About Us

About Us – Empyrean Stay Thulusdhoo

Welcome to Empyrean Stay, a cozy family-managed guest house in the heart of Thulusdhoo, Kaafu Atoll, Maldives. Just 250 meters from Bikini Beach, our 6-room property offers affordable comfort, warm hospitality, and a true taste of island life.

We’re not a luxury resort – and that’s the beauty of it. Empyrean Stay is designed for travelers who want clean, comfortable, and budget-friendly accommodation with a personal touch. Managed by our family, we ensure every guest feels at home from the moment they arrive.

A Warm Island Welcome

Step into our tropical garden, where colorful flowers greet you, and relax in a quiet, homely atmosphere. Whether you’re here for a short escape or a longer stay, Empyrean Stay gives you a perfect balance of comfort and value.

Our Rooms

Choose from three categories of rooms – Balcony Room, Comfy Spacious Room, or Deluxe Double Room. All rooms are air-conditioned, feature private bathrooms, free WiFi, and come with simple, cozy furnishings for a relaxing stay.

Dining

We do offer breakfast and full board options with meals prepared by our chef. Guests are also free to explore nearby cafés and eateries on the island.

Activities & Island Life

While we don’t organize tours ourselves, we happily connect you with trusted local providers for activities like:

Snorkeling & Diving

Surfing & Windsurfing

Fishing Trips

Canoeing & Cycling

Local culture walks & island hopping

Thulusdhoo: Modern Comforts, Timeless Island Culture

Thulusdhoo (pronounced “Thoo-loos-dhoo”) is a vibrant local island in North Male Atoll, just 30 minutes from Velana International Airport. The island is home to six beautiful beaches, including three designated bikini beaches, along with calm turquoise lagoons and house reefs where guests can snorkel freely at no cost.

Internationally known for world-class surf breaks such as Cokes and Chickens, and located close to Ninjas, Jails, Sultans, and Honkeys, Thulusdhoo is a true surfing hub offering surf schools and guided surf trips year-round.

Blending preserved local culture with modern island life, Thulusdhoo also hosts the only Coca-Cola factory in the Maldives. With easy access from Malé and a naturally preserved island setting, it is an ideal destination for travelers seeking adventure, relaxation, and authentic Maldivian charm.

Local Customs & What to Know Before You Visit

Respect for local customs, regulations, and traditions is an important part of visiting Thulusdhoo. While Maldivians are welcoming and familiar with Western cultures, visitors are kindly expected to respect the island’s way of life. This mainly includes dressing modestly in public areas (with bikinis permitted only at designated tourist beaches), being mindful of prayer times, understanding occasional service pauses during religious observances, and following specific guidelines during the month of Ramadan, as well as general local rules- just as in any destination worldwide.

Communication is easy, as English is widely spoken and well understood across the island. Many locals also speak Hindi, making it comfortable for visitors to interact and connect with the community.

How to get to thulusdhoo?

Scheduled Speedboat

Speedboat between Thulusdhoo & Airport / Male’ travel 5 times every day (Friday 4 times) at scheduled times.

USD 25 per pax | Max. 30 mins

MALE / AIRPORT

09:20
12:30
15:30
16:30
18:30
20:20
22:00

THULUSDHOO

08:00
10:30
14:30
17:00
17:30
19:30
20:00

Can be booked by online as well.

PRIVATE HIRE SPEEDBOAT

If the scheduled times are not suitable, you are required to take a private hire speedboat.

USD 250 | Max. 30 mins

MTCC PROVINCE FERRY

The state runs a public province ferry (slow boat) that circles around North Male” (East Region) once every day except Friday.

06:30 Dhiffushi > Thulusdhoo > Hura > Himmafushi > MALE
14:30 MALE > Himmafushi > Hura > Thulusdhoo > Dhiffushi

The boat may take 40-50 mins between islands. Schedule and boat is highly unreliable and is not suitable for Arrival & Departures. Price is just MVR22.00 per person.