Kandolhu Maldives

Beachfront resort with full-service spa

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Dates

June 2025

July 2025

Ocean Villa | Bathroom | Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Exceptional

Popular amenities

Bar
All inclusive
Room service
On private beach
Free WiFi
Gym

Room options

Beach Villa

Highlights

Balcony or patio

Separate sitting area

Individually furnished

Private indoor hot tub

Air conditioning

LCD TV

Ceiling fan

Hair dryer

Beach view
85 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Ocean Villa

Highlights

Balcony or patio

Separate sitting area

Individually furnished

Private indoor hot tub

Air conditioning

LCD TV

Ceiling fan

Day bed

Ocean view
80 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Duplex Pool Villa

Highlights

Balcony or patio

Separate sitting area

Individually furnished

Private pool

Air conditioning

LCD TV

Ceiling fan

Hair dryer

Beach view
150 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Pool Villa

Highlights

Balcony or patio

Separate sitting area

Individually furnished

Private pool

Air conditioning

LCD TV

Ceiling fan

Hair dryer

Beach view
80 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Ocean Pool Villa

Highlights

Balcony or patio

Separate sitting area

Individually furnished

Private pool

Air conditioning

LCD TV

Ceiling fan

Day bed

Ocean view
90 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

39 Orchid Magu, Kandolhu

What's nearby

Ari Atoll - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles

Getting around

Velana Intl. Airport (MLE) - 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

Luxury boutique resort

At Kandolhu Maldives, you can look forward to a beach bar, a garden, and a library. With amenities like a private beach and beachfront dining, this resort is the perfect place to soak up the sun. Indulge in a manicure/pedicure, a facial, and a body scrub at VARU Spa, the onsite spa. At the 5 on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, light fare, and international cuisine. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with laundry facilities and a bar.

You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:

Wedding services, multilingual staff, and a 24-hour front desk
A front-desk safe, a gift shop, and concierge services

Room features

All guestrooms are individually furnished, and include comforts such as air conditioning and separate sitting areas, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes.

More amenities include:

Bathrooms with showers and bidets
43-inch LCD TVs with cable channels
Balconies or patios, wardrobes/closets, and separate sitting areas

All inclusive details

All-inclusive room rates at Kandolhu Maldives are available. These rates are higher because they include onsite 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

Snorkeling

Snorkeling 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

Things to do

Full-service spa
Health club
Library
Sauna
Steam room

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
Hot tub
Manicures/pedicures
Massage
Sauna
Spa open daily

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 elevator
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

Bathrobes
Bidet
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower
Slippers
Towels provided

Entertainment

43-inch LCD TV with cable channels

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 at the property

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

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

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 193
Christmas Eve (December 24) Gala Dinner per child: USD 97 (from 6 to 11 years old)
New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 257
New Year's Eve (December 31) 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. This tax does not apply to children under 2 years of age.
Floatplane transfer per adult: USD 486 (roundtrip)
Additional fee for children (from 13 years old to 17 years old): USD 465 per person, per stay

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

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

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

Cashless transactions are available

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

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

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Children 6 years old and younger are not permitted at this property

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Kandolhu Maldives pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Kandolhu Maldives?

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

What time is check-out at Kandolhu Maldives?

Check-out is at noon.

Are there all-inclusive benefits at Kandolhu Maldives?

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

Where is Kandolhu Maldives located?

This Kandolhu resort is on the beach, steps from Ari Atoll, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Feridhoo Beach and Harbor Green Zone.

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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

Wonderful experience. The house reef and the small number of villas are the main attractions

Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10

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

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

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

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

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

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10

Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2022

10/10

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

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

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

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

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

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