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West Sands

3.0 star property
Turquoise waters invite travelers to relax or dive into scuba adventures at this eco-certified retreat where favorite activities meet delicious meals

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West Sands, steps from Ukulhas Harbor, offers an eco-friendly experience. The on-site restaurant serves a satisfying breakfast before guests head to the white sand beach with loungers. Active travelers enjoy rowing, canoeing, and snorkeling options right at their doorstep.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services

Room options

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Suite, Sea View (20% off on Return Shared Speed Boat transfer from Airport) | Living area | Flat-screen TV, pay movies

Suite, Sea View (20% off on Return Shared Speed Boat transfer from Airport)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
  • Sea view
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Memory foam beds, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room (20% off on Manta Snorkeling)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Memory foam bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms (20% off on Return Shared Speed Boat transfer from Airport) | Memory foam beds, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms (20% off on Return Shared Speed Boat transfer from Airport)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
  • 28 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Grand Suite, Ocean View (20% off on Return Shared Speed Boat transfer from Airport) | Memory foam beds, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Grand Suite, Ocean View (20% off on Return Shared Speed Boat transfer from Airport)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
  • Ocean view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, Balcony, Garden View (20% off on Return Shared Speed Boat transfer from Airport) | Memory foam beds, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Suite, Balcony, Garden View (20% off on Return Shared Speed Boat transfer from Airport)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Egyptian cotton linens
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Garden view
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Apartment, Balcony (20% off on Return Shared Speed Boat transfer from Airport) | Memory foam beds, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Family Apartment, Balcony (20% off on Return Shared Speed Boat transfer from Airport)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Garden view
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Grand Jacuzzi Suite (20% off on Return Shared Speed Boat transfer from Airport) | Memory foam beds, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Grand Jacuzzi Suite (20% off on Return Shared Speed Boat transfer from Airport)

Highlights

Furnished patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Family Villa (20% off on Return Shared Speed Boat transfer from Airport)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Memory foam bed
2 bedrooms
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
  • 40 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Villa, Garden View (20% off on Return Shared Speed Boat transfer from Airport)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Memory foam bed
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
  • Garden view
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

Sea View Suite

  • Sleeps 2

Family Suite Non smoking

  • Sleeps 4

Deluxe Room

  • Sleeps 2

Grand Ocean View Suite (20% Off On Return Shared Speed Boat Transfer From Airport)

  • Sleeps 3

Two-Bedroom Villa With Balcony (20% Off On Return Shared Speed Boat Transfer From Airport)

  • Sleeps 4

Garden View Suite (20% Off On Return Shared Speed Boat Transfer From Airport)

  • Sleeps 2

Grand Jacuzzi Suite (20% Off On Return Shared Speed Boat Transfer From Airport)

  • Sleeps 2

Villa With Garden View (20% Off On Return Shared Speed Boat Transfer From Airport)

  • Sleeps 3

Family Apartment, Balcony (20% Off On Return Shared Speed Boat Transfer From Airport)

  • Sleeps 4

Suite, Balcony, Garden View (20% Off On Return Shared Speed Boat Transfer From Airport)

  • Sleeps 2

Grand Jacuzzi Suite (20% Off On Return Shared Speed Boat Transfer From Airport)

  • Sleeps 3

Villa, Garden View (20% Off On Return Shared Speed Boat Transfer From Airport)

  • Sleeps 3

Family Villa (20% Off On Return Shared Speed Boat Transfer From Airport)

  • Sleeps 4

About the neighborhood

Located in Ukulhas, West Sands is near the beach. Mathiveri Harbor and Holi Faru Dive Site are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Ukulhas Beach and Sunset Beach. Ukulhas Harbor and Maaya Thila are two other places to visit that come recommended. With water skiing, parasailing, and windsurfing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water. Visit our Ukulhas travel guide
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Kinara Vasha Magu, Ukulhas, 09030

What's nearby

  • View that act as a tranquilizer. #BeachTips #Maldives
    Ukulhas Beach
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Ukulhas Harbor
    6 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

  • Velana Intl. Airport (MLE)
    13 min drive

Restaurants

  • Peperone Restaurant
    2 min walk
  • Ona Noa
    4 min walk
  • Black Y Garden
    3 min walk
  • Yellow Mango
    2 min walk
  • Basilico
    3 min walk

About this property

West Sands

Hotel near Ukulhas Harbor
Located close to Ukulhas Beach, West Sands provides a free grocery shopping service, a terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe. With sun loungers, scuba diving, and rowing, this hotel is the perfect place to soak up some sun. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Enjoy the gym, as well as activities like snorkeling, kayaking, and fishing. In addition to a garden and a playground, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with speed of 25+ Mbps.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and a ferry terminal shuttle
  • Access to a nearby health club, express check-out, and express check-in
  • Wedding services, free newspapers, and tour/ticket assistance
Room features
All guestrooms at West Sands include comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, electric kettles, and ceiling fans

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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 transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: USD 15 for adults and USD 10 for children
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Fishing
  • Gym
  • Kayaking
  • Library
  • Personal motorized watercraft
  • Playground
  • Rowing/canoeing
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Free grocery shopping service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Direct access to the beach
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 2016
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Memory foam mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
  • Pay movies

Food and drink

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

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 50
Express check-out available

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 (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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
This property provides roundtrip speedboat transfers (surcharge) twice daily between the airport and Ukulhas. A public ferry also operates on select days during scheduled times between Ukulhas Island and Male city. From Male city, a shuttle service to the airport is offered. Guests must contact the hotel in advance to arrange transfers;
The additional fee (payable at the property) covers mandatory one-way speedboat transfer fees for guests ages 13-17.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

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.
  • Boat transfer per adult: USD 50 (one-way)
  • Boat transfer per child: USD 25 (one-way), from 2 to 11 years old
  • Additional fee for children (from 13 years old to 17 years old): USD 50 per person, per stay

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

The listed additional fee covers one-way speedboat transfer fees for guests ages 13-17.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 15 for adults and USD 10 for children
  • Late check-out fee: USD 50 (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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 accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Alcohol is not served or permitted at this property

Property is also known as

West Sands Hotel Ukulhas
West Sands Hotel
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West Sands Hotel Ukulhas

Frequently asked questions

Is West Sands pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

This hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at West Sands?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at West Sands?

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for USD 50 (subject to availability).

Where is West Sands located?

Offering direct access to the beach, this Ukulhas hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Ukulhas Harbor and Ukulhas Beach. Sunset Beach and Mathiveri Harbor are also within 12 mi (20 km).

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Reviews

West Sands Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Eirlys

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A little piece of paradise

Staff were so kind and helpful. Location was perfect right by the beach. I wish I could stay longer. Swimming with manta rays and sharks was amazing and swam with a turtle on the house reef.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Martha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Our stay

The stay was comfortable. The breakfast staff were friendly & helpful . The manager was very helpful when he was there , which was not often we gather because of Ramadan . Nevertheless he should have support staff so there is always somebody in reception to help the hotel guests. As this was our first visit to the Maldives would have been nice to get some information. The hotel guests during breakfast time gave us some information and also that the hotel had snorkelling gear which was useful to know. Hopefully the management will treat this as constructive criticism. Once again I repeat the few staff who were there were friendly,helpful and courteous. Otherwise the location is great as it’s just a few meters to the beach and to restaurants .
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Marika

Liked: Amenities
Bisogna solo migliorare un po’ di più la pulizia, il cambio di asciugamani
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sergio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff estremamente gentile al di sopra delle aspettative. Location fantastica, praticamente sulla spiaggia nel punto più bello del isola.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place you stay while enjoying the pristine, relaxing Island of Ukulhas! Clean, very helpful staff, manager Hardy was fantastic. Food great and a 10 second walk through a cool jungle area to a gorgeous authentic beach. This is a must stay hotel and Island.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021

8/10 Good

Veronica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Isola bellissima

Struttura in ampliamento, ma ben pulita e con personale molto cortese. Pasti molto buoni ed accesso direttamente alla spiaggia attrezzata. Molto positivo che la spiaggia è pulita ed il reef è ricco di pesci. Le gite sono un pò costose confronto ad altre esperienze che ho avuto, ma consiglio l'escursione con le Mante. meravigliosa. La camere è stata rifatta tutti i giorni e gli asciugamani venivano cambiati ogni due. Sono stata molto bene, lo consiglio
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Nadeem

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A piece of heaven

I have stayed in numerous hotels in the world, I would rate this place at the top of the list. When I first arrived at the hotel I felt I was in some Hollywood set. The staff looked after as if I was family. If you want to truly experience Maldivian life with a clean white sands beach come to ukhlas and stay at the west sands. You won’t regret.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good location and nice clean rooms

Stayed at West Sands for two nights. Everything ran smoothly from pick up from the speedboat to drop off. Room was nice and clean, nice big bathroom and excellent shower. Great location just next to the bikini beach.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Beatrice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect holiday get away

The hotel is situated close to the beach about 3 min walk which was cleaned every day and it's has a cosy, invited vibe. The room had a large bed, kettle, safety deposit box, hair dryer and a nice shower that had two different shower heads. The staff were friendly and helpful. We had a full pension and the hotel offered buffés for all the meals, which were tasteful and if something didn't suit, you could ask the chief to cook something else without any problems. We went on excursions organized by the hotel; picnic island which was wonderful, snorkeling on different places where we saw Manta rays, fishes, turtles, eagle rays, small sharks etc. and a visit to a nearby inhabited island. Had a great time filled with relaxation, lots of sun and clear blue water.

8/10 Good

SiSmudger Smith, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Friendly hotel so close to beach

A well run and comfortable guest house conveniently close to the lovely beach. All the staff were very helpful and friendly especially Sudjit who was always on hand to attend mealtimes. Musab was also very helpful and welcoming. The food was generally very tasty and reasonsably varied with fish the main meal most days but slight lack of vegetables. We had minor grumbles, our fridge wasn't as cold as it should have been and the drink selection was limited to tepid water and watered down fruit 'juice'. As Ukulhas is a locals/islamic island theres no alcohol generally available so so folks might find that tough. Mosquitos were quite a nuisance as they lurked in the lush 'jungle strip' that belted the perimeter of the island. Other than these gripes it was a very good value holiday and I would definitely recommend to anyone.
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Tintu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Meraviglioso

Eccellente posizione per chi ama un contesto reale e vivere un'esperienza a stretto contatto con i locali. Personale molto attento ad ogni esigenza. Ottima cucina con sfumature internazionali ma sempre legata alla tradizione locale. Possibilita' di prenotare escursioni per ogni gusto.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

Lisa, Vancouver/Doha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect island getaway with family feel

We had a short but excellent stay at Westsands. The staff were friendly and always accommodating not only with us but other guests. Musab, the hotel manager was in contact with us before out trip and answered all my questions about activities, currency, etc. The room was cleaned twice a day and had all the typical conveniences. There is a restaurant in the hotel and the service was great. They even did an afternoon ‘tea’ on the beach with local deserts and cuisine. The hotel was steps from the beautiful beach which is where we spent most of our time.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

Tobi, Jakarta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

west sands ukulhas is an awesome place to stay!

hotel is directly on the beach. room is huge, modern and very comfortable. the staff makes guests feel like home. this place is a dream i can just highly recommend it! thank you ill come back!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2017

8/10 Good

Fiorenzo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Vacanza eccellente

Hotel in ottima posizione Proprietario sempre presente e disponibile Servizio ottimo Barriera corallina accessibile davanti all' hotel; molto ricca escursioni eccellenti.
Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2017

8/10 Good

Cemil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024