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Malahini Kuda Bandos Resort

4.5 star property
Beachfront hotel with full-service spa

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Terrace/patio
1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, blackout curtains
Couples treatment room(s), manicures and pedicures
1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, blackout curtains
2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Mediterranean cuisine
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

  • Bar
  • All-inclusive
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Laundry
Couples treatment room(s), manicures and pedicures

On the beach

This hotel has a private beach. Take advantage of the beach loungers and beach towels at the white sand beach. Experience the magic of ocean-view dining with a memorable meal at the restaurant. Some on-site activities to enjoy while you're visiting include snorkelling, sailing, and parasailing. Windsurfing is a noteworthy activity worth checking out nearby.

Front of property
2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Mediterranean cuisine
What guests liked about the beach

The beach was beautiful, with white sandy shores and crystal-clear turquoise waters filled with vibrant coral and colorful fish.

Room options

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Private pool

Sunrise Beach Pool Villa from 01 July 2025 to 31 Oct 2025, 20% off Spa 10% off Excursions

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Private pool
Air conditioning
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
  • 100 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Room, Balcony, Sea View

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
  • 22 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, blackout curtains

Sunset Beach Pool Suite - 50% off on Return Transfers for min 3 night stay from 1 May-31 Oct'25

Highlights

Private pool
Air conditioning
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
  • 200 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
  • 27 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, blackout curtains

Garden Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

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

What's nearby

  • Kuda Bandos Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km

Restaurants

  • Only Blu Underwater Restaurant
  • Swing Bar
  • Hamakaze
  • Sea Breeze Cafe' - Bandos
  • ‪Thila Grill - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Malahini Kuda Bandos Resort

Luxury hotel near Paradise Island Beach
You can look forward to shopping on-site, a hair salon and a library at Malahini Kuda Bandos Resort. This hotel is a great place to bask in the sun with a private beach, sunloungers and scuba diving. Indulge in a manicure/pedicure and a massage at Alize, the on-site spa. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner and Mediterranean cuisine. Enjoy the gym, as well as activities, such as rowing/canoeing, boat tours and waterskiing. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as dry cleaning/laundry services and 2 bars.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), multilingual staff and beach towels
  • Wedding services, luggage storage and massage treatment rooms
  • A 24-hour front desk, a front desk safe and a gift shop
Room features
All 83 rooms include comforts such as air conditioning and bathrobes, in addition to perks such as free WiFi and safes.
More amenities include:
  • Bidets, baths or showers and free toiletries
  • 32-inch LED TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, coffee/tea makers and ceiling fans

All-inclusive details

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

Languages

Arabic, Chinese (Mandarin), English, Filipino, Hindi, Malay, Russian

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge

Food and drink

  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 restaurants
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics

Restaurants on site

  • Bar 75
  • Kuredhi
  • Maaga
  • Thari Tree Top Dining
  • The Bluu

Things to do

  • Beach volleyball
  • Boat tours
  • Fishing
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Kayaking
  • Library
  • Parasailing
  • Pool
  • Rowing/canoeing
  • Sailing
  • Scuba diving
  • Shopping
  • Snorkelling
  • Water skiing
  • Windsurfing

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • On a private beach

Full-service spa

  • 3 treatment rooms
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage
  • Outdoor treatment areas
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Built in 2016
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out

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
The additional fee (payable at the property) covers mandatory transfer fees for guests ages 12-17.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Christmas Eve (24 December) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 200.00
  • Christmas Eve (24 December) Gala Dinner per child: USD 100.00 (from 2 to 11 years old)
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 350.00
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per child: USD 175.00 (from 2 to 11 years old)
  • 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.
  • Boat transfer per adult: USD 85 (return)
  • Transfer service fee per child: USD 42.5 (return), from 2 to 11 years old
  • Additional fee for children (from 12 years old to 17 years old): USD 85 per person, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

The listed additional fee covers transfer fees for guests ages 12-17.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 85.00 per person (return)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 42.50 (return), (from 2 to 11 years old)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is 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

Is Malahini Kuda Bandos Resort pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Malahini Kuda Bandos Resort?

This hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Malahini Kuda Bandos Resort?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Malahini Kuda Bandos Resort?

Checkout is at noon.

Does Malahini Kuda Bandos Resort provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 85.00 per person applies.

Are there all-inclusive benefits at Malahini Kuda Bandos Resort?

Some rate plans available at this property are all-inclusive.

Where is Malahini Kuda Bandos Resort located?

Nestled on the beach, this Kuda Bandos hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Kuda Bandos Beach and Kurumba Beach. Paradise Island Beach and Full Moon Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Malahini Kuda Bandos Resort Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 168 out of 350 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 127 out of 350 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 32 out of 350 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 350 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 350 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice, cute with fantastic friendly staff, good to go!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Hiroshi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
food is good.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very friendly and helpful. All areas were kept very clean and tidy. Loved our time there.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Alfred John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 13 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sholendra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great resort . Super friendly staff Mr Rakeeb and Ms Devi provided an exceptional service much appreciated. Memorable stay well done Malahini Kuda Bandos.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alex Moraes Dos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mubarak

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It’s a very nice place and the staff are very hospitable. They respond very quickly to complaints.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tanya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved everything!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Christina

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Estefania

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Seyyid Ali

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Huib

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Value for money

Nice resort with good opportunities for snorkling and diving. There are many fish and reef sharks. Also opportunities for other watersports like supping, and waterscooters. All-inclusive offers reasonable opportunities for food and drinks. Very friend staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Ramy

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Not bad !
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Moira L.

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Keep it up

Every effort to improve your happiness is attempted by a very talented Crewe! Great tradition night
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Burak

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Mohammed

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nothing like the pictures and loud bar all night not worth a dollar
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Ammar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

No beach service

Everything and everyone there were super helpful and polite. My biggest objection and draw back is the beach service which DOES NOT EXIST! There are no towels offered at the beach you bring the ones provided in your room, there are no pads on the beach loungers, glasses and garbage simply accumulate on the small tables until you remove them! Food was good, room was comfortable, BUT Maldives with lousy beach service is no Maldives!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Dario

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

4/10 Poor

manoj

Dissapointing stay...misleading Hotels.com info...

We went as a couple for a couple of days based on the Hotels.com listing that the Hotel had pool and bath tubs for all visitors. Upon arriving, we were informed that there were no public pools or bath tubs and if we wanted one, we have to pay another $250 per night to upgrade the rooms to villa with a pool. Since it is an island you cannot even turn around despite the misleading information on the Hotels.com website.We would have definitely chosen another property had we known that there were no public pools. Having said that, the kitchen chefs were excellent and made special effort to prepare vegetarian meals for us.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Heidi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 13 nights in Feb 2024