Liked: Direct aan het strand, mooi uitzicht, kamers netjes en schoon. Could be better: Eten aan de prijs maar genoeg leuke restaurants op 5min loop afstand
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Nancy
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Liked: Vanaf het moment dat we bij de ferry werden opgehaald, was alles perfect geregeld. We kwamen tegelijk met veel andere gasten aan, maar daar was het hotel duidelijk goed op voorbereid. Het inchecken verliep snel e…
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Liked: All crew was helpfull special thanks to Anjali, Sajii, Sojib, Manik, Rithika. Hotel was so clean, thier restuarant has same prices with other but better service ofcourse. Very attractive infinity pool. lastly the…
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Rose
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Liked: We liked everything about Arena. 1. Hotel rooms👌 2. Food 👌 3. Customer service was top notch Could be better: So far so good.. Everything exceeded our expectation
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Liked: Direct aan het strand, mooi uitzicht, kamers netjes en schoon. Could be better: Eten aan de prijs maar genoeg leuke restaurants op 5min loop afstand
Liked: Vanaf het moment dat we bij de ferry werden opgehaald, was alles perfect geregeld. We kwamen tegelijk met veel andere gasten aan, maar daar was het hotel duidelijk goed op voorbereid. Het inchecken verliep snel e…
Liked: All crew was helpfull special thanks to Anjali, Sajii, Sojib, Manik, Rithika. Hotel was so clean, thier restuarant has same prices with other but better service ofcourse. Very attractive infinity pool. lastly the…
Liked: We liked everything about Arena. 1. Hotel rooms👌 2. Food 👌 3. Customer service was top notch Could be better: So far so good.. Everything exceeded our expectation
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Liked: I am very disappointed with my stay at this hotel and would not recommend it to families. The room was not suitable for a family. The balcony was extremely small and not usable for sitting comfortably. Although I…
ABDULLAH ALBERIKI
Booking partner
3.5/10
Liked: The staff were friendly, professional, and always willing to help. Most importantly, you could genuinely feel that they were committed to providing the best possible service. Thank you all for your outstanding hospitality. Could be better: The first room was dirty beyond words. They then moved us to another room on the 10th floor with a view, which was much better overall.
ahmad mohammad
Booking partner
3.0/10
Liked: I want to thank mr shakir he is so professional he arrange everything for my birthday because I informed the reception to do something for me but they forgot they decor only my room but mr shakir he arrange for me a table near to the beach i will never forget that
This air-conditioned double room is consisted of of a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a private bathroom as well as a balcony with sea views.
Premium Double Room with Balcony and Sea View
Sleeps 318 sqm
This air-conditioned double room is consisted of of a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a private bathroom as well as a balcony with sea views. The unit has 1 bed.
Super Deluxe Room with Balcony and Island View
Sleeps 418 sqm
Featuring views of the island, larger air-conditioned rooms come with a personal safe, electric kettle, a wardrobe and a flat-screen TV with cable/satellite channels. Offering shower facility, private bathrooms also include a hairdryer and free toiletries Rooms are fitted with 1 double bed and 1 single bed.
Deluxe Double Room with Balcony and Island View
Sleeps 316 sqm
Featuring a balcony with city views, air-conditioned rooms come with a personal safe, electric kettle, a wardrobe and a flat-screen TV with cable/satellite channels. Offering bathtub or shower facility, private bathrooms also include a hairdryer and free toiletries.
Standard Deluxe Room (Excludes Window Access)
Sleeps 316 sqm
This room comes with a personal safe, electric kettle, a wardrobe and a flat-screen TV with cable/satellite channels. Offering shower facility, private bathrooms also include a hairdryer and free toiletries. Please note that the room does not have any window or balcony.
Premium Super Deluxe Room with Balcony and Sea View
Sleeps 418 sqm
This air-conditioned triple room includes a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a private bathroom as well as a balcony with sea views. The unit offers 2 beds.
Standard Deluxe Room with Balcony
Sleeps 317 sqm
This air-conditioned double room includes a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a private bathroom as well as a balcony. The unit offers 1 bed.
Grand Quadruple Room, 2 Double Beds, Ocean View
2 Double Beds 447-sq-foot 41 63-sq-meter room, furnished balcony with ocean views Internet - Free WiFi Entertainment - LED television with premium channels Food & Drink - Refrigerator, minibar stocked with some free items , coffee/tea maker, and room service Sleep - Premium bedding Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer Practical - Safe, iron/ironing board, and desk rollaway/extra beds and free cribs/infant beds available on request Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping Non-Smoking &
Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Balcony, City View
1 Queen Bed or 1 Twin Bed 180-sq-foot 16 68-sq-meter room, furnished balcony with city views Internet - Free WiFi Entertainment - LED television with premium channels Food & Drink - Refrigerator, minibar stocked with some free items , coffee/tea maker, and room service Sleep - Premium bedding Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer Practical - Safe, iron/ironing board, and desk rollaway/extra beds and free cribs/infant beds available on request Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping Non-Smoking &
Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Balcony, Ocean View
1 Queen Bed or 1 Twin Bed 180-sq-foot 16 68-sq-meter room, furnished balcony with ocean views Internet - Free WiFi Entertainment - LED television with premium channels Food & Drink - Refrigerator, minibar stocked with some free items , coffee/tea maker, and room service Sleep - Premium bedding Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer Practical - Safe, iron/ironing board, and desk rollaway/extra beds and free cribs/infant beds available on request Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping Non-Smoking &
Deluxe Room Sea View with Double Bed, Balcony - No Smoking
1 Double Bed 194-sq-foot individually decorated room with a balcony/patio Internet - Free WiFi Entertainment - 40-inch LED TV with premium channels Food & Drink - Refrigerator, minibar fees may apply , coffee/tea maker, and electric kettle Sleep - Premium bedding Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer Practical - Yard, safe, and iron/ironing board Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping Need to Know - Bed sheets not available Non-Smoking
Premium Room with Double Bed
DOUBLE PREMIUM
Deluxe Room Island View with Double Bed, Balcony - No Smoking
1 Double Bed 194-sq-foot individually decorated room, balcony/patio with city views Internet - Free WiFi Entertainment - 40-inch LED TV with premium channels Food & Drink - Refrigerator, minibar fees may apply , coffee/tea maker, and electric kettle Sleep - Premium bedding Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer Practical - Yard, safe, and iron/ironing board Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping Need to Know - Bed sheets not available Non-Smoking
Deluxe Room Sea View
Room DELUXE SEA VIEW WITH BALCONY
Premium Room Sea View with Double Bed, Balcony - No Smoking
1 Double Bed 194-sq-foot individually decorated room, balcony/patio with sea views Internet - Free WiFi Entertainment - 40-inch LED TV with premium channels Food & Drink - Refrigerator, minibar fees may apply , coffee/tea maker, and electric kettle Sleep - Premium bedding Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer Practical - Yard, safe, and iron/ironing board Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping Need to Know - Bed sheets not available Non-Smoking
Super, Deluxe Room Island View with Triple Bed, Balcony - No Smoking
1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed 215-sq-foot individually decorated room, balcony/patio with city views Internet - Free WiFi Entertainment - 40-inch LED TV with premium channels Food & Drink - Refrigerator, minibar fees may apply , coffee/tea maker, and electric kettle Sleep - Premium bedding Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer Practical - Yard, safe, and iron/ironing board Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping Need to Know - Bed sheets not available Non-Smoking
Superior Room with Triple Bed
TRIPLE SUPERIOR
Deluxe Room with Balcony
Outdoor view
Super, Deluxe, Premium Room Sea View with Triple Bed, Balcony - No Smoking
1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed 194-sq-foot individually decorated room, balcony/patio with sea views Internet - Free WiFi Entertainment - 40-inch LED TV with premium channels Food & Drink - Refrigerator, minibar fees may apply , coffee/tea maker, and electric kettle Sleep - Premium bedding Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer Practical - Yard, safe, and iron/ironing board Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping Need to Know - Bed sheets not available Non-Smoking
Room with No window
Deluxe Double Room Island View with Balcony
Featuring a balcony with city views, air-conditioned rooms come with a personal safe, electric kettle, a wardrobe and a flat-screen TV with cable/satellite channels Offering bathtub or shower facility, private bathrooms also include a hairdryer and free toiletries
Deluxe Room with Double Bed
DOUBLE DELUXE
Premium Double Room Sea View with Balcony
This air-conditioned double room is comprised of a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a private bathroom as well as a balcony with sea views The unit has 1 bed
Deluxe Room
Room DELUXE
Deluxe, Standard Room with Balcony
This air-conditioned double room includes a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a private bathroom as well as a balcony The unit offers 1 bed
Deluxe Room Land View with Double Bed
DOUBLE DELUXE LAND VIEW
Super, Deluxe, Premium Room Sea View with Balcony
This air-conditioned triple room includes a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a private bathroom as well as a balcony with sea views The unit offers 2 beds
Premium Deluxe Room
Room DELUXE PREMIUM
Deluxe Double Room Sea View with Balcony
This air-conditioned double room is comprised of a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a private bathroom as well as a balcony with sea views
Premium Room Sea View
Room PREMIUM SEA VIEW
Room
Room with Double Bed, Balcony
DOUBLE WITH BALCONY
Premium Deluxe Room Sea View
Super, Deluxe Room Island View with Balcony
Featuring views of the island, larger air-conditioned rooms come with a personal safe, electric kettle, a wardrobe and a flat-screen TV with cable/satellite channels Offering shower facility, private bathrooms also include a hairdryer and free toiletries Rooms are fitted with 1 double bed and 1 single bed
Standard Room with No window, Balcony
No Windows view
Standard Room
DOUBLE STANDARD
Deluxe Room Sea View with Balcony
Room DELUXE SEA VIEW WITH BALCONY
Super, Deluxe Room Island View with Double and Single Bed , Balcony
Premium, Double Room Sea View with Double Bed, Balcony - No Smoking
1 Double Bed 194-sq-foot individually decorated room, balcony/patio with sea views Internet - Free WiFi Entertainment - 40-inch LED TV with premium channels Food & Drink - Refrigerator, minibar fees may apply , coffee/tea maker, and electric kettle Sleep - Premium bedding Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer Practical - Yard, safe, and iron/ironing board Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping Need to Know - Bed sheets not available Non-Smoking
Deluxe, Double Room Sea View with Double Bed, Balcony
Super, Deluxe, Premium Room Sea View with Double and Single Bed , Balcony - No Smoking
1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed 194-sq-foot individually decorated room, balcony/patio with sea views Internet - Free WiFi Entertainment - 40-inch LED TV with premium channels Food & Drink - Refrigerator, minibar fees may apply , coffee/tea maker, and electric kettle Sleep - Premium bedding Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer Practical - Yard, safe, and iron/ironing board Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping Need to Know - Bed sheets not available Non-Smoking
Deluxe, Double Room Sea View with Double Bed, Balcony - No Smoking
1 Double Bed 194-sq-foot individually decorated room with a balcony/patio Internet - Free WiFi Entertainment - 40-inch LED TV with premium channels Food & Drink - Refrigerator, minibar fees may apply , coffee/tea maker, and electric kettle Sleep - Premium bedding Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer Practical - Yard, safe, and iron/ironing board Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping Need to Know - Bed sheets not available Non-Smoking
Super, Deluxe Room Island View with Double and Single Bed , Balcony - No Smoking
1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed 215-sq-foot individually decorated room, balcony/patio with city views Internet - Free WiFi Entertainment - 40-inch LED TV with premium channels Food & Drink - Refrigerator, minibar fees may apply , coffee/tea maker, and electric kettle Sleep - Premium bedding Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer Practical - Yard, safe, and iron/ironing board Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping Need to Know - Bed sheets not available Non-Smoking
Deluxe, Double Room Island View with Double Bed, Balcony - No Smoking
1 Double Bed 194-sq-foot individually decorated room, balcony/patio with city views Internet - Free WiFi Entertainment - 40-inch LED TV with premium channels Food & Drink - Refrigerator, minibar fees may apply , coffee/tea maker, and electric kettle Sleep - Premium bedding Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer Practical - Yard, safe, and iron/ironing board Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping Need to Know - Bed sheets not available Non-Smoking
Premium, Double Room Sea View with Double Bed, Balcony
Deluxe, Standard Room with Double Bed, Balcony - No Smoking
1 Double Bed Individually decorated room Internet - Free WiFi Entertainment - 40-inch LED TV with premium channels Food & Drink - Refrigerator, minibar fees may apply , coffee/tea maker, and electric kettle Sleep - Premium bedding Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer Practical - Yard, safe, and iron/ironing board Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping Need to Know - Bed sheets not available Non-Smoking
Deluxe Room Land View
Room DELUXE LAND VIEW
Deluxe, Double Room Island View with Double Bed, Balcony
Deluxe, Standard Room with Double Bed, Balcony
Super, Deluxe, Premium Room Sea View with Double and Single Bed , Balcony
Deluxe, Superior Room
Room DELUXE SUPERIOR
Premium, Double Room Sea View
Standard Room with Double Bed
DOUBLE STANDARD
Superior Room
Room SUPERIOR
Double Room with No window
Deluxe, Double Room Sea View
Deluxe, Double Room With a View
Deluxe, Standard Room With a View with Balcony
Deluxe, Standard Room
Premium Room
Premium Deluxe, Double Room Sea View
Standard Room With a View with No window, Balcony
Deluxe Room With a View
Super, Deluxe, Premium Room Sea View
Deluxe, Double Room with Single Bed
Deluxe, Double Room
Deluxe Room with Single Bed
Premium Room Sea View with Double Bed, Balcony
DOUBLE PREMIUM SEA VIEW
Superior, Double Room
Standard Room with No balcony
Double Room
Room with No balcony
Super, Deluxe Room with Triple Bed
Deluxe, Standard, Double Room
Standard Room with Balcony
Premium, Double Room
Deluxe Room with No window
Super, Deluxe, Premium Room Ocean, Sea View with Balcony
Deluxe, Double or Twin Room Sea View with Balcony
Super, Deluxe, Premium Room Sea View with Triple Bed, Balcony
Room with Balcony
Room WITH BALCONY
Superior, Luxury Room
Double Room with Single Bed, No window
Premium, Double Room Sea View with Single Bed
Deluxe, Double Room Sea View with Single Bed
Double Room with Single Bed
Deluxe, Double Room With a View with Single Bed
Premium Deluxe, Double Room
Standard Room With a View with No window
Deluxe Room Island View with Balcony
Super, Deluxe, Triple Room Island View with Balcony
Super, Deluxe Room Island View with Triple Bed, Balcony
Super, Deluxe, Premium, Triple Room Sea View with Balcony
Standard Room with Queen Bed, No window, Balcony
Standard Room (Excludes Window Access),1 Double Bed,NonSmoking
1 Double Bed 172 sq feet Internet - Free WiFi Entertainment - 40-inch LED TV with premium channels Food & Drink - Refrigerator, minibar fees may apply , coffee/tea maker, and electric kettle Sleep - Premium bedding Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer Practical - Yard, safe, and iron/ironing board Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping Need to Know - No windows, bed sheets not available Non-Smoking
Deluxe Room Sea View with Double Bed, Balcony
Super, Premium Deluxe Room Sea View with Balcony
Super, Deluxe Room With a View
Deluxe Room Island View with Double Bed, Balcony
Premium Room Sea View with Balcony
Deluxe, Standard, Double Room with Double Bed, Balcony
Standard, Double Room with Double Bed, No window
Standard Room No View
Standard Room with Single Bed, No window
Deluxe, Standard, Double Room with Double or Twin Bed, No window
Run of House Room
Room RUN OF HOUSE
Premium, Standard, Double Room Sea View with Double or Twin Bed
Standard, Double Room with Double or Twin Bed
Deluxe Room with Single Bed, Balcony
Standard, Double Room with Double or Twin Bed, No window
Deluxe, Standard Room with Single Bed, No window
Premium Deluxe, Standard, Double Room Sea View with Double or Twin Bed
Deluxe Room with Double Bed, Balcony
DOUBLE DELUXE WITH BALCONY
Premium Deluxe Room with Triple Bed
TRIPLE DELUXE PREMIUM
Deluxe, Standard Room Sea View with Single Bed
Deluxe, Standard Room with Single Bed
Deluxe Room With a View with Triple Bed
TRIPLE DELUXE WITH VIEWS
Deluxe, Standard, Double Room Sea View with Double or Twin Bed
Deluxe, Double Room Island, City View with Double Bed, Balcony
Luxury Room with No window
Premium, Standard Room Sea View with Single Bed
Premium Deluxe, Standard Room Sea View with Single Bed
Premium Room With a View with Triple Bed
Room with Double Bed
Deluxe, Standard, Double Room with Double or Twin Bed
Liked: Direct aan het strand, mooi uitzicht, kamers netjes en schoon. Could be better: Eten aan de prijs maar genoeg leuke restaurants op 5min loop afstand
Nancy
Booking partner
4.0/10
Liked: Vanaf het moment dat we bij de ferry werden opgehaald, was alles perfect geregeld. We kwamen tegelijk met veel andere gasten aan, maar daar was het hotel duidelijk goed op voorbereid. Het inchecken verliep snel en soepel.
In eerste instantie kregen we twee kamers in de buurt van het zwembad. Omdat we daar wat geluidsoverlast ervaarden, hebben we dit aangegeven. Zonder problemen kregen we direct twee kamers in het nieuwere gebouw. Dat was echt een geweldige service.
Het personeel is ontzettend vriendelijk en behulpzaam. Een speciale vermelding voor Hashim van de buitenbar – een echte topper! Ook Bernard (hopelijk schrijf ik zijn naam goed) was fantastisch. Maar eerlijk gezegd geldt dit voor het hele team; iedereen doet zijn uiterste best om je een geweldig verblijf te bezorgen.
Wij verbleven hier vier nachten na een rondreis van twee weken door Sri Lanka. Voor ons was dat de perfecte afsluiting en precies lang genoeg. We hadden bovendien prachtig zonnig weer.
Op het eiland wordt op verschillende plekken gebouwd. Persoonlijk hebben wij daar nauwelijks hinder van ondervonden. Maafushi is een klein eiland, waardoor alles gemakkelijk lopend bereikbaar is.
Wij verbleven hier met drie volwassenen en drie pubers. Wij houden van een levendige sfeer en Maafushi voldeed daarin volledig aan onze verwachtingen. Er is genoeg te doen (qua watersport) er zijn volop restaurants en excursies, en juist daardoor was het voor onze pubers een ideale bestemming. Voor wie op zoek is naar een ontspannen vakantie met wat meer gezelligheid en voorzieningen dan op een resort, is Maafushi wat ons betreft echt een aanrader.
Wij zouden dit hotel dan ook zeker aanbevelen! Could be better: Als ik één verbeterpunt zou moeten noemen, dan is het het ontbijt. De keuze is wat eentonig en wanneer je later aanschuift, kan het voorkomen dat bepaalde gerechten op zijn. Positief is wel dat het personeel dit direct aanvult zodra je erom vraagt. Dat maakt de service ook hier weer uitstekend.
Onze eerste 2 kamers Warren denk ik gerenoveerd, maar de gordijnen waren erg oud. Bij onze vervangende kamers was dit overigens niet zo en was alles netjes.
Sayılgan
Booking partner
4.5/10
Liked: All crew was helpfull special thanks to Anjali, Sajii, Sojib, Manik, Rithika. Hotel was so clean, thier restuarant has same prices with other but better service ofcourse. Very attractive infinity pool. lastly the location close to water sports, activities and port. If i go again i would stay here. Could be better: Maybe because of heat fruits and vegetables was not good at breakfast and their beach has stones so strongly advice bring your sea shoes with you.
Abu MD. Rashidul
Booking partner
1.0/10
Liked: I am very disappointed with my stay at this hotel and would not recommend it to families.
The room was not suitable for a family. The balcony was extremely small and not usable for sitting comfortably. Although I had booked a sea-view room, the overall condition of the room was disappointing. It was not properly cleaned, and the bathroom was poorly maintained. Several bathroom fittings were broken, including the hand shower for the toilet, which caused significant inconvenience.
The breakfast was also below expectations. During my three-day stay, the menu was almost the same every day. The bread was not fresh, the quality and taste of the food were poor, and there was very little variety. There were also very limited Asian breakfast options.
Overall, the hotel did not meet basic standards of cleanliness, maintenance, or food quality. Based on my experience, I would not choose to stay here again and would not recommend this hotel to others. Could be better: The staff and the hotel's activity team were very unprofessional throughout our stay.
We paid USD 140 directly for activities that were advertised to last approximately five hours. However, the activities ended after only three hours, and we were not given the full experience we had paid for. There was poor communication regarding the schedule, and we felt that we did not receive value for our money.
When we raised our concerns, the hotel reception staff were not helpful and did not make any effort to resolve the issue. This lack of customer service made the experience even more frustrating.
Another concern was that all charges were made in U.S. dollars instead of the local currency, which was inconvenient and unexpected.
The check-in process was also extremely disappointing. We had to wait for more than two hours before receiving our room. This long delay wasted a significant part of our first day, and my family, especially my children, were very disappointed after such a tiring journey.
Overall, the poor customer service, delayed check-in, and failure to deliver the activities as promised made our stay extremely disappointing. I would not recommend this hotel to other travelers based on my experience.
