Kandolhu Maldives

Property Highlights

Revive, rejuvenate, and relax in many ways while holidaying here. Sign up for massages at Varu Spa, a luxury spa with 3 couple treatment rooms.Each of these treatment rooms has a shower room, Gheriani beds, and pedicure, manicure stations. Lounge on the sun-kissed beaches and give in to the temptation of experiencing the azure waters lapping the beach.Venture into the deep to see the vibrant colours of aquatic life forms with diving expeditions. Full-day dive safaris, fluorescent night dives, private dives - the resort offers it all.For beginners, the property offers a dive school with PADI certification. Besides diving, guests can enjoy snorkelling, wind surfing, catamaran sailing, kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding, wakeboarding, and kneeboarding.GoPro cameras are available free of charge for the duration of your stay in the resort. Special experiences and excursions such as snorkel safaris with manta rays/whalesharks and sunset cruises with Champagne.Additional facilities include 24-hour front desk, library, board games, free WI-Fi, boutique, and fitness centre. Concierge, laundry, currency exchange, and housekeeping (twice a day) services offer added convenience.English-speaking staff are available for assistance.

The property was opened in 2014 and features 30 villas set across the beach or overwater.

For dining, the resort offers 6 restaurants and bars. Guests enjoy a choice of American, Asian, Continental, and Full English/Irish breakfast.Room service and BBQ facilities can be enjoyed. Vegetarian and halal food options are available.

Location & Surroundings

The property offers seaplane transfers from Male International Airport. It is a 25-minute seaplane flight and costs USD 465 per adult and USD 297 per child.Transfers are mandatory and guests have to share details of arrival and departure flights prior to arrival. Payment has to be done directly at the property.The property will arrange for the transfer and share details such as pick-up point, kiosk at the airport etc.

The resort is located on Kandolhu island, an idyllic island around 70 km from Male. Part of North Ari Atoll, it features pristine beaches and tropical inland.

Food and Dining

• Guests can dine at any of the 6 eateries on-site.
• The Market: Savour flavours from across the world at this classy, beachfront restaurant.
• An all-day dining outlet, it serves an a-la-carte menu along with a tantalizing buffet spread for breakfast.
• Olive: Set above the Market, this Mediterranean-cuisine restaurant offers nice ocean views and an option of alfresco seating.   
• Sea Grill: Open only for dinner, this eatery is the place to head for freshly-caught seafood barbecued and served right on the beach.
• Banzai: Enjoy sushi, teppanyaki, and sake at this classy Japanese restaurant.
• Ata Roa: Try delicacies from Peru and Mexico while marvelling at stunning ocean views here.
• Vilu Bar: Sip on delicious fresh juices or innovative cocktails at this beach bar. 
• It is also the venue for special events such as movies on the beach.    

Room details and Amenities

• Each of the 30 villas features a classy decor and private sun decks with sun loungers and wide umbrellas.
• Amenities common across all include air-conditioning/fan, free Wi-Fi, iPad, flat-screen TV, minibar, espresso machine/kettle, iron, ironing board, and an electronic safe deposit box. 
• Additional amenities such as wine cellar, rechargeable torch, and GoPro camera make your holiday experience more memorable.
• All villas on the beach boast open-air bathroom with a shower, an additional outdoor shower, and a bathtub.  
• Villas with private pools are available.
• All overwater villas offer amazing ocean views from even the bathroom, which has a bathtub and shower.
• Additional bathroom amenities include beach and bath towels, bathrobe, hair dryer, and Voya bath amenities. 

Activities & Nearby Attractions

• Enjoy relaxing massages at Varu Spa, lounge on sun-kissed beaches, and enjoy a good book from the library.
• Play board games, shop for souvenirs, and work out at the fitness centre.
• Sign up for water sports such as diving and snorkelling safaris, sunset cruises, catamaran sailing, kayaking, and stand-up paddleboarding.
• Wind surfing, wakeboarding, and kneeboarding can be enjoyed too.

How to Reach the Property

The property offers seaplane transfers from Male International Airport. It is a 25-minute seaplane flight and costs USD 465 per adult and USD 297 per child.Transfers are mandatory and guests have to share details of arrival and departure flights prior to arrival. Payment has to be done directly at the property.The property will arrange for the transfer and share details such as pick-up point, kiosk at the airport etc.