I had an amazing stay at Kandima Maldives. Everything was perfect — from the beautiful villa and stunning views to the excellent service and delicious food. The staff were kind, professional, and always helpful. It was a truly unforgettable experience. Highly recommended!
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Kandima Maldives
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About this stay
Kandima Maldives is a 5-star resort in Dhaalu Atoll, Maldives. The facility list names a private beach, a swimming pool and spa treatments. Guests rate it 4.6 out of 5 across 1,481 reviews.
The feed lists 67 facilities for Kandima Maldives. For food and drink it names snack bar / café, bars, breakfast in room, buffet and coffee. On the water side the list includes canoe, diving, fishing, surf and water sports.
Wellness and leisure entries: fitness center, kids pool, massage, outdoor pool and pool bar. In the rooms the listing mentions air conditioning, balcony, bath, free wi-fi, hairdryer and iron and board. Services include 24-hour front desk, 24-hour security, babysitting service, concierge and currency exchange.
A private beach is part of the listed facilities.
Facilities
- 24-hour front desk
- 24-hour security
- Aerobics
- Air conditioning
- Babysitting service
- Badminton
- Balcony
- Banquet
- Snack bar / café
- Bars
- Bath
- Breakfast in room
- Buffet
- Business Center
- Canoe
- Coffee
- Concierge
- Cot
All 67 facilities
- Currency exchange
- Darts
- Dinner
- Diving
- Dry cleaning service
- Entertainment activities
- Express check in
- Family rooms
- First aid
- Fishing
- Fitness Center
- Free Wi-Fi
- Games room
- Garden
- Hairdryer
- Housekeeping
- Internet access
- Iron and board
- Kids pool
- Laundry Service
- Luggage storage
- Lunch
- Market
- Massage
- Minibar
- Night club
- Non smoking rooms
- Outdoor pool
- Playground
- Pool bar
- Private beach
- Restaurant
- Room Service
- Safe
- Security Features
- Shuttle service
- Smoke detector
- Smoking area
- Spa
- Special diets
- Surf
- Swimming pool
- TV
- Table tennis
- Tennis court
- Terrace
- Water sports
- Wheelchair accessible
- Yoga
Photos
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Getting there
Kandima Maldives lies about 171 km in a straight line from Velana International Airport, the country's main gateway near Malé. The nearest domestic airport is Kudahuvadhoo, roughly 16 km away, which matters if your transfer combines a domestic flight with a boat ride.
Dhaalu Atoll is far enough from Malé that the usual route is a domestic flight followed by a boat or road transfer; confirm the connection with the property before booking international flights.
The nearest other stays in this guide are Kokaa Villaa Maaenboodhoo (7.4 km), Niyama Private Islands Maldives (11 km) and Oceana Inn Maldives (15 km). On resort islands, neighbours are usually separate islands reached only by boat, so distance says little about walking access.
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Kandima Maldives averages 4.6 out of 5 across 1,481 reviews. A selection, quoted as written:
I stayed at this resort with my Boyfriend for 4 nights and it was beautiful. The ambiance was amazing. The restaurants in site were so delicious especially the Italian & Steak restaurant. The day time breakfast / lunch spots were okay but there are other options on site at each pool location. We originally stayed in a sky view room then upgraded to an aqua villa. We did have some issues with the AC but was fixed promptly which we appreciated. I did love that there was no check out time and able to use our all-inclusive package up until we left. The resort is great for families especially anyone with kids as there is a ton of activities for them. The spa was great and banana boating was so…
Worst Trip Ever – Do Not Waste Your Money! I had the absolute worst experience at Kandima Maldives. This resort is completely overrated and absolutely not worth the money. • Severely Understaffed: There are simply not enough staff to handle guests. Everything takes forever—whether it’s check-in, dining, or even basic requests. • Poor Service: Staff that are available seem overwhelmed and inattentive. Guest care is clearly not a priority. • Disorganized Management: It felt like no one was in charge. Waiting for basic services ruined the whole experience. • False Advertising: What they promote online looks nothing like the reality. This was the most disappointing trip I’ve ever taken. To…
Good to know
Families: the facility list includes babysitting service, cot, family rooms and kids pool.
Accessibility: the property is listed as wheelchair accessible; confirm the specific rooms and boat transfer.
Connectivity: wi-fi or internet access appears in the facility list.
Arrival: a shuttle or transfer service is listed; the boat or flight schedule is set by the property.
Before you book Kandima Maldives, check what the rate includes: Maldives rates can be quoted with or without the green tax, service charge, meals and the transfer from Malé, and transfers are often priced per person. The booking page shows the inclusions for your exact dates and party.
About Dhaalu Atoll
Dhaalu Atoll has 19 stays in this guide: 10 resorts and 9 local-island guesthouses. By guest score weighted for review volume, Kandima Maldives ranks 6 of the 11 rated stays here. The average guest score across the atoll's rated stays is 4.7 out of 5.
Dhaalu Atoll, known administratively as Dhaalu, lies about 169 km in a straight line from Velana International Airport. The atoll offers 20 stays in this guide: 10 resorts on their own islands and 10 guesthouses on inhabited local islands, with no city hotels. Of these, 11 are rated, with an average guest score of 4.7 out of 5. Eleven stays list a private beach and eleven list diving, reflecting the atoll's two main draws for visitors choosing between resort seclusion and local island life.
Browse all 19 stays in Dhaalu Atoll.
Questions about Kandima Maldives
Where is Kandima Maldives?
Kandima Maldives is in Dhaalu Atoll, Maldives, about 171 km in a straight line from Velana International Airport. The nearest other stay in this guide is Kokaa Villaa Maaenboodhoo (7.4 km).
Is Kandima Maldives a resort or a guesthouse?
Kandima Maldives is listed as a resort. It carries a 5-star rating in the supplier feed.
What do guests say about Kandima Maldives?
Guests rate Kandima Maldives 4.6 out of 5 across 1,481 reviews.
What facilities does Kandima Maldives have?
The feed lists 67 facilities, including a private beach, a pool, spa treatments, diving and a restaurant.
How do you get to Kandima Maldives from the airport?
Kandima Maldives is about 171 km in a straight line from Velana International Airport, so the transfer is usually by a domestic flight followed by a boat or road transfer. The nearest domestic airport is Kudahuvadhoo, about 16 km away. The property confirms the exact transfer and timing.
Is Kandima Maldives suitable for families with children?
The facility list for Kandima Maldives includes babysitting service, cot, family rooms and kids pool. Ask the property about age rules and cots for your dates.
What other stays are near Kandima Maldives?
The nearest other stays in this guide are Kokaa Villaa Maaenboodhoo (7.4 km), Niyama Private Islands Maldives (11 km) and Oceana Inn Maldives (15 km).
How do I check availability at Kandima Maldives?
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