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Nestled within Kaafu atoll, encompassing a picturesque lagoon, white sandy beaches, and turquoise crystal-clear water, Malahini Kuda Bandos is your boutique all-natural getaway, just a 10-minute speed boat ride away from the International Airport. Drawing inspiration from traditional Maldivian island homesteads and contemporary opulent designs, our thoughtfully crafted interiors, adorned with gentle celadons and breathtaking vistas, blend every aspect to infuse distinct allure into our Sunrise Beach Pool Villas and Sunset Beach Pool Suites. Lush greenery and the relaxing melody of waves envelop you while you indulge in your dream escape, with an assortment of dining experiences, exhilarating watersports, therapeutic spa treatments, and exciting recreational diving to satisfy your every craving.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-free, Asian, American, Buffet

Activities:

Fitness center

Fishing

Spa


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
and
1 sofa bed
1 king bed
and
1 sofa bed
1 king bed
and
1 sofa bed
Bedroom :
1 king bed
and
1 sofa bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
Bedroom :
1 king bed
and
1 sofa bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.1
Facilities
8.4
Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.8
Value for money
8.1
Location
8.9
Free Wifi
7.3
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Arslan
    Qatar Qatar
    Location 12 min away from Airport Food was good (could had a wider range of cuisines, cheeses & fruits, 1/3 rd was indian culinary “curry heavy”) The setup and arrangement of different corners of the island The Spa & gym are wonderful The beach...
  • Khawaja
    United States of America United States of America
    Staff is really good they greet everyone as soon and you walk In and out. Sunrise beach pool villa was great. There is plenty of space you can fit at least 5 people at a time,
  • Ani
    Armenia Armenia
    The location was good, very close to the capital city Malé. The staff is just amazing. They made our stay unforgettable.
  • Shahad
    Kuwait Kuwait
    -The location was close to the airport which is very convenient. -The beach was amazing!! My kids loved it -The Buffet had a wide food variety and they had a different theme every night. -Their staff were friendly and hospitable.
  • Radu
    Romania Romania
    The location. Very small and quiet island. Great beach. The food was great. Great staff.
  • Abdallah
    United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
    It’s perfect for the family with kids The food is amazing, all staff is gracious Also you can pray Juma where they have a Masjid for staff . This was our second time
  • Filip
    Slovenia Slovenia
    Food, fresh fish, you can see black tip sharks at the hotel reef. Super friendly staff especially Souray and Mr. Pinkfoot.
  • Hamed
    United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
    Everything started perfectly from the pick up to the drop off, the staff were so polite and friendly specially Fifi she is extremely helpful and very friendly and she made our stay more enjoyable, definitely will visit again and will recommend to...
  • Goran
    Croatia Croatia
    Great accomodation, close to Male and the airport. Quite convenient if you travel with kids. Staff very nice and helpful, I have to say that we really liked the restaraunt, the meals prepared and the staff working over there as well. Great...
  • Nikolai
    United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
    Versatile food, something different every day. The quality of food is very good, lots of spices and dressings. Good variety of cocktails, special thanks to Mona and her colleagues. Beautiful canopy of trees over your head. The beach is quite wide,...

Area info

Restaurants
2 Restaurants On Site

  • Maaga Theme Nights Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      Mediterranean • Seafood • Thai • Local • Asian • International • Grill/BBQ
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Modern
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Kosher • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
  • Bluu Bar
    • Cuisine
      Chinese • Indian • Italian • Pizza • Seafood • Thai • Asian • International • European • Grill/BBQ
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Modern • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Kosher • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Resort facilities at Malahini Kuda Bandos Resort
Great facilities! Review score, 8.4

Most popular amenities
  • Airport shuttle
  • Spa
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Fitness center
  • Room service
  • 2 restaurants
  • Free Wifi
  • Bar
  • Private beach area
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Private beach area
  • BBQ facilities
    Additional charge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Activities
  • Live music/Performance
  • Movie nights
  • Beach
  • Evening entertainment
  • Water sports facilities on site
    Additional charge
  • Nightclub/DJ
  • Entertainment staff
  • Snorkeling
    Additional charge
  • Diving
    Additional charge
  • Canoeing
    Additional charge
  • Windsurfing
    Additional charge
  • Fishing
    Additional charge
Food & Drink
  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
Wifi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Lockers
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
  • 24-hour front desk
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Suit press
    Additional charge
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
    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
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
Spa
  • Fitness
  • Spa/Wellness packages
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Spa
    Additional charge
  • Fitness center
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Hindi
  • Russian
  • Filipino

House rules
Malahini Kuda Bandos Resort takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 2:00 PM
Check-out
Until 12:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
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 - 1 years
Crib upon request
Free
2 years old
Crib upon request
Free
Extra bed upon request
$80 per child, per night
3 - 11 years
Extra bed upon request
$80 per child, per night
12+ years
Extra bed upon request
$110 per person, 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.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Transfer Details (excluded from room rates):

Please note that the property is only accessible by the following modes of transfer: Speedboat

The property is accessible only by the mandatory combined speed boat transfer arranged by Malahini Kuda Bandos. 12 Minutes journey from Male International Airport, USD 85 Per Adult and USD 42.50 Per Child, round trip inclusive of taxes. Advice flight details 72 hours prior to arrival. In circumstances where the guests arrange an outside boat to be used for their own services while staying at the resort, prior written permission must be obtained from the management and a docking fee will be applicable of US$300 per person.

Child Policy:

Mandatory green tax of USD 6 per child per night will be charged.

All Inclusive :

Travelers All Inclusive Entitlement:

Maaga Restaurant (3 Meals and Selected Beverages)

Afternoon Tea Served at Bluu 16:00 to 18:00

Unlimited “all you can drink” alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages “all day – all night”, as follows:

Bottled Water (500ml) non-carbonated, House Brand Soft Drinks – Coke, Diet Coke, Fanta Orange, Sprite, Bitter Lemon, Tonic and Soda, Fruit Juice – Canned, Beer –Draft, House Table Wine – Red, White, House Brand Spirits – Gin, Vodka, Rum and Whiskey Brandy. Selection of Cocktails and Mocktails are available at Bluu

Excursions (If more than 4 Nights, a visit of the local island will be offered, during the stay)

Kayak, Sup, Volleyball, Windsurf, Paddle Boat, Foosball, Billiard and all board games are included

(Subject to availability)

Honeymoon Benefits

Free Room Bed Decoration & a Fruit Plate

There will be a compulsory Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve supplement imposed on all stays that fall on and through the 24th Dec and 31st Dec 2023. The Christmas Eve Supplement shall be USD 300 per person and New Year’s Eve Supplement shall be USD 350 per person. Child Supplement shall be 50% of the above rate.

The resort accepts cash payments in U.S. dollars, Pounds and Euros only. Due to rules established Maldivian banks, the resort is not able to accept USD notes from the 1990s or any note that is damaged (ie.., torn, dirty, pen marks). The resort does not accept traveler's checks.

Early Departure Policy

Early departures will be treated as cancelations and will result in a 100% cancellation fee for all remaining accommodations dates.

General Policies : Upon check-in or making payment at the establishment, it is necessary to present the credit card used to guarantee the reservation. The establishment may contact the cardholder to verify the information provided. Unmanned aerial systems or drones will not be allowed.

FAQs about Malahini Kuda Bandos Resort

  • Room options at Malahini Kuda Bandos Resort include:

    • Family
    • Double
    • Villa
  • The prices at Malahini Kuda Bandos Resort may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Guests staying at Malahini Kuda Bandos Resort can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.5).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Halal
    • Gluten-free
    • Asian
    • American
    • Buffet
  • Malahini Kuda Bandos Resort offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Spa
    • Fitness center
    • Snorkeling
    • Diving
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Windsurfing
    • Evening entertainment
    • Beachfront
    • Spa/Wellness packages
    • Live music/Performance
    • Private beach area
    • Movie nights
    • Fitness
    • Beach
    • Entertainment staff
    • Water sports facilities on site
    • Nightclub/DJ
  • Yes, Malahini Kuda Bandos Resort is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Malahini Kuda Bandos Resort has 2 restaurants:

    • Maaga Theme Nights Restaurant
    • Bluu Bar
  • Check-in at Malahini Kuda Bandos Resort is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.

  • Malahini Kuda Bandos Resort is 10.6 miles from the center of North Male Atoll. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.