Kihaa Holiday Home
A house reef at the door, breakfast included, Kihaadhoo island.
A local-island guesthouse on Kihaadhoo
Kihaa Holiday Home is a bed & breakfast on Kihaadhoo island in the Maldives, 122 km from Malé and reached by domestic flight plus speedboat. It runs a restaurant, a spa, and a kids' club, with a house reef directly accessible for snorkelling and diving. Rooms start at $85.50 per night and include free breakfast. The property holds a 4.8 Google rating across 26 reviews, with guests leaving canoeing and fishing as further options alongside the reef.
The honest verdict
A small, local-island B&B with direct house reef access, free breakfast, and a spa — not a full-service resort.
Best for
- Snorkellers and divers on a budget
- Families with young children
- Couples wanting a quieter local-island stay
- Travellers who want breakfast included
Maybe not ideal for
- Those wanting multiple resort restaurants
- Guests who prefer overwater villas
- Travellers uncomfortable with a long transfer from Malé
House reef, on your doorstep
The house reef is the property's main draw for water activity. Snorkelling gear is available on-site, and the reef is accessible without a boat trip. Diving is also possible directly from the reef.
Breakfast and on-site dining
Free breakfast is included in every room rate. The restaurant covers continental, vegetarian, and halal options, and dining scored positively in 6 of 7 guest review mentions.
Spa and kids' club
The property has an on-site spa and a dedicated kids' club. These two facilities make it one of the more complete local-island B&Bs in the atoll for families or couples prioritising wellness.
Activities beyond the reef
Canoeing and fishing are available on-site alongside snorkelling. The area scores 4.8 out of 5 for things to do, which is unusually high for a local-island property.
Room facilities
All rooms have air conditioning, a private bathroom with shower, minibar, balcony with garden view, soundproofing, and free WiFi. Kitchen equipment including a microwave, toaster, and electric kettle is also available.
Rooms & suites
Double Room
sleeps 2 · 1 king bed
- Balcony
- Garden view
- Air conditioning
- Private bathroom
- Soundproofing
Deluxe Family Room
25 m² · sleeps 3 · 1 twin bed and 1 king bed
- Balcony
- Garden view
- Air conditioning
- Private bathroom
- Soundproofing
Experiences on & off the island
Inside Kihaa Holiday Home
Amenities at Kihaa Holiday Home
Most popular facilities
- Free Wifi
- Restaurant
- Non-smoking rooms
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
- Breakfast
Great for your stay
- Restaurant
- Private bathroom
- Balcony
- Air conditioning
- View
- Free Wifi
- BBQ facilities
- Non-smoking rooms
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bidet
- Bath or shower
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
Bedroom
- Linens
- Wardrobe or closet
View
- Garden view
- View
Outdoors
- Outdoor furniture
- BBQ facilities
- Balcony
- Garden
Getting there
Kihaa Holiday Home sits on Kihaadhoo island, 122 km from Velana International Airport in Malé. Getting there requires a domestic flight followed by a speedboat transfer. The property provides an airport shuttle for an extra charge. Airport access scores 2.5 out of 5, so factor in travel time when planning arrival and departure days.
Seaplane transfers typically run $250–600 per person round trip, booked through the property. A few islands in this band are also served by a domestic flight to a nearby regional airport plus a short boat — ask the property which routing is faster for your dates.
Service is the strongest-rated theme: all 12 mentions were positive. The property itself scored 5 out of 5 positive mentions. Dining and nature each drew mostly positive responses (6/7 and 5/7 respectively). Sleep quality was positive in 4 of 5 mentions. The Google rating sits at 4.8 across 26 reviews.
- Things to do4.8
- Restaurants3.7
- Airport access2.5
Share of positive mentions per theme, from Google reviews.
- Bikini beach is small, shallow and limited for swimming
- Mosquitoes, sand flies and spiders require repellent and long sleeves
- Coral bleaching has visibly degraded parts of the reef
- No dive centre on the island (nearest is on a neighbouring island)
- One guest received insufficient transport guidance and had to cancel their stay
“The owner's motto, 'Arrive as a guest, leave as a friend,' truly came to life. I will definitely be returning to this wonderful island where I made so many friends.”
“The best room in my six trips to the Maldives. The hotel is very modern – lots of outlets and lighting options, the bathroom is a dream!”
“Mohammed took care of us from the second we came until we left: showed us the school where he's the principal, made us dinner, took us to the local footballpitch… even gave us a free photo shoot!”
“There are plenty of mosquitoes, spiders and sand flies so you need to wear long sleeves and repellent most of the time. It is a pretty secluded island.”
“Highly recommended for couples, families and especially solo travellers seeking peace and quiet! I felt very safe at all times!”
Guest reviews summarised from Booking.com.
Good to know
Frequently asked
How do I get to Kihaa Holiday Home from Malé?
The transfer involves a domestic flight followed by a speedboat ride. Total distance from Malé is 122 km. Travel time will depend on flight and boat schedules. An airport shuttle is available from the property for an extra charge.
Is breakfast included in the room rate?
Yes. Free breakfast is included for all rooms. The restaurant covers continental, vegetarian, and halal options. Lunch and dinner are available at the on-site restaurant as well.
What room types are available?
There are two room types: a Double Room with one extra-large double bed from $85.50 per night, and a Deluxe Family Room at 25 m² with one single and one extra-large double bed from $95 per night.
Is there a house reef for snorkelling?
Yes. The property has direct house reef access for both snorkelling and diving. Snorkelling is listed as an on-site activity, and the area scores 4.8 out of 5 for things to do.
What other water activities are available?
Canoeing and fishing are both available on-site alongside snorkelling on the house reef. No motorised water sports are listed in the property's facilities.
Is Kihaa Holiday Home suitable for families with children?
There is a kids' club on-site, and the Deluxe Family Room sleeps two adults or one adult and a child across two separate beds. The property is listed as accessible.
Does the property have a spa?
Yes, there is an on-site spa. No further details on treatment types or pricing are available from the property's published facts.
What dining options are available nearby?
The area scores 3.7 out of 5 for restaurants, suggesting some local options exist on the island. The on-site restaurant is the most reliable option, particularly for breakfast, vegetarian, and halal meals.
Is WiFi free throughout the property?
Yes. Free WiFi is available in all rooms and in public areas of the property.
What payment methods does the property accept?
Cash is confirmed as an accepted payment method. Currency exchange is available on-site. No card payment details are published in the property's listed facts.
Is laundry available?
Yes. A self-service laundry is available. Rooms also have a washing machine, drying rack, and clothes rack based on the listed room amenities.
Can I store luggage at the property?
Baggage storage is listed as an available facility, which is useful if you arrive before check-in or need to store bags after check-out on transfer day.