Under the Tourism Ministry guidelines, all tourist accommodation facilities which includes resorts, guesthouses and vessels must secure approval from the Ministry of Tourism before resuming operations. The following details all local island guesthouses and hotels that have received approval from the Ministry of Tourism and have processes and plans in place to operate within the

With so many guesthouses to choose from it can be difficult to know which property is right for you and the style of holiday you are planning. Here at Secret Paradise, we carefully select and annually audit our partner properties to guarantee the best holiday experience for all our guests. We ensure chosen guesthouses that

It was announced on September 01, 2020 that Maldives guesthouses can re-open from October 15, 2020 allowing tourists to book Maldives holiday packages and tours on local islands. As we have seen with resort openings it is unlikely that all guesthouses will re-open on this date and in order to do so there are a

Our guiding team wanted to give you a sample of some of our favourite local islands you can visit in the Maldives depending on the type of holiday you wish to book.

One of the most common questions we receive is ‘what is the best island to stay on?’ With so many local islands to choose from it is important that you have an understanding of what your requirements are from your stay in the Maldives, as like resort islands, local islands offer different environments, facilities and

Want to know why the local islands of the Maldives remain our best kept secret? This breathtaking destination is perfect for all types of travellers.

We are delighted to share that Secret Paradise Maldives has partnered UK based Travel Teacher in order to support a volunteer education program within Male the capital city of the Maldives. Secret Paradise will be providing Travel Teacher volunteers with an insight into the culture and tradition of the Maldives as well as providing access

When it comes to diving, the Maldives is in a class of its own, but the best dive spots do not have to cost a fortune. Secret Paradise has teamed up with local guesthouses and PADI dive centres to offer great diving at affordable prices.Staying at guesthouses on local islands allows you to dive the same sites

Secret Paradise Maldives has joined forces with NGO Save the Beach to promote local conservation projects and responsible tourism. We are delighted to share that Secret Paradise Maldives has partnered Villingili based NGO Save the Beach in order to support local conservation projects within the capital area of the Maldives. Secret Paradise have added two daily

For a long time the Maldives has not been considered a destination suitable for back packers, yet alone affordable. But with the introduction of local island guesthouses and budget airlines flying from Asia, the Maldives is beginning to find itself on the backpacker map. So how do you enjoy the Maldives without breaking the bank?