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- At Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma Maldives - Kids Stay & Eat Free and DIVE FREE for Certified Divers for a minimum 3 nights stay Maldives, we create a unique experience that is memorable for everyone. - Our contemporary Island resort is a tropical wonderland, located just a 45 min speedboat ride from Velana International Airport Malé, offering 154 spacious and modern Overwater, Beach or Garden villas, with stunning views of the glistening Maldivian sea and the unspoiled beach that surrounds our resort. - Featuring world-class diving sites and surf breaks right at our doorstep, our spacious villas are dotted around the island and appeal to a wide variety of guests, offering access to the beach, ocean or lagoon. For families, the two and three-bedroom villas offer ample space for fun and relaxation as you discover Kandooma fushi, our island paradise. - Parents can introduce the kids to the thrill of island life through activities like PADI Bubblemaker, Surf Camps, swimming lessons, and best of all, the Kandoo Kids' Club with daily rotating educational and recreational activities. Along with Holiday Inn®’s "Kids Stay and Eat Free policy", we provide a tropical adventure that the family will always remember fondly. - The resort has three dining outlets and four bars offering a range of culinary delights for your dining pleasure with themed evenings and private dining options to enhance your dining experience. - Soak up the sun as you participate in a range of activities, whether you are looking for adventure or relaxation; from exploring the treasures of the sea guided by our PADI-certified 5-star Kandooma Dove Center staff and surfing the waves to indulging in soothing spa treatments at the Kandooma Spa by COMO Shambhala. With our private dining experiences and Renewal of Vows ceremonies, our resort is the perfect escape for you and your loved ones. - All surfers wishing to come to the Resort would be required to book a complete “Surf & Accommodations” package through The Perfect Travel Group and the resort will not be able to accept any booking for surfing directly due to the exclusivity with The Perfect Travel Group. Therefore, guests looking to surf must book a complete package, including accommodations and daily surf pass through The Perfect Travel Group. - Dove Free Program: The Kandooma Dove Free Program allows for 2 dives per person per day for a maximum of 2 Certified Divers per room, when staying a minimum of 3 consecutive nights. No diving on day of departure and a 24-hour no-fly time is strictly enforced. As per the Diving Regulations of Maldives, a diver must be able to provide evidence of diving within the prior 3 months. In the absence of any such evidence, the diver will be required to join an orientation dove to successfully demonstrate the skills and abilities of a certified diver. If the diver is unable to pass this orientation dove or fails to demonstrate safe diving practices at any time, then the diver will be required to firstly undergo a Refresher Program where charges apply. - Drone Policy: To maintain the privacy of our valued guests, aerial drones are strictly prohibited from being used on or in proximity to the resort premises. Upon prior notice to our reception team, drone flying may be permitted in designated island areas supervised by the resort security team. - Third-Party Services: For the safety and security of our guests, third-party activity and excursion providers are not permitted on the island. The resort organizes activities and excursions to ensure and maintain the safety standard and enjoyable experience. For further details and assistance, please get in touch with the reception.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Continental, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-free, Asian, American, Buffet

Activities:

Fitness center

Fishing

Game room


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
and
1 sofa bed
2 twin beds
and
1 king bed
1 king bed
Bedroom 1
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2
2 twin beds
1 full bed
or
2 twin beds
2 twin beds
and
1 king bed
1 king bed
1 king bed
2 twin beds
1 king bed
and
1 sofa bed
2 twin beds
Bedroom 1
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2
2 twin beds
Bedroom 3
2 twin beds
Bedroom
1 king bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
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Guest review summary
Guests loved the <b>friendly staff</b> and beautiful <b>property location</b>. <b>Access to the beach</b> was praised, while <b>room comfort</b> was appreciated. The restaurant received positive feedback, though <b>breakfast</b> had mixed reviews. <b>Value for money</b> was also mixed, with some finding it expensive.
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Staff
9.3
Facilities
8.9
Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
9.2
Value for money
8.0
Location
9.0
Free Wifi
8.5
High score for Guraidhoo

Area info

Restaurants
3 Restaurants On Site

  • Kandooma Cafe
    • Cuisine
      International
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Modern
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Vegetarian • Gluten-free
  • The Kitchen
    • Cuisine
      Japanese • Seafood • Sushi • Vietnamese • Asian • International • Grill/BBQ
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner
  • Bokkuraa Coffee Club
    • Cuisine
      Chinese • Indian • Mediterranean • Middle Eastern • Pizza • Seafood • Thai • Asian • International • Grill/BBQ
    • Open for
      Brunch • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Modern
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Vegetarian • Gluten-free

Resort facilities at Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma Maldives - Kids Stay & Eat Free and DIVE FREE for Certified Divers for a minimum 3 nights stay
Great facilities! Review score, 8.9

Most popular amenities

  • 2 swimming pools
  • Airport shuttle
  • Free Wifi
  • Beachfront
  • Family rooms
  • 3 restaurants
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
  • Private beach area

Bathroom

  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Wardrobe or closet

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Sun deck
  • Private beach area
  • BBQ facilities
    Additional charge
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Activities

  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Aerobics
  • Live sports events (broadcast)
  • Live music/Performance
  • Cooking class
    Additional charge
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
  • Themed dinners
    Additional charge
  • Movie nights
  • Beach
  • Water park
  • Evening entertainment
  • Kids' club
  • Water sports facilities on site
    Additional charge
  • Entertainment staff
  • Snorkeling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Diving
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Darts
  • Windsurfing
    Additional charge
  • Ping-pong
  • Pool table
  • Playground
  • Game room
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site

Living Area

  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • Telephone

Food & Drink

  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kids' meals
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Minibar
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
No parking available.

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/out
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
  • Express check-in/out
  • 24-hour front desk

Entertainment & Family Services

  • Baby safety gates
  • Outdoor play equipment for kids
  • Indoor play area
  • Board games/Puzzles
  • Babysitting/Child services
    Additional charge

Cleaning Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Suit press
    Additional charge
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Business Facilities

  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Business center
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe

General

  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Wake-up service/Alarm clock
  • Room service

2 swimming pools

Pool 1 – outdoorFree!

  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Pool bar
  • Beach chairs/Loungers

Pool 2 – outdoorFree!

  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Infinity pool
  • Pool with view
  • Shallow end
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Pool bar
  • Beach chairs/Loungers

Spa

  • Kids' pool
  • Yoga classes
  • Fitness
  • Full-body massage
  • Hand massage
  • Head massage
  • Couples' massage
  • Foot massage
  • Neck massage
  • Back massage
  • Spa/Wellness packages
  • Foot bath
  • Spa lounge/Relaxation area
  • Steam room
  • Spa facilities
  • Body wrap
  • Body scrub
  • Body treatments
  • Pedicure
  • Manicure
  • Waxing services
  • Facial treatments
  • Beauty services
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Public Bath
  • Open-air bath
  • Massage
    Additional charge
  • Spa
    Additional charge
  • Fitness center

Languages Spoken

  • Arabic
  • English
  • Hindi
  • Indonesian
  • Malay
  • Russian
  • Filipino
  • Urdu
  • Vietnamese
  • Chinese

House rules
Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma Maldives - Kids Stay & Eat Free and DIVE FREE for Certified Divers for a minimum 3 nights stay takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 2:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 12:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of $100 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free
3 - 12 years
Extra bed upon request
$40 per child, per night
13 - 16 years
Extra bed upon request
$80 per child, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 6 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Cards accepted at this property
American ExpressVisaMastercardUnionPay credit cardCash is not accepted

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

A maximum of 2 children aged 0–12 years will eat for free based on the rules and meal plan of the accompanied adult, excluding alcoholic beverages.

Please note that a Green Tax of USD 12 per person, per night is applicable additionally.

Due to safety and privacy concerns, the operation of unmanned aerial systems, or drones, by any of the guests, including model aircraft by recreational users and hobbyists, is prohibited.

All surfers wishing to come to the resort would be required to book a complete “Surf & Accommodations” package through The Perfect Travel Group, and the resort will not be able to accept any booking for surfing directly due to the exclusivity with The Perfect Travel Group. Therefore, guests looking to surf must book a complete package, including accommodations and daily surf passes through The Perfect Travel Group.

All resort transfers are arranged based on the international flight schedule. Guests are required to provide the flight details at least 24 hours prior to the travel date. The shared return speedboat transfer price is:

- USD 150 per adult, taxes included

- USD 75 per child from 4 to 12 years old, valid from 01 November 2024 onwards, taxes included

Christmas Eve Gala Dinner on 24 December is for extra cost of USD 250 per adult, subject to taxes.

New Year's Eve Gala Dinner on 31 December is for an extra costs of USD 350 per adult, subject to taxes.

Please note that extra charges have to be paid to the property directly upon check-out.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma Maldives - Kids Stay & Eat Free and DIVE FREE for Certified Divers for a minimum 3 nights stay of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

A damage deposit of $100 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

FAQs about Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma Maldives - Kids Stay & Eat Free and DIVE FREE for Certified Divers for a minimum 3 nights stay

  • Guests staying at Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma Maldives - Kids Stay & Eat Free and DIVE FREE for Certified Divers for a minimum 3 nights stay can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Vegetarian
    • Halal
    • Gluten-free
    • Asian
    • American
    • Buffet
  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma Maldives - Kids Stay & Eat Free and DIVE FREE for Certified Divers for a minimum 3 nights stay offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Spa
    • Fitness center
    • Massage
    • Playground
    • Pool table
    • Game room
    • Snorkeling
    • Ping-pong
    • Diving
    • Fishing
    • Darts
    • Windsurfing
    • Kids' club
    • Water park
    • Beachfront
    • Evening entertainment
    • Open-air bath
    • Themed dinners
    • Beauty services
    • Water sports facilities on site
    • Aerobics
    • Live music/Performance
    • Bicycle rental
    • Movie nights
    • Beach
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Facial treatments
    • Live sports events (broadcast)
    • Public Bath
    • Happy hour
    • Waxing services
    • Cooking class
    • Swimming pool
    • Manicure
    • Pedicure
    • Body treatments
    • Body scrub
    • Body wrap
    • Spa facilities
    • Steam room
    • Private beach area
    • Spa lounge/Relaxation area
    • Foot bath
    • Spa/Wellness packages
    • Back massage
    • Neck massage
    • Foot massage
    • Couples' massage
    • Head massage
    • Hand massage
    • Full-body massage
    • Entertainment staff
    • Fitness
    • Yoga classes
  • Room options at Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma Maldives - Kids Stay & Eat Free and DIVE FREE for Certified Divers for a minimum 3 nights stay include:

    • Villa
    • Family
    • Double
  • The nearest beach is 1,000 feet from Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma Maldives - Kids Stay & Eat Free and DIVE FREE for Certified Divers for a minimum 3 nights stay. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma Maldives - Kids Stay & Eat Free and DIVE FREE for Certified Divers for a minimum 3 nights stay is 2,150 feet from the center of Guraidhoo. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma Maldives - Kids Stay & Eat Free and DIVE FREE for Certified Divers for a minimum 3 nights stay is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.

  • Yes, Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma Maldives - Kids Stay & Eat Free and DIVE FREE for Certified Divers for a minimum 3 nights stay is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • The prices at Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma Maldives - Kids Stay & Eat Free and DIVE FREE for Certified Divers for a minimum 3 nights stay may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma Maldives - Kids Stay & Eat Free and DIVE FREE for Certified Divers for a minimum 3 nights stay has 3 restaurants:

    • The Kitchen
    • Kandooma Cafe
    • Bokkuraa Coffee Club