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Novina

3.0 star property
Hotel with free parking, steps from Maldives Islamic Centre

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Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine
Lobby sitting area
Economy Double Room
Lobby sitting area
View from room

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services
  • Laundry room

Explore the area

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Fareedhee Magu, Malé, 20190
  • Place, Maldives Islamic Centre
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Chaandhanee Magu
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Sultan Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, Male (MLE-Velana Intl.)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

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Small Double Room

Small Double Room

  • City view
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Small Twin Room

Small Twin Room

  • City view
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed

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Economy Double Room

Economy Double Room

  • Ocean view
  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Malé

At Novina you'll be within steps of Maldives Islamic Centre and Chaandhanee Magu. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .This smoke-free hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, concierge services and a 24-hour front desk. Additionally, you'll find laundry facilities, dry cleaning/laundry services and luggage storage. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .In proximity to this 3-property class Malé hotel you'll find Paradise Island Beach.

What's nearby

  • Maldives Islamic Centre - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Chaandhanee Magu - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Republic Square - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Sultan Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Male Fish Market - 3 min walk - 0.3 km

Getting around

  • Male (MLE-Velana Intl.) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Seagull Café House - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Green Bell Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Belle Amie Bistro - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Ast - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Naasthaa - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Novina

Hotel with free parking, steps from Maldives Islamic Centre
There's a restaurant on site. Public spaces have free WiFi. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Novina also features tour/ticket assistance, concierge services, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Malé hotel is smoke free.

  • 34 guestrooms or units
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • No smoking on site
  • Locker space
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
Novina offers 34 accommodations with minibars and a safe. Televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include a shower, bathrobes, bidets and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle at scheduled times for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

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

Business services

  • Meeting room

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Mini-fridge
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 25
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 12

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 31

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Novina

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 13.0 per night.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

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.

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

Optional extras

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

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 13 per room (return)
  • Early check-in fee: USD 25 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 31 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 13.0 per night

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards and cash.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Novina Hotel Male
Novina Hotel
Hotel Novina
Novina Hotel Malé
Novina Malé
Hotel Novina Malé
Malé Novina Hotel
Novina Hotel
Novina Malé
Novina Hotel
Novina Hotel Malé

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Novina?

Novina offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Novina?

Yep, Novina has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Novina?

Yep, Novina is a short 11-minute walk from Rasfannu.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Novina?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day at scheduled times for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Novina?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Novina's onsite restaurant that serves international cuisine.

What time are check-in & check-out at Novina?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Novina?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Novina Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 120 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 60 out of 120 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 120 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 120 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 120 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

5.8/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Landon

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

Terrible / tiny room — comfy bed

The advertised picture versus our actual room where two totally different things. The room we booked was the size of a normal hotel room...the room we actually got could hardly fit a full size bed and not in great shape (though the bed was surprisingly comfortable).
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

8/10 Good

LauriAnn

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

One good night in Male!

Room was almost European sized, but it makes sense considering everything has to fit within the size of the island. The bed was very comfortable- we both commented on it! The room was VERY clean and the air conditioning was the best I’d felt in the Maldives. The staff were incredibly helpful and friendly. One even walked us to the boat we needed for an excursion to ensure we made it to the right spot. The staff truly made the experience wonderful and I would stay here again in a heartbeat! Thanks for the great stay Novina!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

6/10 Okay

Mary lorelei

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Love, Maldives

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Need to improve the facility especially the door lock, and alao the staff
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ricardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Easy and convenient. Last minute reservations.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The staff is helpful. They helped me arrange a car to the airport on the public holiday.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Adriana

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

Limpo e bem localizado, mas muito pequeno

Equipe atenciosa e prestativa. Quarto limpo, mas muito pequeno para o valor. Área de banho não possui porta de vidro, água espalha para o quarto, que já é pequeno. Recomendo para quem precisa ficar 1 noite na capital para depois se deslocar até o aeroporto.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

2/10 Terrible

Jimmy

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No internet in room. Breakfast only one glass of juice and one pancake it’s it. All night religious singe, not possible to sleep.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Comfort stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Michael

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

Good hotel

We arrived in Male late so stayed here for a night before going to a resort. The room was small, it smelt very nice! Breakfast was good and the area felt safe. We didn’t organise a transfer but happened to see a man with a Novina sign at the airport and he led us to the hotel’s taxi which was very convenient!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Hema

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Airport Transfer badly organised Lack of communication
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

2/10 Terrible

Nelson

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

Do not stay here

Awful. The room was dirty. Walls and bed linens were stained. There were ants on the danishes at Breakfast. When we tried to check out they tried to make us pay extra taxes and airport transfers even though we showed them that both were included in the price we paid to hotels.com. The manager was not here to help. He demanded that we pay or he would charge put card. Very unhappy.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great value for money. The hotel is very central in the bustling Male. Room was small and clean but that is what we expected. Arrived four hours early and happy to pay US$15 to have room right away on a very hot day. Breakfast was good with choice of cerials, toast and an egg breakfast. Free shuttle to the airport was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Olimark Jon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Paul

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

Nice & convenient transit hotel in Male

We stayed in Lovina for our first and last night in Maldives. Free hotel transit was very handy. We also used their luggage storage for our big suitcases so we could travel to the islands light. Novina is conveniently located close to the jetty. There are quite a few restaurants and shops close to the hotel. Our room was small, without window but clean and equipped with everything we needed. The hotel staff are polite and helpful. We would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

6/10 Okay

Wing Yee Winnie

Disliked: Staff & service

never again

Hotels.com stated that they have 24hrs transit from airport, I emailed them twice before departure but no one reply. I called Hotels.com at the airport and they told me the transit was closed. I have to go to the Novina by taxi. The hotel is tiny and the room is small. The hotel is nearby the Islamic Center, the public announcement @ 5:00AM woke me up. I asked them help to contact my resort to pick me up in next day morning but in vain. I have to wake up @6am and wait in the airport and contact myself. The breakfast provided is cheese sandwiches, 1 boiled egg and an orange only.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019

6/10 Okay

Lia

Liked: Cleanliness

Offensive Food Odors

Convenient hotel if you need an overnight in Male prior to going to a resort as it’s close to the airport and to the speedboat jetty. The woman who met guests at the airport was really nice and so was the front desk staff. They helped arrange transport to another island. But...when I walked into the hotel the food odor hit me like a wall..it was horrendous, stifling. It was like a thick, humid, hot blanket. The air wasn’t circulating making it hard to breath. We all have food odors after cooking something pungent but we open a window or something. The odor encompassed the room as well. I didn’t even open my luggage in hopes the odor wouldn’t permeate my clothes. Don’t know if the odor was a one-off or if it always smells that way. Room was tiny. Only the length of a queen bed. Ok for one night. The breakfast was lackluster. Stale toast, a few mini muffins, cereal and a bit of fruit. As I was leaving I saw the staff giving someone eggs and tea. Not once did they walk over to my table and offer those to me so I didn’t know it was available. They stood behind the counter just chitchatting the whole time. Would not stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good location very friendly and helpful staff,we had problem with wifi connection I don’t know it was only that time or usual, otherwise it was good.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a nice place! Thank you for a great stay with nice comfortable rooms
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019