The island is 81.64 km (51 mi; 44 nmi) west of the country's capital, Malé.

Bodufolhudhoo now boasts over five[vague] operating guesthouses with many guest houses under development.

The health centre has a medical officer and two registered nurses and nearly 15 staff members.

Larger vessels are used to travel to and from the capital Male' and for faster transport residents use a seaplane service from the nearby resorts.

The government ferry system was introduced in 2012, whereby boats became available to travel between the islands at a cheaper fare.