Baani Hotel is a guest house in Malé, with an address on Malé. It sits about 2.2 km in a straight line from Velana International Airport, which is on neighbouring Hulhulé, and puts you in the middle of a working city rather than on a holiday island.
Best for
Baani Hotel suits short stays before or after a flight, business visits and travellers who want a night or two to see Malé’s markets, mosques and waterfront on foot.
It is not a beach base. Malé is a dense city island, and most visitors move on to a local island or a resort for time on the sand.
Location
Baani Hotel is in Malé. The listed address is Male City, Maldives. Its map coordinates fall on Malé, so we list it under Malé in our Greater Malé section. It is about 2.2 km in a straight line from Velana International Airport. Distances on this page are straight-line figures, not journey times.
Rooms and style at Baani Hotel
Baani Hotel is a guest house. Rooms in Malé vary in size and outlook from building to building, so read the room description for windows, view and bed set-up before you choose.
Facilities at Baani Hotel
Listed facilities at Baani Hotel include free wi-fi in all rooms, internet, wi-fi in public areas, tours, bbq facilities, coffee shop, restaurant halal, restaurants, room service 24-hour, concierge, convenience store, currency exchange, daily housekeeping, elevator, laundry service, lockers, luggage storage, safety deposit boxes, shared lounge tv area, smoking area, family child friendly, family room, buzzer wireless intercom, check-in out express, check-in 24-hour, front desk 24-hour, security 24-hour, airport transfer and rental car. Between the restaurant and room service, meals can be handled on site.
Trade-offs and what to know
Malé is crowded, with heavy scooter traffic and little open space, and swimming is limited to small city beach areas. Like other inhabited islands, Malé does not sell alcohol, and modest dress is expected. Rooms facing a busy street can be noisy, so ask about the outlook.
Getting there and getting around
From Velana International Airport, Malé is a short ride by taxi or bus across the Sinamalé Bridge, or a few minutes by the airport ferry. Within Malé almost everything is walkable, and taxis cover longer hops.
Explore the area
- Malé: our destination guide
- Greater Malé: our regional guide
- Where to stay in Greater Malé
- Getting around the Maldives: ferries, speedboats and seaplanes
Before you book
Before booking Baani Hotel, confirm the room type and whether it has a window, whether breakfast is included, how to reach the property from the airport and the cancellation terms.
Current rates and availability
We do not publish fixed rates for Baani Hotel, because pricing and availability change with dates and demand. Use the Check Availability button on this page to see the current options offered by the independent booking provider. Maldives Travel Guide does not set prices, hold inventory or take payment.