Male is not for everyone, crowded/congested, mopeds, beach is artificial! It has all mod-cons though - very good gym/supermarkets and loads of good restaurants/coffee places! Hulamale is popular with crews, good beaches and quiet. I've stayed on both but opted for Male as i found myself spending most of my time there drinking coffee and using the restaurants, but i also have a commuting roster and fly long-haul, my time in Male is quite limited!
Alcohol available at Hulhula International Hotel - airport hotel! Regular crew hotac for European crews and MAT/TMA pilots watering hole! Prices aren't that bad, usually a promotion of some sort going on!
Most of the resorts around Male are very happy for you to visit free of charge for the evening and will offer good rates year round, especially in off-season (April-October) for Work Visa holders/locals. Some top end resorts will charge for a day visit, but it's totally worth it!
Great adventure to be had and difficult not to have fun, as a European, its an ok place to be with a lousy pilot market at home! 100% tax free salary on top too! I sit in my 767 wishing I was flying a Twin Otter!
Good luck,
Cheers
JB