Hotel JEN (then “Holiday Inn Male”) was our first experience with the capital city and since then remained our go to pied a terre in Male. We loved its uniquely elevated perspective on the azure tapestry of the seascape as well as its tasty menu and refreshing mocktails.
This trip we decided to add an actual stay there during our 2025 Tour. While not a “resort” per se, it is one of the best value for money stays in the Maldives. $200/nt gets you 5-star room facilities, ROOFTOP infinity pool, delicious food. And while there is no beach, there is access to Maldives’ vibrant capital city.
We chilled at the rooftop restaurant and pool on a particularly toasty day. It was an especially convenient leg to our journey arriving in the afternoon with little time left in the day to get to a resort and enjoy much resort time.