Kaani Palm Beach
Beachfront on Maafushi, with the ocean in front and the island at your door
A place to stay on Maafushi
Kaani Palm Beach is a beachfront guest house on Maafushi island, about 35 minutes by speedboat from Velana International Airport. It sits directly on the beach, with several room categories looking out to sea from private balconies. The property runs two dining venues — Palm Beach Restaurant for all-day international buffets and Lotus Ocean for Thai seafood — plus the Sampa Spa, a gym, an infinity pool with ocean views, and water activity options arranged through the property. It is part of the Kaani Hotels group, which has four properties on Maafushi.
The honest verdict
A well-equipped beachfront guest house with genuine beach access, two restaurants, a spa, and a pool — more infrastructure than most Maafushi properties, at a mid-range price point.
Best for
- Couples wanting a sea-view balcony room
- Small families needing a third bed
- Travellers who want spa and pool without a resort price tag
- Those planning snorkelling and island day trips
Maybe not ideal for
- Travellers expecting alcohol on-island (Maafushi is a local island)
- Those wanting a private overwater villa
The beach and pool
The guest house sits directly on the beach, and an infinity pool with ocean views runs alongside it. Several room categories have direct beach access, making this one of the more beach-forward properties on Maafushi.
Rooms and balconies
Room types range from an 18 m² standard double to 30 m² family rooms sleeping three. Deluxe categories come with balconies facing either the sea or the island side. Extra-long beds (over 2 metres) feature across all room types.
Two restaurants on the water
Palm Beach Restaurant does full and half-board buffets — continental, Asian, American, and vegetarian options — with ocean views. Lotus Ocean, the beachfront Thai restaurant, focuses on fresh seafood and curries beside the pool.
Sampa Spa and gym
Sampa Spa runs massages, aromatherapy, and tropical oil treatments. The gym is open to all guests. Together they give the property a fuller activity roster than a typical Maafushi guest house.
Island setting and local dining
Maafushi has a compact cluster of cafes and restaurants within 150 metres of the property — Aveli, Sultan Mahal, Semili's, and Salmonia among them — which broadens meal options beyond what the guest house itself provides.
Rooms & suites
Standard Double Room (Excludes Window Access)
18 m² · sleeps 2 · 1 extra-large double bed
- Air conditioning
- Ensuite bathroom
- Flat-screen TV
- Soundproofing
- Minibar
Deluxe Double Room City View with Balcony
25 m² · sleeps 2 · 1 extra-large double bed
- Balcony
- City view
- Air conditioning
- Ensuite bathroom
- Flat-screen TV
Deluxe Double Room Seaview with Balcony
25 m² · sleeps 2 · 1 extra-large double bed
- Balcony
- Sea view
- Air conditioning
- Ensuite bathroom
- Flat-screen TV
Deluxe Family Room City View with Balcony
30 m² · sleeps 3 · 1 single bed / 1 extra-large double bed
- Balcony
- City view
- Air conditioning
- Ensuite bathroom
- Flat-screen TV
Deluxe Family Room Seaview with Balcony
30 m² · sleeps 3 · 1 single bed / 1 extra-large double bed
- Balcony
- Sea view
- Air conditioning
- Ensuite bathroom
- Flat-screen TV
Inside Kaani Palm Beach
Amenities at Kaani Palm Beach
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bath or shower
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Shower
Bedroom
- Linen
- Wardrobe or closet
- Extra long beds (> 2 metres)
Outdoors
- Outdoor furniture
- Sun terrace
- BBQ facilities
- Terrace
- Garden
Kitchen
- Electric kettle
Room amenities
- Socket near the bed
- Clothes rack
Activities
- Bicycle rental
- Water sport facilities on site
- Snorkelling
- Diving
- Cycling
- Canoeing
- Windsurfing
- Fishing
Getting there
Kaani Palm Beach is on Maafushi island, 28 km from Velana International Airport. The crossing takes roughly 35 minutes by speedboat. Transport options include a public ferry or a shared speedboat; the guest house can help coordinate the speedboat booking ahead of arrival.
The public ferry costs only a few dollars but runs on set days; a shared speedboat is typically $25–50 per person one way. The guesthouse usually arranges the speedboat — confirm days and fare.
On the map
Where to eat
- Aveli restaurant 0.03 km
- Arena Hotels cafe 0.04 km
- Hot bite cafe 0.05 km
- Sultan Mahal restaurant 0.07 km
- Mr octopus cafe 0.1 km
- Shiny Souvenirs restaurant 0.12 km
Kaani Palm Beach holds a 4.2/5 Google rating across 988 reviews. The location on Maafushi's beachfront is among the aspects guests point to most. The property's highlights listing specifically calls out the location score from recent guests, suggesting it lands consistently well for a Maafushi stay.
Good to know
Frequently asked
How do I get to Kaani Palm Beach from Velana International Airport?
The property is about 28 km from the airport, roughly 35 minutes by speedboat. You can reach Maafushi by public ferry or shared speedboat. The guest house can advise on the shared speedboat booking process.
What room types are available?
There are five room categories: a standard double (18 m²), two deluxe double rooms (25 m²) with balconies in city-view or seaview, and two deluxe family rooms (30 m²) sleeping three, also in city-view or seaview.
Is there a sea-view option, and how much more does it cost?
Yes. The Deluxe Double Seaview with Balcony starts from around $129/night versus around $103/night for the city-view equivalent. The family seaview room starts from around $154/night.
What dining options are there at the property?
Palm Beach Restaurant serves all-day international buffets (continental, Asian, American, vegetarian) and operates on full or half-board plans. Lotus Ocean is the beachfront Thai restaurant, focused on seafood, curries, and stir-fries.
Is there a pool?
Yes, an infinity pool with ocean views sits alongside the beach.
Can I arrange snorkelling or diving from the property?
The property facilitates snorkelling trips and other water activities through local operators. Island excursions, day trips, and adventure outings can also be arranged. These are organised boat-based excursions, not on-site reef access.
Is there a spa?
Sampa Spa is on-site and runs massages, aromatherapy, and tropical oil treatments.
Is Maafushi suitable for families?
The Deluxe Family Room categories sleep three with a combination of a double and single bed, starting from around $129/night. The beach setting and activity options give families reasonable options on the island.
Is alcohol available on Maafushi?
Maafushi is a local island, which means alcohol is not available on the island itself. Guests seeking alcohol would need to visit a resort island.
What is there to eat near the property?
Several independent cafes and restaurants are within 150 metres: Aveli restaurant (30 m away), Sultan Mahal (70 m), Salmonia (130 m), and Semili's (120 m), among others.
Is there anything to do on-site in the evenings?
The property runs movie nights on Tuesdays and a live DJ on Saturdays during the season.
What is the starting price, and how do I book?
Rooms start from around $93/night for a standard double. Kaani Palm Beach is part of the Kaani Hotels group; bookings can be made through major travel platforms or directly via the group's own channels.