Name: West Sands
Address: Kinara Vashaamagu Ukulhas, 09030 Ukulhas, Maldives, Kinara Vashaamagu Ukulhas, Ari Atoll, 09030, Maldives
Rating: 8.7

West Sands

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About this property

Facing the beachfront, West Sands offers 3-star accommodation 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 accommodation offers a children's playground. The area is popular for snorkelling. The nearest airport is Male International, 64 km from the guest house, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)
Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

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Room type	Number of guests
Deluxe Room (20% off on Manta Snorkelling) 1 extra-large double bed or 2 single beds
Sea View Suite with Balcony (20% off on Return Shared Speed Boat transfer from Airport) 1 extra-large double bed
Grand Ocean View Suite (20% off on Return Shared Speed Boat transfer from Airport) 1 extra-large double bed
Family Apartment (20% off on Return Shared Speed Boat transfer from Airport) Bedroom 1 1 extra-large double bed Bedroom 2 2 single beds
Garden View Suite (20% off on Return Shared Speed Boat transfer from Airport) 1 extra-large double bed
Grand Jacuzzi Suite (20% off on Return Shared Speed Boat transfer from Airport) Bedroom 1 extra-large double bed Living room 1 sofa bed
Villa with Garden View (20% off on Return Shared Speed Boat transfer from Airport) 1 single bed and 1 double bed
Two-Bedroom Villa with Balcony (20% off on Return Shared Speed Boat transfer from Airport) Bedroom 1 2 single beds Bedroom 2 1 large double bed

Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Glynford

Netherlands

“Right on the beach- west side of the island, so nice for the sunset”

Liana

United Kingdom

“Wonderful location right in front of the beach. Staff were great, really attentive. Great day trips too.”

Sianlouise75

United Kingdom

“Friendly helpful staff, nothing too much trouble. Fantastic room with balcony jacuzzi bath. Rustic, relaxed place to stay directly on beach. Decent breakfast and evening meal choice. Boat transfers arranged for us , no need to worry about...”

Miguel

Portugal

“Super well located in front of the best part of the beach, very spacious room with many windows, huge bathroom, very pretty lobby.”

Ante

Switzerland

“Overall it is very good, probably the best accommodation on the island. Housekeeping staff is perfect, they clean rooms daily and professionaly, they provide towels daily. Excellent excursion organization, the manager of the excursion is a nice...”

Andrew

United Kingdom

“10 yards from the beach which has a very accessible house reef which is safe - even for kids under supervision. Saw sharks turtles and a myriad of fish - absolutely amazing. Ibrahim organised boats too and from the island and transport between...”

Sandra

Germany

“Close to the beach, very friendly staff and a very helpful GM, thanks you Mr. Hardy. Restaurants and shops also close by”

Jeny

Malaysia

“My stay at West Sands was truly magical. The hotel staff arranged a convenient round-trip speedboat transfer from the airport, and we enjoyed a 20% discount on the normal price. The meals were both healthy and delicious, with plenty of fresh...”

Frane

Croatia

“The room was beautiful and very clean. The hotel is very nice overall, and we had a great time. We must say that the staff was the nicest we ever encountered, especially the room service and the kitchen staff of the joined restaurant. The hotel...”

Aylin

Austria

“Wow wow wow. The staff, especially the manager Hardy are absolutely fantastic. We stayed here for 3 weeks and every wish we had was fulfilled. The food is very good, especially the fish 🐟. The beach is amazing and the room is sooo comfortable. We...”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by Ibrahim Mohamed

Company review score: 9.4Based on 291 reviews from 1 property

1 managed property

Property surroundings

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
Ambiance
Family friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
Dietary options
Halal • Vegetarian • Vegan • Dairy-free

House rules

West Sands takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 14:00 to 23:30

You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.

Check-out

From 11:00 to 11:30

Cancellation/ prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 11 years

Extra bed upon request

US$15 per child, per night

12 - 16 years

Extra bed upon request

US$40 per child, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots 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 supplements may apply.

Accepted payment methods

Cash

The fine print

Need-to-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 organised by the hotel. For updated timetables and specific departure times, we suggest you look online for this information.

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

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

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