Recently I spent four nights in Lucky Hiya hotel in Male, capital of Maldives islands.

That hotel I have chosen by internet and imediatelly at arrival at reception desk I have noticed that hotel is terrible even stuff was quite friendly but that is not any advantage because people there generally are very friendly and kind.

During my stay at hotel (4 nights) towels were not changed and room was not cleaned untill I have leaved hotel!!!!!!

I want to emphasise that while I am traveling I never choose some top hotels(5 stars or more) but Lucky Hiya hotel was by the far the worsest hotel I have ever been and I am traveling since I was student and have visited almost all continets (except Australia and Arctic).

As well it is not cheap hotel because overnight without breakfast costs 85 US$ (even comparing to the other hotels in capital Male it is not too expensive), but recently I stayed in one nice hotel in San Francisco, uncomparable to this hotel, and I payed only 80 US$ per night with breakfast.

So when I read the articles on Your site I could not believe what the other people are writting, because by no criteria it could not be the best hotel in Male.

I am really sorry to write in this way because it is not my pleasure but reading the articles on Your site I think that the travelers deserve to know the truth and correct information.

Certainly the best in Male. Much more better service than in other hotels, even 5* hotels. Staff is always available, you will never wait for their coming more than few seconds, the hotel owner will solve all problems, even those not related to accommodation, he will help, advise, suggest, recommend. A lot of additional attractions (trips, picnics, etc.) Mr. Ibrahim takes care of the guests in the best in the world. A great experience from the first moments at the airport until the last minute in Male. I recommend!

Lucky Hiya is well located being a short walk to the ferry over to the airport and near the main street of shops. Room rates have just gone up to around $80 per night (almost doubled) as they have done the rooms up - they used to look very shabby but now the rooms look a lot fresher with new wooden wardrobes, TV , AC, hot water, table and chairs and a comfy bed! Rooms are made up nicely and look lovely now they have a fresh lick of paint and some wall paper! There's a restaurant downstairs ( it also serves food if you find yourself in Male over Ramadan where everywhere else is shut - very handy!). Room service is also available. Friendly staff and the guest relations is lovely!

The hotel is located in the heart of the capital city of Male. From the ferry connection to the airport is just 5 minutes walk. Walk the main street Violet Magu on the right side in a small street at the end of this street. At the reception at the bottom are working very nice, young, beautiful girls, but very little speak English. You can negotiate the price before you arrive to the hotel with the owner of Mohamed Ali - is worth it. Cheapest room rates do not include breakfast, but the reception is a small restaurant, where for less than $ 5 you can eat both breakfast and lunch. Very tasty and quickly served. There is an elevator, some rooms are very nicely decorated. But I got a single room, where he was the smell of cigarettes, so I asked for a change. In the room with several TV channels, air conditioning works, is clean. The bathroom is small, but with the primary selection. There is no connection to the Internet