Nima Inn is a hotel on Gulhi, an inhabited local island in South Malé Atoll. It is on Gulhi itself, among the island’s own community rather than on a private resort island.
Best for
Nima Inn suits travellers who would rather stay on a local island than at a resort, spending their days on Gulhi’s beaches, on the water and on boat excursions run from the island.
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 South Male Atoll, Maldives. Its map coordinates fall on Gulhi, which is why we list it under Gulhi in our South Malé Atoll section. It is about 22.4 km in a straight line from Velana International Airport and about 20.5 km from Malé. Distances on this page are straight-line figures, not journey times.
Rooms and style at Nima Inn
Nima Inn is a hotel. 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.
Facilities at Nima Inn
Listed facilities at Nima Inn include free wi-fi in all rooms, internet, wi-fi in public areas, diving, fishing, private beach, tours, water sports motorized, water sports non-motorized, bbq facilities, coffee shop, restaurant halal, restaurants, room service 24-hour, concierge, currency exchange, laundry service, luggage storage, shared lounge tv area, smoking area, family child friendly, family room, check-in out express, front desk 24-hour, airport transfer, shuttle service, air conditioning, blackout curtains, fan and free bottled water. Between the restaurant and room service, meals can be handled on site. 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 Gulhi, 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
Gulhi is reached from Malé or the airport by speedboat, or more slowly and cheaply by public ferry from Malé on scheduled days. Once there, the island is small enough to explore on foot.
Explore the area
- Gulhi: our destination guide
- South Malé Atoll: our regional guide
- Where to stay in South Malé Atoll
- Getting around the Maldives: ferries, speedboats and seaplanes
Before you book
Before booking Nima 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 Nima 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.