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The Somerset Hotel

4.0 star property
Waterfront hotel with airport shuttle service and a health club

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Relax in a stylish space with a seating area, decorative tree sculpture, and artwork on display.
Indulge in a diverse spread of fresh fruits, nuts, and snacks at our buffet counter.
Experience the serene atmosphere of Sultan Park, set against a historic backdrop featuring a reconstructed Royal Palace wing now home to a National Museum, just a 2-minute walk from Somerset.
Experience a serene environment with a historical backdrop, featuring a reconstructed wing of the Royal Palace now serving as the National Museum, accessible via a bridge from Somerset.
Welcome to our lobby, featuring a reception desk, comfortable seating area, and a decorative wall with a beautiful painting.
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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Room service
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

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Superior Double Room (Free Return Airport Transfer, 10% off on F&B and Complimentary Gym)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Dining table
  • 20 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Executive Superior Room (Free Return Airport Transfer, 10% off on F&B, Complimentary Gym Access)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Dining table
Minibar (some free items)
  • 25 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Double/Twin (Free Return Airport Transfer, 10% off on F&B and Complimentary)

1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Deluxe Double/Twin (Free Return Airport Transfer, 10% off on F&B and Complimentary)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Premier Business Suite Room (Free Return Airport Transfer, 10% off on F&B and Complimentary)

1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Premier Business Suite Room (Free Return Airport Transfer, 10% off on F&B and Complimentary)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
  • 32 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

View all photos for Family Suite (Free Return Airport Transfer, 10% off on F&B and Complimentary)

1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Family Suite (Free Return Airport Transfer, 10% off on F&B and Complimentary)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Dining table
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed
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About the neighborhood

Map
M. Melaa, Keneree Magu, Malé, 20191

What's nearby

  • Maldives Islamic Centre - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Chaandhanee Magu - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Republic Square - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Sultan Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Male Fish Market - 3 min walk - 0.3 km

Getting around

  • Velana Intl. Airport (MLE) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Seagull Café House - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Baker's Fantasy - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Papaya Cafe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Green Bell Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Green Moon - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Somerset Hotel

Upscale hotel near Chaandhanee Magu
Located close to National Museum and Maldives Islamic Centre, The Somerset Hotel provides a free roundtrip airport shuttle, a free daily manager's reception, and a shopping mall on site. Adventurous travelers may like the fitness classes at this hotel. The on-site local and international cuisine restaurant, BELLE AMIE BISTRO, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, light fare, and happy hour. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a coffee shop/cafe and laundry facilities.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), express check-out, and newspapers in the lobby
  • 1 meeting room, concierge services, and ATM/banking services
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby, a computer station, and outdoor furniture
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-compatible safes, as well as perks like laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Highchairs, children's dinnerware, and free infant beds
  • Egyptian cotton sheets, memory foam beds, and down comforters
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and designer toiletries
  • 40-inch LED TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, eco-friendly cleaning products, and refrigerators

Languages

English, Filipino, Hindi, Local (Sign language)

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour free roundtrip airport shuttle at scheduled times and on request
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Onsite motorcycle parking only

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 18 per person
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Private picnics
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • BELLE AMIE BISTRO

Things to do

  • Fitness classes
  • Health club
  • Shopping mall

Family friendly

  • Children's dinnerware
  • Dining table
  • High chair
  • In-room crib
  • In-room refrigerator
  • In-room washer/dryer
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • Business center
  • Computer station
  • Conference center (643 square feet of space)
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • In a provincial park
  • On the waterfront
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lever door handles
  • Sign language-capable staff
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 5 floors
  • Built in 2013
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Free crib
  • Memory foam mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bidet
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch LED TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Free minibar (limited items)
  • Limited room service
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Washer/dryer

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 60
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee for check-in between noon and 6:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 60
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport; guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 6 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 6.00 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 2 years of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 18 per person
  • Early check-in fee: USD 60 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-in fee for check-in between noon and 6:00 PM
  • Late check-out fee: USD 60 (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Somerset Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Somerset Hotel?

Motorcycle parking only.

What time is check-in at The Somerset Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Early check-in is available for a fee of USD 60 (subject to availability). Late check-in is available from noon–6:00 PM for a fee.

What time is check-out at The Somerset Hotel?

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for USD 60 (subject to availability).

Does The Somerset Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a free airport shuttle that runs on request.

Where is The Somerset Hotel located?

Located in the heart of Malé, this hotel is steps from Chaandhanee Magu, Maldives Islamic Centre, and National Museum. Sultan Park and Republic Square are also within 5 minutes.

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The Somerset Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 302 out of 546 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 182 out of 546 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 36 out of 546 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 546 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 546 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Great hotel for a night or two stopover
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

Very helpful staff during our one night Transit stay. Woken up by some noise of other guests so walls are a little thin. Breakfast was nice and airport transfers worked well. Room was small but as a guesthouse in a busy city that is expected. Thank you to the staff at the Somerset
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10

A really nice place to stay. Friendly staff very service minded and s great bistro and breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10

The staff here are very friendly and make sure they take care of you
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

Very friendly staff, a very good and plentiful breakfast, and excellent food in the bistro. All in all, highly recommended for a few nights. The location is due to the architecture of Malé.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

We arrived late at night and found this to be a fantastic hotel for a night stay before checking into our Maldives resort. The hotel was clean, with all amenities we expected and more. Breakfast was more than what we expected.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

Very friendly staff and well located for the local sights
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10

Excellent transport service from an to airport..
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10

Superb staff. For an overnight stay before going on to a resort, this hotel is a good choice. Also wonderful they provide airport shuttle. Invaluable when arriving at a peak time!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10

Staff were very helpful. Appreciated the late checkout!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10

Smallish hotel in good location. Close to everything. Great service, clean rooms. Breakfast included was standard, nothing flashy. Prices reasonable for supper. Good for a launch pad for a liveaboard
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10

Great communication and staff I so nice. Nice rooms. Very nice place to stay as a transit. Absolutely recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10

Great, breakfast was super, transfer extra organized, only thing area was way too noisy but hotel was just great
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10

Nice hotel. Staff were very nice and breakfast was great.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10

Nice and clean property. Very attentive and friendly staff. Area around the hotel is very congested and busy. Often hard to get a taxi. Limited dining. Good breakfast.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

The hotel was wonderful for a transfer stay. The staff there were extra friendly and nice, they made sure our transfer to the resort was seamless. Highly recommend to anyone who is staying in Male
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10

Lucy, Fatima and Usiad(?) at the front desk were excellent to deal with. Always pleasant and smiling. Breakfast service could be better and more efficient but still acceptable.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

8/10

Very good staff! People are amazing! Lovely breakfast and the restaurant at the hotel was really good as well. If you need to stay in Male one night this hotel a is good option.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10

Excellent staff and service. The location wasn't quite good for us. Transport on the island can be a challenge. Availability of different cuisines hard to find.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

We appreciated the transfer for our family from and to the Airport. The staff were attentive and efficient. The dinner at Belle Amie was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10

Staff are really nice, the food is sooooo goooood

10/10

The staff was great, very accommodating and welcoming.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10

Good hotel. Struggled with hot water in the showers. All else perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10

The hotel was good value. The staff were fantastic and extremely helpful. The hotel restaurant was very good. The hotel gym (5 minutes walk) was exceptional. The area around the hotel is safe but chaotic, lots of motor bikes and people.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10

Short stay before a flight the next morning. Staff were really friendly and helpful and the breakfast was great
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023