West Sands Ukulhas Guest House

We stayed at West Sands Ukulhas in early January this year and had an absolutely wonderful time. The atmosphere was warm and welcoming, the rooms were cozy, and the food was truly delicious. Our 5-year-old son felt completely at home, and we as a family were able to fully relax. One of the highlights was definitely the excursions – we strongly recommend booking directly with the West Sands team. It’s cheaper, super easy, and they organize everything for you. We went swimming with nurse sharks several times and even snorkeled with manta rays – such amazing experiences we’ll never forget! The beach in Ukulhas is stunning – powdery white sand as far as the eye can see and kept incredibly clean. On our very first day, we spotted a stingray. We also saw wild parrots and lots of bats flying around in the evening – we could even watch them from the staircase at the hotel, which was one of my personal highlights. The island itself is charming and has several small local shops – we recommend supporting them! Every evening we picked up a refreshing iced tea from Uncle Bobo, which was delicious, and then went to the harbor to watch the reef sharks. For our little boy, that was the absolute best part – a magical experience for any child. Unfortunately, we had to cut our trip short due to a medical emergency involving my husband. He was examined on the island, and the hotel team acted immediately, driving us to the local clinic without hesitation. The manager and staff truly went above and beyond, helping us with everything – we are incredibly grateful. Eventually, my husband had to undergo surgery in Malé, which also went smoothly. Despite this unexpected situation, we are so thankful for the time we had at West Sands and the wonderful people who took such good care of us. We hope to return one day and can wholeheartedly recommend this place to families, couples, and anyone looking for a peaceful island escape with genuine hospitality.