 有求必应 免费借给我们救生衣 还开车送我们去码头 超级赞
QINTING, 2-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Aux petits soins...
Après un acceuil des plus chaleureux, on nous a conduit à notre chambre ou une surprise nous attendait ( un lit magnifique spécial voyage de noce ) . L’hotel est a 20 mètres de la plage... un délice... le rapport qualitée/prix est exceptionnel... les repas sont simples et bons et vraiment pas cher par rapport à d’autres hotels qui vous assassine sur la question. Mention spécial à Shakeeb notre guide durant nos activitées , ce Monsieur est génial et nous transmet son amour des maldives. Attention ce n’est pas un hotel haut de gamme avec piscine inutile ou autres , ici vous choisissez d’etre immergé dans la culture du pays pour en découvrir ses secrets... voyage de noce magique et ultra dépaysant. Merci à chaque personne ayant pris le temps de parler avec nous malgré nos difficultées en anglais. 5 étoiles dans nos coeurs... des rêves de gosse réalisés... des souvenirs pleins la tete... voila ce qui vous attend ici... ❤️ Ps: Prevoyez du liquide , pas de banque sur l’ile et les activitées sont à payer en espèce...
Jérémie, 6-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Grandi Maldive
ottima struttura, personale gentilissimo e professionale, vicinanza super alla spiaggia!
Paolo, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

A lovely hotel in Ukulhas with great workers
E' stata la nostra prima volta alle Maldive, non avevamo aspettative perchè eravamo alla ricerca di un atollo lontano dai mega "impersonali resort" e ci siamo fidati delle recensioni. Dopo settimane di ricerca abbiamo scelto Gunbaru Inn e ne siamo felici! Il personale è super qualificato, cortese, disponibile e sorridente oltre che gentile. L'hotel ha una ottima posizione, la spiaggia privata non ha sicuramente la spiaggia migliore dell'isola ma per fortuna le spiagge sono libere e si può trovare lo spot che si desidera. Essere andati in bassa stagione ci ha certamente aiutato a trovare pochi turisti ma anche a trovare un periodo solare stupendo. Si può mangiare sia in hotel che al Ristorante convenzionato e ci siamo trovati bene! Inaspettatamente (giuro non abbiamo mangiato pasta all'estero prima d'ora) abbiamo fatto mangiare delle buone pennette al sugo di pomodoro per il nostro bambino e ci hanno salvato perchè essendo vegetariano non è sempre facile mangiare fuori. Insomma, Shukria guys, thank you for everything it was a great holiday. Hope to see you next season! Grazie
Maddy, 9-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Delizioso albergo molto vicino al mare!
Una struttura a cui non manca niente per farti sentire in vacanza e allo stesso tempo a casa! Personale socievole e molto disponibile in un contesto sociale che porta ad una crescita interiore! L'albergo sempre pulito e molto tranquillo per una vacanza davvero rilassante soprattuto per famiglie con bambini! Ci tornerei anche domani! Grazie a tutti
richy, 5-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Prima omgeving en hotel om tot rust te komen, en het personeel is ook hartstikke hulpzaam en vriendelijk!!
5-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

merci à l'exceptionnelle équipe du gunbaru inn
Queque part, entre tout les avantages d'une pension mais sans aucun des inconvénients d'un hôtel, nous avons heureusement découvert le Gunbaru Inn & sa chaleureuse équipe. Pour une phase de véritable "farniente" au paradis agencé de fonds marins émerveillants & des plages vierges de touristes, le Gunbaru Inn est "le" bon plan caché des Maldives! Luckily, somewhere between all the advantages of a guesthouse & none of the inconveniences of a hotel/resort, we discovered the Gunbaru Inn & its genuinely friendly yet unintrusive staff. For a laid back session of "chilling" in paradise topped with breathtaking snorkeling & tourist free beaches, in the Maldives the Gunbaru's where it's at!
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Accogliente guest house a due passi dal mare
Ho trascorso una settimana con mia mamma in questa piccola ed accogliente guest house a due passi dal mare ed è stato tutto semplicemente perfetto. L'ambiente era esattamente come ce l'aspettavamo: la camera era ampia e spaziosa, perfettamente pulita e dotata di ogni confort (tra cui frigo, bollitore e tv) e si affacciava su un piccolo giardino curato nei minimi dettagli. Bella anche la possibilità di scegliere se consumare i pasti in giardino oppure direttamente al ristorante convenzionato con l'albergo, facendo prenotare prima agli ospiti le portate da consumare ed anche l'orario in cui pranzare/cenare al fine di evitare inutili attese. Ma ciò che poi ha fatto veramente la differenza è stato il personale dell'hotel: gentile, disponibile, preparato, sempre con il sorriso sulle labbra e sempre pronto a soddisfare ogni tua esigenza e/o richiesta nonché a renderti la vacanza unica e speciale. Fin dal primo giorno siamo state accolte come se fossimo state a casa e come se lo staff ci conoscesse da una vita ed è stato così sino alla fine della vacanza. Grazie a Farouk, a Sanjaya che ci ha coccolate e tenuto compagnia alla sera e soprattutto grazie a Sakib che con la passione che lo caratterizza ci ha fatto vedere ogni angolo dell'isola, ci ha portato in posti unici e paradisiaci e ci ha fatto amare ancora di più le Maldive ed i suoi meravigliosi abitanti dal cuore d'oro.
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Guest Haus molto bella
Ho soggiornato in questa struttura per due settimane, camera sempre pulita,staff sempre cordiale e super disponibile,peccato che ti fanno prendere paura con i prezzi delle escursioni sempre più tasse;invece alla fine ti ritrovi con una piacevole sorpresa no tasse,sapendo prima avrei fatto ancora un due escursioni volentieri,ci tornerei volentieri!Un grazie speciale a Ramdie , un ragazzo dello staff veramente speciale
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

тихий отель у моря
Все хорошо, только слишком большая слышимость в номерах. хорошо, что гостей было немного. Мы даже переехали в номер хуже оплаченного. Только чтобы не слышать рев водяного насоса, когда он включается. Персонал отличный. всегда помогают. И огромный плюс этого отеля - расположен в отдалении от парка. Поэтому В НЕМ НЕТ МОСКИТОВ!). Чисто. Встретили и проводили как родных. Заселили быстро. При отъезде подарили сувенирчики. Очень приятное место!
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Watersports and relaxing
Stayed there 4 nights. Awesome long beach and perfect corals for snorkeling only few steps from the guesthouse!! Good food and nice clean rooms. Excursions too expensive for budget traveller.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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