Bandos Maldives is a perfect setting for a romantic getaway or two weeks of heaven away from the pressures of everyday life. This haven of tranquillity is nestled in lush green vegetation around its own lagoon, with white-sand beaches and crystal-clear waters. For those looking for a more active holiday, there's plenty to do. The resort has a state-of-the-art sports complex, a swimming pool and wading pool for children, and a water sports centre. The PADI dive centre, run by a team of experienced instructors, offers the chance to view sharks, rays and turtles in their natural habitat. The reef at Bandos is one of the best in the North Malé Atoll and you'll also have access to over 40 different dive locations further afield. With warm, attentive service and a choice of rooms and villas, we're pretty sure you won't want to leave.
Amenities
Scuba Diving
Snorkelling
Tennis
Windsurfing
Families
Bar
Evening Entertainment
Fitness Centre/Gym
Internet Access
Restaurant
Room Service
Safety Deposit Box
Where is it
Located in North Male Atoll, approximately 10-15 minutes from Male airport by speedboat.
Hotel information
220 rooms, all with air conditioning, minibar, safe box, IDD telephone, hair dryer, satellite TV, tea/coffee-making facilities, private patio and WiFi. Standard Beachfront Rooms have twin beds or 1 double bed, sleeping maximum 3 people.
Board basis options
Half Board option: includes buffet breakfast and dinner in the main Gallery Restaurant. Water included during meal times (all other drinks payable locally).
Full Board option: includes buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner in the main Gallery Restaurant (excluding drinks). Water included during meal times (all other drinks payable locally).
All Inclusive option:
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served at Gallery Restaurant during allocated meal times. Dining at other establishments will incur an additional charge.
Carbonated and non-carbonated bottled water served at all food and beverage outlets.
Tea, coffee, Americano, Espresso, Cappuccino and Cafe Latte served at Sand Bar, Huvan, Sea Breeze and Gallery Restaurant.
Soft drinks and canned fruit juices served at the Sand Bar, Pool Bar, Huvan, Sea Breeze and Gallery Restaurant. Fresh fruit juice will incur an extra charge.
House wine served at Sand Bar, Pool Bar, Huvan, Sea Breeze and Gallery Restaurant. Premium brands of wine and all sparkling wines are chargeable.
Draught beer is available from the Sand Bar, Pool Bar, Huvan, Sea Breeze and Gallery Restaurant.
House spirit (gin, vodka, rum and whiskey) is available from Sand Bar, Huvan, Sea Breeze, and Gallery Restaurant. Premium brands of spirits are available at an extra charge.
Selected cocktails and mocktails are available from Sand Bar, Pool Bar, Sea Breeze and Huvan.
Selected sparkling wine is served by the glass at Sand Bar, Sea Breeze and Huvan.
Afternoon tea, coffee and snacks from Sea Breeze from 3:30pm-5:00pm.
Selected alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages and snacks from minibar (refilled once per day on a regular schedule).
Windsurfing, canoeing and stand up paddling are included - maximum of 2 hours per person per day.
Table tennis and billiards are included.
Use of gymnasium, fitness centre, spinning step classes, steam room and sauna.
Daylight tennis facilities with equipment.
All of the above are subject to availability.
Room upgrades
Garden Villas are conveniently located to the swimming pool and clubhouse and have 1 double bed, sleeping maximum 3 people.
Deluxe Beachfront Rooms have a spacious layout that’s great for families, with a living area, a bathtub in the bathroom, and twin beds or 1 double bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults and 2 children, or 3 adults and 1 child.
Superior Villas feature whitewashed interiors and modern furnishings, with an outdoor shower and 1 double bed, sleeping maximum 3 people.
Beach Villas are stylishly decorated, with direct access to the beach and an outdoor shower With 1 double bed, sleeping maximum 3 people.
Premium Beach Villas are duplex rooms, set a mere stroll away from your exclusive strip of beach. With ample living space on the ground floor, a large sundeck, and a modern bathroom with outdoor jetted tub. The bedroom upstairs has a balcony and floor-to-ceiling windows with beach vistas. Sleeping maximum 2 adults and 2 children, or 3 adults and 1 child.
Beach Pool Villas are modern, featuring a private infinity plunge pool looking out to sea, as well as a Cabana sun deck and outdoor shower. The bathroom features a jetted tub. With 1 double bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults.
Water Villas are located on stilts over the water as if floating on the sea, offering privacy, seclusion, and uninterrupted ocean views. With a private infinity pool, sun deck and sun beds, direct access to the lagoon, outdoor shower, and capsule coffee machine. With 1 double bed, sleeping maximum 3 people.
Gallery Restaurant (main buffet restaurant). Grill Bar (indoor and outdoor seating with ocean views). Sea Breeze (over-water deck serving a variety cuisine). Huvan (large sundeck with sunset views). Sand Bar (with karaoke and entertainment). Pool Bar (swim-up bar). Umi Yaki (seaside grill).
Regular entertainment including live band, DJ, karaoke, movie night, kids' movies, kids' disco and Boduberu (traditional drum and dance).
Fascinating house reef. Dive Bandos* (diving centre with access to over 40 dive sites). Orchid Spa* (offers body treatments, salon services, and age-appropriate kids treatments). Range of experiences* (including island hopping, snorkelling trips and Male tours). Fishing trips*. Clubhouse complex (including club lounge, fitness centre, sauna and steam room, mini soccer, tennis, badminton and squash). Kokkos Kids Club*. Water sports centre. Gift shop.
Complimentary WiFi in-room, reception, and public areas. Medical centre. In-villa dining*.
* Denotes local charge.
Please note: to ensure our customer's safety, we are unable to offer over water accommodation to Children under the age of 12.
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Pure paradise
Jun 30, 2025Terri_cattellDidcot, United Kingdom
This was our third visit to Bandos and this time we returned with our family and friends. Every time we have been we have been met with the warmest of welcomes and feels like we are “home”. The gallery restaurant is now open and is beautiful - the food was delicious and did not disappoint. Also liked getting salad from the cold room especially…
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This was our third visit to Bandos and this time we returned with our family and friends. Every time we have been we have been met with the warmest of welcomes and feels like we are “home”. The gallery restaurant is now open and is beautiful - the food was delicious and did not disappoint. Also liked getting salad from the cold room especially after a warm morning on the beach!!
The staff are all amazing and work so hard to provide that special hospitality that the island is renowned for. Rooms were kept spotless as were the grounds - the team work tirelessly to make it a pretty place. Special thanks go to Swapan, Thoha and Fijo at gallery restaurant and also Ibrahim at Huvan and Sagar at the sand bar. You make our holidays just that much more memorable and that is why we will keep coming back!! Keep up the amazing work all at Bandos - a truly magical island in the sun
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Our favorite place in Maldives ,which we are visiting over and over again for the past few years ,since we discovered.
Jun 29, 2025mariagalabova91
Our favorite place to visit in Maldives over and over again.
Bandos is a 10/10 place for those who love the usual Maldivian relaxing life and snorkeling activities. The island is surrounded all around by reefs and a huge variety of fish.
The sunset bar is amazing and Leonardo with Jainam were attentive and very kind. The guys at the reception…
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Our favorite place to visit in Maldives over and over again.
Bandos is a 10/10 place for those who love the usual Maldivian relaxing life and snorkeling activities. The island is surrounded all around by reefs and a huge variety of fish.
The sunset bar is amazing and Leonardo with Jainam were attentive and very kind. The guys at the reception were very helpful with our requirements.
Pizza ,Seviche and the breakfast buffet are delicious. Also the spa was amazing too.
Such an authentic place to visit in Maldives.
We’d consider staying for longer if there would be a possibility to visit the neighboring islands during the day and I guess if they do some good deals of exchanging visitors during the day ,that may drive some more business both ways.
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Very good impression.
Jun 23, 2025Laura A
Very nice resort😍
When you go to Sand bar, you must looking for Guru, he does the best cocktails ever.😇
I usually don’t write any reviews but this resort… WOW🥰
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Jun 23, 2025Steve W
The staff on the island are very friendly and helpful. The beach is excellent and protected by reef, allowing enjoyable swimming and snorkelling.
Our room a Deluxe Beachfront Room was clean but poorly furnished and outdated. Limited storage, second class towels, bath to fit 10 year old. The area outside was untidy and unkept.
The food was…
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The staff on the island are very friendly and helpful. The beach is excellent and protected by reef, allowing enjoyable swimming and snorkelling.
Our room a Deluxe Beachfront Room was clean but poorly furnished and outdated. Limited storage, second class towels, bath to fit 10 year old. The area outside was untidy and unkept.
The food was generally poor, although the Grill Restaurant was good.
Extras were expensive compared to other islands we visited. Lots of hidden extras like charging for sparkling water at breakfast (own made not branded)
Dive centre equipment looked old and pricy.
They charge 50% extra for airport transfer $108 than a trip to Male.
The management seem more interested in getting money out of you than service.
Would not recomend
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Amazing
Jun 22, 2025Marina C
Iam here in Bandos! The best place! We are very happy. The stuff is very friendly, we like a lot. Guru make the best cocktail in Bandos. We are like a lot. Food is amazing, don’t go without taste grilled restaurant. Really amazing place.
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