Tropic Tree Maldives: Guesthouse Accommodation on Gulhi Island
A friendly, affordable local-island hotel just 30 minutes by speedboat from Malé airport. 12 comfortable rooms, breakfast every morning and Bikini Beach a 5-minute walk away.
- 12 roomsDoubles, triples & family
- Breakfast dailyTropic Platter restaurant
- Bikini Beach5 minutes' walk
- 30 min from airportDaily speedboat ferry
- ExcursionsTurtles, sharks, sandbanks
A small, friendly guesthouse on a real Maldivian island
Tropic Tree Maldives is a family-run guesthouse on Gulhi, a peaceful local island in South Malé Atoll, about 21 km from Velana International Airport. Instead of paying resort prices, you stay with a local team who know the island, the reefs and the best sandbanks, and who will help you plan every day.
Our accommodation is simple, clean and comfortable: air-conditioned rooms with hot water, Wi-Fi and breakfast included. Spend your days on Gulhi's white-sand Bikini Beach, snorkel with turtles, or join one of our excursions. It is the easy, affordable way to enjoy a Maldives holiday.
Comfortable rooms for couples, friends and families
Every room has an ensuite bathroom with hot and cold water, air conditioning, TV, mini fridge, room safe and free Wi-Fi. Rooms are cleaned daily.
Excursions from Gulhi: turtles, sandbanks and sharks
South Malé Atoll is right on our doorstep. We arrange snorkelling trips, clear-kayak and nurse-shark experiences and sandbank picnics by speedboat, so you only pay for what you want to do.
Gulhi Island & Bikini Beach
Gulhi has one of the finest sandy beaches in South Malé Atoll. At the north end of the island is the Bikini Beach, where swimwear is welcome, just a 5-minute walk from Tropic Tree. We provide sun loungers and umbrellas for our guests, and you can watch the sunset from the beach on the south end.
Gulhi is a small, safe and friendly local island with cafés, a few shops and a slow island pace, ideal for couples, friends and families. Breakfast is served daily at our garden restaurant, Tropic Platter, and lunch and dinner with fresh local fish can be booked.
How to get to Gulhi from Malé airport
- Fastest · about 30 min
Speedboat ferry
Scheduled speedboat from Velana International Airport and Malé, several times a day. About US$30 per person. Send us your flight details on WhatsApp and we reserve your seat.
- Cheapest · about 80 min
Public ferry
Local ferry from Malé at 15:00 (not on Fridays), around US$3 per person. Tickets are bought on the day at the ferry terminal.
- Any time
Private speedboat
Arriving late or travelling as a group? We can arrange a private speedboat transfer and meet you at the airport.
Times and prices can change. See the latest ferry timetable or message us before you travel.
Book direct with Tropic Tree
Get the best rate and talk to our team on Gulhi directly.
- Best price when you book on our website
- Help with speedboat transfers and excursions
- Quick replies on WhatsApp
Maldives Holiday Packages from Tropic Tree
Stay with us on Gulhi and let us arrange the rest: airport speedboat transfers, breakfast or half board, and the best ocean and island trips in South Malé Atoll.
3 NIGHTS / 4 DAYSAdventure Island
Turtles, a sandbank, the zipline and a beach dinner at Vahmaafushi.
4 NIGHTS / 5 DAYS★ Free drone photosIsland Explorer
Float with sharks, fly along the zipline and go fishing at sunset.
5 NIGHTS / 6 DAYS★ Free drone photosGulhi & Vahmaafushi Escape
Turtles, dolphins, Maafushi, then the zipline and dinner at sunset.
7 NIGHTS / 8 DAYS★ Free drone photosOcean & Island Week
A full week of turtles, dolphins, nurse sharks and lazy beach days.