Ayala Ocean View

3.5 star property
Hotel in Gulhi with full-service spa and free breakfast

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Kayaking
Superior Double Room
Couples treatment room(s), body treatments, aromatherapy
Terrace/patio
Exterior

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Memory foam bed
Hairdryer
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Family Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Memory foam bed
  • 48 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Large Single Beds

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Memory foam bed
Hairdryer
  • 17 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Single Beds

Superior Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Memory foam bed
Hairdryer
  • 16 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
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About the area

Map
Burevi Magu, Gulhi, North Central Province, 08070

What's nearby

  • Gulhi Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Fushi Cafe - ‬33 min drive
  • ‪Aqua Bar - ‬35 min drive
  • Sunset Café
  • Premier Beach Restaurant
  • ‪Origami - ‬216 min drive

About this property

Ayala Ocean View

Property highlights
Free continental breakfast, a free daily manager's reception and a terrace are just a few of the amenities provided at Ayala Ocean View. Indulge in a facial, a deep-tissue massage and aromatherapy at the on-site spa. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 25+ Mbps, and guests can find other amenities, such as a coffee shop/cafe and dry cleaning/laundry services.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Bike hire, tour/ticket information and a front desk safe
  • A billiards/pool table, massage treatment rooms and coffee/tea in reception
  • A TV in reception
Room features
All guest rooms at Ayala Ocean View have perks, such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and air conditioning.
Other amenities include:
  • Highchairs and travel cots
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Rainfall showers, bidets and baths or showers
  • 40-inch LCD TVs with satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, daily housekeeping and electrical adapters/chargers

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM
  • 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

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Full-service spa
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Beach toys
  • Children's games
  • Highchair
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Travel cot

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Direct access to the beach
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Sports massages
  • Swedish massages
  • Thai massages
  • Treatment room

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Memory foam mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch LCD TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Minibar
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:30 PM
Guests will receive an email within 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 45
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per child: USD 22.5 (from 2 to 11 years old)
  • 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.

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, debit cards and cash
Property Registration Number GH-1054

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Construction is underway at a neighbouring building and there may be noise disturbance from the construction work

Property is also known as

Ayala Ocean View Hotel
Ayala Ocean View Gulhi
Ayala Ocean View Hotel Gulhi

Frequently asked questions

Is Ayala Ocean View pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Ayala Ocean View?

Ayala Ocean View doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Ayala Ocean View?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Ayala Ocean View?

Checkout is at noon.

Where is Ayala Ocean View located?

Situated near the beach, this spa hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Gulhi Beach, Bodu Hurraa Beach, and Dhigufinolhu Beach. Olhuveli Beach and Biyadoo Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Ayala Ocean View Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 48 out of 59 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 59 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 59 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 59 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 59 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

MARIANELA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love our stay at Ayala Ocean view. The staff is very friendly and the hotel is spotless! The food is a 100 of a 10. We definitely recommend this hotel.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hans

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Super nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

I

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hotel with loads of potential but few mistakes

Rooms are beautifully decorated and spacious, however, I booked a superior room and got an interior room with views to a 1spm patio with all aircon engines. When asked for a change, they told me it was not available. Breakfast was basic but nice and tasty, as well as dinners. On check out I was asked by a gentleman to pay for the room and meals, yet everything was already paid for.. I did not mind, yet I found it very unprofessional. Sundbeds at 'bikini beach' are def a plus.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Behnam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everyone was very helpful and nice at Ayala, thanks for eveything. Hope the construction on the island will be over asap.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Noe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Awesome stay. Clean rooms.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The waitress were the nicest people I have ever met.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tayfun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

We will miss gulhi island ayala oceanview

I think it is the best on the island, cleanliness, customer satisfaction and food, yes, all the food was very nice and it is a very nice restaurant. Breakfast is not very large but very satisfying, including croissants, lavash, pancakes and many more types of cakes. very extensive menu for lunch and dinner friendly staff and helpful. Rooms are cleaned twice a day :) and and very near bikini beach just 1 munite walking ,free sunbad and unberalla under remaining feet, clear water of maldives
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sjors

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place to stay (also with family)

Great place to stay - THE place at Gulhi. The only issue is the construction work next to the hotel (8.00-16.30 daily). Not a big issue for us. Very friendly staff and great service at the hotel (would recommend half/full board). Twice housekeeping per day is great!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

2/10 Terrible

Rihan

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Terrible

We stayed at this hotel for 4 nights only but it felt like 2 weeks. The room was dirty and the view terrible. There are so much constructions going on around the island and its very limited things to do. Beach area was OK, but nothing special. Some of the staff members were really helpful, but others the opposite. We were given incorrectly information by the reception multiple times causing our plans to crash. There were huge insects in the room coming from the washroom. No warm water at the beginning, so staff had to fix it. The electricity dissapeared out of the blue(only in our room), so the staff had to fix it.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great hotel on a quiet island with wonderful beach

We started our Maldives holiday with a visit to Guhli Island (small local fisherman idland) staying at Ayala. From the moment we arrived to the moment we left we were looked after very well. The hotel is very nice on a very quiet island with a beautiful beach. We had free designated sun loungers in a prime spot on Bakini beach. We chose half board, but we found outselves drawn back for all other meals because the food was so good. We would love to go back and visit again one day.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

JOHAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All good especially staff energy and aptitude. All staff should be trained to be as welcoming and knowledgeable as the Filipino and Indonesian staff.

10/10 Excellent

Oliver

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stay at Ayala Ocean View 1 week and its the best hotel on the Island. If you are looking for a nice accomodation for a good price, I can just recommend. Staff very helpful, Hotel new and clean, food also very tasty. Next to hotel is these day a big construction, so they make some noise from 8:00-18:00 everyday but thats the only negative point. Dont hesitate and book early, that u get your room 🙂
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Justyna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Best holiday experience with child

Hotel was the best you could imagine I was with my son, which is a fussy eater he love the food over there me to. Best restaurant on the Gulham is in Ayala. Big choice from burger to chicken tikka masala. All the staff was amazing, very helpful and kind. I had very good feel about that hotel. From the moment you book the room they looking after you till the moment they get you back to Airport. You can prearrange transportation from Male Airport for $25 per person paid at the hotel and contact through the WhatsApp. Very very clean hotel they do clean rooms twice a day. Thank you to the Francis from reception and the other young lady and lovely people in the restaurant and all the others which I don’t know the names but they make my stay very memorable. Ps the air condition works great as everything else in that hotel they even have premier league Chanel. Thank you very much
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Splendid and superb stay

What can I say... it is a superb! From the services, cleanings, dedicated beach umbrellas closest to the sea, and of course the amazing food! We have stayed for 6 days including breakfast & dinner, but we were also coming back to have lunch here because the chef is awesome! Overall service charge was low, but all the staffs were friendly and very kind. Their SPA is almost the only one within nearby islands and they got amazing esthetitians as well. Extended excursions to watch dolphines, nurse shark, whale shark, sting gray, turtle were all successful - thanks to Iron from sandyheaven! Overall, we could also see their management on contingency was perfect. Once the toilet on groundfloor nearby restaurant was broken they started immediately repairement and guiding all guests not to have an impact from unpleasant smell. The manager of this hotel seems to have a mild but extraordinary leadership, and he takes care of the hygiene the most. The beach closeby is very friendly for family with kids, white sand beach with low tide before noon. All other guests are very friendly and you can easily make friends, too! It was splendid days in Ayala!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

4/10 Poor

Nike

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
I was quite surprised by the positive reviews I read, but after staying at Ayala, I can confidently state that they are mostly paid/fake Pros: - Gulhi is not far from Male, quick to get to, speedboat service working fine - Beach is near the hotel - Sunbed/umbrellas available - Excursions Cons: - booked a room for 3, turned out to be a regular room for 2 with a cot near the bed. Rooms itself is very small, so making 3 people stay there is inhumane. Cot had no mattress on it, felt like sleeping on the floor - rooms get 'cleaned' twice a day, but they hardly replace sheets and provide fresh towels only once a week. They don't take out the used/dirty towels. Floor is not being cleaned - no robes, no slippers. Problems with hot water, very hard to regulate the temperature and water in the shower constantly and randomly goes from hot to cold. Hot water also smells unpleasant. TV in the room is basically useless: not set up, does not connect to internet - no variety in breakfast, always the same. Dinners differ, but overall food quality is average. Shortage of deserts and, especially, fruits, which is quite disappointing. - waiters seem to take care only of the big families staying in, they set up tables for them in advance and no one is allowed to use that area. Should be constantly reminded to proved basic stuff like tissues. Staff may also confuse you with false promises (eg. promised to provide robes, mattress, turned out to not have those) Wouldn't stay here the second time
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 25 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sladjana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pasqua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bellissimo hotel su un'isola dei pescatori, confortevole, pulitissimo: il ragazzo rassetta la camera 2 volte al giorno; il cibo molto buono. La spiaggia vicina comoda da raggiungere, con un mare stupendo, tipico delle Maldive. È stata una bella vacanza rilassante, l'isola si può girare tutta a piedi, con la massima tranquillità, i maldiviani sono persone eccezionali.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Isaque Araujo

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sladjana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Absolutely fantastic!

I had an absolutely fantastic stay, the staff are incredible, rooms clean and spacious and the food absolutely delicious. I was nervous about being a solo traveller, and this wasn’t a problem at all, variety of guests and friendly staff made for a very welcome stay! Will definitely be returning!
Lovely food!
The best beef I’ve had
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hillary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a great three night stay at Ayala Ocean View. The room was spotless, spacious, bright, and everything worked! Also very quiet for a peaceful night's sleep. Nice views from my top floor room and patio outside. The staff were kind, attentive, and respectful. The shower was a bit fickle--alternating unpredictability between cold and scalding hot, but this was just a small inconvenience.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rookaya Bibi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff made a whole difference. Vima and her crew for the restaurant is simply amazing. Mohamed on front desk is always ready to help. We will definitely go this hotel if visiting Maldives in the future We
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024