About Island Cottage Maldives
Located in South Male Atoll, thirty minutes away from the capital city, this hotel is truly a tropical island getaway for travellers of all ages and budgets.
This island retreat offers five modern cottages with modern furniture. All rooms have air conditioning, balconies, and en suite bathrooms. Each features an incredible view.
The Hotel Island Cottage Maldives Nord, offers free Wi-Fi access, cable television, and kitchenettes. Babysitting, laundry, and currency exchange are also available on premises.
Guests can enjoy nearby restaurants such as Ithaa Undersea Restaurant where diners sit under the water in a Plexiglas dining hall.
With the ocean literally at the front door there are also many water sports to take part in such as jet skis and tubing. For those seeking a more tranquil adventure, there are countless reefs that are one snorkel away.
Positive Reviews
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Life on a Tropical Island
When you picture yourself being lost on a deserted island, this comes pretty close to paradise. The cottages are beautiful and the views spectacular. But if you want some company, you are only a 10 minute walk away from the public beaches.
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Just Perfect for the Budget Traveller
When a place boasts that they are for the budget traveller, you don't expect the best of accommodations. That's just not the case with this hotel. The owner/operator that manages the entire hotel takes a personal interest in making each guest feel just as special as if they were in a five-star establishment.
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Amazing Staff on This Island
The staff at this hotel were quite gracious and friendly. Several of them speak English, so it is easy to set up a time to go to some of the local resorts for water sports or other outdoor activities.
Negative Reviews
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The Prison is Next Door
The Maldives National Prison is within a short distance of the hotel, so there will likely be traffic and other sights to see from that area. Guests were put off when they learned that they were so close to a detention facility.
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There Might Be Booking Problems
Apparently, some of the booking registrations don't always make it to the hotel's systems. Many guests reported their disappointment at arriving at the hotel, only to find that they didn't have a room. They were compensated for their trouble by the hotel, but did not end up at the hotel where they'd intended, but rather a shabbier one a few miles away.
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Poor Communication Among Staff
While the staff were generally friendly and helpful, they don't seem to communicate amongst one another well. Many guests who were compensated due to a mix-up, ended up having to pay.