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Hotel Star Shell

Property class: 3.5

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a ceiling fan, an air conditioning unit, a window with curtains, and a view of greenery outside.
A modern bedroom with a bed, two chairs, a glass door leading to a bathroom with a toilet and sink.
A modern bathroom with a glass shower enclosure, a tiled wall, and a window providing natural light.
A compact room with a wooden desk, a chair, a bench, and a curtain.
A modern building with multiple floors, large windows, and balconies.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry room
  • Room service
The current price is AU$145
includes taxes & fees
26 Nov - 27 Nov

Explore the area

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Lot 11106 Nirolhu Magu, Hulhumalé, 20012
  • Place, Hulhumale Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Hulhumalé Central Park
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Tree Top Hospital
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Male (MLE-Velana Intl.)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Double Room

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a wardrobe, and a ceiling fan.

Standard Double Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

A modern bedroom with a bed, a desk, a chair, a ceiling fan, and a TV.

Deluxe Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a ceiling fan, an air conditioning unit, a window with curtains, and a view of greenery outside.

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Park view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed

A modern hotel room with a wooden headboard, a large bed with patterned bedding, a desk with a coffee maker, and a seating area with chairs.

Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Hulhumalé

Hotel Star Shell places you in the heart of Hulhumalé, connected to a shopping centre and 0.7 km (0.4 mi) from Hulhumale Beach. Highlights at this guest house include in-room free WiFi, fireplaces and Smart TVs. .The guest house's restaurant is a nice spot to grab a bite. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a free manager's reception and a coffee shop/cafe. Buffet breakfast is available daily between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also the convenience of airport pick-up service. .Places within a 15-minute drive of this 3.5-property class Hulhumalé guest house include Full Moon Beach and Republic Square.
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What's nearby

  • Hulhumale Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Hulhumalé Mosque - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Hulhumalé Central Park - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Tree Top Hospital - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Hulhumalé Ferry Terminal - 14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Male (MLE-Velana Intl.) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Riveli Beach Restaurant - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Pastamania - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Café Snorkeling - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Café Rio - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Water Front Cafe' - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Hotel Star Shell

There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. A free manager's reception is offered daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. A shuttle from the airport to the hotel (available on request) is available for a fee. A rooftop terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at Hotel Star Shell.

This 3.5-star Hulhumalé guest house is smoke free.

  • 15 guestrooms or units
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Deli
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers for purchase
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • ATM
  • No smoking on site
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Hotel Star Shell offers 15 accommodations with fireplaces and minibars. 40-inch Smart televisions come with premium satellite channels. Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead, slippers and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and safes. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis. Amenities available on request include hairdryers.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • Airport pick-up shuttle (surcharge) from 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM at scheduled times and on request

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 10 for adults and USD 5 for children
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

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

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Picnic area
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch smart TV with premium digital channels

Food and drink

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

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Fireplace
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:30 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
The additional fee (payable at the property) covers mandatory transfer fees for guests ages 12-17.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 15.0 per day.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

  • American Express
  • Discover
  • JCB International
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • 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.
  • Additional fee for children (from 12 years old to 17 years old): USD 5 per person, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

The listed additional fee covers transfer fees for guests ages 12-17.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately USD 10 for adults and from USD 5 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 15 per room
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 15.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, JCB International, Union Pay, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

Property is also known as

Hotel Star Shell Hulhumale
Hotel Star Shell Hulhumalé
Guesthouse Hotel Star Shell Hulhumalé
Hulhumalé Hotel Star Shell Guesthouse
Star Shell Hulhumalé
Guesthouse Hotel Star Shell
Star Shell
Hotel Star Shell Hulhumalé
Hotel Star Shell Guesthouse
Hotel Star Shell Guesthouse Hulhumalé

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to Hotel Star Shell?

Yep, Hotel Star Shell is a short 8-minute walk from Hulhumale Beach.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Star Shell?

As of 28 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Star Shell on 26 Nov 2026 start from AU$145, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Hotel Star Shell serve breakfast?

Yeah, buffet breakfast is on offer daily between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hotel Star Shell?

No, but there's a shuttle from the airport to the hotel that runs from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Hotel Star Shell?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Hotel Star Shell's onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Hotel Star Shell?

Check-in begins at 1:30 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Hotel Star Shell?

No, pets are not allowed.

Hotel Star Shell Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 74 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 32 out of 74 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 74 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 74 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 74 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They were nice and accommodating and the walking distance to the beach and shops close by was nice too.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean hotel
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good for a one night stay, clean, breakfast was included.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, very helpful and accommodating
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place to stay

For the price this hotel exceeded my expectations. The guys working there are extremely nice. The location is good. Continental breakfast was good and the transportation was also great
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful staff, but a lot of construction going on in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel, very clean and spacious room. Cafe downstairs with really nice and cheap food. Have an airport transfer service which is super easy and convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good value hotel

Good value hotel. Excellent staff. Nice breakfast. Rooms are a little small but comfortable beds and pillows. My only complaint is not the hotel’s fault, that is, there is a mosque nearby that provides 4 am serenading each morning.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The property itself is clean, staff were superb, however the general area is quite seedy and dirty
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice hotel for a night layover awaiting transfer to a resort. The staff were all lovely and helped me sort out the details of the transfer. The rooms are a bit worn down and there is peeling paint on the walls, but they have the basic amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was wonderful. I really appreciated being met at the airport after my long travel. The food was very good and the coffee specifically was delicious. The area was a bit noisy with traffic and I guess we were by a mosque so we heard the five daily prayers over the loudspeaker. It was great for a three night stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Good

Good
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
If property policy specifies about not allowing outsider would be nicer
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was in room 103 and the room itself was okay but you could hear everything in the hotel reception and restaurant from.1st thing to latecat night. I also found that most of the plug sockets didn't work because somebody had tripped the fuses but I was left to fix that on my own. Generally okay and may have been better in a different room but i wouldnt go back, sorry.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff were good and all but I was asked the second time at 2AM when i brought my wife whether i have already given my id card details and all. its funny because at checkin before they hand over the key all this is confirmed and i felt insulted because this question was asked. other than that stay was good all staff were friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really liked our stay at Star Shell. The staff are excellent and super helpful. We were travelling with two young kids and honestly their service and friendliness really made our trip so much easier. We were always helped with our luggage without asking and with no expectation of a tip. I would highly recommend using theit airport service. The room was excellent and surprisingly modern and spacious. With an integrated rollaway bed, it was enough for the 4 of us. Very good location too, the beach is a 2 min walk and lots of good cafes and restaurants nearby, many of which are open till late. Some small improvements that could be made. The bathroom needs a vent fan as it gets quite warm and can’t leave the window open overnight due to the main road outside. AC wasn’t on before we came into the room so it was quite warm. However overall a great hotel and we will definitely be staying here again!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
super lage schnell zum flughafen 15 min etwa mit dem taxi schnell nach male mit dem bus
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
冷蔵庫が宿泊した部屋には無かった。他の部屋にはあった。５日間の宿泊なのでかなり辛かった。
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Muito bom para um estadia curta

bom hotel para uma estadia curta. O quarto ficava no primeiro andar, com janela virada para a cozinha e isso foi um incômodo, pois sentíamos um cheiro de cozinha subindo pela janela do banheiro. Esse foi o único ponto negativo. O quarto, apesar de pequeno, era confortável. Cama boa e ar condicionado funcionava bem. O hotel disponibiliza água gratuitamente nos quartos. usamos o transfer (pago à parte) para voltar ao aeroporto e funcionou super bem.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Puhdas hotelli.

Kaikki toimi kuten pitää. Puhdas huone ja hyvä lokaatio. Bussilla pääsee suoraan lentokentälle ja takaisin ja vielä moottoripyörä taksilla nopeasti ja halvalla. Harmi ettei kukaan hotellin henkilökunnasta osaa puhua suomea tai ruotsia.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I got the receptionist behaviour good and they welcomed me warmly. Room is as proper as mentioned in website.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfecto

Todo perfecto. Muy limpio, el personal muy amable y colaborador, con bar/restaurante y buena ubicación. Tanto si estás de paso como para varios días es perfecto. Traslados al aeropuerto. Como entrada o salida del país es muy conveniente porque se encuentra justo al principio de la isla, a menos de diez minutos del aeropuerto. Tiene cerca tiendas de comestibles, lugares para comer y a un minuto de la playa. La habitación muy limpia y cómoda. TV Plana con canales internacionales, camada cómoda y grande, baño completo con gel y champú, mucho espacio para guardar la ropa y pertenencias, nevera con minibar, café y te con hervidor y agua gratis, aire acondicionado y ventilador, cortinas opacas; en definitiva todo un acierto. Lo recomiendo y cuando vuelva a pasar por aquí repetiré seguro.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Todo correcto!

Por una noche o dos más que correcto. La bienvenida ha sido muy agradable, teniamos cena y desayuno incluydos que han sido completos. La habitación un pelin vieja pero todo funcionaba bien, estamos satisfechos. Está al lado de la playa, agradable para dar un paseo después de un largo viaje.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

몰디브에서 하룻밤.

처음 몰디브 방문 이었지만 좋았습니다. 특히 위치가 마음에 들었습니다.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023