Cerulean View Boutique Hotel
A solid Malé base, three kilometres from the airport
A city stay in Malé
Cerulean View Boutique Hotel is a 4-star property in Malé, the capital of the Maldives. At 3 km from Velana International Airport across the Sinamalé Bridge, it works well as an arrival or departure base without the cost of a resort transfer. Continental breakfast is available.
Who'll feel at home here
A compact 4-star boutique hotel in central Malé with easy airport access and comfortable beds, suited to city stays rather than beach or reef holidays.
Best for
- Travellers with early or late flights
- Those wanting to explore Malé
- Short city stopovers
- Budget-conscious visitors avoiding resort transfer costs
Less suited to
- Travellers seeking a beach or lagoon setting
- Those wanting an alcohol licence (Malé is dry)
- Guests looking for on-island diving or snorkelling
Location in central Malé
The property sits in Malé, 3 km from Velana International Airport by road across the Sinamalé Bridge. Recent guests single out the location as a key strength, particularly for reaching the airport and accessing things to do around the capital.
Beds worth mentioning
Comfortable beds are the most consistent point raised in guest feedback. For a city transit stop or a short stay, that counts.
Boutique scale in a capital city
As a boutique hotel rather than a large chain, the property has a smaller footprint. That suits travellers who want a straightforward, unfussy Malé stay rather than an expansive resort experience.
Getting there
The hotel is in Malé, approximately 3 km from Velana International Airport. The transfer is by airport taxi across the Sinamalé Bridge, so no boat or seaplane is involved. For travellers arriving late or departing early, the short road distance is a practical advantage.
An airport taxi is inexpensive — typically MVR 60–100 (about $4–8) on the fixed fares, taking 10–20 minutes; the public airport shuttle bus costs even less. No ferry or speedboat is needed — the islands are connected to the airport by road.
On the map
5 sights nearby, the closest being Kudakudhinge Bageecha at 180 m; the nearest bus station, Stelco Bus Stop, is 240 m away.
Things to do nearby
- Kudakudhinge Bageechapark180 m
- Dhanaal Parkpark430 m
- Male South Harbourmarina430 m
- Bihuroazu Kamanaa Mosqueplace of worship640 m
- Malé Friday Mosqueplace of worship830 m
Getting around
- Stelco Bus Stopbus station240 m
- Jetty #7ferry pier900 m
Straight-line distances from the property · data © OpenStreetMap contributors
Reviewers highlight two things: the convenience of the location for airport access and getting around Malé, and the comfort of the beds. No other strong themes emerge from the current volume of reviews.
- Things to do4.5
- Restaurants3.6
- Airport access4.8
Reviews scoring 9–10: 26 · average 9.7
They wrote about: staff, breakfast, room
Reviews scoring 7–9: 4 · average 8
They wrote about: location, staff, breakfast
No reviews in the selected score range.
Guest reviews summarised from Booking site partners.
Worth knowing
The fine print
- Check-in
From 11:30 AM to 12:00 AM
- Check-out
From 5:00 AM to 12:30 PM
- Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
- Pets
Pets are not allowed.
- Accepted payment methods
Cash
- Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
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Common questions
How do I get from the airport to the hotel?
The transfer is by airport taxi across the Sinamalé Bridge. The hotel is approximately 3 km from Velana International Airport, so the road journey is short.
Is there a bridge connecting the airport island to Malé?
Yes. The Sinamalé Bridge links Hulhumalé and the airport island to Malé, so no boat transfer is needed. A taxi covers the route directly.
Does the hotel serve breakfast?
Continental breakfast is available at the property.
Is alcohol available at the hotel?
Malé is the capital island and operates under a dry policy. No alcohol is served in the city, including at this property.
Is there a beach or house reef at the hotel?
This is a city property in Malé. There is no private beach or house reef on site. The nearest public beach is a separate location on the island.
Can I go snorkelling or diving from the hotel?
Snorkelling and diving trips can be arranged through local operators as excursions from Malé. These are not on-site facilities.
What is the Google rating for the hotel?
Guests specifically highlight the location and the comfort of the beds.
What star rating does the hotel carry?
The property is a 4-star boutique hotel.
Is this a good choice for a stopover between flights?
Yes. At 3 km from Velana International Airport by road, it is one of the more convenient options for an overnight stopover or an early-morning departure.
What is there to do near the hotel in Malé?
Malé has markets, the waterfront, local restaurants, mosques, and ferry terminals for inter-atoll connections. Recent guests rate the access to local attractions positively.
How do I book the hotel?
The property can be booked through standard online travel platforms. No direct booking price is currently listed in our facts, so compare rates across platforms before reserving.