Before our liveaboard trip, we decided to acclimatise in Thulushdhoo and do a few dives, staying three nights at the Ocean Cottage, which was recommended as part of a dive & Stay Package by a local centre. We booked it separately and found it better than expected. The room was spacious, with plenty of room for dive gear, and the bed was very comfortable. The room’s plugs accommodated all types of power adapters. We had breakfast on the beach, which was excellent. Ibrahim, the B&B carer, was super helpful in every way, meeting our special requests. When my flip‑flops broke, he took me to a shop where I could get cheap, pretty flip‑flops. He also carried our dive gear on a tricycle to the dive centre. Ocean Cottage offers good value for money, is 10 m from the beach and other restaurants, and Bikini Beach is only a five‑minute walk away.
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