A real paradise :) The island is small and full of nature, with beautiful trees, and the sea is crystal clear. The house reef is amazing, with colorful fish just a few meters from the beach. It’s very peaceful and private, perfect for relaxing. The food was another big surprise. Even if the island is small, there are different restaurants, and every meal was delicious and different. A special mention goes to fresh seafood that were fantastic, and the view of the ocean made every dinner special. Also, we really appreciated the gym, small but well-equipped and always clean, perfect for a quick workout before breakfast. What makes everything even better is the management: always present,…
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Kandolhu Maldives
Why guests stay
- Bar
- Wi-Fi
- Fitness room
Video transcript
Welcome to Kandolhu Maldives, a 5-star hotel in Male, Maldives. Guests can enjoy a restaurant, a bar and Wi-Fi. Guests rate it 4.9 out of 5, from 187 reviews. You will find it at Universal Resorts 39 Orchid Magu, in Male. Have a look around, then compare and book on impt.mv.
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About this stay
Kandolhu Maldives is a 5-star resort in North Ari Atoll, Maldives. The facility list names a swimming pool, spa treatments and diving. 187 guest reviews give it an average of 4.9 out of 5.
The feed lists 44 facilities for Kandolhu Maldives. For food and drink it names snack bar / café, bars, coffee, minibar and restaurant. On the water side the list includes canoe, diving, fishing, surf and water sports.
Wellness and leisure entries: fitness center, massage, spa and swimming pool. In the rooms the listing mentions air conditioning, balcony, bath, bathrobe, free wi-fi and hairdryer. Services include 24-hour front desk, concierge, currency exchange, first aid and housekeeping.
Facilities
- 24-hour front desk
- Air conditioning
- Balcony
- Snack bar / café
- Bars
- Bath
- Bathrobe
- Bidet
- Canoe
- Coffee
- Concierge
- Currency exchange
- Diving
- Dry cleaning service
- First aid
- Fishing
- Fitness Center
- Free Wi-Fi
All 44 facilities
- Garden
- Hairdryer
- Housekeeping
- Internet access
- Iron and board
- Laundry Service
- Luggage storage
- Massage
- Minibar
- Non smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- Room Service
- Safe
- Shuttle service
- Slippers
- Smoke detector
- Smoking area
- Spa
- Surf
- Swimming pool
- TV
- Telephone
- Terrace
- Toiletries
- Wake-up service
- Water sports
Photos
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Getting there
Kandolhu Maldives lies about 75 km in a straight line from Velana International Airport, the country's main gateway near Malé. The nearest domestic airport is Maamigili, roughly 59 km away, which matters if your transfer combines a domestic flight with a boat ride.
Resorts this far from Malé are usually reached by seaplane, or by a domestic flight followed by a boat ride; the resort confirms which applies and the timing, and seaplanes fly in daylight only.
The nearest other stays in this guide are Constance Halaveli (5.8 km), Safari Island Resort (6.0 km) and Ellaidhoo Maldives by Cinnamon (7.5 km). On resort islands, neighbours are usually separate islands reached only by boat, so distance says little about walking access.
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Kandolhu Maldives averages 4.9 out of 5 across 187 reviews. A selection, quoted as written:
Everything in this resort was exceptional - from the moment they picked us up on the boat, to the moment they left us for the seaplane. Truly 5-star service that made everything possible to make us feel great, even if it meant more difficulties or expenses for them. The beach villa was really nice, modern, well maintained and with no issues whatsoever. Kudos for the running water outside the villa to clean the sand from the feet. We also enjoyed the outdoor shower and the place to hang our swimwear to dry. Bed was comfortable and they did provide us with the hard pillows we requested. Their reef isn't the best we've seen, but it's still great and offers some amazing snorkeling. You can swim…
We would like to rate our experience of Kandolhu higher than 5 stars if we could ! The island is a beautiful jewel in the shimmering Indian ocean. Full of lush plants dotted with beautiful accommodation surrounded by a lively house reef. However what makes Kandolhu really special are the lovely staff who made our stay a most memorable experience. The Kandolhu team glide about their business in a most charming and effortless way. By the end of our stay, we felt like we were leaving family behind, and we were sad to go. So thank you to all the lovely staff, we hope to be back someday and see you all again Andy & Nicky xxx
Good to know
Families: no family-specific facilities are listed; ask the property about cots and connecting rooms.
Accessibility: wheelchair access is not listed; contact the property before booking if it matters.
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 Kandolhu 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 North Ari Atoll
North Ari Atoll has 249 stays in this guide: 16 resorts and 233 local-island guesthouses. By guest score weighted for review volume, Kandolhu Maldives ranks 3 of the 94 rated stays here. The average guest score across the atoll's rated stays is 4.6 out of 5.
North Ari Atoll, known administratively as Alif Alif, lies about 76 km in a straight line from Velana International Airport. The atoll offers 249 places to stay, divided between 16 resorts on their own private islands and 233 guesthouses on inhabited local islands, with no city hotels. Of these, 94 are rated, with an average guest score of 4.6 out of 5. 106 stays list a private beach, and 155 list diving, reflecting the atoll's appeal to travellers who want reef access alongside beach time.
Read the North Ari Atoll guide for reefs, transfers and what to do, or browse all 249 stays in North Ari.
Questions about Kandolhu Maldives
Where is Kandolhu Maldives?
Kandolhu Maldives is in North Ari Atoll, Maldives, about 75 km in a straight line from Velana International Airport. The nearest other stay in this guide is Constance Halaveli (5.8 km).
Is Kandolhu Maldives a resort or a guesthouse?
Kandolhu Maldives is listed as a resort. It carries a 5-star rating in the supplier feed.
What do guests say about Kandolhu Maldives?
Guests rate Kandolhu Maldives 4.9 out of 5 across 187 reviews.
What facilities does Kandolhu Maldives have?
The feed lists 44 facilities, including a pool, spa treatments, diving and a restaurant.
How do you get to Kandolhu Maldives from the airport?
Kandolhu Maldives is about 75 km in a straight line from Velana International Airport, so the transfer is usually by seaplane, or by a domestic flight and a boat. The nearest domestic airport is Maamigili, about 59 km away. The property confirms the exact transfer and timing.
Is Kandolhu Maldives suitable for families with children?
The feed lists no family-specific facilities for Kandolhu Maldives, such as family rooms, a kids' pool or babysitting. Ask the property about children's ages, cots and connecting rooms before booking.
What other stays are near Kandolhu Maldives?
The nearest other stays in this guide are Constance Halaveli (5.8 km), Safari Island Resort (6.0 km) and Ellaidhoo Maldives by Cinnamon (7.5 km).
How do I check availability at Kandolhu Maldives?
Choose dates and guests in the booking box on this page. It opens the live availability and rate for Kandolhu Maldives on app.impt.io in a new tab.
More stays in North Ari
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