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Bandos Maldives

5.0 star property
Beachfront resort with 4 restaurants and a full-service spa

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Premium Beach Villa | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes
Garden Villa | View from room
At Bandos Maldives, crystal clear waters lap white sand beaches. The Orchid Spa offers facials and massages, while four restaurants serve international cuisine. Enjoy beach yoga, parasailing, or racquetball before relaxing by the ocean-view pool.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • All inclusive
  • Room service

Room options

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Standard beachfront Room | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Standard beachfront Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(26 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
  • 38 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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Deluxe Beachfront Room | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Deluxe Beachfront Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • 54 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Garden Villa | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Garden Villa

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Sunset Water Villa | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Sunset Water Villa

Highlights

Deck/patio
Separate sitting area
Private pool
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 83 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Beach Pool Villa | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Beach Pool Villa

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Private pool
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
  • 89 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Beach View, Beachfront | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Superior Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Beach View, Beachfront

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • 40 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Beach Villa | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Beach Villa

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium Beach Villa | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Premium Beach Villa

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 110 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
North Male Atoll, Bandos Island, 08480

What's nearby

  • Bandos Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles

Getting around

  • Velana Intl. Airport (MLE) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • Only Blu Underwater Restaurant
  • Swing Bar
  • Feast Restaurant
  • Hamakaze
  • Sea Breeze Cafe' - Bandos

About this property

Bandos Maldives

Luxury resort near Paradise Island Beach
Consider a stay at Bandos Maldives and take advantage of an airport shuttle, a beach bar, and a poolside bar. This resort is a great place to bask in the sun with a beachfront location, kayaking, and surfing. Treat yourself to a body scrub, a manicure/pedicure, or a facial at Orchid Spa, the onsite spa. At the 4 on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, light fare, and international cuisine. Enjoy the gym, as well as activities like beach volleyball, racquetball/squash, and beach yoga. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with concerts and live shows and a terrace.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool and a children's pool, along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Tennis courts, a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and supervised childcare (surcharge)
  • A foosball table, a reception hall, and beach towels
  • Karaoke, a billiards/pool table, and meeting rooms
  • Guest reviews say great things about the beach locale and helpful staff
Room features
All 220 rooms have comforts such as 24-hour room service and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hair dryers
  • 32-inch Smart TVs with cable channels
  • Daily housekeeping and phones

All inclusive details

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

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle at scheduled times and on request for a surcharge

Food and drink

  • 3 bars/lounges
  • 4 restaurants
  • A beach bar
  • A poolside bar
  • Couples/private dining

Restaurants on site

  • Gallery Restaurant
  • Grill Bar
  • Huvan
  • Sea Breeze Cafe
  • Umi Yaki

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Beach volleyball
  • Beach yoga
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's club
  • Children's pool
  • Concerts/live shows
  • Evening entertainment
  • Foosball table
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Karaoke
  • Kayaking
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Parasailing
  • Playground
  • Racquetball/squash
  • Rowing/canoeing
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Surfing/bodyboarding
  • Table tennis
  • Tennis
  • Water skiing
  • Windsurfing

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's club (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • 4 meeting rooms
  • Business center
  • Conference center (3,337 square feet of space)

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage
  • Spa treatment rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Front entrance ramp
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1972
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Reception hall
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch smart TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: noon
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Guests must transfer via boat to the property; guests must contact the property at least 24 hours before travel, using the contact information on the confirmation received after booking
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Christmas Eve (December 24) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 257
  • Christmas Eve (December 24) Gala Dinner per child: USD 129 (from 2 to 11 years old)
  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 283
  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per child: USD 142 (from 2 to 11 years old)
  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 12.00 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 2 years of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 110 per person (roundtrip)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 55 (roundtrip), (from 2 to 11 years old)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Bandos Island Resort
Bandos Island Hotel Bandos
Bandos Maldives Hotel Bandos Island
Bandos Island Maldives
Bandos Island Resort & Spa Maldives
Bandos Island Resort Maldives
Bandos Maldives
Bandos Maldives Resort Bandos Island
Bandos Maldives Bandos Island
Bandos Island Resort Spa
Bandos Maldives

Frequently asked questions

Does Bandos Maldives have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Is Bandos Maldives pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Bandos Maldives?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Bandos Maldives?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: noon. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Bandos Maldives?

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for a fee.

Does Bandos Maldives provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 110 per person applies.

Are there all-inclusive benefits at Bandos Maldives?

Some rate plans available at this resort are all-inclusive.

Where is Bandos Maldives located?

Nestled on the beach, this Bandos Island resort is steps from Bandos Beach and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Kurumba Beach. Paradise Island Beach and Full Moon Beach are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Bandos Maldives Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 649 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 244 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 60 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 1001 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Burcu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
my 8th visit to Maldives and 3rd to Bandos. Great location, perfect experience. Best beaches are by the standard rooms.
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vijay Krishna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wish wifi connection is better
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

MARC

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Place was up to standard, the only comment I would have is the main restaurant has food that is not up to standards
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathryne jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Superb! We will definitely come back!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Jack

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice friendly staff and excellent food. Booked deluxe beach bungalow with a four poster bed and got the kids room next door. Two single beds pushed together. Couldn't see the beach for trees and bushes. Was told resort was full, so we didn't get moved to another room. TV kept freezing, and faulty lights in both living area and bathroom. Our safe lost power as well so we contacted reception. They sent someone round to fix it, but the fault kept coming and going. We didn't get what we paid for, very disappointed.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ferhat

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Top
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Willem

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Izhan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing resort and beautiful scenery.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Olga

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

Paradise on the Earth

It was an amazing stay: a highly maintained two-storied villa, a secluded (almost private) beach, a wide variety of ocean creatures and unforgettable sunsets.
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sunny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful Staff
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin

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

Amazing service

We really enjoyed our stay and can’t wait to be back. Afran who serves at the Grill Bar was AMAZING and gave us the best service all week. 10/10 experience overall & huge s/o to Afran.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suresh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice with good restaurants
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is very nice
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great snorkeling
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great snorkelling and diving, would like better options for getting to visit other islands
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was a little outdated but was extremely clean! They have so many activities daily for you to choose from and the staff were impeccable… can’t wait to return! Thank you for an amazing 50th!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Rajath Shankar Harsha

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The staff are not helpful. They don't accept local Maldives currency and the card machine don't work. We struggled to check-in at the resort. They accept dollers or ponds only. Facilities are very average. It's a 2
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Basma

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

Overwhelmed with hospitality

It was amazing experience one of my best trip ever I like the staff they are so helpful and friendly
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mohammad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice island with lots of activities.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

lindsey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff here is the real draw. Everyone is so lovely and willing to help in any way possible.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gilberto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is excellent no that far from the Male airport. Nice and quiet very good to go in family. Excellent staffing.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Love the dive shop, dive masters and boat team and dives in the area - absolutely fantastic. Property was amazing and clean. Great value for an all inclusive. Snorkeling, pool, gym all great.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful property

Great property! Beautiful beach and landscape. Comfortable rooms. Bathrooms are open air and do not have a roof. May be a bit scary for those who do not like insects and lizards at night. They didn’t enter the room or bathroom though. Food is good but not excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

MONIKA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Villas are so old, really the state of bathrooms in our was just not acceptable, we will avoid this property.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

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