Jen Maldives Male by Shangri-La is a hotel in Malé, with an address on Malé. It sits about 2.3 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
Jen Maldives Male by Shangri-La 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
Jen Maldives Male by Shangri-La is in Malé. The listed address is Ameer Ahmed Magu, 20096 Male City, Maldives. Its map coordinates fall on Malé, so we list it under Malé in our Greater Malé section. It is about 2.3 km in a straight line from Velana International Airport. Distances on this page are straight-line figures, not journey times.
Rooms and style at Jen Maldives Male by Shangri-La
Jen Maldives Male by Shangri-La is a hotel. 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. Every room is listed with a tea and coffee maker.
Facilities at Jen Maldives Male by Shangri-La
Listed facilities at Jen Maldives Male by Shangri-La include an outdoor swimming pool, a free airport shuttle, a spa and wellness centre, a fitness centre, non-smoking rooms, three restaurants, room service, a bar and breakfast. Breakfast is listed as available; whether it is included depends on the rate you choose. The listed bar operates under local rules, so do not expect alcohol to be served.
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. An airport shuttle is listed; check what it is, when it runs and whether it costs extra.
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 Jen Maldives Male by Shangri-La, 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 Jen Maldives Male by Shangri-La, 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.