The hotel staff is friendly and attentive—any questions we had were quickly resolved. The hotel itself is small but very cozy. The food here is excellent; we ordered lunches and dinners, and everything was delicious. The fresh fruit cocktails were especially delightful. The locals are very kind, friendly, open, and sincere—it’s a pleasure to interact with them. We stayed at the hotel for 8 days and had the opportunity to experience the local culture. If you want to immerse yourself in the local culture, connect with the residents, and at the same time enjoy the beauty of white sand and the incredibly warm ocean, then Hulhumale is the perfect place for you. This is not a resort island, so wearing swimsuits is not allowed here, but the sand is just as white, and the sea is just as clear. Overall, this is a place you’ll want to return to again and again.

The staff in the hotel were very helpful with us, they let us check in early after a long flight and even helped us find the best excursion options in Hulhumale. Our room was very clean and comfortable. Breakfast was served downstairs at a buffet, lunch and dinner were chosen from a fixed menu, with not many options, but the food was well prepared and tasty.

We booked “all-inclusive”, which I’m not sure if it provided much more than “full board” would have, each person only got to choose one type of food per meal served with one drink. Not necessarily a problem, but not a classic all-inclusive service.

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the hotel star Shell. We were welcomed with a drink on arrival. The staff on reception were very attentive and helped to carry our bags up to our room. The room was spacious beautifully decorated soft furnishings with very pleasant and the room was fitted out so well with space saving units close finishes which made it feel as if detail of being considered. There was an ample hanging space in the wardrobe plenty of drawers for storage. Safety deposit box was located within the wardrobes. There was a fully stocked mini bar as well as tea and coffee making facilities and complementary water. The bed was super comfy and the bed linen was crisp and smelt lovely, we were pleased with the two pillows each as well that’s always a bonus. It is located on the corner of the main road running through Hulemale, however the glazing is sufficient enough to keep the noise of the road outside. The air-conditioning unit is efficient and fairly quiet. The bathroom is a good size and the shower had excellent pressure. I was lovely and hot. We were transiting in Hulemale, so only stayed for one night but there are plenty of restaurants and shops nearby on the main road to find something nice to eat for dinner and pick up any essentials you might have missed. It’s a short walk from the lovely beach so if you you are in Hulemale for a couple of days it’s a nice place to stop at. We are returning to Hulemale in a weeks time and I’ve already booked and as a three nights there. The inclusive breakfast offered continental and Malian options, together with juice tea and coffee. We would recommend this hotel.

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Stayed here for 8 days comfortably. Fundamentally, the room was clean, the staff was professional, and they had a good selection of food. It's also close to the beach and you can easily catch the bus from the nearby stops to go anywhere. Oh and a bonus - THEY HAVE A LIFT. This last point is a bit one because there's a bunch in Hulhumale without it, which forces you to carry your luggage.

There was hardly anything to dislike. The staff made a few minor mistakes, like not bringing towels to my room on the first day. But they quickly rectified it once informed. Beyond this, the price might be a sticky point. But it's still one of the few places in Hulhumale where you'll find real value with clean rooms and staff that guarantee a comfortable stay just as the other reviews state. Definitely would reconsider staying here if I visit Hulhumale again.

My wife and I stayed at Hotel Star Shell for a night before heading to our next resort after landing in Male City late in the evening. The property was good overall. While the price might feel a bit high compared to other countries, it was worth it. The room was small but perfectly suitable for an overnight stay before transferring to our resort the next day. Breakfast was included, which was a nice touch. Plus, 2-3 minutes walk to the beach is also good way to choose the Star Shell.

Very convenient and great staff. Food was great too.

My only issue is that there was no hot water for a shower. As I was only there for one day it was manageable. However after a long days travel you want to freshen up and this was disappointing. Cold water does not have the same effect as warm water

We really liked staff service, guy Ismail was really helpful and welcoming

Same breakfast everyday 😅 breakfast was included with packages but they charged as for dessert which we wasn't warn about

May be location (on one main street, close to beach etc.)

Booking.com stated 88 USD for 2 night - finally it was 120 USD, a big difference, would have chosen other location. Final price should clearly be indicated - not some misleading partial price! TV had only may be 5 poor channels (locals). - Of course one is not there for the TV but if TV is there and many tourists from abroad, should be different. Receiving any info (e.g. about surrounding islands or additional program options etc.) from staff was nothing but concrete and useful.....

Location, friendly staff, clean room

I stayed 2 times. Both times I was forced to pay Green Tax. I have a permanent resident visa (marriage) and “exempt from Green Tax” as per Maldives Island Revenue Authority. Educate your staff and avoid this mistake in future please

It’s a basic and convenient hotel. The staff are attentive and very friendly. We would stay again.

We’ve stayed at this hotel a couple of times before or after a flight. The rooms can smell a bit musty, depending on the room you get. The bathrooms are ok, just ventilation isn’t the best. The bed is a touch small for a couple.