Plan your stay · What to expect
What to expect on Ukulhas
On Ukulhas, the beach sits beside a village of houses, cafés, shops and a working harbour, with the call to prayer part of daily life.
A little preparation, from what to wear to how to pay for your stay, helps you enjoy both the beach and the village.
Local customs to know
- No alcohol is served on Ukulhas, and that includes Nala Bistro.
- Swimwear belongs on the designated bikini beach; in the village, wear clothing that covers shoulders and knees.
- Some businesses open at different times around prayer times and on Fridays.
- Ask before you photograph people.
The beach, harbour, shops and both Nala properties are all within a few minutes' walk of each other, so most guests need no transport on the island.
The two stays
Nala Veli Beach & Spa is our 26-room boutique beachfront hotel, with Nala Bistro in front of it on the beachfront. It has three floors and no lift, so the team carries your luggage. Nala Veli Villa is a six-room guesthouse on a quieter residential street, less than two minutes' walk from the beach, with every room on the ground floor.
Many Comfort and Deluxe rooms at the hotel look onto the internal corridor. Queen beds are standard at both properties, and the room pages explain each layout. At either property, check-in starts at 14:00, and you leave your room by 12:00 on the last day.
Construction near Beach & Spa
Near Nala Veli Beach & Spa, two new hotel buildings are going up. Work happens in the daytime, with no night work at present, and both are expected to finish by 2027, though that estimate may change. If the work affects your stay, tell us: we look at each case individually and, where availability allows, may move you to a quieter or otherwise suitable room at no additional charge.
Paying, Wi-Fi and opening hours
You can pay in cash (US dollars or euros) or with any major credit card. Paying by card at our terminal adds a 3.5% processing fee; paying through our online payment link does not.
Wi-Fi reaches up to 10 Mbps for downloads and 5 Mbps for uploads, though actual speeds can vary.
Nala Bistro is open daily from 07:00 to 22:00. Nala Spa is open daily from 11:00 to 21:00, with the last appointment at 20:00. All times are local to the Maldives. The Nala team can book your treatment.
Room outlooks and facilities
Neither property has a swimming pool, and no room at either has a view of the sea. The sea is a minute's walk from Beach & Spa and less than two minutes from the Villa.
Ukulhas has a health centre. If medical care is a factor in your travel plans, ask us what is currently available before you book.
Deposits, cancellation and refunds are covered on the Policies page. Transfer details are on the Getting to Ukulhas page.
Choose your stay on Ukulhas
Explore the two Nala stays, or ask us about any practical detail that would help you decide.