Newsy Inn is a guest house on Addu, an inhabited local island in Addu Atoll. It is on Addu itself, among the island’s own community rather than on a private resort island.
Best for
Newsy Inn suits travellers who would rather stay on a local island than at a resort, spending their days on Addu’s beaches, on the water and on boat excursions run from the island. The listed airport shuttle also helps arrivals who would rather not arrange their own boat transfer.
It suits less well anyone who wants a bar or a drink with dinner, because alcohol is available only on resort islands, or anyone who wants the privacy and service of a resort.
Location
The listed address is Heenaa Magu Heena Magu, 19020 Hithadhoo, Maldives. Its map coordinates fall on Addu, which is why we list it under Addu City in our Southern Atolls section. It is about 536.6 km in a straight line from Velana International Airport and about 534.6 km from Malé. Distances on this page are straight-line figures, not journey times.
Rooms and style at Newsy Inn
Newsy Inn is a guest house. On a local island, expect a smaller and simpler set-up than at a resort. Compare the room categories for bed set-up, bathroom, air conditioning and outlook before you choose. Every room is listed with a tea and coffee maker.
Facilities at Newsy Inn
Listed facilities at Newsy Inn include an airport shuttle, non-smoking rooms, family rooms, free Wi-Fi, a private beach area and breakfast. Breakfast is listed as available; whether it is included depends on the rate you choose. A private beach area is listed, which matters on a local island where swimwear rules differ between beaches, so confirm where it is and how guests use it.
Trade-offs and what to know
On Addu, local-island rules apply: shoulders and knees should be covered in the village and at any beach that is not a designated tourist beach. Friday is the weekly day of rest, when shops close for prayers and public ferry services are reduced. Boat transfers depend on sea conditions, so leave some slack before an international flight.
Getting there and getting around
Reaching Addu involves a domestic flight, a seaplane or a long boat transfer depending on the route, so confirm the arrangement your booking uses. An airport shuttle is listed; check what it is, when it runs and whether it costs extra.
Explore the area
- Addu City: our destination guide
- Southern Atolls: our regional guide
- Where to stay in Southern Atolls
- Getting around the Maldives: ferries, speedboats and seaplanes
Before you book
Before booking Newsy Inn, confirm the room type and outlook, whether breakfast or other meals are included, how and when the airport transfer runs and what it costs, and the cancellation terms. If you arrive late in the day, ask whether a boat can still run after dark.
Current rates and availability
We do not publish fixed rates for Newsy Inn, 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.