Located in Maafushi, iCom Blue Sea View is on the beach, within a 5-minute walk of Maafushi Harbor and Water Sports Beach. This beach hotel is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Maafushi Mosque and 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Maafushi Reef.
Don't miss out on recreational opportunities including an outdoor pool and an indoor pool. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge). Getting to the surf and sand is a breeze with the complimentary beach shuttle.
Grab a bite to eat at one of the hotel's many dining establishments, which include 2 restaurants and 2 coffee shops/cafes. Relax with a refreshing drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. Event facilities at this hotel consist of a conference center and meeting rooms.
Make yourself at home in one of the 50 guestrooms. Rooms have private balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
"I didn't take any photos of the room interior, but it's pretty much the same as the hotel's promotional photos. Everyone knows about inhabited islands. If you're visiting Maafushi, you should book the icom hotel.
My main complaint is about Ctrip's service quality. Other websites, like Agoda and Book, are much cheaper, but Ctrip not only exploits the Chinese but also doesn't do anything about it. First, the hotel's contact. I contacted Ctrip customer service on the evening of October 2nd about check-in time, speedboat transfers, and whether a deposit was required. Ctrip customer service didn't get back to me until October 5th. By then, my housekeeper at the resort island (Treasure Island) had to make two calls to the hotel. They're charging such a high service fee, but I don't know where the service is.
Second, the speedboat transfer fee and time. I went to Male Airport and contacted the icom hotel staff directly. It cost $15 per person. You can check the price given by customer service. Secondly, the speedboat schedules were completely unreliable. Imagine if I'd booked through Ctrip for $20 per person, only to pay a high price abroad and get a wrong time!
Finally, I sincerely advise against booking hotels abroad through platforms like Ctrip. Compare prices elsewhere (I booked a transit hotel in Male on October 3rd through Agoda, communicating via email myself. It went very smoothly, and the service there was excellent. It was hundreds cheaper than Ctrip). I simply can't use Ctrip again. The service was completely lackluster, and the staff were completely awful. It was truly rubbish!"