CLUB BLU
A rooftop table, a Thai kitchen, and the Eastern Beach a short walk away.
A city stay in Hulhumalé
CLUB BLU is a guest house in Hulhumalé, the reclaimed island just across the Sinamalé Bridge from Velana International Airport. The on-site Thai Palace restaurant runs breakfast through dinner, a rooftop terrace adds a second dining level, and Club Blu Spa handles Thai massage and body scrubs. Rooms start at $100 and go up to a two-bedroom apartment sleeping five. Free breakfast is included, and Hulhumalé's Eastern Beach is about a minute's walk from the property. A cluster of cafés and restaurants sits within 300 metres.
Who this stay suits
A straightforward Hulhumalé guest house with more dining depth than most — an in-house Thai restaurant, a rooftop, and a spa — suited to transit stays or budget-conscious travellers who want food on the doorstep.
Best for
- Airport transit and stopovers
- Couples or small families watching costs
- Guests who want an on-site restaurant without resort prices
- Travellers using Hulhumalé as a base for day trips
Less suited to
- Travellers seeking a private island or house reef
- Those who require alcohol on-site (Hulhumalé is alcohol-free)
- Guests expecting resort-scale facilities
Thai Palace and rooftop dining
Thai Palace is the in-house restaurant, running authentic Thai food across breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Above it, the rooftop terrace restaurant gives a second option at the top of the building. Both sit within the property, so there is no need to go out for a meal.
Club Blu Spa
The full-service spa does Thai massage and body scrubs on-site. It is one of the few facilities of this kind available at a guest house in Hulhumalé, and it requires no separate booking through an external operator.
Eastern Beach access
The Eastern Beach in Hulhumalé is roughly a one-minute walk from CLUB BLU. A free beach shuttle is provided, making it practical even without your own transport. The property also arranges an airport shuttle for an extra charge.
Apartment and room options
The two-bedroom apartment sleeps five and comes as an entire apartment unit with a private bathroom and Wi-Fi — practical for families or small groups. Smaller rooms, including a King Room with a sofa bed, work for three guests.
Rooms & suites
Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
sleeps 2 · 1 double bed
- Balcony
- View
- Air conditioning
- Private bathroom
- Flat-screen TV
Deluxe Double or Twin Room
sleeps 2 · 1 large double bed
- Private bathroom
- Free WiFi
Two-Bedroom Apartment with City View
sleeps 5 · 1 large double bed / 1 sofa bed
- Entire apartment
- Private bathroom
- Free WiFi
Experiences on & off the island
Inside CLUB BLU
Amenities at CLUB BLU
Most popular facilities
- Free Wifi
- Non-smoking rooms
- 24-hour front desk
Great for your stay
- Private bathroom
- Free Wifi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Laundry
- Beach
Bathroom
- Private bathroom
Activities
- Beach
Services
- Pet basket
- Daily housekeeping
- Private check-in/out
- Express check-in/out Additional charge
- Laundry Additional charge
- 24-hour front desk
- Meeting/Banquet facilities Additional charge
Safety & security
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Key access
- 24-hour security
Getting there
CLUB BLU sits in Hulhumalé, around 2 km from Velana International Airport via the Sinamalé Bridge. The airport taxi takes roughly 10 minutes by road. There is no seaplane or domestic flight connection — this is a city property linked to the airport by road. An airport shuttle is available from CLUB BLU for an extra charge.
An airport taxi is inexpensive — typically MVR 60–100 (about $4–8) on the fixed fares, taking 10–20 minutes; the public airport shuttle bus costs even less. No ferry or speedboat is needed — the islands are connected to the airport by road.
On the map
Where to eat
- vilu rest cafe 0.12 km
- momo tea cafe 0.15 km
- frengo cafe 0.15 km
- Crepe Runner restaurant 0.22 km
- Dondon Cafe' & Bistro cafe 0.25 km
- wilu breeze cafe 0.27 km
Across 123 Google reviews, the property scores 3.9/5. Service draws the most feedback — 18 of 22 mentions are positive. The property overall and individual rooms also score well in theme breakdowns. Cleanliness and dining each generate broadly positive responses, and Wi-Fi satisfaction is consistent.
- Things to do4.7
- Restaurants3.7
- Airport access4.7
Share of positive mentions per theme, from Google reviews.
- Rooms facing the street are very noisy; some rooms have no view or very poor natural light
- Cleanliness issues: dirty floors, hallways, smelly sheets, mould, and faulty/unclean toilets reported
- Staff conduct inconsistent — unfriendly or unhelpful in several reviews; reception staff reportedly asleep on duty
- Breakfast described as poor or limited by multiple guests
- Guests relocated to other hotels without proper notice or compensation; one serious allegation of last-minute booking cancellation to extort extra payment
“Hotel hallways and floors dirty. Small lobby full of staff and friends speaking loudly until 11 pm. Unfriendly staff. Didn't offer any info or help.”
“Warning this hotel is a scam!!!!! We were notified 30 minutes prior to our flight that they cancelled our booking… they would put us in a single room for $40usd more.”
“They helped us with transportation and accommodation. Big thanks to Jamal who is extremely correct and kind.”
“Staff very friendly and helpful. We had an overnight stay and would not make the breakfast, however they boxed one for us to take and arranged the taxi.”
“The whole apartment seems off. Dirty and in poor condition. There were opened wires, balcony door unable to close properly, the ceiling fan is noisy and the sheets were dirty and smelly.”
Guest reviews summarised from Booking.com.
Good to know
Frequently asked
How do I get from Velana International Airport to CLUB BLU?
The transfer is by airport taxi via the Sinamalé Bridge, covering roughly 2 km. The journey takes around 10 minutes by road. An airport shuttle is also available from the property for an extra charge.
Is breakfast included in the room rate?
Yes. Free breakfast is listed as a standard amenity at CLUB BLU for all room types.
What dining options are available on-site?
Thai Palace serves authentic Thai cuisine across breakfast, lunch, and dinner. There is also a rooftop terrace restaurant. The property additionally has two coffee shops or cafés on site.
Is there a spa at CLUB BLU?
Yes. Club Blu Spa is a full-service spa offering Thai massage and body scrubs. It is located within the property.
How far is the beach?
The Eastern Beach in Hulhumalé is approximately a one-minute walk from the property. A free beach shuttle is also provided.
What room types are available, and how many guests do they sleep?
There are four options: a Deluxe Double Room with Balcony (sleeps 2, from $100), a Deluxe Double or Twin Room (sleeps 2, from $120), a King Room (sleeps 3, from $120), and a Two-Bedroom Apartment with City View (sleeps 5, price on request).
Is alcohol available at CLUB BLU?
Hulhumalé is an alcohol-free island, so no alcohol is served at the property or available on the island.
Can I go snorkelling or diving from CLUB BLU?
CLUB BLU is in Hulhumalé, a city island with no house reef. Snorkelling and diving trips can be arranged through local operators as excursions departing by boat.
Is parking available?
Yes, free parking is available at the property.
Are there cafés or restaurants nearby besides the on-site options?
Several cafés and restaurants sit within 300 metres, including Vilu Rest (120 m), Momo Tea (150 m), Crepe Runner (220 m), and Dondon Café & Bistro (250 m), among others.
Is CLUB BLU suitable for families?
The King Room sleeps three and the Two-Bedroom Apartment sleeps five, so the property can accommodate families. Free breakfast and on-site dining reduce the need to travel far for meals.
How do I book a stay at CLUB BLU?
Rates and availability can be checked through major booking platforms. Room prices start from $80, with the Deluxe Double Room with Balcony listed from $100 per night.