Hudhufas Villa
A small Thoddoo base with a garden, a kitchen, and the reef close by.
A place to stay on Thoddoo
Hudhufas Villa is a guest house on Thoddoo, a local island in the Maldives roughly 69 km from Malé, reached by seaplane. Rooms start at around 73 USD per night, and the property has a 4.8/5 Google rating from 44 reviews. The property has a garden, outdoor dining, and BBQ facilities, plus a restaurant on site. Both room types include a private bathroom, air conditioning, a minibar, and a terrace or patio with garden views.
The honest verdict
A compact, clean guest house on a local Maldivian island, with simple garden-view rooms, an on-site restaurant, and excursions arranged to the reef.
Best for
- Budget-conscious travellers
- Divers and snorkellers wanting reef access
- Couples or solo travellers on local islands
- Those curious about Maldivian island life
Maybe not ideal for
- Travellers wanting a large resort with extensive facilities
- Those who prefer a private pool or beach villa
- Guests who need alcohol on site
Garden rooms with outdoor space
Both room types are 19 m² and face the garden. Each has its own patio or terrace, air conditioning, a minibar, and an ensuite bathroom. The Deluxe Double has a large double bed; the Deluxe Twin has two single beds.
Outdoor dining and BBQ
The property has a dedicated outdoor dining area with garden furniture, BBQ facilities, and a sun terrace. It is a practical setup for evenings outside rather than a polished resort deck.
Restaurant with broad menu
The on-site restaurant covers continental, Italian, Asian, American, full English, vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options. That range is unusually wide for a small island guest house.
Thoddoo island setting
Thoddoo is a local island known for farming and a reef that attracts divers and snorkellers. The guest house is a working base for exploring the island and the water around it.
Rooms & suites
Deluxe Double Room
19 m² · sleeps 2 · 1 large double bed
- Balcony
- Garden view
- Air conditioning
- Patio
- Ensuite bathroom
Deluxe Twin Room
19 m² · sleeps 2 · 2 single beds
- Garden view
- Air conditioning
- Patio
- Ensuite bathroom
- Terrace
Inside Hudhufas Villa
Amenities at Hudhufas Villa
Great for your stay
- Restaurant
- Private bathroom
- Air conditioning
- View
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Terrace
- Room service
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Towels/sheets (extra fee)
- Bath or shower
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
Bedroom
- Linen
- Wardrobe or closet
- Extra long beds (> 2 metres)
View
- Garden view
- View
Outdoors
- Outdoor dining area
- Outdoor furniture
- Sun terrace
- BBQ facilities
- Patio
- Terrace
- Garden
Kitchen
- Washing machine
Getting there
Hudhufas Villa is on Thoddoo island, roughly 69 km from Velana International Airport in Malé. The transfer is by seaplane. Seaplanes only operate in daylight, so late-arriving flights typically require an overnight in Malé before flying out the next morning.
Seaplane transfers typically run $250–600 per person round trip, booked through the property. A few islands in this band are also served by a domestic flight to a nearby regional airport plus a short boat — ask the property which routing is faster for your dates.
On the map
With a 4.8/5 Google rating across 44 reviews, Hudhufas Villa scores consistently well for a small local-island guest house. Guests single out the location and cleanliness as particular strengths. The breadth of the restaurant menu and access to reef activities are themes that come up in positive responses.
Good to know
Frequently asked
How do I get to Hudhufas Villa from Malé airport?
The transfer is by seaplane. Thoddoo is approximately 69 km from Malé. Seaplane schedules are typically weather-dependent and operate during daylight hours, so factor that into your arrival timing.
What room types are available?
There are two room types: a Deluxe Double Room with one large double bed, and a Deluxe Twin Room with two single beds. Both are 19 m² and include a garden-view patio or terrace.
What is the price range?
The Deluxe Double Room starts from around 72.90 USD per night, and the Deluxe Twin Room from around 77 USD per night. Prices vary by season and availability.
Is there a restaurant on site?
Yes. The property has an on-site restaurant covering continental, Italian, Asian, American, full English, vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options. Room service is also available.
Can I go snorkelling or diving?
Snorkelling, diving, canoeing, and fishing can be arranged through the property as excursions with local operators. Thoddoo has a reef that draws divers. These are not on-site facilities but arranged boat trips.
Is the property suitable for families?
Family rooms are listed among the property's facilities, so families are accommodated. The twin room configuration with two single beds may suit families with one child.
Is WiFi available?
Free WiFi is available in both room types.
Is there a BBQ or outdoor space?
The property has BBQ facilities, an outdoor dining area, a sun terrace, a garden, and patio furniture. Both rooms also have their own private patio or terrace.
Is alcohol available at the property?
Thoddoo is a local Maldivian island and is alcohol-free. Alcohol is not served at the property or elsewhere on the island.
Can I do a cultural tour of Thoddoo?
Tours or classes about local culture are listed as an activity that can be arranged through the property. Thoddoo is known as an agricultural island, which makes for a different local experience than a resort island.
What is the best time of year to visit Thoddoo?
The dry season in this part of the Maldives runs broadly from November to April, with calmer seas and better visibility for diving and snorkelling. The wet season brings more rain and occasional rough seas for seaplane transfers.
Is there laundry available?
A washing machine is available at the property, along with a drying rack for clothing.