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Banana Residence

3.0 star property
Family-friendly guesthouse with restaurant, near Madivaru Finolhu

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Children’s play area – outdoor
Reception
Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains
Interior entrance
Restaurant
Banana Residence is a haven for families and adventure-seekers alike, offering a delicious full breakfast, shopping on site, and a serene garden. Unwind with fitness classes, fishing trips, or surfing lessons before enjoying dinner at the on-site restaurant Lemon Drop.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Gym
  • Free breakfast
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Restaurants
  • Fitness centre
  • Room service
  • Babysitting
  • Airport shuttle
  • Garden
  • Library
  • Front desk safe
  • Concierge services
  • Picnic area

Feel at home (6)

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Playground on-site
  • Rollaway/extra beds
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden

Room options

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Minibar
Daily housekeeping
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Map
Saadheevilla, Saharaa Magu, Rasdhoo, North Ari Atoll, 9020

What's nearby

  • Rasdhoo Reef Dive Site - 15 min walk
  • Madivaru Corner Dive Site - 4 min drive
  • Madivaru Finolhu - 16 min drive
  • Big Blue Dive Site - 19 min drive

Getting around

  • Male (MLE-Velana Intl.) - 13 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Fung Bar - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Kuramathi Island Coffee Shop - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Kuramathi - The Palm Restaurant - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Kuramathi Island Resort - Dhoni Bar - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Kuramathi-Haruge Restaurant - ‬12 min drive

About this property

Banana Residence

Banana Residence is just 3.1 mi (4.9 km) from the airport and offers a shuttle (available 24 hours). Guests can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant and visit the fitness centre for a workout.

Languages

English

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 4 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in time ends: anytime
    • Express check-in available
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is noon
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Special check-in instructions

    • This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
    • The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 1 AM
    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cots (infant beds)
    • Babysitting*
    • Supervised childcare*
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Transfers

    • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours a day)*
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast each morning 6:30 AM–10:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Barbecue grills
  • Room service (limited hours)

Travelling with children

  • Playground
  • Supervised childcare (surcharge)

What to do

  • Fitness classes
  • Surfing/body boarding
  • Shopping
  • Fishing
  • Beach nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Scuba-diving nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Library
  • Fitness centre

Accessibility

  • Braille/raised signage
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • LED television
  • Films for purchase

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Minibar

Sleep well

  • Blackout curtains
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Hairdryer (on request)
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Fridge (on request)
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Special features

Dining

Lemon Drop – On-site restaurant.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 6.00 per person, per night
  • Christmas Eve (24 December) gala dinner per adult: USD 50
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) gala dinner per adult: USD 60
  • Boat transfer per adult: USD 40 (one way)
  • Transfer service fee per child: USD 40 (one way)

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of USD 40.00 per person (one way)

Children & extra beds

  • Supervised childcare is available for an extra charge
  • Babysitting is available for an extra charge
  • Rollaway beds are available for USD 20.0 per night

Policies

This property accepts credit cards.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International

Also known as

Banana Residence Hotel Rasdhoo
Banana Residence Hotel
Banana Residence Rasdhoo
Banana Residence Rasdhoo
Banana Residence Guesthouse
Banana Residence Guesthouse Rasdhoo

Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at Banana Residence?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is an airport shuttle service offered by Banana Residence?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is USD 40.00 per person one way.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Banana Residence?

Check-in ends: anytime. Check-out time is noon. Express check-in is available.

What is there to do at Banana Residence and nearby?

Have fun with on-site activities such as fishing and surfing. Additional recreation on-site includes fitness classes. Enjoy amenities such as a fitness centre, a picnic area and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Banana Residence?

Yes, there's an on-site restaurant, Lemon Drop.

What's the area around Banana Residence like?

Banana Residence is located a short 15-minute walk from Rasdhoo Reef Dive Site.

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Banana Residence Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Nice island , mixed with local communities. Lovely and friendly people.
5-night trip

8/10 Very good

Kiva hotelli
Hotellissa hyvä hinta-laatusuhde. Wifi ja ilmastointi toimivat huoneessa moitteettomasti. Mukava henkilökunta ja hyvä ruoka. Retki Madivarun sand bankille aivan ehdoton!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Very good

Urlaub im Paradies
Der Strand ist 5 Minuten vom traumhaften Strand entfernt. Im Ort gibt es ein Wassersportcentrum. Man kann Surfbrett, Catamaran und vieles mehr ausleihen. Das Essen in der Pension ist etwas eintönig und es gab keine WiFi. Die Menschen sind sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Exceptional

Очень хороший отель
Уютный отель, территория отеля, безумно вкусный кофе, хорошие и чистые номера, до бикини пляжа 5 минут, очень приветливый хозяин отеля.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

4/10 Fair

NOT an hotel ...... more like a mediocre B+B!
Deceptive website with photos that are nothing like the true situation! Cheap is all that it's got going for it. Located on a Muslim island, so no alcohol ....... this should be plastered all over the website to warn Western guests who make like a drink on their holiday! Very, very disappointed!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

2/10 Poor

Nie wieder Banana Residence!
VEREINBARTE ABHOLUNG VOM FLUGHAFEN FAND NICHT STATT! Außerdem wurden wir in ein anderes Hotel gebracht(Rasdhoo View Inn, was die Nacht 20€ weniger kostet), weil die Banana Residenz angeblich überbucht war (obwohl im Internet noch freie Zimmer zu buchen waren). Es gibt viele Mängel: weiter vom Strand entfernt (knapp die ganze Insel); kein Internet (Tag 1+2 hatten wir Internet, danach nur teilweise sehr schlechtes bis gar nicht); teilweise kein warmes Wasser; keine Abtrennung zwischen Dusche und Toilette (somit wird das ganze Bad komplett nass); Zimmer wird NICHT täglich geputzt; überall auf den Decken/Handtüchern/Laken sind braun/gelbliche Flecken; Kakerlaken im Zimmer; die versprochenen täglichen Trips, waren nicht enthalten; unser einziger Ansprechpartner war ein Junge, der kaum Englisch spricht; außerdem gab es große Verwirrung wer überhaupt für uns zuständig ist; die Decken haben kein Bezug; das Bett ist so hart, dass wir abends kaum einschlafen können und morgens mit extremen Rückenschmerzen aufwachen. Als wir gebucht haben, haben wir die etwas teurere Variante MIT Frühstück genommen (knapp 50€ teurer), doch dies steht weder auf der Reservierung, noch auf der Bestellbestätigung, den Preis haben wir trotzdem zahlen müssen. Das war NICHT das was wir gebucht hatten! Eine Klärung des Problems wurde von dem Manager abgelehnt und auch vereinbarte Klärungsgespräche wurden absichtlich von seitens des Managers versäumt.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel nearby the beach
One of the best experience we have had at this hotel, with friendly staffs and just a few min walk away from beautiful Bikini beach. Highly recommend!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Exceptional

Ottima location x soggiorno maldiviano
Bell hotel...buon servizio...e ottima location....rasdhoo ê fantastica
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Exceptional

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic, 5/5, would recommend to everyone
Fantastic stay, really nice and clean hotel, very friendly staff. Very helpful. Food was very nice, trips which were included were amazing. I would like to say massive thank you to the guy who was serving as in the hotel, lovely person, got nothing bad to say about him, does his job really well.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Exceptional

Nice hotel with friendly people
We stayed at Banana Residence for a week with our 3 year old child. Guest house was clean, room was good size and bathroom in good condition. We also went for night fishing and sand bank tour activities and both were very good experience! Highly recommended. The only thing is be aware that not much food choices and the main food is tuna. This is the only downside of the residence for us, but if you happy to eat tuna every day it is not a problem for you at all! Also would like to state that it is perfect place for children as well our little one loved this place!