Smoking friendly vacation rentals in Alifu Dhaalu Atoll

Our stay at Mohamed's was magical, fabulous excellent. The place is even better than in the photos, it is really very well equipped with everything you need, new bedding, everything is new and clean even the washing machine which is an asset for a family with children. There is a nice terrace with TV to spend a good evening. Airbnb is 2 minutes to the beach 🏝️ Mohamed and his family are very attentive, and is very responsive to the slightest question that is asked...he does service and takes care of everything, he prepared us, on request, a feast worthy of a gourmet restaurant Maldivian specialties, do not hesitate to ask him, we also made excursions and we got very good price 👌🏾we hope to come back 🙏🏽thank you very much Mohamed, thanks to you we had a great stay 💕👌🏾

Perfect! The staff are very attentive! I recommend it to everyone!

Excellent hotel on a local island. Rooms were nicely sized and staff was friendly and helpful. I’d highly recommend taking advantage of their boarding options as the food is fantastic. We worked closely with their affiliated dive shop and loved the experience. There are a few local shops for groceries, souvenirs, and handicrafts as well. Highly recommend!

well what can we say? My Husband and I visited Ukulhas with teenagers (15 & 17), we were met at the harbour by Nasir, who took us and our cases to the accommodation, which was so beautifully clean and smelt amazing! The only thing I will say is manage your expectations, we wanted a base that was comfortable and offered the facilities to cook our own meals and this delivered 100% but the is the Maldives and is vastly different from the UK, however I will say that we had no issue with bugs (mosquitoes) or any other tropical insect entering the house, which I have found in hotels in similar climates, location was perfect right within the community, few minutes walk from the beach, right near the harbour and in my opinion absolutely perfect, we met Jamsheed and he was so lovely, his English is exceptional and we couldn't have wished for a better holiday in a beautiful location 100% recommend to anyone!! Cannot thank you enough ❤️❤️❤️

Just wow! By that I don't mean the bikini-beach, which shines with shade cabins, paradisiacal sand, a child-friendly entry and comfortable size. Not to mention the reefs within a few meters that allow snorkeling on the beach, as I didn't know yet. Also, I don't mean the lovely island with its friendly people, who invites you to walk in all directions. Shortly after you think you've gotten lost, you know where you are again. No the most special on our 5 days Feridhoo were our hosts at the Feridhoo Inn. Abu as a boss is a sociable as well as reputable organizer who recognizes what his guests want and need. His English is excellent. Just like his Bangladesh chef, who conjures up grilled fish, and sweetened his hearty tuna roshis every morning. The third in the cove was Fati, for whose kindness and attention I lack the words. Drive to Feridhoo, as long as it is so manageable there.

Ahmed is not just a super host. He is a superior human being who took care of all our questions and desires. Pertain to a trip we took. We are a couple who wanted to travel through Maldive's different islands. Ahmed helped us to book private whale sharks, and manta ray trips flawlessly. Considering that you will be in the open Indian Ocean on Fenfushi Island. We liked everything. Prices were affordable and fair filled with a lot of value that you might not find at nearby resorts. We don't like resorts because we would feel trapped. Yeah, everything is included even alcohol. But you will live in prison* Our recommendations: Get a full-body suit to swim. Sun will burn your skin if you are Caucasian. Take sunscreen lotion at least 100 UV with water resistance. Take a sun bath early in the morning or late in the evening. Drink plenty of water. Sunglasses Beach blanket with sticks to secure. Ahmed will show you local restaurant.

What to say: felt home thousand of km away!! The room was super nice and clean. Very cute also the open-air shower. Super nice location as it is 1min away form the bikini beach Shaadin and her family have been extremely nice and helpful, they took care of everything we asked/needed. I would also recommend their restaurant (Breezy and Bliss) that it's just few steps away from the house, try the grilled fish. If you want to organize some nice excursions you can directly ask them and they will help you. We wanted to dive/snorkeling and they suggests the best diving center: Saltus Dive. We would definitely suggest this place and we can't wait to be back.

We had an amazing stay with our two kids at the Koimala Beach Inn! We stayed for two months, and wished we could have stayed at least twice as long. The location is perfect. It feels tucked away, quiet and private, but it's very close to the main bikini beach area (50-250m, depending on which part of the beach you want to go to) as well as restaurants, shops, etc. The food is delicious. Our booking only included breakfast, and we were originally planning to try some of the other restaurants on the island for our other meals. But the food at Koimala was so good and so reasonably priced, and the atmosphere was so pleasant, that we ended up eating almost every single meal there. Yes, for two months! The kids loved the food too, and Abdulla was very kind and creative about adjusting meals to fit our preferences when necessary. (For example, adapting fish dishes to suit a non-fish-eater.) The breakfasts (in particular the two Maldivian-style breakfast options) were delicious and filling and the included fruit plate was a nice touch.(We later found out that they also offer half and full board options, so ask about that if you're interested.) The rooms are well-designed with nice touches like rain shower heads, universal power sockets and gentle indirect lighting. Traveling with two small children, we also really appreciated the built-in desk and shelves that gave us lots of space to put things out of reach of little hands. There were also lots of nice extras included that we didn't expect, like free filtered drinking water, beach towels and beach chairs, and free snorkeling gear to borrow. Each meal in the restaurant included free drinking water and fruit juice, which was a very nice touch. We were happy to see that Abdulla was making efforts to reduce plastic waste on the island by using stainless steel straws (the kids loved them) and reusable glass water bottles. For us, the garden was even more important than the room itself. It was the thing that made us choose Koimala when booking our stay, and it was even better than we expected. The photos in the listing don't do it justice. The garden is compact, but is designed in such a way that it really defines the atmosphere of the guesthouse. There's nothing like sitting on a swing hanging from the coconut palms, gazing up at the stars and enjoying a gentle tropical breeze. The restaurant tables are also set in the garden (under a thatched roof), so you can dig your toes into powdery white sand and watch the swaying palms while enjoying your meal. This won't be relevant for everyone, but since we had two small children with us (ages 1 and 4), the garden was incredibly practical as an outdoor play space. It is walled, with a gate/door at each entrance, so we could let the kids run around freely without worrying that they would disappear. This was particularly nice during meals, and also as a covered play space during the occassional rain shower. Finally, and perhaps most importantly, the people at Koimala are amazing. We quickly felt at home there, and by the time we left, everyone there felt like family. Abdulla works tirelessly to be sure that all of his guests are happy and taken care of. (He used to work at some of the most exclusive restaurants and resorts in the Maldives, and is clearly master of the 'guest experience'.) He's also a really nice and interesting guy, and we loved just chatting with him, hearing about his experiences, interests and plans, and learning more about the history and culture of the Maldives. Faruk, Lakey and Auntie all quickly befriended our kids and carried them around, took them for walks, helped them to pick fruit, etc. We miss them all and still keep in touch. tl;dr: Book Koimala. You won't be sorry.