The Shark Residence is a hotel on Fuvahmulah, an inhabited local island in Gnaviyani. It is on Fuvahmulah itself, among the island’s own community rather than on a private resort island.
Best for
The Shark Residence suits travellers who would rather stay on a local island than at a resort, spending their days on Fuvahmulah’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 Gnaviyani Atoll, Maldives. Its map coordinates fall on Fuvahmulah, which is why we list it under Fuvahmulah in our Southern Atolls section. It is about 499.8 km in a straight line from Velana International Airport and about 497.9 km from Malé. Distances on this page are straight-line figures, not journey times.
Rooms and style at The Shark Residence
The Shark Residence 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 The Shark Residence
Listed facilities at The Shark Residence include on-site accessible restaurants lounges, wheelchair accessible, free wi-fi in all rooms, internet, internet services, wi-fi in public areas, badminton court, boating, diving, fishing, karaoke, on-site entertainment, snorkeling, ticket services, breakfast, cashless payment service, daily disinfection in all rooms, daily disinfection in common areas, first aid kit, free face masks, hand sanitizer, physical distancing of at least 1 meter, staff trained in safety protocol, a la carte in restaurant, bbq facilities, bottle of water, coffee tea in restaurant and coffee shop. 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.
Trade-offs and what to know
On Fuvahmulah, 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 Fuvahmulah involves a domestic flight, a seaplane or a long boat transfer depending on the route, so confirm the arrangement your booking uses.
Explore the area
- Fuvahmulah: 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 The Shark Residence, 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 The Shark Residence, 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.