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JEN Maldives Male by Shangri-La vs Velaa Private Island

Both hotels are highly recommended by expert reviewers. On balance, Hotel Jen Male is the choice of most professionals compared to Velaa Private Island. Hotel Jen Male is ranked #28 in Maldives with positive reviews from 2 reviews like Oyster, Lonely Planet.

JEN Maldives Male by Shangri-La
JEN Maldives Male by Shangri-La
7 / 10
Ameer Ahmed Magu, Male 20096
From $208 /night
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
  • Shuttle Bus
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Oyster Oyster
Upscale
"This 117-room upscale hotel is hands-down the nicest option in the capital of Malé; it is also the tallest with 14 stories and views from big windows." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top choice
"By far Male’s best hotel is this smart Shangri-La-run property a block back from the harbour." Full review
Velaa Private Island
Velaa Private Island
7 / 10
20221
From $2,000 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
  • Laundry Service
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Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"The island is a stunner; a perfect circle with beach all the way around, perched above a wide circular reef. There are 43 rooms." Full review
The Telegraph The Telegraph
9.0
"Velaa Private Island is a Maldives hotel offering an astonishingly good restaurant, private pools, white sand beaches, and a range of activities, including tennis, golf and watersports." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler
Gold List
"Editor's Pick: Hot List 2017." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler
Readers' Choice Award
"A tiny, private Maldivian island that manages to fit 45 villas, nine golf tees and the largest wine and Champagne collection in the country." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Velaa has become a byword for personal attention and ultimate luxury...this impressive place is the personal creation of a Czech couple who turned their private-island fantasy into a business." Full review