Budget
Fuana Inn
This guesthouse was opened in 2007 in the new Hulhumale development. 20 min from Male by boat, but no direct access from the airport.
Midrange
Candies
Clean rooms and internet in every room makes Candies a good choice for those in Male on business.
Central Hotel
In the middle of Male, the central hotel is a passable mid-range option.
Mookai Hotel
Breakfast not included in the price. Nice swimming pool on rooftop.
Nasandhura Palace
Built in 1981 and starting to be a little scruffy around the edges. Primarily a business hotel, with no pool or other holiday facilities. 10 min from airport by boat.
Relax Inn
Probably the cheapest hotel in Male. One minute's walk from the ferry terminal.
Top end
Traders Hotel
The newest and best hotel on Male, run by the Hong Kong based Shangri-La group. It's outfitted like a 5-star hotel... and priced to match.
Hulhule Island Hotel
Quite possibly the world's nicest transit hotel, this is located on the same island as the airport, with a swimming pool, its own strip of beach and complimentary transfers to Male. Not cheap though.
Many visitors to the Maldives end up spending a night on Male out of necessity, as transfers to more far-flung resorts are generally only available during daylight hours.
Male's guesthouses are targeted primarily at traveling locals and generally do not offer air-conditioning. The cheapest actual hotels in Male cost about US$50 for a single. If you are staying in Male for more than one night, consider one of the splurge options for accommodation as budget and mid-range hotels have been known to be somewhat loud and dirty.
It's good idea to book before arriving to the Maldives as immigration will want to know where you are staying. If you are a tourist, tourist tax is added on top of the price.