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Kandolhu Maldives

5.0 star property
Beachfront resort in Kandolhu with spa, beach bar
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
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5 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine
5 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine
Ocean Pool Villa | Bathroom

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Free WiFi
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Gym
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • On a private beach
  • 5 restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Beach bar
  • Room service
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
Feel at home
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate sitting area
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
The price is AU$2,865
includes taxes & fees
21 Dec - 22 Dec

Room options

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Beach Villa

Beach Villa

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Ceiling fan
Bathrobes
  • 85 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Ocean Villa

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Ceiling fan
Day bed
  • 80 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Duplex Pool Villa

Duplex Pool Villa

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Private pool
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Ceiling fan
Bathrobes
  • 150 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Pool Villa

Pool Villa

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Private pool
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Ceiling fan
Bathrobes
  • 80 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Ocean Pool Villa

Ocean Pool Villa

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Private pool
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Ceiling fan
Day bed
  • 90 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
39 Orchid Magu, Kandolhu

What's nearby

  • Ari Atoll - 1 min walk
  • Bikini Beach - 1 min drive
  • Dhangethi Beach - 1 min drive
  • Ukulhas Beach - 4 min drive
  • Sunset Beach - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • Male (MLE-Velana Intl.) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • Jing Restaurant
  • Jahaz Restaurant
  • Kitchen @ W Retreat & Spa Maldives
  • Fish @ W Retreat and Spa Maldives
  • Iruoshenee

About this property

Kandolhu Maldives

When visiting Kandolhu, Kandolhu Maldives is a great choice to consider. Guests can visit the spa to be pampered with massages, facials or body scrubs, and The Market, one of 5 restaurants, serves international cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. This luxurious resort also features a beach bar, a health club and a fitness centre.

All-inclusive

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

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 30 units
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 8:30 PM
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is noon
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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.
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • Children (6 years old and younger) are not allowed
    • No cots (infant beds)
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Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • 5 restaurants
  • Bar/lounge
  • Beach bar
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Snack bar/deli

What to do

  • On a private beach
  • Boat tours nearby
  • Scuba-diving nearby

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Laundry facilities
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Pool loungers

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Library
  • Health club
  • Full-service spa
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • Braille/raised signage

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • IPod docking station
  • LCD television

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Minibar
  • Espresso maker
  • Dressing gowns and slippers
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Turndown service
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Balcony or patio
  • Individually furnished
  • Separate sitting area

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Special features

Spa

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.

Dining

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.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 12.00 per person, per night
  • 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)
  • 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
The additional fee covers transfer fees for guests ages 13-17.

Policies

This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and outdoor lighting on-site.
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.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Kandolhu Maldives offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Kandolhu Maldives does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Kandolhu Maldives?
Sorry, neither pets nor service animals are allowed.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Kandolhu Maldives?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 8:30 PM. Check-out time is noon.
What is there to do at Kandolhu Maldives and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities such as boat tours, scuba-diving and windsurfing. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy other amenities such as a private beach and a sauna. Kandolhu Maldives also has a steam room and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Kandolhu Maldives?
Yes, there are 5 on-site restaurants, featuring al fresco dining, international cuisine and ocean views.
Does Kandolhu Maldives have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a balcony or patio.
What's the area around Kandolhu Maldives like?
Kandolhu Maldives is located a short 1-minute walk from Ari Atoll.

Kandolhu Maldives Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Kirsty, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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!
Maria, 7-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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!
Alistair John, 10-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Eynav, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Astrid, 5-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Peter, 9-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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!
Elizabeth, 4-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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!
2-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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!
4-night romance trip
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8/10 Very good

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.
Oliver, 8-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
Tess, 5-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
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10/10 Exceptional

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!
Martin, 13-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
5-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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…
Matthias, 8-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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。
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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。
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10/10 Exceptional

A perfect island
Kandolhu Island is a perfect resort. The house reef is amazing. The staff are v nice
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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