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Sands Grand Hotel

4.0 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, a quick walk to Dhigurah Beach

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Beach nearby, white sand, beach shuttle, beach umbrellas
1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Deluxe Room | Terrace/patio
Exterior
Reception hall
Travelers at Sands Grand Hotel find the perfect balance of relaxation and adventure. Crystal-clear waters at Vakarufalhi Island Beach are ideal for snorkeling, surfing, and windsurfing. After water activities, enjoy a deep-tissue massage. Free WiFi and breakfast included.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Breakfast included
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Deluxe Room | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
  • 150 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 150 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Triple Room | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Triple Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
  • 200 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed
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About the area

Map
shady corner, fenkendi hingun, Dhigurah, 00070

What's nearby

  • Ari Atoll - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Dhigurah Beach - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

  • Male (MLE-Velana Intl.) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪MAIN RESTAURENT @ Vakarufalhi - ‬51 min drive
  • ‪Hermit’s at Bliss - ‬10 min walk
  • The Reef
  • Cafe' Lux
  • kudarah

About this property

Sands Grand Hotel

Upscale hotel near Dhigurah Beach
Located close to Vakarufalhi Island Beach and Dhidhoofinolhu Marina, Sands Grand Hotel provides free continental breakfast, a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services. Adventurous travellers may like the snorkelling, surfing/body boarding and waterskiing at this hotel. Treat yourself to spa services, such as a deep-tissue massage, a facial or reflexology. Enjoy on-site activities, such as scuba diving, fishing and windsurfing. In addition to a restaurant, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 25+ Mbps.
Additional perks include:
  • Free bike hire, a 24-hour front desk and outdoor furniture
  • Concierge services, tour/ticket information and coffee/tea in reception
  • Coworking spaces, beach towels and surfing lessons
Room features
All guest rooms at Sands Grand Hotel boast comforts, such as air conditioning and separate sitting areas, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and safes.
More amenities include:
  • Highchairs, children's books and art supplies
  • Rainfall showers and hairdryers
  • 43-inch Smart TVs with digital channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, separate sitting areas and electric kettles

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics

Things to do

  • Beach volleyball
  • Beach yoga
  • Boat and paddles
  • Boat tours
  • Fishing
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Kayaking
  • Motor boating
  • Parasailing
  • Sail boat
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkelling
  • Surf lessons
  • Surfing/bodyboarding
  • Water skiing
  • Water sports equipment
  • Windsurfing

Family friendly

  • Art supplies
  • Children's books
  • Children's games
  • High chair
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Reflexology
  • Sports massages
  • Swedish massages
  • Thai massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 43-inch smart TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 12:30 PM; check-in end time: anytime

Check-out

Check-out before 11:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 6.00 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 2 years of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property only accepts cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Reservations are required for spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Sands Grand Hotel Hotel
Sands Grand Hotel Dhigurah
Sands Grand Hotel Hotel Dhigurah

Frequently asked questions

Is Sands Grand Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Sands Grand Hotel?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Sands Grand Hotel?

Check-in start time: 12:30 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Sands Grand Hotel?

Checkout is at 11:30 AM.

Where is Sands Grand Hotel located?

Situated near the airport, this hotel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Dhigurah Beach, and within 3 mi (5 km) of Dhidhoofinolhu Marina and Vakarufalhi Island Beach. Maafushivaru Island Beach and Maafushivaru Island Jetty are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Sands Grand Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 5 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 5 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 5 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

john

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a very nice place for the area. Staff way very helpful, and arranged or incoming and out going transfers, also the dives. But a must was the scooter to drive to the sandbar, trust me it can be walked but u will not enjoy it was much vs taking the very inexpensive scooter the hotel can arrange
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

djorjdoyod

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The food is good. But its not clean, has cockroach. Smell awfull. You have to say to change towels and sheets. Otherwise they wont change it. Towels smell bad. Water you have to buy. Overall not recommended. Staff is nice and polite.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

YUI

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ok property
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Iwan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2024