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Ayala Ocean View

3.5 star property
Gulhi hotel with spa and restaurant

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Superior Double Room | Premium bedding, memory-foam beds, minibar, in-room safe

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free breakfast
  • Spa
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Restaurants
  • Full-service spa
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Terrace
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Air conditioning
  • Front desk safe
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Laundry service
Feel at home
  • Television
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Minibar
  • Bath or shower

Room options

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Deluxe Double Room | Premium bedding, memory-foam beds, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Memory foam bed
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Bidet
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Family Suite | Premium bedding, memory-foam beds, minibar, in-room safe

Family Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Memory foam bed
2 bedrooms
  • 48 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Large Single Beds

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Memory foam bed
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Bidet
  • 17 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Single Beds

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Superior Double Room | Premium bedding, memory-foam beds, minibar, in-room safe

Superior Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Memory foam bed
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Bidet
  • 16 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Map
Burevi Magu, Gulhi, North Central Province, 08070

What's nearby

  • Gulhi Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Bodu Hurraa Beach - 8 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Dhigufinolhu Beach - 9 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Embudu Beach - 1 min drive - 0.2 km
  • Olhuveli Beach - 1 min drive - 0.2 km

Getting around

  • Male (MLE-Velana Intl.) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fushi Cafe - ‬33 min drive
  • ‪Aqua Bar - ‬35 min drive
  • Sunset Café
  • Premier Beach Restaurant
  • ‪Origami - ‬216 min drive

About this property

Ayala Ocean View

When visiting Gulhi, Ayala Ocean View is a great choice to consider. Guests can grab a bite to eat at the coffee shop/cafe and visit the spa to be pampered with deep-tissue massages, aromatherapy or Ayurvedic treatments. A snack bar/deli and a terrace are other highlights.

Languages

English

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 20 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
  • Minimum check-in age – 18
  • Check-out time is noon

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:30 PM
  • Guests will receive an email 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
  • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Pets

  • No pets or service animals allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free Wi-Fi in rooms (speed: 25+ Mbps)

Parking

  • No on-site parking

Other information

  • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast each morning 7:30 AM–9:30 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Coffee shop
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Private dining
  • Private picnics
  • Free daily reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Travelling with children

  • Children's games
  • Beach toys
  • Bed rails

What to do

  • Pool table
  • Beach access
  • Snorkelling nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Bike hire
  • Romance packages

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Terrace
  • Television in common areas
  • Full-service spa
  • Massage/treatment rooms

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 40-inch LCD TV
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Minibar
  • Electric kettle

Sleep well

  • Premium bedding
  • Memory-foam mattress
  • Travel cot

Freshen up

  • Bath or shower
  • Rainfall shower heads
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Complimentary wireless Internet access (speed of 25+ Mbps)
  • Electrical adapters/chargers

Food and drink

  • High chair
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Special features

Spa

Guests can pamper themselves with a trip to the on-site spa, which has 1 treatment room. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages and Swedish massages. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and Ayurvedic.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 6.00 per person, per night
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) gala dinner per adult: USD 45
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) gala dinner per child: USD 22.5 (from 2 to 11 years old)

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

Construction is underway at a neighbouring building and there may be noise disturbance from the construction work.
This property does not have lifts.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Property Registration Number GH-1054

Also known as

Ayala Ocean View Hotel
Ayala Ocean View Gulhi
Ayala Ocean View Hotel Gulhi

Frequently asked questions

Does Ayala Ocean View offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Ayala Ocean View does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Ayala Ocean View?
Sorry, neither pets nor service animals are allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Ayala Ocean View?
Sorry, there's no on-site parking at Ayala Ocean View.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Ayala Ocean View?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is noon.
What is there to do at Ayala Ocean View and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as snorkelling. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and make the most of other amenities such as spa services.
Are there restaurants at or near Ayala Ocean View?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.
What's the area around Ayala Ocean View like?
Ayala Ocean View is a short 1-minute walk from Gulhi Beach and 8 minutes' walk from Bodu Hurraa Beach.

Ayala Ocean View Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Great!
I, 3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Natalia, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Best holiday experience with child
Hotel was the best you could imagine I was with my son, which is a fussy eater he love the food over there me to. Best restaurant on the Gulham is in Ayala. Big choice from burger to chicken tikka masala. All the staff was amazing, very helpful and kind. I had very good feel about that hotel. From the moment you book the room they looking after you till the moment they get you back to Airport. You can prearrange transportation from Male Airport for $25 per person paid at the hotel and contact through the WhatsApp. Very very clean hotel they do clean rooms twice a day. Thank you to the Francis from reception and the other young lady and lovely people in the restaurant and all the others which I don’t know the names but they make my stay very memorable. Ps the air condition works great as everything else in that hotel they even have premier league Chanel. Thank you very much
Justyna, 6-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Heather, 6-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

We stayed one week in the "Super Cute" two-bedroom suite. The rooms were high quality, comfortable, and immaculate. The staff (housekeeping, front desk, restaurant, and excursion) were all fantastic and detail-oriented. We ate nearly all our meals at the Benha restaurant on site, where everyone could find something they liked. We did one excursion, snorkeling with sharks, and, on top of enjoying the experience itself, I felt like the trip was managed very well. When we visited Gulhi Beach, the staff would set out chairs for us under an umbrella. Some things to keep in mind: 1. Gulhi is a local island, so no alcohol and you must dress modestly when going around the (very small island). 2. The beach area is nice, but small. There are watersport rentals available. 3. The hotel has regularly scheduled speedboat transfers. 4. The island does burn trash. We only noticed this on one day of our stay. 5. In Maldives, traveling on Fridays is more difficult, so best to avoid Friday afternoons for travel. 6. Gulhi is small, so options are limited for everything.
Donald, 5-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Awesome stay. Clean rooms.
Noe, 7-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent choice! I really recommend this hotel
We really loved our stay at this hotel. It was the best choice ever. The staff was really friendly and helpful, the facilities were great, and the room had everything we needed. The location was good, food was extremely tasty and diverse. The hotel made our stay there very enjoyable and for sure we want to return there one day.
Crina Maria, 5-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

I was quite surprised by the positive reviews I read, but after staying at Ayala, I can confidently state that they are mostly paid/fake Pros: - Gulhi is not far from Male, quick to get to, speedboat service working fine - Beach is near the hotel - Sunbed/umbrellas available - Excursions Cons: - booked a room for 3, turned out to be a regular room for 2 with a cot near the bed. Rooms itself is very small, so making 3 people stay there is inhumane. Cot had no mattress on it, felt like sleeping on the floor - rooms get 'cleaned' twice a day, but they hardly replace sheets and provide fresh towels only once a week. They don't take out the used/dirty towels. Floor is not being cleaned - no robes, no slippers. Problems with hot water, very hard to regulate the temperature and water in the shower constantly and randomly goes from hot to cold. Hot water also smells unpleasant. TV in the room is basically useless: not set up, does not connect to internet - no variety in breakfast, always the same. Dinners differ, but overall food quality is average. Shortage of deserts and, especially, fruits, which is quite disappointing. - waiters seem to take care only of the big families staying in, they set up tables for them in advance and no one is allowed to use that area. Should be constantly reminded to proved basic stuff like tissues. Staff may also confuse you with false promises (eg. promised to provide robes, mattress, turned out to not have those) Wouldn't stay here the second time
Nike, 7-night family trip
Verified Travelocity guest review

10/10 Exceptional

All good especially staff energy and aptitude. All staff should be trained to be as welcoming and knowledgeable as the Filipino and Indonesian staff.
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The property was excellent!! Staff was exceptional, food was exceptional location was perfect. Great choice
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel on a quiet island with wonderful beach
We started our Maldives holiday with a visit to Guhli Island (small local fisherman idland) staying at Ayala. From the moment we arrived to the moment we left we were looked after very well. The hotel is very nice on a very quiet island with a beautiful beach. We had free designated sun loungers in a prime spot on Bakini beach. We chose half board, but we found outselves drawn back for all other meals because the food was so good. We would love to go back and visit again one day.
Stuart, 4-night trip
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2/10 Poor

Katelyn, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Chik, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Splendid and superb stay
What can I say... it is a superb! From the services, cleanings, dedicated beach umbrellas closest to the sea, and of course the amazing food! We have stayed for 6 days including breakfast & dinner, but we were also coming back to have lunch here because the chef is awesome! Overall service charge was low, but all the staffs were friendly and very kind. Their SPA is almost the only one within nearby islands and they got amazing esthetitians as well. Extended excursions to watch dolphines, nurse shark, whale shark, sting gray, turtle were all successful - thanks to Iron from sandyheaven! Overall, we could also see their management on contingency was perfect. Once the toilet on groundfloor nearby restaurant was broken they started immediately repairement and guiding all guests not to have an impact from unpleasant smell. The manager of this hotel seems to have a mild but extraordinary leadership, and he takes care of the hygiene the most. The beach closeby is very friendly for family with kids, white sand beach with low tide before noon. All other guests are very friendly and you can easily make friends, too! It was splendid days in Ayala!
6-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The waitress were the nicest people I have ever met.
Julian, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Good food options for dinner, friendly staff. Good beach nearby. Nice room. Close to Maafushi Island for day trip. Not too far from Male airport.
Larno Lourens, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Georg, 9-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great for Families
The service was fantastic. The waitresses were super friendly and kind. The hotel rooms were clean, comfortable, and welcoming. They were nice and bright with a nice view. We were able to arrange some amazing trips while we stayed there. A short walk brings you to Bikini Beach. It's only a 30 minute boat ride from the airport in Male.
Derwin, 5-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Relaxing Island holiday
Amazing experience! Gulhi is a beautiful small island and Ayala Ocean view is located beautifully just a minutes walk from the jetty. From connecting with us prior to our arrival to dropping us off at the airport and everything in between was well coordinate — the staff and management were absolutely the friendliest, supporting and most caring. This hotel opened up only a few months ago, the facility is clean, wi-fi is good and overall safe for single or group travelers. The bikini beach is only a minutes walk from the hotel and if you ask, the hotel will also give a free snorkeling gears. Also, if you need to get your PCR test done, there’s a hospital within the island, if you inform the hotel reception they will coordinate and help You get the test done. Gulhi is inhabited by laid back and welcoming locals. You can walk around the island uninterrupted. We would recommend Gulhi for solo, group or family travel. Overall this has been one of our best travel experiences so far.
ASADUZ, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

很棒的飯店
一定要選擇2餐，環境很好，餐點好吃，可以跟著飯店的活動，一切都很棒
PAO HSU, 3-night trip
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2/10 Poor

LARISSA, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Graziela, 3-night family trip
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8/10 Very good

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Fabio, 7-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Everyone was very helpful and nice at Ayala, thanks for eveything. Hope the construction on the island will be over asap.
Behnam, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

We will miss gulhi island ayala oceanview
I think it is the best on the island, cleanliness, customer satisfaction and food, yes, all the food was very nice and it is a very nice restaurant. Breakfast is not very large but very satisfying, including croissants, lavash, pancakes and many more types of cakes. very extensive menu for lunch and dinner friendly staff and helpful. Rooms are cleaned twice a day :) and and very near bikini beach just 1 munite walking ,free sunbad and unberalla under remaining feet, clear water of maldives
Tayfun, 4-night trip
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