Arena Beach Hotel
Getting to Arena Beach Hotel
From Velana International Airport (MLE) · 28 km · Public ferry or shared speedboat
Public ferry or shared speedboat
28 km
from Velana airport (MLE)
How to reach Arena Beach Hotel
Arena Beach Hotel is located on Maafushi island. Transfers from Velana International Airport (MLE) are available via public ferry or shared speedboat, covering a distance of approximately 28 km. Nearby points of interest include Bikini Beach, just 0.01 km away, and Water Sports Beach at 0.19 km.
The public ferry costs only a few dollars but runs on set days; a shared speedboat is typically $25–50 per person one way. The guesthouse usually arranges the speedboat — confirm days and fare.
The journey
Step by step
- Fly to Malé. Arrive at Velana International Airport (MLE), the Maldives' main international gateway, served by direct flights from Europe, the Middle East and Asia.
- Public ferry or shared speedboat. Continue by speedboat across the lagoon — about 28 km, typically arranged by the resort and running day and night.
- Arrive at Arena Beach Hotel. Check-in is from 2:00 PM.