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20 April 2018
People and staff are nice and looked after us and got us to where we needed to be.
The Room that we had needs a bit of a revamp with the decor and at least a shower curtain to stop the water from going everywhere in the small bathroom.response / report this review -
22 February 2018
The best hotel in Male for this price. Nice decoration, great service! Keep going! We'll be back again)
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09 January 2018
We had a really good time here. After a long and tired flight, we really appreciated that can live in a nice hotel. No matter the staff and the room all very professional. We'll choose to stay here if we visit Male again:)
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06 January 2018
We stayed at the Somerset Inn for one night before heading on to Thoddoo Island and it was a great start to our time in the Maldives. After arrival at the airport, a representative from the inn was waiting for us and got us and our luggage safely on the ferry to Male City where another representative picked us up for a taxi ride to the inn. The inn itself is extremely clean and modern with comfortable beds and new showers in the rooms. We appreciated the included breakfast in the morning and the tea/coffee station provided in the room as well.
What really puts Somerset Inn head and shoulders above the rest was the exceptional kindness of the people who work here. Everyone was so friendly and kind and clearly wanted to make sure you were safe and cared for during your stay. They greeted us with iced tea at arrival, arranged for our transport to and from their sister property with the restaurant Belle Amie (also worth a visit as it was delicious!), and made sure everything was easy for us. After we moved on to Thoddoo they even called the guesthouse where we were staying to be sure we arrived safely and to ask us to call if we needed anything else during our stay!
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18 December 2017
The hotel staff were friendly and meticulous in their dealings with the guests. When we disembarked from the ferry, the hotel staff was quick to identify us and led the way. We took the somerset inn van and reached the hotel in about 10 minutes. Upon arrival at the hotel, the staff were always there to greet and serve us with a warm smile. We were given towels and welcome drinks, which was a really nice gesture. The staff were able to recommend places for us to visit. As it was already eleven by the time we checked in and were famished, the hotel staff walked us to the local restaurant to have our late dinner. The hotel also ensured that we got to the ferry terminal safely, and called us at our next hotel even after leaving. The entire experience was really remarkable. Highly recommended for anyone looking for hospitality and warmth in this small city! They made our stay a really pleasant one. :)
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29 October 2017
We (2 couples including 2 elder couple) simply loved our stay at hotel. Once we reach the Velana (Maldives) International airport. We went to counter 43, which is for Somerset hotel. The hotel staff was very friendly. He arranged for our boat transfer to Male Island. Once we reach Male island, another hotel staff was waiting for us to arrange for taxi or cab. We reached hotel very smoothly.
Once we reach hotel, we were greeted with smile and tea. We were shocked to know that hotel does not accept Indian rupees or Singapore dollars. We paid our hotel booking fee using international debit card.
Out of the way, hotel staff was kind enough to help to change our Hong kong dollar to Maldivian ruffiyaa. The exchange rate, local shop offered was almost half (1/2) of normal exchange rate. Once, we told the staff about it, he quickly talked to the local shop to get better rate.
The hotel is a bit difficult to find but they provide the local map and local people are very helpful, if we lost our ways. The room are comparatively smaller but it was very well decorated. We love the interior design of the room. The room has cabinet, locker, glass, coffee machine, more than 4 pillows, chair, many charging points, coffee cups, tea, coffee, milk, aircon, etc. Towels and toiletries were provided. Beds were really soft.
It was difficult to get any view from room but it is good to get rooms at higher floor. We were provided complementary breakfast. We liked it, even though there was limited choice of food available.
We booked the day excursion. The transfer to and from hotel and Maafusi island was very good.At Arena hotel at Maafussi island, we were provided snorkeling equipment but sea beach did not have clear enough water to snookle and we could not see fish nearby sea shore. Complementary ala carte lunch was very good. We tried non alcoholic drink "HOLSTEN" was almost same as beer but without alcohol in it.We were provided free wi-fi. The hotel arranged for a short island tour. Very thanks to the hotel. They also gave hand-band souvenir. For detail reviews of hotel and tour, please read my blogspot blog "SYLEWO".
The best part of this hotel (Somerset Inn) is "Staff". They all were very polite, professional and courteous. They were greeting all the time. We had nice conversation with reception staff Jenny. We noticed that she was helping all the guests to send them to their taxi, even if we was alone near the counter. We were really touched by her hospitality. All other staff were also equally nice.
If management is reading my review, please please please thank your staff for their dedication to maintain and grow the hotel image. Good staff will be one of strongest point, which will make definitely stay at your hotel (Somerset Inn) again.
Some points of improvement can be considered : Please provide the map of whole Maldives, as guest may be interested to explore other islands as well. Money exchange for few other currencies can be arranged at hotel, while exchange rate are to be displayed.response / report this review -
25 October 2017
Nice little hotel. Friendly staff they will take care of you. Transit to airport was perfect, theres always someone waiting for you each leg of the trip.
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24 October 2017
Rooms were small but had every facility possible. Staff was excellent and beyond reproach. Food was a problem but they were very helpful and gave us free ride to and from the hotel to Somerset hotel for lunch, which was excellent. Have requested that they should have a sandwich or pizza counter for hungry guests.
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01 October 2017
Lovely little Hotel in Male. Very helpful and friendly staff, the service and helpfulness is outstanding! The room is joyfully furnished, very clean, nice window, ensuite bathroom with shower, air conditioned. Enough plugs and good light, Flat-screen TV. Despite its location in the city it is absolutely quiet.
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14 September 2017
The staff are great. Place is compact and efficient.
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25 August 2017
A good place to stay in maldives if you are on a low budget , but by low budget don't think this place will be bad
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10 August 2017
Good place to stay in capital city. But they have same breakfast menu. Perosn like me who stay for long days has to eat same food everyday morning
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23 April 2017
Here for overnight. Very clean n new room. Just have to careful on showeroom. The tiles is slippery. The breakfast very good consider the price we paying. Free transfer from airport/jetty (included ferry ticket). The hotel have lift access. Beside the hotel have a small mini mart. Hotel have local currency for exchange and the rate is same with airport. Wifi abit slow.
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17 April 2017
Best place ever stayed. Experienced great hospitality. Friendly staff who will take care of you through out the stay. Nice clean place.Loved the breakfast.
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06 March 2017
Thank you very much for the excelent service given. I enjoyed my 2 visits in last year. I would love to come back again in this year.Staff was very nice and friendly again. I enjoyed the delicious breakfast every time.
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20 February 2017
Nice clean room. Reasonable price. The breakfast menu is catered to westerners. Friendly staff. We had a good stay here. Would definitely come back again.
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29 January 2017
Room is small but the service is exceptional . The receptionists are very helpful and always carry smile with them. From the arrival of my plane till I took ferry to another island, the staffs are in their best efforts to help out. Highly recommended hotel.
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