This is a nice hotel--cozy--that makes great use of the available space. The rooms were efficient and clean! Fridge w/mini bar, AC w/remote, overhead fan, drinking water, stool and desk. The shower pressure and temperature was so so but the bathroom was immaculately clean and in excellent repair, despite the semi-antique asthetic. The lobby is tight but nice. Hot and cold drinks are available. Also, there's an extensive menu for room service. Unfortunately, I didn't have time to try anything. The absolute best part of my stay was Ismail! He was in touch with me very quickly after I made my reservation; personally guided me through check in; and, had endless suggestions of eateries, boat schedules and activities. You're guaranteed to not find a more courteous, proud and knowledgeable hotel manager! A complete breathe of fresh air compared to staff of other hotels I've been to across Asia this year. I'd definitely like to return here in the future!
Since our flight arrival at night in Male airport, we just need a nearby hotel to stay for one night, then checkout to resort on 2nd day, so convenient is more important than comfortable for me and wife, this hotel located in the Maldives capital "Male Island" just opposite to the airport island, this hotel staff is dressing T-shirt with hotel name "Octave" waiting at airport exit for you and come back hotel together by taking a 22 persons medium size local citizens boat about 10mins, then he will hire a taxi and inform the driver to drop you in front of the hotel, it will take another 10mins. All the fare for boat and taxi will be paid by hotel staff, what you need to do is just giving some tips, which is one US dollar or more if you like these friendly staffs.
We choose this hotel for transit, the service is great, there was free transfer service from airport to hotel. And they contact with the resort well. The room is spacious, clean and tidy. The staff are friendly. The wifi service is free and good. It is a nice hotel for transit.