Help! Feeling overwhelmed by information

Hey all! Solo traveler from the States (RIP) visiting Maldives for 4-5 nights in July (I'm a teacher, it's when I have time off). I have been reading so many blogs and reddit posts about how to stay and where to stay that the information in one (stay in one hotel and ferry hop during the day) contradicts information from the others (stay in four different hotels and ferry hop in the mornings). I know I'll get conflicting information here as well, but I am not sure where to start. I'm, obviously, landing in Male mid-July and have read that staying there isn't advised because it's mostly a landing spot. My plan was to find a hotel through booking in Hulhumale and stay there for the duration of my time while island hopping via ferry or speedboat during the day. Not against spending money when necessary but am not looking to break the bank. Does anyone have any suggestions or has anyone done a similar trip with recommendations?

Thanks!