West Sands
Kinara Vashaamagu Ukulhas
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Why people book this hotel
“Room will clean every day, the best thing of this hotel is that you just cross t…”
“Awesome location, awesome people”
“Very friendly and accomodating staff”
“The location was perfect and the staff so helpful and happy”
“Staff were great, location was great, the room was spacious and beach towels cha…”
“I was so tired when I arrived that I slept a lot in my sweet room”
“The beach is amazing, clean with very few people”
“The rooms are spacious, well furnished and constantly clean”
“Good breakfast buffet and location”
“Overall, very good vibe with friendly staff and decent breakfast / dinner”
“The room was absolutely gorgeous especially for the price we paid”
Overview
Facing the beachfront, West Sands offers 3-star accommodation in Ukulhas and has free bikes, garden and shared lounge. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a 24-hour front desk and room service, along with free WiFi. The guest house has newspapers and a fax machine and photocopier that guests can use. The rooms at the guest house have air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, DVD Player, and a private bathroom with a shower, a hairdryer and free toiletries. All guest rooms will provide guests with a desk and a kettle. West Sands offers a continental or buffet breakfast. The accommodation offers a children's playground. The area is popular for snorkelling. The nearest airport is Male International, 64 km from the guest house, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.
Traveller reviews
Falzon
solo_traveller
April 17, 2026
Room will clean every day, the best thing of this hotel is that you just cross the road and you will be in the best part of the bikini beach, I went in this hotel 3 times and I will go again
Mikkel
family_with_children
April 3, 2026
“Awesome location, awesome people”
Awesome location, awesome people
Eivind
family_with_children
March 9, 2026
Very friendly and accomodating staff. The place has character and soul...
Sue
couple
March 2, 2026
“Fabulous!”
The location was perfect and the staff so helpful and happy
Elaine
couple
March 1, 2026
“Enjoyable Stay”
Staff were great, location was great, the room was spacious and beach towels changed every day.
monica chackal
solo_traveller
March 1, 2026
“Not a good experience”
Good breakfast buffet and location.
Liliana
solo_traveller
February 27, 2026
“Amazing relax hotel , good for solo traveler , couple or family with kids . Next to the beach”
All was good
Jörg
solo_traveller
January 18, 2026
“I loved it! Thank you so much!”
Very cosy – I liked the hotel very much. I was so tired when I arrived that I slept a lot in my sweet room. It was very nice and relaxing, especially when you don’t want to be in the bright, shining sun. The team is very friendly and kind, including the staff at the restaurant. I ate only there. I loved snorkeling! I also loved the diving school right next to the building by Amin Buddy and his team– it was excellent, with very beautiful dives (Mantas as well) Thank you so much! I will come back! I get home recharched!
Lubos
extended_group
January 14, 2026
“We liked West sands”
Proximity to the beach. Just couple of steps. Overall, very good vibe with friendly staff and decent breakfast / dinner.
Sabit
couple
January 14, 2026
“Nice hotel but need improvement in facilities”
Nice location as near the beach
Elaine
couple
January 6, 2026
“A great value hotel.”
We booked a premium room with a view out towards the sea. The beach is amazing, clean with very few people. We are keen snorkellers and this beach has the best fish we have ever seen. The coral is good for a house reef but not as dramatic or varied as the Red Sea. It is public island with shops and people but so small you can walk around it in an hour. My biggest concern before the trip was using the hotel to book the speedboat transfers to Male but these all worked well in the end.
Carl
couple
January 3, 2026
“Beautiful. The staff were so helpful and friendly, and the location was mint. Everything else was a bonus”
Located virtually on the beach and coral reef. It was great to step out of the building and be on the beach and in the water snorkelling with the coral reef on 30m from the door
david
couple
January 1, 2026
Thank you so much loved the stay!
cambodiaman
couple
December 30, 2025
“Not all that glitters is gold”
We adapt to any place so we adapted but when you pay almost 1300 $ for two people for a week on a local island, c'mon... that's a half scam...
Petr
family_with_children
December 25, 2025
“Great holiday at the beach in spacious, clean rooms with supportive staff and nice amenities.”
Excellent place to relax, right on the bikini beach with very supportive staff. The rooms are spacious, well furnished and constantly clean. We enjoyed the sea side room with balcony, our kids the inner garden view with two balconies. Both the lobby and bathrooms were generous and comfortable. Your beach towels are changed every day, you have plenty of fresh water, and the manager was friendly and assisted us with all the asks from manta trips, to local tips or with the transfer.
Aniela
couple
December 25, 2025
“Very good place for a trip in Ukhulhas. Would recommend”
Very close to the beach, just in front. They gave us fresh clean beach towels everyday and they had a tap at the entrance to wash feet which was great. The room and the bathroom were very good as well, had a desk and fridge. The staff was very friendly and helpful.
Sonja
solo_traveller
November 18, 2025
Beachfront
Jonathan1997
couple
November 8, 2025
“Ukulhas West Sands 3 night stay”
The room was absolutely gorgeous especially for the price we paid. There was so much space, even for a 3rd person and the bathroom was so nice. Really nice room. The hosts were able to facilitate a last minute whaleshark trip for us, and in the end we were able to take a glimpse of this ocean beast. We are gratefull to have booked here and had a good time here. We also got a pickup and dropoff at the harbour to get our ferry to our next island, a huge plus too so we dont have to carry luggage in the heat of the day.
Glynford
solo_traveller
August 12, 2025
Right on the beach- west side of the island, so nice for the sunset
Liana
family_with_children
May 8, 2025
“A wonderful stay in a little bit of heaven.”
Wonderful location right in front of the beach. Staff were great, really attentive. Great day trips too.
Facilities
Activities
Fishing, Massage, Windsurfing, Hot tub/Jacuzzi, Canoeing, Diving, Snorkelling, Private beach area, Water sport facilities on site, Beachfront, Evening entertainment, Back massage, Neck massage, Foot massage, Couples massage, Head massage, Hand massage, Full body massage, Beach, Walking tours, Themed dinner nights, Happy hour, Tour or class about local culture, Cooking class
Cleanliness & disinfecting
Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
Entertainment and family services
Board games/puzzles, Indoor play area
Food & Drink
Kid meals, Kid-friendly buffet, Fruits, Special diet menus (on request), Snack bar, Restaurant, Breakfast options, Coffee house on site
Food & drink safety
Physical distancing in dining areas, Food can be delivered to guest accommodation, Delivered food is securely covered, All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized
General
Bicycle parking, Non-smoking rooms, Family rooms, Safety deposit box, Soundproof rooms, Air conditioning, Designated smoking area, Minimarket on site, WiFi available in all areas
Internet
WiFi, Free WiFi, Internet services
Outdoors
Garden, Terrace, BBQ facilities, Outdoor furniture, Picnic area
Physical distancing
Contactless check-in/check-out, Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed, Mobile app for room service
Pool and wellness
Sun umbrellas
Reception services
Invoice provided
Safety & security
24-hour security, Key card access, Security alarm, Smoke alarms, Fire extinguishers
Safety features
Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, Process in place to check health of guests, First aid kit available, Access to health care professionals, Thermometers for guests provided by property, Face masks for guests available
Self check-in
Passport/ID information collected online before you arrive, Lockbox key collection at the property
Services
Shuttle service, Daily housekeeping, ATM/cash machine on site, Trouser press, Airport shuttle (additional charge), Lockers, Shared lounge/TV area, Packed lunches, Tour desk, Fax/photocopying, Luggage storage, Concierge service, Private check-in/check-out, Shuttle service (additional charge), Room service, Babysitting/child services, Laundry, Dry cleaning, Express check-in/check-out, Currency exchange, Ironing service, Airport shuttle
Transport
Airport pick up, Airport drop off
Family Apartment (20% off on Return Shared Speed Boat transfer from Airport)
Boasting a private entrance, this air-conditioned apartment includes 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower and a bath. Featuring a balcony with garden views, this apartment also offers soundproof walls and a flat-screen TV with streaming services. The unit has 3 beds.
Deluxe Room (20% off on Manta Snorkelling)
This double room features satellite TV and air conditioning.
Garden View Suite (20% off on Return Shared Speed Boat transfer from Airport)
Featuring a private entrance, this air-conditioned suite is comprised of 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. Boasting a balcony with garden views, this suite also offers soundproof walls and a flat-screen TV with streaming services. The unit offers 1 bed.
Grand Jacuzzi Suite (20% off on Return Shared Speed Boat transfer from Airport)
Boasting a private entrance, this air-conditioned suite includes 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower and a bath. Featuring a terrace with sea views, this suite also offers soundproof walls and a flat-screen TV with streaming services. The unit has 2 beds.
Grand Ocean View Suite (20% off on Return Shared Speed Boat transfer from Airport)
Located on the top floor, this elegant suite is finely decorated with sophisticated furniture, chandeliers and designer armchairs. The bathroom gains prominence in its space.
Sea View Suite with Balcony (20% off on Return Shared Speed Boat transfer from Airport)
Featuring a private entrance, this air-conditioned suite consists of 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower and a bath. Boasting a balcony with garden views, this suite also provides soundproof walls and a flat-screen TV with streaming services. The unit offers 1 bed.
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