Sands Grand Hotel

4.0 star property
4-star hotel near Dhigurah Beach

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Beach nearby, white sand, beach shuttle, beach umbrellas
Exterior
Reception hall
Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing
Deluxe Room | Terrace/patio

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Breakfast included
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
shady corner, fenkendi hingun, Dhigurah, 00070
  • Dhigurah Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Bikini Beach
  • Maafushivaru Island Beach

Room options

Deluxe Room

  • 150 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View

  • 150 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Triple Room

  • 200 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Dhigurah

Close to airport.A stay at this hotel places you within half a mile (1 km) of Dhigurah Beach and 3 miles (5 km) of Dhidhoofinolhu Marina. Also, Vakarufalhi Island Beach is within 3 miles (5 km) and Maafushivaru Island Beach is within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Ari Atoll - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Dhigurah Beach - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

  • Velana Intl. Airport (MLE) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • Cafe' Lux
  • Mixe
  • Senses Restaurant
  • Coral Bar
  • East Market

About this property

Sands Grand Hotel

4-star hotel near Dhigurah Beach
There's a restaurant on site. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. Spa services, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at the business-friendly Sands Grand Hotel.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Dhigurah hotel.

  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Garden
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Dining venue
Sands Grand Hotel offers 10 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas and include desks. 43-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include irons/ironing boards.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include deep-tissue massages, sports massages, Swedish massages, and Thai massages. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and reflexology.

Languages

English, Hindi

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Art supplies
  • Children's books
  • Children's games
  • High chair
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics

Things to do

  • Beach volleyball
  • Beach yoga
  • Boat and paddles
  • Boat tours
  • Fishing
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Kayaking
  • Motor boating
  • Parasailing
  • Sail boat
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Surf lessons
  • Surfing/bodyboarding
  • Water skiing
  • Water sports equipment
  • Windsurfing

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 43-inch smart TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 12:30 PM; Check-in end time: anytime

Check-out

Check-out before 11:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Sands Grand Hotel

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 6.00 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 2 years of age.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property only accepts cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. This property only accepts cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Sands Grand Hotel Hotel
Sands Grand Hotel Dhigurah
Sands Grand Hotel Hotel Dhigurah

Frequently asked questions

How close is Sands Grand Hotel to the airport?

Sands Grand Hotel is 2.8 mi (11-min drive) away from the Velana Intl. Airport (MLE) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Sands Grand Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Sands Grand Hotel.

How close is Sands Grand Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is a short 6-minute walk from Dhigurah Beach and 2.5 mi (49-min drive) from Vakarufalhi Island Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Sands Grand Hotel offer free breakfast?

Sands Grand Hotel offers free continental breakfast every day from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Sands Grand Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Sands Grand Hotel?

Check-in start time: 12:30 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Sands Grand Hotel?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Sands Grand Hotel have a pool?

Sands Grand Hotel does not have a pool.

Does Sands Grand Hotel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Sands Grand Hotel have a spa?

This hotel doesn't have a spa, but it does offer sports massages, reflexology, and aromatherapy.

How close is Sands Grand Hotel to downtown Dhigurah?

Sands Grand Hotel is 1.1 mi away from Dhigurah.

Sands Grand Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 5 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 5 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 5 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

djorjdoyod

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The food is good. But its not clean, has cockroach. Smell awfull. You have to say to change towels and sheets. Otherwise they wont change it. Towels smell bad. Water you have to buy. Overall not recommended. Staff is nice and polite.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

john

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a very nice place for the area. Staff way very helpful, and arranged or incoming and out going transfers, also the dives. But a must was the scooter to drive to the sandbar, trust me it can be walked but u will not enjoy it was much vs taking the very inexpensive scooter the hotel can arrange
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

YUI

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Iwan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2024