Bad water pressure, the bathroom door was difficult to open from the inside. Included breakfast was limited

The room was comfortable, amenities were good as there was a kettle. Staff was extremely friendly.

Stayed in July 2025

The breakfast was a bit repetitive with same thing every day. One egg which was cold. Toast & butter & jam. Cup of tea was nice though.

The staff -Duhil was amazing. Central location. 2 mins from bikini beach and 1 min from two good restaurants. The full day excursion organised by the hotel using their boat and staff was excellent. We saw everything they promised from sharks, turtles and Dolphins. Truly magical day.

Stayed in June 2025

Nice staff

Stayed in May 2025

Not many facilities.

Very nice room , very good staff and good breakfast.

Stayed in April 2025

Very close to the beach. Comfy beds and sheets. Wifi was great and Jalil was an incredible host, and allowed us to check in at 9 AM!!!!! So thankful. I would highly recommend it.

Stayed in April 2025

They don’t provide sun beds like the other hotels.

Nice place. Friendly staff and good price.

Stayed in March 2025

Very nice place. Jalil very helpful and accommodating all our requests. Thank you so much!

Stayed in April 2025

It would have been nice to have more storage spaces in the room.

The best thing about this place is definitely Jalil, from the staff. He was very helpful, kind and always available. The hotel is in a very good spot, close to the bikini beach and a very nice restaurant. The quality/price is more then fair and the hotel has different excursions options.

Stayed in April 2025

must admit the service was exceptional! A gentleman was extremely friendly and helped us with our luggage both when we arrived and when we left. Super, super nice host! However, regarding the room: we were placed on the top floor, which had very steep stairs and no balcony. The room itself was quite basic and felt a bit overpriced. Overall, it was okay, but nothing special.

Stayed in April 2025

The building needs an upgrade. Breakfast could be more variety.

Lovely helpfully personal. Really nice people!

Stayed in April 2025

Loved everything!

Stayed in March 2025

The shade in my room wasn’t long enough to cover the window so early morning sun woke me up.

I really appreciated that Jalil met me at the boat and went out of his way to make sure I was comfortable throughout my 3 day stay in Gulhi. The room was spacious and very clean, and the Maldivian breakfast was delicious.

Stayed in April 2025

Really close to the beach and there is a restaurant right next door. Rooms were comfortable. Hotel gives beach towels which was a real plus for us as we didnt have that much baggage space. Host Jalil was really pleasant and helpful. he would organize everything you need, from boat transfers, to excursions, give you advice etc.

Stayed in March 2025

Next to my room there was a generator or something which was making very loud noise during day and night . It’s not let me rest properly. Owner of the hotel should sort out this issue as not a pleasant experience. Breakfast was basic and everyday was the same.

Location was great. There was always someone available for us if needed. Jalil was fantastic.

Stayed in March 2025

Breakfast very basic.

Service is fantastic. This is probably the best price / value option. Air conditioneer worked just fine.

Stayed in March 2025

We had a very pleasant stay. The host was very kind and helpful, arranging our speedboat transfer to Male and allowing us a late check-out. He also upgraded our room from a budget one to a top-floor room with a lovely balcony. The room was very clean, and the accommodation was close to the bikini beach. The breakfast was delicious. Highly satisfied with our experience!

Stayed in March 2025

- Our room was on the top floor, the final staircase had pretty narrow steps which was difficult to get up with luggage - The bathroom didn’t smell the best, probably an issue with the drain - Breakfast became a bit repetitive having the same thing each day, would have been nice to have more variety or the option of a Maldivian breakfast - Excursions involve the baiting off fish which isn’t ideal - No fridge in the room was a shame, would be nice to have cold water in the heat

- The best thing is definitely the Bangladeshi receptionist/manager (Jelil?) who is extremely friendly and helpful, and goes out of his way to make sure that you have an enjoyable stay - Great WIFI - Good AC - Generally clean

Stayed in March 2025

These are not the fault of the accommodation, but keep in mind: -Make sure you have enough US$ cash to pay your bill. The local currency is exchanged everywhere in Maldives at rate 180-85 Vs 155 official rate. Euro/£ are counted as USD, card payment did not work (connection error with 5 different cards) and came with 4.5% surcharge if it works - they let you know this in advance.

Hospitality of the receptionist who is a real gem, a young gentleman (I forgot his name, sorry). Came to collect me in the port, welcome drink, help with luggage, drop off the port as well. Room was fabulous, nice terrace, A/C, internet worked flawlessly

Stayed in March 2025

Exceptional Hospitality from Jalil at Pearl Shine Retreat Our stay at Pearl Shine Retreat was truly unforgettable, thanks to the incredible hospitality of Jalil. From the moment we arrived, he went above and beyond to ensure we had a seamless and enjoyable experience. Jalil’s kindness, attentiveness, and dedication to making guests feel welcome stood out throughout our stay. He was always available to assist with anything we needed, whether it was recommendations, special requests, or just checking in to make sure we were comfortable. His warm personality and genuine care made us feel at home, and his attention to detail ensured that everything ran smoothly. It’s rare to come across someone as hospitable and thoughtful as Jalil. He truly made our experience at Pearl Shine Retreat extra special, and we are so grateful for all his support. If you’re visiting, you’ll be in great hands with him! Thank you, Jalil, for making our stay so wonderful—we can’t wait to come back!

Stayed in February 2025

Fantastic hotel!! Couldn't have asked for better :) slept like a log every night and the service was amazing! Jalil in particular really looked after us and made sure everything was perfect:)

Stayed in March 2025

I liked everything.

The highlights is definitely the staff - kind, professional and always available. The location is perfect. The place is simple and beautiful.

Stayed in February 2025

Breakfast needs to be improved a bit. But it not so important. Need shut the curtains cuz oposit in few meters are another rooms with balconies.

Had room with balcony so had part view to the sea. Comfy beds. A/C working well. 2min from the beach. Jalil is helping a lot if u need something.

Stayed in February 2025

As i stayed in 2 different rooms. So for 1 without windows 9/10. Cuz in maldives not rooms are important. Actualy with no window room u dont hear noise from street and morning pray. But u can dry out clothes or towels. Other room was with balvony so it 10/10. Water draining wasnt well. And for somebody breakfast could be better. Lack of fruits choise. Only eggs and sausages with toast. That amount for 1 night could be something additional.

Close to the beach. Hotel helps to order transfer from airport. Also offering tours. Jalil is very helpfull, organising everything. Rooms are clean, have different tools.

Stayed in February 2025

The location was great, the room was nice too.

Stayed in January 2025