Hidden Gem! great value for money. AND it is exactly what it looks like on the photos. Three rooms on first floor and a few more on 2nd and 3rd floor. Kitchen and dining area on 2nd floor and a balcony on 3rd floor. I live in this residential island purely for activities so I really don't care too much whether the hotel has buffet breakfast (you still have three options! and if you want more you can visit any restaurant on the island) or whether the room is very spacious (it is still quite spacious to me) or whether it is close to the beach (island is very small). It is new, nice and clean, staff very nice, warm, friendly and helpful, help to arrange speedboat tickets for us, both arrival and departure, contact resort island so I can have very smooth transition, and introduces Maldivian style breakfast (which I like a lot!). Wifi speed quite fast (same bandwidth, fewer people to share). Much cheaper than Arena or Kanni.

The staff Mohammed and Saif are top professionals and people. Anything we asked they did their best and exceeded our expectations. The Room: The room is very cosy and warm. The sockets are updated, The lambs in the room are calming, Mattress is extremely comfortable, Mini fridge, Safe box. Toilet: The shower is clean and water is warm. Fresh towels, shampoo and shower gel daily. Hair dryer. Best part about island ambience? The staff are incredible and always welcoming. Breakfast was always given to us early if we had an early start to our day. Location is in the centre of Maafushi.

Only minor thing I could say is the WiFi can be slow or disconnect sometimes. Not a big problem as data is good value and reception area always had good WiFi if urgently needed.

Island Ambience is a lovely place to stay. The rooms are comfortable, clean and spacious. Breakfast is good, with 3 options available, "Maldivian style", Continental, or pancakes. The best thing about Island Ambience is the staff. We were extremely well looked after by Rakib. He welcomed us from the fast ferry, and took care of our every need during the stay. We originally intended to return to Male in the evening to catch our flight early the following morning. However, he found a fast ferry that left at 06.30 and arrived in Male airport at 07.05, so we extended our stay and were able to enjoy a sunset fishing trip and sleep in Maafushi one extra night. He was up at 06.00 in the morning with a "take-away" breakfast for us to eat either on the boat or at the airport, and carried our luggage to the boat. The fast ferry was there as promised at 06.30 am, we got onboard, and Rakib stayed on the jetty waving goodbye. It´s so nice to see such attention to detail, and genuine care for the clients. 5 stars for the staff! Would definitely recommend staying here.

Everything was super. No complaints at all.

Helpful and knowledgeable staff. Beautiful furniture and design. Spotlessly clean, very comfortable rooms and the bathrooms are great too. Great attention to detail. Luxury mattresses, pillows, soft towels & cosy bed side lamps. We have travelled for 3 weeks around the Maldive islands and this one is the best hotel quality/price wise we have experienced. Highly recommended. Book with confidence!

Nothing not to like. Everything is brand new and done to a very good standard with great staff

Well decorated, big rooms and facilties. Super friendly adorable staff, helping you in everything they can.

Make sure your room is not on the ground floor,since the rooms there don’t have much natural light.

Quiet location. Brand new building. Large, comfortable room with the best mattress I've slept on in months. Mohamed and Saif are incredible host's. Extremely friendly and accommodating. Easy check in and check out. Highly recommend this place!

Very clean and comfortable. Everything is so morden and new. Breakfast is super good and everyday is different. Just 5 minutes walking to Bikini beach. The staffs and onwer is very nice and helpful. They let me check out late while waiting for my speedboat

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I recently stayed at Island Ambience, and I couldn't be happier with my experience. The staff was incredibly helpful and friendly from the moment I arrived. They made me feel genuinely welcome and went out of their way to ensure my stay was comfortable. The breakfast was absolutely delightful—everything was fresh, flavorful, and well-prepared. What truly impressed me was how the staff asked if there was anything they could do to make it even better, showing their commitment to guest satisfaction. The apartment itself was spotless and exceptionally well-maintained. It was clear that cleanliness was a top priority, as the apartment was cleaned frequently during my stay, which made everything feel fresh and inviting. Overall, this was a wonderful experience, and I would highly recommend Island Ambience to anyone looking for a comfortable and welcoming place to stay

We liked the accommodation so much. The hotel is brand new (started on December 1st) so everything is EU standard. Both rooms were clean, comfortable enough, peaceful and you find there everything you need. Who does not like staying in a big hotel, this is the place to go for. Everybody was so kind to us and big thanks belongs to Saif! This guy made our stay perfect - reacted to whatsapp immediately, prepared fantastic breakfast (once he even prepared the traditional Maldivian breakfast for us) and always gave us good advice. The Island Ambience service is really high quality. They will see us there next time we go to Maldives!

Great breakfast. We were also allowed to have breakfast early because we had a snorkeling trip. Also special requests for breakfast were possible. The room was clean, and we could always ask for cleaning and new towels if needed. New beach towels also available. Fresh water bottle every day. The best of the best in the room is the bed. Super comfortable! I habe never slept in such a comfortable bed before, not even in a resort. The location is away of the hustle and bustle of tourists but within walking distance of everything like shops, restaurants and bikini beach, just a few minute walk. Very nice hotel management and staff. Big thank you to the very nice guy who was responsible for breakfast. The hotel is very nice decorated and we always felt welcome.

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