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title: "Surf Deck vs Wave Crest Retreat: which hotel is better?"
description: "Surf Deck or Wave Crest Retreat in Maldive Islands? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/surf-deck-maldive-islands-vs-wave-crest-retreat-maldive-islands/
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retrieved: 2026-11-15
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# Surf Deck vs Wave Crest Retreat

Both are in Maldive Islands, 50 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Guesthouse · Thulusdhoo
## [Surf Deck](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/surf-deck-maldive-islands/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.6 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 7.1

- **Score by category:** 0 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2168009/agoda/?lang=en)

Hotel · ★★★ · Thulusdhoo
## [Wave Crest Retreat](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/wave-crest-retreat-maldive-islands/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.5 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 7.1

- **Score by category:** 0 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2310849/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Too close to call

Neither hotel has a clear edge on the facts we have. Your priorities decide. 50 m apart.

### Choose Surf Deck if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (8.6 / 8.5)

### Why is Surf Deck better than Wave Crest Retreat?

No clear advantages in our data.

### Why is Wave Crest Retreat better than Surf Deck?

1.  More guest reviews (82 vs 16), so the rating is more reliable (×5.1)

## All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

 

|  | Surf Deck | Wave Crest Retreat |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.6 | 8.5 |
| Location | 7.1 | 7.1 |
| Facilities | 3.3 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 0.0 | – |
| Beach access | 10.0 | 10.0 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.9  (+0.2) | 8.6 |
| Guest rating | 8.6  (+0.1) | 8.5 |
| Number of reviews | 16 | 82  (+66) |
| Rank in Maldive Islands | bottom 29%  (+16%) | bottom 13% |
| Location |
| Location score | 7.1 | 7.1 |
| Distance to Thulusdhoo centre | 280 m | 330 m |
| To the beach | 70 m | 60 m |
| To the airport | 24 km | 24 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 6 | 6 |
| Shops within 500 m | 0 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | – | ★★★ |
| Rooms | 5 | – |
| Floors | 1 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 2017 | – |
| Listed amenities | 15 | – |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 13:00 | – |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | – |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Parking | ✓ | – |
| Shuttle | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Free breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Room service | ✓ | – |
| Wheelchair accessible | ✓ | – |
| Smoke-free | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | – |
| Kitchen | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | – |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |

## Live prices around both hotels

Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer.

## Location

50 m apart

Surf Deck: Velana International Airport (MLE): 24 km, beach: 70 m, 6 places to eat within 500 m.

Wave Crest Retreat: Velana International Airport (MLE): 24 km, beach: 60 m, 6 places to eat within 500 m.

## Surf Deck or Wave Crest Retreat: common questions

### Which is cheaper, Surf Deck or Wave Crest Retreat?

Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.

### How far apart are Surf Deck and Wave Crest Retreat?

The two hotels are 50 m apart in a straight line.

## Compare now

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/surf-deck-maldive-islands-vs-wave-crest-retreat-maldive-islands/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/