Bandos Maldives

Maldives, Indian Ocean

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    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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    Image of the Tripadvisor rating Honeymooners

    Jul 31, 2025 Freedom00998204619 Milan, Italy

    It’s such a beautiful island. We truly enjoyed every moment of our stay. Our room was always clean. The excursions were so fun. All the staff were so friendly and helpful. Our waiter Mohamed at the buffet restaurant was very helpful. We loved our stay.
    Image of the Tripadvisor rating Exceptional Service from Mahamed and Ayman

    Jul 30, 2025 Abdoulkarim A

    I would like to give a big shoutout to Mahamed and Ayman for their excellent service. Mahamed In gallery restaurant is truly a hardworking and amazing person—always professional and attentive. Ayman is incredibly kind and equally hardworking. Both of them made my experience outstanding, and I truly believe they deserve recognition. I hope to see… Read more
    I would like to give a big shoutout to Mahamed and Ayman for their excellent service. Mahamed In gallery restaurant is truly a hardworking and amazing person—always professional and attentive. Ayman is incredibly kind and equally hardworking. Both of them made my experience outstanding, and I truly believe they deserve recognition. I hope to see them both in higher positions one day—they really are the best! Read less
    Image of the Tripadvisor rating Nice experience

    Jul 30, 2025 Resort449049

    It was very nice experience, welcoming staff, so generous by upgrading our superior villa to premium villa for free. Clean and nice place, and good location.
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    Jul 30, 2025 Inspire16285295304 Milan, Italy

    From arrival to departure everything was great. We enjoyed the beach, snorkeling, and the food! It’s a beautiful island. We enjoyed our stay so much. The staff are so polite and eager to help. We would like to thank our waiter in the main restaurant Mohamed. He made us feel so special always. See you soon again Bandos
    Image of the Tripadvisor rating Dive Bandos is one of the best dive centres

    Jul 29, 2025 FrankHill2812 Kerkrade, Limburg, Netherlands

    This review is about Dive Bandos. I will post a review about Bandos Maldives later.... A few weeks back I came home from a great holiday at Bandos Maldives. Dive Bandos is one of the oldest school of the Maldives and the professionality supports this. I did 7 dives with them and all of them were GREAT! Manaan helped me with getting the Nitrox… Read more
    This review is about Dive Bandos. I will post a review about Bandos Maldives later.... A few weeks back I came home from a great holiday at Bandos Maldives. Dive Bandos is one of the oldest school of the Maldives and the professionality supports this. I did 7 dives with them and all of them were GREAT! Manaan helped me with getting the Nitrox course. The briefings of Shivad before every dive were clear and well explained. And after every dive the depth, dive time and air left were noted! All of the crew were very friendly and helpfull! And a special thank you to Emma! She was only a week on the island, but I had the feeling she was already a long time part of this great team! I have done 85 dives up till now in 8 years of diving and Dive Bandos is one of the best teams I have encountered... Long story short: I am really recommending Dive Bandos to dive with! Read less