Kandolhu Maldives

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December 2024

January 2025

5 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine

Ocean Pool Villa | Bathroom | Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, dressing gowns

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Exceptional

Popular amenities

Bar

On private beach

Pool

All-inclusive

24/7 front desk

Housekeeping

Explore the area

39 Orchid Magu, Kandolhu

Ari Atoll
1 min walk
Maaya Thila
Gaathafushi Island

Room options

Beach Villa

85 sq m
Beach view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Ocean Villa

80 sq m
Ocean view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Duplex Pool Villa

150 sq m
Beach view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Pool Villa

80 sq m
Beach view
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Ocean Pool Villa

90 sq m
Ocean view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Similar properties

On private beach

Pool

Hot tub

All-inclusive

for 1 night

includes taxes & fees

8 Dec - 9 Dec

About this property

Resort with private beach and full-service spa

Catch some rays on Kandolhu Maldives's private white sand beach or spend the day relaxing at the full-service spa. Then enjoy a meal at one of the resort's 5 restaurants.

Kandolhu Maldives offers 30 air-conditioned accommodations with iPod docking stations and minibars. Rooms open to balconies or patios. This individually furnished accommodation has separate sitting areas. LCD televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include a shower, dressing gowns, slippers and bidets.

This Kandolhu resort provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, safes and telephones. Additionally, rooms include espresso makers and complimentary bottles of water. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

A private beach and a health club are featured at the resort. Other recreational amenities include a fitness centre.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the resort's full-service spa, VARU Spa. Services include facials, body scrubs, body treatments and manicures and pedicures. The spa is equipped with a sauna and a hot tub. The spa is open daily.

During your stay at Kandolhu Maldives, you're just a quick walk from Ari Atoll. Free WiFi in public areas, 5 restaurants and a full-service spa are available.

Free WiFi
Enjoy a bite to eat at The Market, a fine-dining restaurant that serves international cuisine
Treat yourself to body treatments, facials or massages at VARU Spa
Amenities include a front desk safe, a gift shop and laundry facilities
On-site recreation includes a private beach and a gym
Steps from Ari Atoll and a 1-minute drive from Harbor Green Zone

Some rates at Kandolhu Maldives are all-inclusive. These rates include on-site meals and beverages, and may include taxes and gratuities. Additional charges may apply for meals at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, certain beverages and other amenities.

Step outside to unwind on the white sand beach. At Kandolhu Maldives, pamper yourself with a treatment at the full-service spa and enjoy amenities such as a health club.

There are 5 restaurants on site, along with a nearby snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a beach bar and a bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 5-star Kandolhu resort.

The Market – This fine-dining restaurant specialises in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Olive – Overlooking the ocean, this restaurant specialises in Mediterranean cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Open daily.

Sea Grill – This beach seafood restaurant only serves dinner. Open daily.

Banzai – This restaurant specialises in Japanese cuisine and only serves dinner. Guests can enjoy al fresco dining (weather permitting). Open daily.

Ata Roa – This beachfront restaurant specialises in international cuisine and serves lunch and light fare. Open daily.

Room service (during limited hours) is available.

All-inclusive details

All-inclusive room rates at Kandolhu Maldives are available. These rates are higher because they include on-site food and beverages in the room rate (some restrictions may apply).

Gratuities and taxes

Gratuities are included and additional gratuities at guests' discretion are accepted.

Food and beverages

All à la carte meals, snacks and beverages included

In-room minibar (all beverages included)

Water activities

Snorkelling

Snorkelling excursions

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, French, German, Italian, Russian

Property amenities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Food and drink

5 restaurants
A bar/lounge
A beach bar
Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

Ata Roa
Banzai
Olive
Sea Grill
The Market

Conveniences

24-hour front desk
Gift shop/newsstand
Laundry facilities
Safe at front desk

Guest services

Concierge services
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Turndown service
Wedding services

Outdoors

Garden
On a private beach
Pool loungers

Full-service spa

Body scrubs
Facials
Manicures/pedicures
Massage
Sauna
Spa open daily
Spa tub

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Braille/raised signage
No lift
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

Bidet
Dressing gowns
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower
Slippers
Towels provided

Entertainment

IPod dock
LCD TV

Food and drink

Coffee/tea maker
Espresso maker
Free bottled water
Limited room service
Minibar

Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Desk
Individual furnishings
Iron/ironing board
Phone
Safe
Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 8:30 PM

Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Guests must transfer via floatplane to the property; guests must contact the property at least 72 hours before travel, using the contact information on the confirmation received after booking

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

The additional fee (payable at the property) covers mandatory transfer fees for guests ages 13-17.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets and service animals are not allowed at Kandolhu Maldives

Children and extra beds

Children 6 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 6 are welcome.

Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

Christmas Eve (24 December) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 193
Christmas Eve (24 December) Gala Dinner per child: USD 97 (from 6 to 11 years old)
New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 257
New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per child: USD 129 (from 6 to 11 years old)
A tax is imposed by the city: USD 12.00 per person, per night
Floatplane transfer per adult: USD 486 (return)
Additional fee for children (from 13 years old to 17 years old): USD 465 per person, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

The additional fee covers transfer fees for guests ages 13-17.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation

This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash

Cashless transactions are available

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and outdoor lighting

Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

To get to the property, guests need to transfer by floatplane. Transfers need to be confirmed by contacting the property at least 72 hours before travel on the number on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

We should mention

Children 6 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.
Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Kandolhu Island

Kandolhu Island Hotel

Kandolhu Island Universal Resorts Hotel

Kandolhu Island Universal Resorts

Kandolhu Maldives Hotel

Kandolhu Island by Universal Resorts

Kandolhu Maldives Resort

Kandolhu Maldives North Ari Atoll

Kandholhu Island Hotel North Ari Atoll

Kandholhu Island Resort And Spa

Kandolhu Maldives Resort

Kandolhu Maldives Kandolhu

Kandolhu Maldives Resort Kandolhu

Kandolhu Maldives Reviews

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10 Excellent

Kirsty

16 Jun 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Perfect little gem of a resort. Delicious food, with locally-sourced options at every meal (don't miss the fish tacos!). Warm and friendly personal service. Diving is exceptional - instructors are patient with beginners and offered bespoke itineraries for qualified divers. The house reef is lively and healthy, and for sites further afield the best dive boat this side of the Caribbean. Rooms are beautifully put together. Just lovely.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria

25 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful island with perfect services!!!

Island like paradise, excellent and clean rooms, friendly staff! The island has a beautiful House reef with thousands of fish, “Nemos” and corals. The water sports staff were extremely helpful. The island is small and crowded. The rooms are well separated from each other, you feel private. I highly recommend! Thank you to the entire staff for a wonderful stay and we will definitely be back!

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alistair John

Travelled with partner

24 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

We were lucky enough to have had our second visit to stunning kandolhu. Words cannot express how special this island is, stunning food, beautiful accommodation, and staff that make you feel so welcome it’s like coming home to long lost family. A friendly face will greet you all over the island that feels very warm and genuine. Chiara and Mike were fantastic in the dive centre, helping me to achieve my PADI open water certificate, and being very knowledgeable for more experienced divers as well. The food is the best food I have ever had on any holiday, each restaurant is excellent and will not disappoint. Chef Raghi was always on hand to explain any dishes, with him and the team expertly tailoring them to your tastes, all delivered to your table with a smile by the delightful Estela, Zihan, Maan or the others who I can’t quite remember. We opted for the ocean pool villa this time which was every bit as stunning as the island it is connected to. The only slight complaint was the bathroom was starting to look a little tired in our villa, crumbling grout lines and aging safety strip on the glass - this didn’t bother us but might be an issue for some people considering the cost of this accommodation. All in all a fantastic holiday in the perfect location, we were a little worried it wouldn’t live up to the first time, but we needn’t have, I’d love to come back for a 3rd time if and when finances allow!

Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eynav

8 Jan 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rahul

25 Dec 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

Astrid

Travelled with partner

15 Nov 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Our stay has been amazing. We stayed for 6 memorable days. We had a ocean pool villa and I really enjoyed it. The beach ones looked great as well but with the ocean ones you truly have privacy since nobody ever comes by. We purchased all inclusive but full board would have probably been enough. It depends on how much you drink. The house reef was my absolute favorite. I saw so many fishes, big and small, it was memorable. We had a very romantic vacation and the staff was amazing. Everyone from the team was fantastic. I do suggest bringing your own go pro since they do have shortages and there are wait times for them. Otherwise the food was great, you can also ask anyone if you want something spicier etc. they do cater to the European crowd that is a little soft on spicy (I’m German too but like a nice kick). The drinks were also fantastic as well as their wine selection, and I’m a bit of a wine snob at times. We are definitely returning.

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Peter, Singapore

19 Sept 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Travelled with family

2 May 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

This is the most beautiful place I have ever stayed! It is quiet and relaxed. The island is small so this is the only resort on it. You can walk around the island in 20 minutes. I loved how quiet this place was, and I didn’t see any kids there. In spite of its small size they had five restaurants serving different types of food. Some of the reef is damaged, but we still saw plenty of fish of varying sizes and colors! I would go back in a flash!

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

26 Dec 2018

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The best in Maldives

This is one of the best resorts in Maldives : the island is small and quite with amazing views, the rooms are very comfortable and supper clean, restaurants offer verities of selections, the service is amazingly good! In a few days, we saw big turtles, stingrays, manta ray, many, many colorful fishes just by walking around the island. We enjoyed the eco friendly environment. Thanks to Laura, Cai, and all staff numbers, especially the restaurant manager and owner who made our 30 years anniversary more special! See you next year! Thanks to all, again!

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

27 Nov 2018

Kandolhu is perfect. Small. Amazing house reef and loads of great diving nearby. Beautiful (modern) design. The ocean villas are stunning - the most gorgeous bathroom I’ve ever had (even if it gets a little warm with the sun streaming in through all the glass). Fabulous food - amazing to have 5 restaurants on a teeny island. Lovely staff all around. Fab wine list and all inclusive programme is great (we don’t usually go for that kind of thing but it works here). We were absolutely delighted with everything about our stay and can’t wait to return!! Thanks Laura and Mark and team for an amazing stay!

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

Oliver

7 Jan 2018

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Kandolhu

It was a good stay overall, but the weak link was the Food. Not great quality and not much choice for Vegetarians. The Manager made a significant reduction in the Food costs, which was welcome and appreciated.

Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Tess

29 Jun 2017

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

One of the Closest Places to Paradise on Earth

This is a stunning resort - absolutely beautiful. Only suitable for those who want a quiet and relaxing holiday. It's very peaceful and luxurious. Four restaurants all with delicious food. A lovely bar that plays nice background music and that's the only music you will hear on the island. The staff are all extremely helpful and lovely people and will go out of their way to accommodate any request you may have. You rarely see anybody on the beach. There are 30 villas on the island - eleven over the water villas and seven of these with pools - which I would highly recommend to book. Some of the beach villas also have pools (maybe all of them) hence the lack of people on the beaches. You can walk around the whole island in 20 minutes if strolling along the beach. The only bad thing is if you are going for the snorkeling - unfortunately it would seem that ALL the Maldives house reefs have been bleached and attacked by Crown of Thorns - so no colour to be seen - or very little - you have to go diving for the live coral. The fish are still beautiful though and so still worth going snorkeling. We saw lots of parrot fish, clown fish and many other colourful fish, also saw turtles every time we went snorkeling and a basking shark one day.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

31 Dec 2016

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

a nice and quiet paradise

Nice food, helpful staff, nice place for snorkeling, able to see the sea turtle everyday, which are right beside my water villa.

10/10 Excellent

Laura, Singapore

16 Aug 2016

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Snorkeling paradise

The staff at Kondolhu were very professional and went the extra mile to make us feel comfortable and relaxed. The small island is quiet and private with an amazing house reef and excellent food. Went on a manta ray excursion one morning and saw about 10 mantas, but spent most days exploring the house reef. This was our second trip and we hope to visit again soon.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

20 Apr 2015

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fabulous Small Resort with Outstanding House Reef

This resort is fantastic. The architecture is great, the rooms even better than they look on the website, the service outstanding, the people incredibly friendly and helpful, the house reef superb, the food delicious... We can't say enough good things about Kandolhu and our experience there. We picked it out because it seemed excellent and it was even better than we hoped.

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Travelled with partner

13 Nov 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

very good service, a lot of very good a la carte restaurants! And perfect service - friendly staff, nice manager who cares about all guests! fantasic house reef!

Stayed 13 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner

27 Jun 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Magnifique petite île qui offre une un calme unique vu sa taille, nous avons passer un merveilleux séjour, le personnel est merveilleux, les infrastructures excellentes, les restaurants vraiements excellents, nous avions vraiment d'avoir notre propre île privée. Les sites de snorkeling sont just très riches et facile d'accès et j'ai également pu proviter du la navigation avec catamaran. Tout ce que l'on peu rêver de vacances sur une île tropicale. Bref ce furent nos meilleures vacances jusqu'a ce jour.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Matthias

8 Dec 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Prefect place to unwind

The island is the perfect place to relax and unwind… very friendly and personal staff/service… great food and diverse restaurant offering… especially fish head is a highlight for any diver…

Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

16 Jan 2017

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hôtel tout simplement parfait!!

Nous sommes ravis de notre séjour à Kandolhu, tout était parfait. Le bungalow, La plage, les restaurants. Merci pour ce magnifique séjour

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

12 Oct 2016

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

具有美麗生態與景色的飯店

小型礁島但相對遊客量也較少，景色優美，每個地方都是景點，海洋生態豐富，水上房屋價格不斐但很值得一住。人員親切，食物雖然也貴但基本上都好吃，除了日本料理全部都用同樣三個調味料，口味單一，需要加強。

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

10 May 2016

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

楽園

ロケーション最高。部屋もきれいです。ただ、潮風の影響か電気関係が弱く、電話やテレビの調子が悪かったです。（スタッフにすぐに直してもらいましたが）レストランも東京の星つきのイタリアンよりもおいしいくらい良いです。

10/10 Excellent

Eric, hong kong

21 Apr 2015

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A perfect island

Kandolhu Island is a perfect resort. The house reef is amazing. The staff are v nice

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

3 Sept 2014

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

최고의 수중환경, 너무 예쁜 섬

정말 만족한 곳이었습니다. 섬도 아기자기 너무 예쁘고, 맑고 투명한 라군과 최고의 리프를 갖춘 리조트였어요. 조식이 조금 아쉬웠지만 그 외에는 전부 만족했습니다.

10/10 Excellent

H.W.Lee, seoul, Korea

1 Sept 2014

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

조용하고 아름다운 섬, 최고의 수중환경

자쿠지 비치빌라와 듀플렉스 비치빌라에서 7일을 보냈습니다. 거의 모든부분 만족했지만 조식은 조금 아쉬운 부분이 있었습니다. 칸돌루는 꼭 다시 가고 싶을만큼의 아름다운 섬입니다. 특히, 뛰어난 수중환경 (스노클링만으로도 나폴레옹피쉬, 거북이 6마리, 이글레이 3마리를 봤어요)이 특히 장점이고, 조금 짧은 길이지만 투명한 라군과 너무 아름다운 바다의 모습이 있습니다.