Reviews of Stingray Beach Inn 3 stars
Ziyaarai Magu, 08090 Maafushi, Maldives

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Reviewed: 13 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewThey shifted us to another room, that room Was exceptional.
The room we initially stayed was infested with bed bugs and other insects, my wife was bitten by a bed bug and she had an allergic reaction, terrible experience.
We’re very sorry for the bed bug issue and your wife’s discomfort. This is unacceptable, and we’re taking immediate action. Thank you for your feedback.
Reviewed: 8 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 25 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 18 April 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewLocation and the parrot by the entrance.
Tv did not work during our entire stay - reception girl said that it was because of the weather but it’s was a lie. We had bugs inside the room and in the bathroom. Refrigerator was broken - when you open it, the door stayed in your hand. Very low standard. I hope they will close this place soon.
Thank you for your feedback. We’re sorry to hear about the issues you experienced with the TV, bugs, and refrigerator. This is not the standard we strive for, and your comments will be addressed with the team to improve our facilities and services.
Thank you for your feedback. We’re sorry to hear about the issues you experienced with the TV, bugs, and refrigerator. This is not the standard we strive for, and your comments will be addressed with the team to improve our facilities and s… Show more
Reviewed: 3 April 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewThis is a nice place to stay especially if you like cats. They have resident cats who stroll around the outside bit and are really friendly. The place was clean and a short walk away from shops, restaurants and the beach. You have use of a pool and restaurant at the sister hotel next door. They also help you book excursions. Wifi wasn’t good.
Thank you for your feedback! Glad you enjoyed the stay and our friendly cats. We’ll work on improving the Wi-Fi. Hope to see you again!
Reviewed: 25 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 23 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewCheap location , great start for excursions
The island itselve, room furniture outdated, very moisty smell in room
Thank you for your feedback. We're glad you enjoyed the location and excursions. We’ll take note of your comments about the room and work on improving the comfort and upkeep.
Reviewed: 20 March 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 20 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewNothing, I can not recommend this place. They charged me USD 6 extra per night for green tax upon arrival what no other accommodation did on Maldives. The whole place and rooms is dark, dump, there is mold and a bad smell, the furniture and facility is totally worn down, it is loud at night, I had many mosquitos in the room, very old and cheap facilities. Staff is unfriendly and knocking on your door all the time and asking you several times where are you going, when do you check out and what hotel you go to next....which is all really none of their business.. In the first room, I had spiders and cockroaches in the bathroom, a very bad smell and mold and I could not sleep the whole night. They refused to give me a refund for my booking for the upcoming nights that I had already paid for before I arrived.
We're very sorry to hear about your experience. Your feedback is noted and will be used to address the issues raised and improve our service.
Reviewed: 19 March 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewVery friendly and helpful staff. Location was close to the beach and all the beach activities.
The bathrooms were a little outdated.
Thank you! Happy you enjoyed the location and our staff. We’ll look into the bathroom updates.
Reviewed: 16 March 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewCozy place. Love the environment.
Thank you! We’re so glad you enjoyed the cozy atmosphere and environment.
Reviewed: 23 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewThe staff is very helpful and the breakfast is delicious, a lot to choose from. Location is good, close to the bikini beach. The bed was huge and comfortable.
We travelled with a 1 year old baby and had to pay a lot for the baby crib which was a surprise because all the other hotels offered it for free. The 1st room we got was worn down very much. Although we asked for a quiet room, we got the noisiest one because it was right next to the reception and everything could be heard inside. We complained and got a better room on the 2nd day which we were satisfied with. The transfer from the airport was not a pleasant experience either because we landed at 5 AM and we had to wait 5 hours until we were managed to be picked up and taken to the hotel.
Thank you for your feedback. We're glad you enjoyed our staff, breakfast, and location. We apologize for the initial room and transfer issues and appreciate your patience. Your comments help us improve, and we hope to welcome you again for a better stay.
Thank you for your feedback. We're glad you enjoyed our staff, breakfast, and location. We apologize for the initial room and transfer issues and appreciate your patience. Your comments help us improve, and we hope to welcome you again … Show more
Reviewed: 22 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewi like to place, so cozy, peaceful and i like the nature ambiance and vibe because there are so many trees. the rooms and the restaurant under the shade of the trees are perfect.
i am a bit disappointed with the behaviour of one of the receptionist staff (maybe srilankan not sure), she speaks rudely at us but in the end she apologize and was smiling after we told her we got offended on how she talked to us, hope it was her learning experience and to improve her customer service skills. in the in end, all is well between us.
Thank you for your kind words about our ambiance and surroundings. We apologize for the staff interaction and appreciate your understanding. Your feedback helps us improve, and we hope to welcome you again soon.
Reviewed: 20 February 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 18 February 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewThe service with sun beds was very good.
There were holes in the mosquito net in the bathroom and the gap around the door was quite big so we had a lot of mosquitos in our room when we arrived. I also wish they wouldn’t have a parrot chained by the entrance.
Thank you for your feedback. We're glad you enjoyed the sunbed service. We apologize for the mosquito issue and will look into improving this. Your concern about the parrot is noted, and we appreciate your perspective. We hope to welcome you again for a better experience.
Thank you for your feedback. We're glad you enjoyed the sunbed service. We apologize for the mosquito issue and will look into improving this. Your concern about the parrot is noted, and we appreciate your perspective. We hope to welcom… Show more
Reviewed: 15 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewLocation was great and staff was friendly. Food was good and I loved spending time with the little kittens! the dinner at the beach on our last night was beautifuly set up and food was very tasty. Was great to get 20% off from the spa treatments next door. I also really appreciated the access to filtered water each day which helped me avoid purchasing plastic bottles.
My main issue was that the bed was uncomfortable. Either needs softer mattresses or at least a mattress topper. we were 14 people in total and everyone thought the beds were too hard. Also disappointing to have incorrect information in the rooms about services available.spa not working, no free snorkelling gear and no free bikes. very limited options at breakfast for vegans.
"Thanks for your feedback! 😊 Glad you enjoyed the location, food, and spa discount. Sorry for the bed comfort and service issues, we'll work on improving them!"
Reviewed: 11 February 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewStuff were very kind and helpful Hotel.was only 120 m far from bikini beach Room was clean
Unfortunately Maafushi is bot a simple local island anymore In 10 years they built a lot of new and ugly hotel with 9 10 floor.Tjat chamges the atmosphere of island to much.And there are still 7 8 new hotel constructiin.Island looks like a commercial touristic place. BEACH IS OVER CROWDED. There too many watersport centers on island making noise...Using jetski among people near bikini beach.This is very dangerous. REEF IS DEAD .IN 2015 there was only one local market.Now there are 20 of them and expensive.Feryy ticket is 15 Usd for a tourist but 5 usd for a local Island is dirty..Everywhere plastic bottles and thrash.. THIS ISLAND.IS NOT A MALDIVIAN ISLAND anymore Even there is an idiot driving a very luxury Jaguar Car on 1 .3 km lenght islland...That was funny..and tragycomic..
"Thanks for your feedback! 😊 We’re glad you liked the staff and room. We understand your concerns about the island's changes, overcrowding, and environmental issues. We’ll work on improving these areas."
Reviewed: 6 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewa lot of mosquitos, damp, noisy, broken furniture.
"Sorry to hear about the issues with mosquitoes, dampness, noise, and broken furniture. 😞 We'll work on improving these aspects. Thanks for sharing your feedback!"
Reviewed: 3 February 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewQuarto é bem aconchegante.
They included along with the service fee, the New Year's tickets, I thought it was very bad faith of the hotel receptionists, after paying she gave the party bracelets.
Thanks for your feedback! 😊 We're glad you found the room cozy. Apologies for the confusion with the New Year's tickets and party bracelets. We'll make sure to improve communication about extra charges.
Reviewed: 2 February 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewBreakfast was good.
the room did not meet our expectation.
Thanks for your feedback! 😊 Glad you liked the breakfast. Sorry the room didn’t meet your expectations.
Reviewed: 29 January 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewThe staff was very kind, they fulfilled our every wish, always smiling and ready to help. The accommodation is excellent for the money that was paid, they even brought us breakfast in the room when we fell asleep, fantastic restaurateurs, there is no such thing in Europe.
2 days rain but that noy dipend from hotel😁
Thanks for your great feedback! 😊 We're glad you enjoyed the staff, accommodation, and service. Hope the weather improves next time! 😄
Reviewed: 29 January 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewThe location
Not very clean , the window of the bathroon has no cover or curtain
"Thanks for your feedback! 😊 Sorry for the cleanliness and bathroom window issues. We'll improve on that."
Reviewed: 28 January 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 17 January 2025 · Stayed in December 2024
Verified reviewLocation is close to the beach. They can provide a sun lounger.
There are not even windows. Mosquitoes in the room.
Thank you for your feedback. We’re glad you liked the location and sun loungers. We apologize for the lack of windows and the mosquito issue and will work to improve these aspects.
Reviewed: 6 January 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewStaff was very polite and helpful
Thank you for your feedback! We're glad to hear that the staff was polite and helpful. We hope to welcome you again soon!