15 Cool Things to Do in Hulhumale (Travel Guide)

Last updated on September 19th, 2023 at 08:14 pm

Why not to spend 2 days since there are many things to do in Hulhumale from staying in the beach, eating in the restaurants. It’s quiet and prices are cheap compared with other places in Maldives. Keep reading our Hulhumale travel guide to get all the information that you need.

Hulhumale is the perfect place to stay when waiting for a flight or a boat to the islands in Maldives since it’s so close to Velana International Airport.

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Read here travel guide of local islands in Maldives: Maafushi, Gulhi Island, Dhiffushi, Thulusdhoo  and Omadhoo Island

WHERE TO STAY IN MALDIVES

We stayed in a few places luxury resorts and local islands in Maldives. You can read here our thoughts: luxury resorts Vs local islands in Maldives.

There are cheap hotels in Maldives starting from $30-50 USD depending on the season to luxury resorts starting from $200-300 USD. Click here to book your accommodation with Booking

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Hulhumale Travel Guide – How to get From Hulhumale to Male

How to get to Hulhumale from the airport

You can take a bus from the airport to Hulhumale. They leave every 30 minutes and it costs 20 Rufiyaas around $1.5 USD. It will take you 15 minutes to reach Hulhumale.

You can also take a boat going to the jetty port in Male. And take another boat from the jetty port Hulhumale to Male but it will take longer and it will cost you the same 20 Rufiyaas (10 Rufiyaas each boat). And you will have to walk from the jetty port 15 minutes to Hulhumale or get a taxi.

You can get by taxi from the airport to Hulhumale. Expect to pay around $12-15 USD for 10 minutes car ride.

Read here best hotels in Male and how to get to Hulhumale!

Visa And Currency in Maldives

Maldives is Visa-friendly. You will get 30 days free visa when landing in Maldives. You just get a stamp and you’re good to go!

The official currency in the country is the Maldivian Rufiyaa and the exchange rate is around $1=15.4 Rufiyaas. Click here to know the exact exchange rate before you visit. 

If you withdraw in the ATM you will get charged a $6 USD commission 100 Rufiyaas for the foreign card.

Wifi And Internet Connection in Hulhumale

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Daily Travel Budget in Hulhumale

You can go walking around everywhere in Hulhumale. You can get a ferry or a bus going to Male if you want to explore. The ferry costs 10 Rufiyaas (15 minutes walking distance to the jetty port in Hulhumale) and the bus costs 20 Rufiyaas.

For food there are many options in Hulhumale from coffee shops, ice cream to restaurants Western and locals. Expect to pay $4-5 USD for local food and $7-10 USD for Western food. Most of the places will offer breakfast by the beach included.

For accommodation in Hulhumale prices are from $40-60 USD the cheapest that you can find a room for two people with breakfast included. If you want more luxury and full board meals prices can go until $100 USD.

If you want to book places to stay in Hulhumale click here to get the best deals with Booking and Agoda to see what works better with your budget and comfort!

How Long Should I Stay in Hulhumale

In our opinion is a nice place to spend 1-2 days, You can relax in the beach and walk around. There are a few restaurants to have dinner at night. The beach is full of locals and isn’t a bikini beach but it’s accepted since there are many tourists in Hulhumale.

We usually stayed in Hulhumale when we were transferring to Male and waiting for transportation to the islands the next day. Since there aren’t many schedules for departure it was a great place for resting.

As most of the islands will require a connection to Male airport or Male city. Hulhumale is a great place for relaxing while waiting for your transfer if you have to wait for one afternoon or evening Hulhumale is more calm to stay than Male.

You can stay longer if you are planning to do day trips to a sand bank, snorkeling, fishing or even a day trip to a luxury resort. Keep reading all the things to do in Hulhumale if you are planning to stay there.

Read here about the best hotels in Hulhumale!

Things to do in Hulhumale

There are many things to do in Hulhumale and the guesthouses and hotels can organize tours and activities for you.

1. Going to the Beach in Hulhumale

Hulhumale Beach isn’t a bikini beach. It’s an artificial beach and there are many locals around swimming and doing water sports. Also foreigners most of them can to Hulhumale instead of spending the night in Male.

2. Day Trip to Male

If you are staying at Hulhumale you can go for a walk and spend the day in Male. There is a boat 15 minutes ride and it costs less than $1 USD. There are also buses going from Hulhumale to Male and it costs 20 Rufiyaas.

3. Visit Centro Mall

If you want to do shopping before heading to the islands in Maldives or just visit restaurants. In Centro Mall you will find many options for this. Jsut 5 minutes walking distance from the beach and jetty port.

4. Visit Local Restaurants

There are local restaurants and Western. It depends on the food that you would love to try. We chose local options and you can get meals for $4-6 USD per person. If you go for Western Restaurants will cost you $8-10 USD per person.

5. Breakfast/Snacks on the Beach

It’s quite popular to have breakfast in the beach if you are staying in a hotel with a view to the beach. There are also snacks before sunset where you can sit down and have great views while enjoying the Maldivian taste.

6. Visit Local Market in Hulhumale

There is a small local market close to Centro Mall. There are fruits and vegetables. It’s colorful quiet and one of the things to do in Hulhumale that you can’t miss.

7. Walking Around the Parks in Hulhumale

There are a couple of parks in Hulhumale to walk around and make friends with locals. They are clean and they are perfect at sunset time when it’s not so warm.

More Things to do in Hulhumale

8. Diving

If you decide to leave the island for activities you have to try diving in the Maldives you can organize the activity from Hulhumale. The resorts offer tours going there and be ready to enjoy! Prices for 2 tank dive is around $150 USD.

9. Snorkeling

Just grab your snorkeling gear if you don’t have you can ask to your resort or rent around Hulhumale. The water is so clear and you can spot fish and take nice shots. If you want to join to a snorkeling trip prices are around $30 USD.

10. Fishing Trips

The resorts offer fishing trips during the day and sunset time of 1-2 hours and the prices are around $30 USD.

You can go on a speed boat. And also they have the option of going for fishing in a traditional dhoni. The best time is at sunset and if you fish they will cook for you and you will have a fresh dinner.

11. Sand Bank Trip

We joined a sand bank trip in Thulusdhoo and they car organized for you in Hulhumale. Prices are similar and it’s so worth the experience. Better going early morning or at lunchtime to avoid the crowd. Prices are around $35 USD per person.

12. Turtle Snorkeling

If you want to try turtle snorkeling you will have to join a tour organized for the guest houses. Prices are around $30 USD per person. The trip will take 1-2 hours.

13. Dolphin Watching

One of the most popular things to do in Hulhumale is dolphin watching at sunset time. The activity costs $30 USD per person and it will take 1-2 hours. It depends on how many people are joining to the tour. They require a minimum of two people.

14. Water Sports

There are a few sports that you can enjoy like jet ski. You can rent and go around the beautiful waters of the island.

15. Day Trip to a Luxury Resort

There are tours going to luxury resorts and prices go from $100-150 USD per person depending how many people are joining with lunch included, snorkeling and sandbanks.

In our opinion, 2 people paying $150 USD will be $300 USD and if you click here you will find offers to stay one night for $300-400 USD in a luxury resort and enjoying the paradise of Maldives. Who isn’t been dreaming of this?

Read here our review of Park Hyatt Hadahaa and our review of Kuramathi Island!

Where to Stay in Hulhumale

We stayed at Planktons Beach, in a nice room with a view from the balcony to the beach. It’s a great place to sleep on a budget and it includes a wonderful breakfast on the beach. The staff was helpful and gave us good recommendations to move around Hulhumale and Male.

If you want to book places to stay in Hulhumale click here to get the best deals with Booking and Agoda to see what works better with your budget and comfort!

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