Shamar Guesthouse & Dive is a guest house on Maamigili, an inhabited local island in South Ari Atoll. It is on Maamigili itself, among the island’s own community rather than on a private resort island.
Best for
Shamar Guesthouse & Dive suits travellers who would rather stay on a local island than at a resort, spending their days on Maamigili’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 Gevehe Magu Rd., Alifu Dhaalu Atoll, 00100 Maamigili, Maldives. Its map coordinates fall on Maamigili, which is why we list it under Maamigili in our Ari Atoll section. It is about 110.3 km in a straight line from Velana International Airport and about 107.4 km from Malé. Distances on this page are straight-line figures, not journey times.
Rooms and style at Shamar Guesthouse & Dive
Shamar Guesthouse & Dive 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 Shamar Guesthouse & Dive
Listed facilities at Shamar Guesthouse & Dive include an airport shuttle, non-smoking rooms, a restaurant, free Wi-Fi, family rooms, a beachfront position, a bar and breakfast. With a restaurant on site, you are not dependent on cafés elsewhere for every meal. 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
On Maamigili, 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
Maamigili is further from Malé than the Malé-atoll islands. Shared speedboats from Malé are the usual route, while public ferries are slower and less frequent. An airport shuttle is listed; check what it is, when it runs and whether it costs extra.
Explore the area
- Maamigili: our destination guide
- Ari Atoll: our regional guide
- Where to stay in Ari Atoll
- Getting around the Maldives: ferries, speedboats and seaplanes
Before you book
Before booking Shamar Guesthouse & Dive, 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 Shamar Guesthouse & Dive, 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.