Kandooma Resort Maldives

Maldives

Azure skies, golden sands, and sparkling turquoise waters make Maldives the perfect spot for Music in Paradise.

Located in the Maldives’ stunning South Male Atoll, just a 45-min. boat ride from the capital Male’, but secluded enough to feel as though you’ve landed on a remote island getaway. Sit back with a cocktail in your hand, and enjoy legendary musicians performing live gigs. The intimate concert settings on the beach and rooftop bar of Kandooma ensure you can take the party long into the night. Kandooma also boasts a long list of remarkable outdoor and water activities the to keep the whole family happy.

This is the island wonderland for everyone.

What We Love

Accommodation

Range of accomodation all built around the edge of or on the water, providing more than enough paradise for guests to enjoy relaxed seclusion and privacy.

AMAZING OCEAN

Manta rays, whale sharks, turtles and other rare species of marine life are commonly found among Kandooma Maldives’ home reefs.

DINING

Enjoy a culinary journey at Kandooma! Eating and drinking experiences offer everything from sumptuous buffets served at the Cafe for breakfast, lunch and dinner; to the classy ͚a la carte͛ restaurant – ‘The Kitchen’ – offering fine beachfront dining.

KIDS CLUB

Kandooma Kids Club offers numerous different activities to amuse the kids while you relax. Children will learn, create, engage, and learn about the fish, flora & fauna around the island, mix cakes, fancy dress… there is no end to the adventures!

Upcoming Music Events

“Relax all day, share in great music, dance long into the evenings!”

Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma Maldives offers an unbeatable holiday experience for those searching for that extra special touch! Located on a private island in the South Male Atoll, the resort features spectacular architecture inspired by sea barnacles and exudes a tropical island atmosphere, lush tropical greenery, white sand beaches and turquoise waters are more than enough paradise for guests to enjoy relaxed seclusion and privacy.

All the accommodation has been built around the edge of or on the water. Each villa type is fresh and contemporary in appearance, with clean lines and minimal clutter, incorporating all modern amenities, whilst retaining the warmth of natural wood finishes. Large windows mean that you are only a glance away from the great blue outdoors.

Gold Experience: Beach View Villa

The semi-detached beach villas come with large windows that positively invite the outdoors inside. Whitewashed floor boards evoke a sense of fresh coolness, yet feel warm and textured to bare feet. They feature light summer duvets and massive bath towels, flat screen televisions, a place to plug in your mp3/iPod, indoor out-door showers and wifi broadband. The beach villas are 36 square metres in size.

VIP Experience: One-Bedroom Beach House

The One-Bedroom Beach House offers the luxury of space. With either Sea or Garden View, the villas present a striking mix of natural elements and modern design. Bedrooms are on the first floor level and enjoy views of the sea or the gardens. The living area underneath the bedroom is furnished with designer seating laid out on a carpet of fine white sand. 72 square metres in size, with 36 square metres on each level.

First floor bedroom with one king sized bed and a private terrace
Ground floor living space with an outdoor terrace
Complimentary Wi-Fi access
Bluetooth docking station
32-inch flat screen TV
Outdoor rain shower
Signature bathroom amenities
Pillow menu
Ceiling fan
Mini bar
Coffee/tea making facility

Ultimate Experience: Overwater Villa

Hovering above coral and marine life in the shallow clear waters, Water Villas offer the ultimate Maldives experience. Each Villa has a private sundeck with hammock that in high tide is partially submerged in crystal clear water. Expansive living space is complemented by a large open bathroom which offers a private outdoor shower and bathtub with views of the water. The Water Villas are 65sqm in size.

VIP Family Experience: Two Bedroom Family Beach House

Two Bedroom Family Beach House is a spacious family villa designed with the comfort of every individual in mind. The first floor features a master bedroom and a second bedroom with king and twin beds, each equipped with its own terrace. The ground floor, with a living area and outdoor terrace which provides direct access to the beach, is perfect for family bonding.

Once-in-a-lifetime Experience

Unforgettable experiences are the heart of Kandooma, with a long list of remarkable outdoor and water adventures on offer, from picnic island trips to aqua surfaris and windsurfing, just a booking away. Kandooma activities cater to everyone, be it the advanced diver, the extreme sport enthusiast or the family in need of some tranquil chill-out time in the Maldives’ magical wilderness. Evening activities on offer may include live music, discos and local folklore. You can also enjoy tennis, football, table tennis and darts, or just relax in the expansive resort pool. For a sampling of Maldivian life, visits to Guraidhoo can be arranged.

World’s Most Breathtaking Yoga

Taught by the resident yoga instructor, the vinyasa-style yoga class weaves together the physical, emotional and spiritual aspects of your vacation, to help you centre yourself in a space of complete wellness and relaxation. Suitable for yogis of every level, the classes can be an inspiring start to the day, or a way to unwind into your island evening.

Mesmerising Tropical Ecosystem

Manta rays, whale sharks, hammerhead sharks, oriental sweetlips, parrotfish, green turtles and other rare species of marine life are commonly found among Kandooma’s home reefs. The Dive Centre is comprehensively equipped for advanced divers but also thoughtfully set up for absolute beginners, with Bubblemaker for kids, Discover Scuba Diving and a multitude of PADI training courses.

Exclusive Surfing, Perfect Waves

Perfect Wave, the world’s largest surf tour operator, runs the surf program at Kandooma with experienced resident surf guides and instructors. Surfing is exclusive and limited to a maximum of 50 surfers, so you must pre-register. The breaks around Kandooma have something for everyone, from beginners moving up to intermediate, to experienced surfers wanting fast barrels and rippable walls.

Refresh & Reset

The idyllic setting at the COMO Shambhala Spa at Kandooma sets the scene of serenity and calm, the perfect getaway from the pressures and demands of the modern world. The spa experience is all about energising in a natural environment, with a wide range of therapeutic massages and treatments in five treatment rooms with breathtaking ocean views.

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