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Facing the beachfront, West Sands offers 3-star accommodations in Ukulhas and has free bikes, garden and shared lounge. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a 24-hour front desk and room service, along with free WiFi. The guest house has newspapers and a fax machine and photocopier that guests can use. The rooms at the guest house have air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, DVD Player, and a private bathroom with a shower, a hairdryer and free toiletries. All guest rooms will provide guests with a desk and a kettle. West Sands offers a continental or buffet breakfast. The accommodations offers a children's playground. The area is popular for snorkeling. The nearest airport is Male International, 40 mi from the guest house, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.


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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.3
Facilities
8.3
Cleanliness
8.7
Comfort
8.6
Value for money
8.6
Location
9.4
Free Wifi
8.9

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Anastasia
    Bulgaria Bulgaria
    Loved my stay here: firstly there was a warm welcome at the arrival, the room was huge (I feel I was upgraded since it looked too good for a standard one) and extremely clean. The breakfast is fine though it had the same food daily which can be a...
  • Pc
    Malaysia Malaysia
    Good location with beautiful setting and friendly staff. Breakfast is great too :)
  • Leila
    Lebanon Lebanon
    everything!!very clean and pretty rooms.the jaccuzi was a plus.the food was good and they change it everyday.the staff is literaly amazing,from the helpful hardy to the restaurant staff to the cleaning team always helpful and smiling.the location...
  • Aminul
    Bangladesh Bangladesh
    West Sands is a very good hotel at Ukulhas. Right on the beach. Get out of the hotel and within few steps through a garden and we were on the beautiful beach. Really loved the location. We stayed at the ocean view suit. Because of the garden just...
  • Nagaraja
    India India
    The Staff and food are exceptionally good, local people very cooperative and ready to spread there helping hands. Very encouraging and providing support for the activities and local tours. Very near to the beach, all the time can enjoy the beauty...
  • Baishali
    Nepal Nepal
    the Jacuzzi room with the awesome balcony overlooking the ocean was awesome. The dining staff were very nice and food was tasty. liked the beach being just a step away and the island.
  • Amna
    Palestinian Territory Palestinian Territory
    the staff was great people very friendly and polite also helpful and trust worthy the dinner buffet was great the beach is very close if any one see my comment book and no regrets hares the director acts like friend simply they give me a strong...
  • Fathimath
    Maldives Maldives
    Hotel Manager Hardy, he goes over and beyond to provide you with the best service. You name it, and he makes sure it’s done. kindest, sweetest guy you will ever meet. About the hotel, beautiful hotel with a nice restaurant with a nice buffet....
  • Liviu
    Romania Romania
    The hotel is clean, is located right at the beach. Staff is very frendly and they have many options for excursions with low prices.
  • Shareen
    the United Kingdom the United Kingdom
    I took a group tour of 20 ladies and have no complaints

Managed by Ibrahim Mohamed

Company review score: 9.3Based on 341 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

I do have interest by dealing with business and marketing in the operation of the guesthouse. The development of different business related to travel and tourism especially service industry.

Property info

West Sands Ukulhas located just next to white sandy beach having its own private access and private beach with various standard comfortable rooms. The guesthouse provided in house restaurant comfortable lobby area. The rooms are designed to have its own balcony smoking area with large toilets with bath tub in deluxe rooms and suits .

Neighborhood info

Our neighbors are service providers in the hotel industry they are friendly and welcoming people.

Languages Spoken

English,Hindi,Italian

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Fisherman's Boat
    • Cuisine
      Indian • Italian • Seafood • Asian • International • European • Grill/BBQ
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Dinner • High tea • Cocktail hour
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Vegetarian • Vegan • Dairy-free

Amenities of West Sands
Great facilities! Review score, 8.3

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Beachfront
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Private beach area

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Private beach area
  • BBQ facilities
    Additional charge
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed

Activities

  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Cooking class
    Additional charge
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
  • Themed dinners
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
  • Beach
  • Evening entertainment
  • Water sports facilities on site
    Additional charge
  • Snorkeling
  • Diving
    Additional charge
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Windsurfing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Fishing
    Additional charge

Living Area

  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Minibar

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
No parking available.

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided
  • Lockers
  • Private check-in/out
  • Concierge
  • ATM on site
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
  • Express check-in/out

Entertainment & Family Services

  • Indoor play area
  • Board games/Puzzles
  • Child safety socket covers
  • Babysitting/Child services
    Additional charge

Cleaning Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Suit press
    Additional charge
  • Ironing service
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Business Facilities

  • Fax/Photocopying

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe

General

  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Convenience store on site
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Wake-up service
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Private entrance
  • Packed lunches
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Spa

  • Full-body massage
  • Hand massage
  • Head massage
  • Couples' massage
  • Foot massage
  • Neck massage
  • Back massage
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    Additional charge
  • Massage
    Additional charge

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Hindi
  • Italian

House rules
West Sands takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 11:30 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 11:00 AM to 11:30 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 11 years
Extra bed upon request
$15 per child, per night
12 - 16 years
Extra bed upon request
$40 per child, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Accepted payment methods
VisaMastercardDiners ClubJCBMaestroDiscoverUnionPay debit cardUnionPay credit cardCash

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please share your flight details with the property before your arrival to secure your seat(s) for the transfer.

The property can be reached by a speedboat or a public ferry.

1. Speedboat Transfers: It is the most popular means of transport and takes approximately 1 hour from the airport to Ukulhas. The property offers two options:

Scheduled Speed Boat Ferry (Operates daily)

Male airport to Ukulhas: 10:30/16:30

Ukulhas to Male airport: 07:00/13:00 (except for Fridays 14:00)

Private Speed Boat Hire (Maximum 20 Passengers)

2. Public Ferry:

The public ferry is not organized by the hotel. For updated timetables and specific departure times, we suggest you look online for this information.

Please inform West Sands of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.

FAQs about West Sands

  • The nearest beach is 150 feet from West Sands. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • West Sands has 1 restaurant:

    • Fisherman's Boat
  • West Sands is 650 feet from the center of Ukulhas. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at West Sands is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:30 AM.

  • West Sands offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Massage
    • Snorkeling
    • Diving
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Windsurfing
    • Beachfront
    • Evening entertainment
    • Foot massage
    • Bicycle rental
    • Back massage
    • Walking tours
    • Full-body massage
    • Cooking class
    • Private beach area
    • Water sports facilities on site
    • Head massage
    • Beach
    • Neck massage
    • Happy hour
    • Couples' massage
    • Themed dinners
    • Hand massage
    • Tour or class about local culture
  • Yes, there's a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at West Sands on this page.

  • Room options at West Sands include:

    • Double
    • Suite
    • Family
    • Apartment
    • Villa
  • The prices at West Sands may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.