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Crystal Sands provides modern yet cozy rooms with free WiFi on Maafushi Island. Featuring its own restaurant, the property also has a tour desk, 24-hour front desk and garden for guests to relax in. Staff are able to converse in English and Mandarin Chinese. Crystal Sands is accessible via a 30-minute speedboat ride from Malé. Malé International Airport is a 30-minute speedboat ride away. Union pay is accepted here. Each air-conditioned room has a flat-screen satellite TV channels, safe and private bathroom with shower and free toiletries including slippers, shower and dental kit. Select rooms come with a balcony offering sea views. Guests can enjoy Maldivian and Western cuisines at the in-house restaurant.Hearty breakfast can be enjoyed which also includes Chinese options.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Property Highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)


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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.2
Facilities
8.0
Cleanliness
8.3
Comfort
8.4
Value for money
8.1
Location
9.1
Free WiFi
9.1
High score for Maafushi
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  • Carolina
    Colombia Colombia
    The staff was really kind specially the guys at the restaurant. They were always able to help us when we requested non spicy food for our kids and all that we had was very yummy. Breakfast had several options and nice homelets and we had also...
  • Catastef
    Romania Romania
    Great staff. Excellent and hard working ones. We specially appreciate the help and involvement to make our vacation even nicer for Appu (still learning at reception desk but very nice and warm person - sure a good receptionist soon), Roshen in the...
  • Kete
    United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
    Location, accessible to all and walking distance to the ferry port. Also the staff are very nice and friendly.

Host Info

9.2
9.2
Host Review Score
Host Review Score

Crystal Sands have been a long term dream of Symphony Maldives to extend our services to Hospitality Industry. We have been in the restaurant business for more than 20 years. We aim to provide preeminent consistent services from all our group of restaurants.
Languages spoken: English,Spanish,Hindi,Italian,Kannada,Malayalam,Norwegian,Tamil,Vietnamese

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • symphony lagoon
    • Cuisine
      American • Italian • Malaysian • Mediterranean • Middle Eastern • Pizza • Seafood • Thai • Local • Asian

Amenities of Crystal Sands
Great facilities! Review score, 8

Most popular amenities
  • Beachfront
  • Airport shuttle
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
View
  • City view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Sun deck
  • BBQ facilities
    Additional charge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Fold-up bed
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Beach
  • Water sports facilities on site
    Additional charge
  • Snorkeling
    Additional charge
  • Diving
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Windsurfing
    Additional charge
  • Fishing
    Additional charge
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Transportation
  • Public transit tickets
    Additional charge
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Lockers
  • Concierge
  • ATM on site
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
  • 24-hour front desk
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Suit press
    Additional charge
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Air conditioning
  • Wake-up service
  • Tile/Marble floor
  • Heating
  • Packed lunches
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Spanish
  • Hindi
  • Italian
  • Kannada
  • Malayalam
  • Norwegian
  • Tamil
  • Vietnamese

House rules

Crystal Sands takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 2:00 PM

Check-out

Until 12:00 PM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free
3+ years
Extra bed upon request
$25 per person, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

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Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

The property can be reached by a public ferry and a speedboat.

Please share your flight details with the property at least 3 days before your arrival to secure your seat(s) for the transfer.

Public Ferryboat a 90-minute round trip:

Departure from Villingili Ferry Terminal (Malé) - 15:00

Departure from Maafushi Island - 07:30

Please note that there are no ferry services on Fridays.

Please note that advance booking is required for speedboat transfers.

All additional costs are to be paid directly to the hotel upon check-in.

The hotel is located in Maafushi island, which is a local inhabited island. Government regulations there require that guests do not wear bikini or similar swim wear while in Maafushi. However, the hotel will arrange trips to picnic islands for guests where these restrictions are not applied.

Please inform Crystal Sands of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

FAQs about Crystal Sands

  • Crystal Sands has 1 restaurant:

    • symphony lagoon

  • Crystal Sands offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Snorkeling
    • Diving
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Windsurfing
    • Beachfront
    • Bicycle rental
    • Water sports facilities on site
    • Beach

  • Check-in at Crystal Sands is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.

  • The nearest beach is 350 feet from Crystal Sands. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Room options at Crystal Sands include:

    • Double

  • Crystal Sands is 1,000 feet from the center of Maafushi. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at Crystal Sands may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.