Kaafu Atoll, Maldives
Hotels in Male, Maldives
Male is a city in Kaafu Atoll, Maldives with about 104,000 residents. MAQAMI's live booking engine lists 71 hotels and other stays here. The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Velana International Airport (MLE), about 3 km away. The most comfortable months are usually January, February and March, with average highs around 28–28°C.
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- Hotels found
- 71
- MAQAMI inventory, October 2026
- Member saving
- Up to 10%
- vs guest price, signed in
- Nearest airport
- MLE · 3 km
- Velana International Airport
- Best months
- January and February
- NASA climate averages
Where to stay
Popular hotels in Male
dusitD2 Feydhoo Maldives
★★★★Hotels5.0 km from centre
10.0
Exceptional
JW Marriott Maldives Kaafu Atoll Island Resort
★★★★★Resorts9.6 km from centre
9.9
Exceptional
Hilton Maldives Amingiri Resort & Spa
★★★★★Resorts18 km from centre
9.8
Exceptional
COMO Cocoa Island
★★★★★Resorts29 km from centre
9.8
Exceptional
Baros Maldives
★★★★★Resorts15 km from centre
9.7
Exceptional
Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi
★★★★★Resorts22 km from centre
9.7
Exceptional
OBLU SELECT Lobigili - Premium All-Inclusive with Free Transfers
★★★★★Resorts15 km from centre
9.6
Exceptional
SO/ Maldives
★★★★★Resorts6.6 km from centre
9.6
Exceptional
Anantara Veli Maldives Resort - Adults Only
★★★★★Resorts23 km from centre
9.6
Exceptional
OZEN RESERVE BOLIFUSHI - Luxury All Inclusive with Free Transfers
★★★★★Resorts15 km from centre
9.5
Exceptional
Hotel mix
What kind of places to stay are in Male?
| 5-star | 24 |
|---|---|
| 4-star | 22 |
| 3-star | 16 |
| 2-star | 1 |
| Hotels | 28 |
|---|---|
| Resorts | 28 |
| Apartments | 12 |
| Private vacation home | 1 |
| Villas | 1 |
| Bed and breakfasts | 1 |
When to go
Weather in Male by month
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °C | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 |
| Low °C | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
| Rain mm | 53 | 37 | 50 | 98 | 191 | 148 | 165 | 193 | 185 | 186 | 232 | 184 |
Things to see
Famous places in Male
Mosque · 6.1 km from centre
Hulhumalé Mosque
Sights selected from Wikidata by how widely they are covered on Wikipedia. Photos from Wikimedia Commons; see each file page for author and licence.
Getting there
Airports near Male
- MLE · Velana International Airport3 km
- VAM · Villa International Airport Maamigili108 km
Straight-line distances from the city centre. Airport data: OurAirports.
Key facts
Male at a glance
- Country
- Maldives
- Region
- Kaafu Atoll
- Population
- 103,693 (GeoNames)
- Elevation
- 8 m
- Time zone
- Indian/Maldives
- Coordinates
- 4.175, 73.509
About
About Male
Malé is the capital and most populous city of the Maldives. With a population of 211,908 in 2022 within its administrative area and coterminous geographical area of 1.9 square kilometres, Malé is the most densely populated city in the world.
From the Wikipedia article “Malé”, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
FAQ
Male hotels: common questions
How can I get the lowest hotel price in Male?
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How many hotels can I book in Male?
MAQAMI's live inventory search returned 71 hotels, apartments and other stays within 30 km of central Male (checked October 2026). Availability for your dates is shown when you search.
What is the best time to visit Male?
Based on 20-year NASA climate averages, January, February and March usually offer the most comfortable weather in Male. May is the warmest month (average high 29°C) and November is the wettest (232 mm of rain on average).
Which airport is closest to Male?
Velana International Airport (MLE) is about 3 km from the centre of Male. Villa International Airport Maamigili (VAM) is 108 km away. You can book flights and hotels together on book.maqami.co.
Do I pay anything at the hotel in Male?
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What are the most famous sights in Male?
Among the places most widely covered on Wikipedia near central Male are Malé Friday Mosque, Galolhu National Stadium, Hulhumalé Mosque, Islamic Centre (Maldives).
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