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Malahini Kuda Bandos Resort

4.5 star property
Kuda Bandos beachfront hotel with 2 restaurants and spa

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Unwind at Malahini Kuda Bandos Resort, a luxury eco-certified hotel surrounded by crystal-clear waters. Indulge in scuba diving and water skiing or simply relax on the private beach with sun loungers nearby. Enjoy shopping on site, a hair salon, library and dry cleaning/laundry services for added convenience.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Airport transfer
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • On a private beach
  • 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges
  • Full-service spa
  • Fitness center
  • Beach sun loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Room service
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Library

Feel at home (6)

  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Minibar
$121 nightly
The total price is $179
Jun 4 - Jun 5
Total with taxes and fees

Why we love this property

Beach life at its best
Ocean waves meet thrilling adventures at this private beach hotel. Grab beach towels, lounge on white sand, or dive into sailing and snorkeling.
Spa sanctuary
This hotel boasts a full-service spa with treatment rooms for couples and outdoor areas. Daily spa services include massages, manicures, and pedicures.
Robed luxury retreat
Slip into soft bathrobes after a refreshing night's sleep behind blackout drapes. A well-stocked minibar awaits in each luxury guestroom.

Room options

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Garden Room | Minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Garden Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 258 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, Partial Ocean View | View from room

Deluxe Room, Partial Ocean View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Ocean view
  • 291 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Room, Balcony, Partial Ocean View

Superior Room, Balcony, Partial Ocean View | View from room

Superior Room, Balcony, Partial Ocean View

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 237 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Private pool

Sunrise Beach Pool Villa

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Beach view
  • 1076 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Beach Pool Suite | Minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Beach Pool Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Beach view
  • 2153 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

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Malahini Kuda Bandos, North Male Atoll, Kuda Bandos, 20077

What's nearby

  • Kuda Bandos Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km

Getting around

  • Velana Intl. Airport (MLE) - 5.8 miles/9.3 km
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Vihamanaa - ‬11 min walk
  • Gallery Restaurant
  • Athiri Beach Bar
  • Anchorage Bar
  • Feast Restaurant

About this property

Malahini Kuda Bandos Resort

  • When you stay at Malahini Kuda Bandos Resort, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Paradise Island Beach. Guests can visit the spa to be pampered with massages or mani/pedis, and Maaga, one of 2 restaurants, serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

All inclusive details

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

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 83 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is noon
    • Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions

    • Guests must transfer via boat to the property; guests must contact the property at least 72 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
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
    • The additional fee (payable at the property) covers mandatory transfer fees for guests ages 12-17.
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • No onsite parking
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Transfers

    • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • 2 restaurants
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • Private dining
  • Private picnics
  • Room service

What to do

  • On a private beach
  • Beach volleyball
  • Kayaking
  • Canoeing
  • Parasailing
  • Sailing
  • Boat tours
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Water skiing
  • Windsurfing
  • Shopping
  • Fishing
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Hair salon
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Beach sun loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Romance packages

Facilities

  • Built in 2016
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Library
  • Fitness center
  • Full-service spa
  • Massage/treatment rooms

Accessibility

  • Accessible airport shuttle

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 32-inch LED TV
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Bathrobes
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free newspapers
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Special features

Spa

Alize has 3 treatment rooms including rooms for couples and outdoor treatment areas. Services include massages and manicures and pedicures. The spa is open daily.

Dining

Maaga - Overlooking the ocean, this restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
The Bluu - This restaurant overlooks the ocean. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.
Kuredhi - This fine-dining restaurant specializes in Mediterranean cuisine. Open daily.
Bar 75 - Onsite bar. Open daily.
Thari Tree Top Dining - This fine-dining restaurant overlooks the ocean. Open daily.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • 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.
  • Christmas Eve (December 24) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 250.00
  • Christmas Eve (December 24) Gala Dinner per child: USD 125.00 (from 2 to 11 years old)
  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 400.00
  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per child: USD 200.00 (from 2 to 11 years old)
  • Additional fee for children (from 12 years old to 17 years old): USD 85 per person, per stay
The listed additional fee covers transfer fees for guests ages 12-17.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of USD 100 per person (roundtrip)

Children & extra beds

  • Airport shuttle for children between the ages of 2 and 11 costs USD 50 (roundtrip)

Policies

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.

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.

This property does not have elevators.

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit on site.

This property accepts credit cards and cash.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB International

Cashless transactions are available.

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

Also known as

Malahini Resort

Malahini Kuda Bandos

Malahini Kuda Bandos Resort Hotel

Malahini Kuda Bandos Resort Kuda Bandos

Malahini Kuda Bandos Resort Hotel Kuda Bandos

Frequently asked questions

Does Malahini Kuda Bandos Resort offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Malahini Kuda Bandos Resort does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Malahini Kuda Bandos Resort?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Malahini Kuda Bandos Resort?

Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Malahini Kuda Bandos Resort.

Is airport shuttle service offered by Malahini Kuda Bandos Resort?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is USD 100 per person roundtrip.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Malahini Kuda Bandos Resort?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is noon. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Malahini Kuda Bandos Resort and nearby?

Have fun with onsite activities like kayaking, parasailing, and sailing. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy other amenities such as 2 bars and a private beach. Malahini Kuda Bandos Resort also has a fitness center and spa services.

Are there restaurants at or near Malahini Kuda Bandos Resort?

Yes, there are 2 onsite restaurants, featuring Mediterranean cuisine and ocean views.

What's the area around Malahini Kuda Bandos Resort like?

Malahini Kuda Bandos Resort is located a short 11-minute walk from Kurumba Beach.

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Reviews

Malahini Kuda Bandos Resort Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • The beach was beautiful, with white sandy shores and crystal-clear turquoise waters filled with vibrant coral and colorful fish. (5 reviews)
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Reviews

Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Super nice room, great staff. Sorry to say but the pool had some early birds that used it for cleaning and as a toilette more or less the whole day..
Nicklas, 4-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Had a sunrise room, it was lovely though may put some people off who don't like insects in your bathroom as it is outside. Food was great, staff was lovely. House reef is really good, accessible from all sides. We saw reef sharks, eagle rays and devil rays on the house reef. Manta ray excursion is 30 min boat ride.
Ryan, 5-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

All around excellent resort with a super kind abd attentive staff!
Reuben, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Very comfortable and pretty resort, in keeping with the island surroundings. Food was good and the staff were lovely and very flexible with my requests. Highly recommend
Ruth, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

The staff were very friendly and helpful. All areas were kept very clean and tidy. Loved our time there.
Erin, 6-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great resort . Super friendly staff Mr Rakeeb and Ms Devi provided an exceptional service much appreciated. Memorable stay well done Malahini Kuda Bandos.
Sholendra, 5-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

It’s a very nice place and the staff are very hospitable. They respond very quickly to complaints.
Mubarak, 4-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Nice hotel

Very kind staff. Good breakfast. Nice beaches and sea. Tours are a bit expensive like in other hotels in Maldives. Foods are also expensive as other hotels, better to come as full board. Overall a good experience.
4-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

We have nothing to complain about! We had a wonderful time and the staff is incredible. We were treated so well and the place is truly a paradise—fantastic in every way! I’d like to mention some amazing people who made our stay special, especially the chef Riffath and Kritika from reception Thank you all for an unforgettable experience! Alex and Marcela
Alex Moraes Dos, 6-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great place to get away for a couple days. Really happy we paid to stay in a villa - it was unfortunately raining while we were here so the extra space was very appreciate. All to nclusive is definitely the way to go. The buffet was awesome. Would have been nice if there was a larger pool for all guests to use. The bubble tub on our patio was nice and probably never needs but it need it doing our rainy stay to be usable.
Kevin, 2-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Nice resort, big, clean and very comfy rooms. Beach chairs are quite hard, it would be good if they had some cushions. Very convenient to travel from/to Male airport. Buffet food is nice but a bit bland, not much fish or local food. Very good vegetarian options. Beach is ok, water can get a bit murky at times and there are lots of rocks so beach shoes are recommended.
Estefania, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

It was an amazing experience, the sunrise pool villa was just incredibly beutiful, also the dicoration for our honey moon. the stuff was super kind and the cleaned the the room twice a day. the hotel manager did fullfill all our wishes. the buffet was variable and dilicious. - the only thing that enoyed us was that there was just water, coffee and Tea included in the full meal. we expected to have at least soft drinks or juis but they were extra.
Seyyid Ali, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

The resort was a dream. We really liked the island, you could walk around it in 10 minutes. We had the Sunrise Beach Pool Villa and it was really nice, especially the bathroom was an oasis. The room was cleaned twice a day and the towels and bathrobes were changed, even the pool was checked and cleaned every day. A few steps from our villa you could go snorkeling where you could also experience sharks up close. We had an all-in stay, which I would recommend to everyone because otherwise it would be VERY expensive. The food was fantastic, it really tasted very good (not the usual all-in that you experience in other countries), the chefs Dipak, Souray, Vishal, Amdadul and Rana put a lot of effort into fulfilling every wish and warmly every time Greeted and always had a good mood and a smile on their faces. The waiters were always very friendly and did a great job. We really felt very comfortable and would come again.
Elma, 10-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Malahini Kuda Bandos

Our stay at Malahini Kuda Bandos was truly unforgettable. As a welcome gift, we received a fruit-filled basket. The cleanliness of our room, the pool, and the jacuzzi were all perfect. The dining staff were very attentive, especially Leona, who always served us with a smile, and Sauran, who prepared fresh eggs for us every morning. We also want to thank Deepak, Jahangeer, Rana, and Vishal for their kind and meticulous service. The privacy of our room, the tranquility, and the peacefulness of the island gave us the most unforgettable memories. The natural beauty of the island is beyond words—white sandy beaches, crystal-clear turquoise waters filled with vibrant coral, colorful fish, and sea turtles. It's truly a slice of paradise. Thank you so much for everything, Malahini Kuda Bandos!
Burak, 4-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

The resort is 8 km by sea from Malè, 15 minutes by speedboat. In fact, standing on the beach and looking to the left from the island you can see Malè with its port, merchant ships and its skyline of skyscrapers, it is not a pretty sight and it is not such a remote atoll as it seems from the photos. There are motorboats at sea going to and from Malè to the other atolls, and planes heading for the other islands continually pass overhead. However, it is comfortable, the food is good, and the resort is clean even if a little old and the staff is friendly. On the island there are Carletto (little Charles), Giulietto (little Julius) and Franchino (little Frank), three roosters who crow day and night and night and day. It's like being in a chicken coop. the Resort is a 3 star not 4.
Dario, 7-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

We stayed two weeks in Malahini Kuda Bandos in a Garden Room. The room was nice. The cleaning was ok also, but sometimes we had to ask from the reception for towels etc and the cleaning times were unpredictable. The island is small and closeness to Male is both a good thing (transfer times) and a bad thing (lots of trafic and the view to Hulhumale was not great). The sand on the island has shifted almost totally to the other side of the island where the main beach is located, so some of the pictures I had seen before weren't accurate anymore, but we actually enjoyed the small area near Bar75 more than the big beach. Also the bar was much better than the big bar on the main beach, where the drinks weren't good and service wasn't great either. But in Bar75 Harsha made great drinks and was very nice and provided excellent service. Food in main restaurant was great and the guys working behind the "Live food" counter were always nice and smiling, so were the waiters. We had half board and the drinks, especially a bottle of wine, was really expensive and I felt that the island was more expensive to for example Sun Island Villa Resort, where I've been many times. For the room we got a good deal from Expedia. The weather wasn't great and it was very cloudy and windy almost all the time, so we didn't do any excursions and did very little snorkeling.
Heidi, 13-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Nice, cute with fantastic friendly staff, good to go!
Alexander, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

It was a wonderful stay! Amazing beauty everywhere, the staff was very kind and helpful!
Natali, 4-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

food is good.
Hiroshi, 4-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

I loved everything!
Tanya, 4-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Nice escape close to Male

Loved the included breakfast, and the lemongrass electrolytes in the gym! The gym itself was nice too. Great snorkeling right there. Gorgeous beach, sunrises and sunsets! Island is small, but lovely. Staff very helpful, attentive, and accommodating—even when I requested to switch rooms. They also helped sort out my lost luggage with the airport. They have a desk at the airport where they escort you out to the boat, all very simple. They were able to modify meals for allergies. Biggest down side was that the restaurants were closed from 2-7pm which was tough when recovering from jet lag. Otherwise, a great relaxing option close to Male.
Amber, 3-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

It was nice. Did have to request for our pool to be cleaned and the deccing wasn’t cleaned during our stay therefore made it a bit uncomfortable to use our private pool. Out shower was also full of leaves. Our room wasn’t cleaned for 2 days although we left the sign on the door requesting for it to be done. After speaking with reception the finally did clean our room. It was advertised as 2 restaurant all inclusive but one restaurant was closed
Mohammed Khurshedus, 6-night trip
Verified

4/10 Fair

This is an ideal island to spend a night or two but not a two week holiday , there is very little to do and the water is so shallow around the island it is hard to swim above the coral , there is also almost no available beach
Alfred John, 13-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

The beach was beautiful and the room was nice. The staff let you seek them out if you needed anything, which may have been intentional to allow quiet and privacy but we were expecting more of a luxury resort atmosphere. It was more of a secluded island get away.very hot and expensive.The staff was kind and helpful when we asked for anything.
Christina, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

The best part of this resort, asides from the per beauty of the island is the people that work there. From Imthyaz, Vanesa, Eni, the Marine Hub Crew, they make you feel so welcomed and are so kind. This time, I also enjoyed the excursions, the food is amazing. I'll keep coming back to Malahini.
Danielle, 4-night trip