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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The best family holiday, thank you Guru!!
Aug 21, 2025AbenaBrentwood, United Kingdom
We had the most incredible family holiday at Bandos. Travelling as a family of five with kids aged 8, 13 and 15, it can be hard to please everyone – but Bandos managed it perfectly. The island truly feels like paradise: never crowded, with soft sandy beaches and a house reef that’s perfect for snorkelling and full of marine life. The food was…
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We had the most incredible family holiday at Bandos. Travelling as a family of five with kids aged 8, 13 and 15, it can be hard to please everyone – but Bandos managed it perfectly. The island truly feels like paradise: never crowded, with soft sandy beaches and a house reef that’s perfect for snorkelling and full of marine life. The food was excellent with plenty of variety to keep both adults and kids happy.
A special mention must go to Guru at the pool bar – his warmth, friendliness, and attention made our stay even more memorable. He always made us feel welcome and went above and beyond to make sure we were looked after.
Overall, it was a 10/10 experience – the perfect balance of relaxation, adventure, and family fun. We can’t wait to return!
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Magical stay in Bandos!
Aug 20, 2025Matt J
We stayed on Bandos for 6 days and had an amazing time. We chose a premium beach villa and it was perfect; upstairs there is a bedroom and on-suite and a balcony, downstairs is lounge area and an outdoor bathroom with 2 showers and a jacuzzi. Air conditioned upstairs and down and upstairs there was a quiet overhead fan which was useful at night.…
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We stayed on Bandos for 6 days and had an amazing time. We chose a premium beach villa and it was perfect; upstairs there is a bedroom and on-suite and a balcony, downstairs is lounge area and an outdoor bathroom with 2 showers and a jacuzzi. Air conditioned upstairs and down and upstairs there was a quiet overhead fan which was useful at night. The beaches are amazing. We spent our time relaxing on the beach and snorkling ( I recommend the TG-7 camera!). The island is 500 m in diameter, so you can walk around it in about 20 mins. The food was great and a big thanks to Thoha, our waiter, who made the experience special. All the staff were professional and friendly and we loved our time on Bandos.
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Great Resort, Even Greater Staff
Aug 20, 2025megha gNew Delhi, India
We stayed at Bandos for 4 days and our experience was nothing short of exemplary. The resort is beautiful and well-equipped with all basic amenities. If you’re travelling with kids, this is truly one of the best places in the Maldives with a kids’ play area, swimming pool, beach access and the Kokko Club keeping my little toddler happy and…
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We stayed at Bandos for 4 days and our experience was nothing short of exemplary. The resort is beautiful and well-equipped with all basic amenities. If you’re travelling with kids, this is truly one of the best places in the Maldives with a kids’ play area, swimming pool, beach access and the Kokko Club keeping my little toddler happy and entertained throughout our stay.
The rooms are decently sized and the washrooms were larger than expected. What really stood out was the staff- extremely friendly and helpful, especially at the Gallery Restaurant. A special mention to Chef Nakib, who went out of his way to prepare food exactly to my son’s liking. His care and support made our trip truly memorable- thank you, Chef! Janani at the restaurant was also warm and attentive, making us feel cared for at every step. There were many others who contributed to our comfort, though I can’t recall all their names.
A small word of advice: opt for the all-inclusive or full-board option, as food and beverages are quite expensive in the Maldives. We also tried the Dolphin Cruise, which was well-organised and enjoyable. The only area of improvement I felt was the buffet spread- it could have had more variety and been a bit more lavish.
Overall, Bandos is a wonderful resort with an incredible team and I’d happily return for another stay.
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A corner of paradise
Aug 20, 2025Кристина Т
August 2025. My husband and I flew on a honeymoon, our vacation has just ended and we want to share our impressions of our wonderful vacation on the paradisiacal island of Bandos. This is an incredibly beautiful place with a picturesque nature. A green corner in the middle of the ocean. The atmosphere of tranquility and comfort reigns on the…
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August 2025. My husband and I flew on a honeymoon, our vacation has just ended and we want to share our impressions of our wonderful vacation on the paradisiacal island of Bandos. This is an incredibly beautiful place with a picturesque nature. A green corner in the middle of the ocean. The atmosphere of tranquility and comfort reigns on the island. I would also like to mention the staff who create such a pleasant atmosphere. Everyone is incredibly friendly and positive, attentive and ready to help in any situation. We should also mention the wonderful waiter, Mohamed. He's a wonderful person, an excellent employee, and a very sensitive friend! Trust me, he's already our friend! During our conversation, we told him when we were leaving, and for our last dinner, he beautifully decorated the table where we usually sat in the restaurant. We were delighted! During our vacation, we also had the opportunity to see dolphins and turtles, snorkel on an amazing reef, and play tennis on a well-maintained court. If you're looking for a paradise on earth, Bandos Hotel is definitely worth a visit!🤗
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Amazing holiday
Aug 19, 2025Martina B
Amazing holiday! Good food, good drinks and entertainment. A special thanks to Mr Guru, best barman in the island! The cocktails he made for the Sand Bar are very recommended! Very kind and professional
The best family holiday, thank you Guru!!