2025 Eh'mafushi Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in May)

Day1：Hulhumale City visit Day2: Crossroad island tour Day3: hulhule island visit 🏨 crossroad resort 🍴 sea foods are very delicious in maldives #traveling #city #deliciousfood #beachlife #resorts

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SAii Lagoon by Hilton resort is amazing and really outstanding with good service and quite a few nice restaurants. The resort has a variety of rooms available to cater to everyone. There are also lots of attractions and activities at the beautiful resort. This resort is really second to none

For this Maldives trip, our primary consideration when selecting an island was the lagoon. To provide a reference for budget-conscious travelers, we spent a long time choosing and finally settled on Saii. 1. The room type was 2 nights in a Sky Room and 2 nights in an Overwater Bungalow. We started on the beach and then moved over the water. The speedboat transfer from the airport took only 15 minutes, which was very convenient. Upon arrival, you can see the milky-blue water from the bridge near the reception area—it's absolutely stunning. 2. Although this island doesn't have butlers, there are Chinese-speaking staff members who are incredibly friendly and helpful. You can reach out to them for any assistance. We usually used the app to contact the hotel for dining reservations, activities, etc. The buggy service takes about 10–15 minutes to arrive, which is quite convenient. 3. Room recommendations: For the Sky Room, we stayed in room 517, but the view wasn't great (Picture 18) due to obstructions and limited ocean visibility. We recommend trying to request in advance to avoid rooms starting with "5." For the Overwater Bungalow, we were in room 120. Before checking in, we went to the reception and requested a room further away from the island, hoping for better views and scenery. Our wish was granted! However, after checking in, we realized that the lagoon is actually largest around room 110. We suggest walking around the overwater bungalow area, selecting a few preferred room numbers, and then inquiring with the reception about availability. Also, there's some scattered seaweed near the island's edge. The seaweed in front of rooms 117 and 118 (Picture 14) to our right was quite significant, so we recommend avoiding those. Overall, our room was pretty good (Pictures 5–17 are all from the overwater bungalow). 4. The entire island is oriented east-west, so you can't see the sunrise or sunset from the overwater bungalows, which is a bit of a shame. One morning, we woke up early to watch the sunrise but found the view completely blocked on the left side. 5. For taking photos in the overwater bungalow, we recommend the time between 9:00 am and 4:00 pm, as the lighting is ideal, and the lagoon is incredibly beautiful. The ocean's color varies with different times and angles. After 4:00 pm, the lighting becomes less favorable for capturing that glass-like sea effect. 6. The most beautiful part of the sea seems to be between SAii and Hard Rock Hotel, where the lagoon is vast and has a stunning layered effect. 7. Regarding dining, we opted for the half-board option (breakfast and dinner). After a filling breakfast, we generally weren't hungry until dinner. The average price for a dish at the island's restaurants is around \$20. There are over ten restaurants in total. We tried Thai, Chinese, Mexican, and Western cuisine, and all were quite good. There's no need to worry about going hungry—we barely touched the instant noodles we brought. It's a great place for food lovers. 📎We feel our island selection was a resounding success. It's perfect for budget travelers seeking a beautiful lagoon and delicious food. Time flies on the island. There's truly only your first trip to the Maldives and then countless more!

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Thank you for visiting! This time, I will introduce [The Marina CROSSROADS Maldives], where the entire island is a mall, full of Maldivian atmosphere! The first integrated resort in the Maldives. I used the day trip plan. You can apply for day trips through a travel agency package. For about 15,000 yen, you can use the facilities in the resort as much as you want and enjoy it for a day. This is an island where you can spend a relaxing time, with beach clubs where you can enjoy the beautiful sea and pool, popular restaurants such as the Hard Rock Cafe, and souvenir shops. However, I was concerned that the atmosphere was quiet except for some areas. Many shops were closed. However, swimming in the sea at the beach club and lying in a hammock is exceptional. It is a recommended place for those who have time to spare in Male. The beautiful sea and luxuriously equipped pool are especially great. I recommend the Hard Rock Cafe for lunch. It is a familiar Hard Rock Cafe, and the staff are friendly, so it is easy to use even by yourself. I ordered the staff's recommended BBQ bacon cheeseburger and strawberry basil lemonade, both of which were very filling and delicious👍For the quality, volume, and location, this price is a bargain! Lunch while looking out at the beautiful ocean is something special! #Overseas travel journal

📍A small island in the Maldives🇲🇻🏝️Crossroads Maldives It only takes 30 minutes by boat from Male to reach a beautiful resort island❤️ 📍Crossroads Maldives 🇲🇻 You can get a free boat ticket if you spend more than 20 USD, because the transportation to the resort island is very expensive. 📍When you arrive at Crossroads, you will be attracted by the super beautiful blue sea. I have to say ~ the sea in the Maldives is really the most beautiful and the most beautiful I have ever seen in all the countries. The sea water is super clear and super clean. There are also many crabs and hermit crabs on the beach, so cute and beautiful! 📍The highlight‼ ️This resort ~ Saii Lagoon Maldives Curio Collection by Hilton ~ has a beautiful beach 🏝️ and a beautiful swimming pool ❤️ On that day, we chose the 70 USD plan which included lunch and park admission (highly recommended 👍 this). I originally thought that the lunch at this resort must not be very tasty or the portion was very small, but I didn’t expect it to be super delicious ~ and the portion was super large ❤️⬆️ There are plans to choose from above ~ You can also choose the 135 USD plan ~ 📍After lunch, we went to the white sand beach and endless ocean of the Club🌊, which was super healing ~ making the whole body feel relaxed and comfortable❤️Everyone had a great time! Recommendation: Five stars ✨ The meals are also super delicious. Salmon appetizer, fruit platter (super large plate), beef, seafood 🦞~ all of them are full of praise 😍 💰Average consumption per person: 25 to 135 USD～～ If you don't want to eat and just want to play in the water, you can come in and enjoy it for $25... 🗓️Itinerary: We bought a one-day tour itinerary (Departs around 11:00 in the morning and returns to the island at around 4:00 in the afternoon) At the ticket office on Malie Island, you can scan the QR code to register the number of people and the time of the boat, which is super convenient (if you don’t understand, you can ask the staff there)

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Maldives Mafushi island

#hotelreview Crossroads Maldives, located in the South Malé Atoll, is a premier multi-island leisure destination just 15 minutes by speedboat from Malé International Airport. It features luxury resorts like SAii Lagoon Maldives and Hard Rock Hotel Maldives. The Marina @ CROSSROADS offers diverse dining, shopping, and entertainment options. Guests can enjoy water sports, diving, snorkeling, a Marine Discovery Centre, and a spa. The destination also includes event spaces, a cultural center, and a beach club, making it ideal for both leisure and business travelers seeking a luxurious and vibrant Maldivian experience.