--- title: "Crystal Sands, Maldive Islands: reviews, location & comparison" description: "Crystal Sands in Maldive Islands: rated 8.5 by guests, 3-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side." url: https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/crystal-sands-maldive-islands/ language: en source: StayVersus (https://stayversus.com) retrieved: 2026-10-14 --- Guesthouse · ★★★ # Crystal Sands Maldive Islands, Maldives 8.5 · Very good 651 reviews · #395 #395 of 441 in Maldive Islands · 5.9 Location score ## About Crystal Sands Crystal Sands is a guesthouse in Maldive Islands, Maldives. It holds a 3-star rating. Guests rate it 8.5 out of 10 across 651 reviews. Facilities include bar, airport transfer, free wi-fi. The nearest beach is 40 m away. The nearest airport, Velana International Airport (MLE), is 28 km away. - **Type:** Guesthouse - **Star rating:** ★★★ - **Check-in from:** 14:00 - **Check-out until:** 12:00 - **Rooms:** 18 - **Floors:** 4 - **Opened:** 2014 - **Last renovated:** 2014 - **Other stays within 500 m:** 42 Mirihi Magu Road, K.Maafushi [crystalsands.mv](http://www.crystalsands.mv/) ## How Crystal Sands scores Better rated than 9% of hotels in Maldive Islands - Guest rating **8.5** - Location **5.9** - Facilities **5.0** - Families **1.0** - Spa & wellness **0.0** - Beach access **10.0** Maldive Islands average ## Amenities BarAirport transferFree Wi-Fi ### Food & drink - Breakfast - Bar - Room service ### Leisure - Terrace ### Internet - Free Wi-Fi ### Services - Airport transfer - Concierge - Laundry - Luggage storage ### In the rooms - Air conditioning - Balcony - Minibar - In-room safe - Coffee or tea maker - Blackout curtains Based on the property listing at our booking partner. ## Location - **Location score:** **5.9**/10 - **Walk grade:** **43**/100 Somewhat walkable - **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **21** - **Sights within 1 km:** **0**
Nearest beachWater Sports Beach40 m1 min walk
Nearest airportVelana International Airport (MLE)28 km63 min drive
Distance to the centreMaldive Islands47 km106 min drive
## Crystal Sands: in detail Crystal Sands offers top-notch services and amenities, ensuring guests experience utmost comfort. Maintain seamless communication using the complimentary Wi-Fi at hotel. Effortlessly arrange transportation to and from the airport using the hotel's airport transfer services. During your stay at this fantastic hotel, the attentive front desk personnel can provide you with a range of amenities such as concierge service, luggage storage and safety deposit boxes. In search of city's top entertainment, seek assistance at the hotel's ticket service and tours for reservations. During chilly days and evenings, the hotel provides an in-house fireplace to ensure your warmth. At the hotel, utilize the on-site dry cleaning service and laundry service to maintain your beloved travel attire fresh, allowing you to bring fewer clothes. Craving relaxation? Make the most of your stay at the Crystal Sands with convenient amenities like room service and daily housekeeping at your disposal. For visitors wishing to smoke, designated smoking zones can be found. At Crystal Sands, every guestroom is provided with convenient amenities and fittings to ensure a comfortable stay. Enhance your experience at hotel with the knowledge that certain rooms are equipped with linen service, blackout curtains and air conditioning for your convenience. A few accommodations within Crystal Sands offer unique design elements such as a balcony or terrace. Certain rooms boast in-room amusement features such as television and cable TV, offering guests an enjoyable stay. In select rooms within the hotel, a refrigerator, bottled water, a coffee or tea maker, instant tea and mini bar is available to cater to your requirements when desired. In the hotel, certain guest bathrooms come equipped with essential bathroom amenities, such as a hair dryer and toiletries, ensuring a comfortable stay for guests. Begin your day with a scrumptious on-site breakfast available each morning at Crystal Sands. Begin your day feeling refreshed and invigorated as you enjoy a delightful cup of quality coffee available at the cafe situated within the hotel. At the hotel, an assortment of easily accessible and delicious meal choices are available to satisfy your appetite whenever it strikes. At Crystal Sands, they are committed to catering to your unique requirements. They offer a variety of meal choices, encompassing halal alternatives for those with special dietary preferences. At the hotel, discerning guests can also enjoy on-site culinary facilities like BBQ facilities tailored to their preferences. Crystal Sands provides a superb assortment of leisure amenities for guests to enjoy. During your stay, don't forget to allocate some moments to experience the readily available shoreline. ### Compare ## Compare Crystal Sands with nearby hotels Similar hotels within 3 km. 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Crystal Sands has a guest rating of 8.5 out of 10 from 651 reviews, which is better than 9% of rated hotels in Maldive Islands. ### What are the check-in and check-out times at Crystal Sands? Check-in starts at 14:00 and check-out is until 12:00. ### Does Crystal Sands include breakfast? Breakfast is available. Whether it is included depends on the rate you book. ### How far is Crystal Sands from the airport? The nearest airport, Velana International Airport (MLE), is 28 km away in a straight line. ### Is Crystal Sands close to the beach? The nearest beach is 40 m from the hotel. ### How many rooms does Crystal Sands have? Crystal Sands has 18 rooms on 4 floors. 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/) --- Source: https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/crystal-sands-maldive-islands/. 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