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Kelaa vs Mathiveri
Scores, sea, facilities, travel times and costs: Kelaa and Mathiveri side by side, figure by figure. Neither one is better in absolute terms: it depends on the trip you have in mind.
Scores
Kelaa
1 score won
1 tie
Mathiveri
7 scores won
6.9/10
Overall score
9.0/10
In each row the higher score is highlighted.
Details
311.40 km
Distance from Male
84.50 km
Large
Island size
Small
2h 3min
Walking time loop
38 min
Sandbank on the island
1
Number of bikini beaches
2
Walking
Cycling
Cycling
Ways of getting around
Walking
1115
Total inhabitants
878
967
Maldivians inhabitants
778
148
Foreigners inhabitants
100
199.10 ha
Land area
22.80 ha
Facilities
12
Number of hotels
27
4
Number of restaurants
5
2
Number of cafes
3
Airport on the island
Port
Port / Jetty
Port
Clinic
Hospital / Clinic
Clinic
Pharmacy
ATM machine
Diving center
Police station
Minimarket
Public Bathroom
N/A
Water park
N/A
Kids playground
N/A
Outdoor gym
N/A
Indoor gym
Perfect for you if
- You are after an island that is still local and off the tourist track
- You want slow days with nothing on the schedule
- You are travelling as a couple and want somewhere intimate
- You like getting around by bike
- The colour of the water is the first thing you look at
- You want a chance to swim with whale sharks
- You want more than one beach where you can wear a swimsuit
- You want a sandbank without booking an excursion
It may not suit you if
- You want to dive with tanks
- You have few days, or want to arrive without connections
- The cost of the transfer matters to your budget
- Your trip revolves around snorkelling
- It is your first time in the Maldives and you want a safe bet
- You are travelling with young children
- Diving is the whole point of the trip
- You want excursions and sport every day
Activities
In common
Snorkeling trip
Snorkeling with Turtles
Snorkeling with Mantas
Fishing
Fishing & Barbecue
Diving
Sandbank Picnic
SUP rental
Kayak rental
Jet ski rental
Island Hopping Trip
Watersports
Maldivian Resort Trip
Dolphin Watching
Exclusive Kelaa
Funtube
Wakeboarding
Catamaran rental
Exclusive Mathiveri
Snorkeling with Whale Sharks
Maldivian Cooking Class
Wedding Ceremony
Romantic Beach Dinner
Desert island picnic
How to reach
Kelaa
Recommended
Cheapest
Domestic flight + Shared speedboat ×2
Fastest
Domestic flight + Private speedboat
Mathiveri
Recommended
Shared speedboat
Fastest
Private seaplane
Private speedboat
Cheapest
Public ferry (Dhoni) ×2
Times and prices change often and without notice: before you travel, always reconfirm them with your guesthouse or directly with the operator.
Climate
27.2° — 28°C
Avg temperature
27.1° — 30.4°C
28.7°C
Water temperature
28.7°C
10.2 /month
Avg rain days
11.3 /month
84 mm/month
Avg rainfall
102 mm/month
16.3 km/h
Avg wind
16.8 km/h
January, February, March, April, December
Best months
January, February, March, April
June, July
Worst months
May, August, September, October
Photos
Reviews
Kelaa
3.8/5
Based on 1 review
Beaches
4.0
Snorkeling
0.5
Vibes
2.5
Value for money
3.0
S. A.
3.8
"Isola molto tranquilla e con pochissima gente. Purtroppo non adatta allo snorkeling."
15 May 2025Mathiveri
No reviews yet
Packages for these islands
The best options for staying on each of the two islands: dates and length are up to you.
Kelaa
Mathiveri
Trio of Wonders: The Best of Ari Atoll
14 nights - 13 days
- 3 islands to discover
Price per person from
2,210
€