Lea Spa Hotel
A beachfront base on Maafushi, with water sports at the door
A place to stay on Maafushi
Lea Spa Hotel is a 3-star hotel on Maafushi island, about 28 km from Velana International Airport. The property sits directly on the beach, and several room types look out over the sea. The hotel has an on-site restaurant, room service, and water sport facilities including snorkelling, diving, canoeing, windsurfing, and fishing excursions. With 61 Google reviews and a rating of 4.8/5, it earns consistent marks from recent guests.
The honest verdict
A straightforward beachfront hotel on a local island, with sea-view rooms, an on-site restaurant, and organised water sports — suited to couples or small groups who want easy beach and ocean access without resort prices.
Best for
- Couples wanting sea-view rooms on a budget
- Travellers keen on water sports and diving excursions
- Those who prefer a local island over a private resort
- Short stays combining Maafushi with a Malé visit
Maybe not ideal for
- Travellers expecting full resort facilities
- Those wanting alcohol on-site (Maafushi is a local island)
Right on the beach
The hotel sits directly on Maafushi's beach. There is outdoor furniture, a sun terrace, and a picnic area along the beachfront. Guests in sea-view rooms look straight out over the water from their balconies.
Room choices and sizes
Three room types range from a 24 m² standard double up to a 42 m² suite with a bathtub, balcony, and sea view. All rooms have air conditioning, flat-screen TV, ensuite bathroom, soundproofing, and free WiFi.
Water sport facilities on site
Windsurfing, canoeing, snorkelling, diving, and fishing are all available through the hotel's water sport facilities. Guests can arrange these activities without leaving the property to find a separate operator.
On-site dining and services
The hotel has a restaurant and room service. Each room includes an electric kettle. An airport shuttle is available, and free WiFi runs throughout the property.
Rooms & suites
Suite with Bath Tub, Balcony and Sea View
42 m² · sleeps 3 · 1 sofa bed / 1 large double bed
- Balcony
- Sea view
- Air conditioning
- Ensuite bathroom
- Flat-screen TV
Standard Double Room
24 m² · sleeps 2 · 1 large double bed
- Air conditioning
- Ensuite bathroom
- Flat-screen TV
- Soundproofing
- Free WiFi
Deluxe Room with Balcony and Sea View
33 m² · sleeps 2 · 1 large double bed
- Balcony
- Sea view
- Air conditioning
- Ensuite bathroom
- Flat-screen TV
Inside Lea Spa Hotel
Amenities at Lea Spa Hotel
Great for your stay
- Restaurant
- Private bathroom
- Air conditioning
- Free WiFi
- Airport shuttle
- Room service
- Non-smoking rooms
- Flat-screen TV
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bath or shower
- Slippers
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Shower
Bedroom
- Linen
Outdoors
- Picnic area
- Outdoor furniture
- Beachfront
- Sun terrace
- Terrace
Kitchen
- Electric kettle
Room amenities
- Socket near the bed
- Clothes rack
Getting there
Lea Spa Hotel is on Maafushi island, approximately 28 km from Velana International Airport in Malé. The standard transfer is by public ferry or shared speedboat. The hotel also runs an airport shuttle for guests who prefer a more direct connection from arrival.
The public ferry costs only a few dollars but runs on set days; a shared speedboat is typically $25–50 per person one way. The guesthouse usually arranges the speedboat — confirm days and fare.
On the map
Lea Spa Hotel holds a 4.8/5 rating across 61 Google reviews. While individual review themes are not broken down in available data, the overall score points to strong and consistent satisfaction among recent guests who have stayed at the property.
Good to know
Frequently asked
How do I get to Lea Spa Hotel from the airport?
The hotel is about 28 km from Velana International Airport. The transfer is by public ferry or shared speedboat. The hotel also has an airport shuttle service available for guests.
Does the hotel offer sea-view rooms?
Yes. Both the Deluxe Room with Balcony and Sea View (33 m²) and the Suite with Bath Tub, Balcony and Sea View (42 m²) have direct sea views and private balconies.
What is the smallest and most affordable room type?
The Standard Double Room is 24 m², sleeps two, and starts from $112 per night. It includes a large double bed, ensuite bathroom, air conditioning, flat-screen TV, and free WiFi.
Can families or groups of three stay together?
The Suite with Bath Tub, Balcony and Sea View sleeps up to three guests, with a large double bed and a sofa bed. It is the only room type in the facts that accommodates more than two people.
Is there an on-site restaurant?
Yes, there is a restaurant at the hotel. Room service is also available, and each room has an electric kettle.
What water sports are available?
The hotel has water sport facilities on site covering windsurfing, canoeing, snorkelling, diving, and fishing. Guests can arrange these through the hotel directly.
Is alcohol available at the hotel?
Maafushi is a local inhabited island in the Maldives. Alcohol is not available on local islands in the Maldives outside of designated tourist zones, so guests should plan accordingly.
Is there free WiFi at the hotel?
Yes. Free WiFi is available in all room types, including the Standard Double Room, the Deluxe Room with Balcony and Sea View, and the Suite with Bath Tub, Balcony and Sea View.
Does the hotel have a private beach?
The hotel is on the beachfront and has outdoor furniture, a sun terrace, and a picnic area. The listing does not specify a private beach exclusive to the hotel — the beach is part of Maafushi island.
What is the Google rating for Lea Spa Hotel?
The hotel has a Google rating of 4.8/5 based on 61 reviews, placing it among the higher-rated properties in Maafushi.
Are non-smoking rooms available?
Yes, non-smoking rooms are available at Lea Spa Hotel.
What is the best way to book Lea Spa Hotel?
The hotel can be booked through major online travel platforms. Room rates start from $112.86 per night for the Standard Double Room. Checking directly with the hotel may also be worthwhile for shuttle and activity arrangements.