The 7 best budget resorts in Maldives

In the Maldives, the resorts are so luxurious that they seem to be out of our budget. But we will show you that this is not true with this list of the best budget resorts in Maldives.

With this guide, you’ll see how easy it is to travel to resort islands without overspending. There is a wide variety of hotels that will let you enjoy the trip like a star, without paying a fortune. It doesn’t matter if you are looking for an all-inclusive resort, or a more romantic hotel to spend your honeymoon, or even to go with children, we will tell you about the best alternatives!.

We will share with you an updated selection of cheap resorts in Maldives, which we have carefully analyzed and all of them with great reviews. Our wish is that you have the best vacation you can ever dream of.

Tips for choosing your budget resort in Maldives

We suggest an effective 4-step strategy to find the best budget resort in Maldives: Anticipate, search, choose and book.

• Anticipate the search time, several months in advance, will significantly reduce the price of your stay, sometimes up to 30% or 40%!
• Search for alternatives and filter carefully the best ones (good news: in this article we are saving you this step!).
• Choose the accommodation that best fits your needs.  Select a limited group of options, two or three resorts at the most.
• Book your resort! Don’t hesitate to click and reserve. If you delay a week or a few days in making your decision, you may miss a great offer. If you are undecided, don’t worry, Booking offers many alternatives with free cancellation.

✔ There are also other details to consider to get the best budget resorts in Maldives.

• Avoid the high tourist season.
• Analyze the transportation when choosing the resort. Try to avoid internal flights and choose those with speedboats, so you will save 50% on transfers.
• Choose resorts near Malé, so you can move with a Fast Boat.
• If possible, try to avoid staying at the resort on New Year’s Eve or Christmas Eve. Most of them charge a mandatory dinner and depending on the hotel prices range from 150 to 500 usd per person without drinks.
• Consider staying in an all-inclusive resort in Maldives or with full board, or at least with breakfast and dinner. If you choose breakfast only, you will eventually realize that lunch and dinner at the resort restaurants will be much more expensive.

All inclusive budget resorts in Maldives

All inclusive resorts are an excellent option to save money. Taking into account the tips we gave you to get good prices on 5 star resorts, finding a budget all inclusive resort in the Maldives is possible!.

1. The best cheap all inclusive resort in Maldives

Paradise Island Resort & Spa, it’s 100% recommendable!

Very good choice, excellent value for the money!

It is possible to stay in bungalows on the beach, overwater villas and suites with jacuzzi.

The superior beachfront bungalows with ocean view are well maintained and comfortable. Imagine opening your door and finding a garden made of sand and sea. All in a natural and quiet environment. The overwater bungalows are logically more expensive, and some have a jacuzzi. They are modern and very well equipped, ideal for a magazine photo.

The staff is friendly and helpful.

There are several activities to enjoy during the day, although they are not cheap.

What is the beach like at Paradise Island Resort? it is excellent! A tranquil environment ideal for enjoying the sea and the active marine life.  You can even see turtles and manta rays.

What drinks are included? Filtered water is free, except bottled water. Canned and draft beer are included in the all inclusive, as well as simple drinks.  More elaborate drinks and wines must be paid for.

The price of the transfer, round trip, is 120 u$s per adult and 60 u$s for minors. The resort is located 11 km from Malé Airport and the trip takes only 20 minutes.

🚩 Book the Paradise Island Resort & Spa hotel here.

2. Another excellent all-inclusive hotel at an affordable price

Bandos Maldives, is a very good option for full board or all inclusive.

The rooms are well decorated, highlighting the wooden furniture. All of them overlook the beach and are surrounded by green vegetation, creating a beautiful natural environment.

There is a wide variety of room styles with different prices, although there is no overwater bungalow.

How is the all inclusive service of this resort? The food is diverse and good. Drinks included are: draft beer, wines, bottled juices -natural ones are paid-, basic drinks or cocktails, filtered water is served in the restaurants and is always available in the room.

The price of the transfer, round trip, is 94 u$s per adult and 47 u$s per child. It is located 7 km from Malé Airport, and the trip takes only 10 minutes.

🚩  Book Bandos Maldives hotel here.

Cheap Resorts in Maldives for Honeymoons

Congratulations! A honeymoon in the Maldives is not only romantic, but also unforgettable.

Honeymooners will enjoy a gift from the hotel. It varies depending on the resort chosen, but it could be rose petals in your jacuzzi, a bottle of wine, special meals, etc. It is an opportunity not to be missed!.

Keep in mind that you must prove the wedding with the corresponding documentation at the time of check in and it must have happened within 6 months.

READ ALSO: Rasdhoo island Travel Guide.

Top 3 cheap honeymoon resorts in the Maldives

1. Paradise Island Resort & Spa

The Paradise Island Resort & Spa is a very good option for couples, with excellent value for money.

It is spacious and you will find a quiet place to enjoy the sea and the sun. It has a fresh water swimming pool.

It has superior bungalows over the water, ideal for spending the day and nights enjoying the wonderful views from the balcony.

The beach is excellent. An ideal environment to enjoy the sea and its marine life.  You can see turtles, manta rays and reef sharks.

Special gift for honeymooners: bubbly wine, fruit platter and floral decoration.

The price of the transfer, round trip, is 120 usd per adult. Located 11 km from Malé Airport. Travel time 20 minutes.

🚩  Book the Paradise Island Resort & Spa here.

2. Meeru Island Resort & Spa

Meeru Island Resort & Spa is ideal for enjoying a relaxing honeymoon in a Maldivian paradise.

This resort offers accommodation in Beach Villa, Waterfront Villa and Overwater Villa.

Overwater Villa has beautiful bungalows that are very complete and comfortable, guaranteeing an unforgettable stay. The Waterfront Villa with Jacuzzi has excellent reviews.

It also has great facilities in the complex, including 2 freshwater pools on the beach overlooking the sea.

The beach is very clean and the color is even better than the pictures.

Benefit for honeymooners: a complimentary welcome drink, fruit platter and floral decoration upon arrival.

It has the advantage of being far from Malé, about 37 km, so we will not see air traffic or large ships moving close to the island.  The feeling of disconnection is complete.

The price of the transfer, round trip, is 160 usd per adult, for a 45 minutes trip. The price is very economical compared to the other resorts that charge similar amounts for a trip of only 8 km.

🚩  Book Meeru Island Resort here.

3. Sun Island Resort & Spa

Sun Island Resort & Spa: This amazing resort is ideal for the ultimate Maldivian experience. The island has a very well preserved natural atmosphere, white sand and turquoise sea that will make you feel like you are in a movie.

The Sun Villa on the beach, has modern facilities with all the amenities. There are more exclusive alternatives: the bungalow over the sea or the villa with private pool and direct access to the beach, both incredible options.

The transfer service is a domestic flight between Malé airport and Maamigili airport about 100 km away. The trip takes about 20 minutes. The price of the round trip transfer is 299 USD per adult.

The cost of the transfer would be the only negative of this resort, since given the remoteness the trip cannot be done by speed boat. But its beautiful beach and natural surroundings compensate for it.

At first impression, it might not seem as economical as the other resorts. Don’t let the numbers trick you, remember to check the taxes included when comparing between different hotels.

 🚩 Book the Sun Island Resort & Spa here.

Best budget resorts for families

The Maldives islands also have places designed for families and especially for our children. We can recommend two budget resorts in Maldives ideal for family trips.

Hard Rock Hotel Maldives is 100% recommended.

The surroundings are excellent. You will feel very comfortable with the staff who are attentive and friendly and will do their best to make you enjoy your stay.

It is a family resort with places especially designed for children, such as the Roxity Kids Club & Teen Spirit Club, a children’s club with music-inspired activities. In addition, trained staff teach children how to play instruments.

The hotel’s rooms are new and well-equipped, with views to the beach and the sea. It is also possible to spend the night in modern and stylish overwater bungalows, although the price is naturally higher.

The hotel also has a large swimming pool overlooking the ocean.

The transfer to the resort costs 148 usd per adult and 75 usd per child (from 2 to 11 years old). Children under 2 years old travel for free. It is located 8 km from Malé Airport and the trip takes 15 minutes.

 🚩 You can see photos of the Hard Rock Hotel Maldives here.

Bandos Maldives is another very good option to enjoy your family vacation.

The rooms are nicely decorated with wooden furniture. All rooms have a view of the beach and are surrounded by vegetation, creating a beautiful natural environment. There is no overwater bungalow.

For children there is a children’s club, which provides childcare service, as well as various entertainment programs.

It has a swimming pool in the center of the island with bar area.

The round-trip transfer costs 94 u$s per adult and 47 u$s per child -from 2 to 11 years old-. Children under 2 years old travel free. It is located 7 km from Malé Airport, with a travel time of 10 minutes.

 🚩 You can see photos of Bandos Maldives Hotel here.

Best cheap resorts in Maldives

We share with you an optimized selection of the best budget resorts in Maldives, but which still maintain a very good standard, to save you time and money.

They are close to Malé and the most famous local islands.

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1. The best cheap 4 star resort in Maldives.

Fihalhohi Island Resort is a comfortable 4 star resort with beautiful beaches.

It is one of the most economical and easily accessible resorts. It is quiet even in high season. The all inclusive system is a good cheap alternative.

The cheapest rooms are simple and clean.  They do not have a view of the beach, you have to change category to get a better view. There are also comfortable overwater bungalows.

The proximity to Malé means that there is more seaplane and boat traffic, which tends to affect the feeling of paradise.

It has the great advantage of being able to get to and from the airport in a few minutes, making the most of your stay.

The price of the transfer, round trip, is 150 u$s per adult. It is located 11 km from Malé Airport and the trip takes 20 minutes.

🚩  You can see photos of the Fihalhohi Resort here.

2. The best budget resort in Maldives to save money!

Biyadhoo Island Resort is a 3-star hotel and is one of the cheapest accommodation options.

It only has standard rooms, simple and clean. Perhaps they are outdated and would need a good renovation. Although we would not rate it highly, it compensates for the surroundings.

The beaches are clean and the turquoise color of the sea is beautiful, with very good marine life.

If you are not ambitious with rooms and the other budget Maldives resorts we recommend are out of your pocket, Biyadhoo is an ideal accommodation to experience sleeping on an island resort.

The transfer, round trip, costs 185 u$s per adult and 139 u$s per child. It is 30 km from Malé Airport, and the speedboat ride takes 45 minutes.

 🚩 Book the Biyadhoo Island Resort here.