Kandima Maldives

Maldives, Indian Ocean

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The hotel

Kandima Maldives is a stylishly designed resort, created with fun and energy at the heart of everything they do. Kandima island is a 3km long tropical paradise, boasting huge stretches of pristine sand and crystal clear lagoons. The resort offers a sensational experience to all who visit and is sure to be the one of the best holiday you're ever likely to have. For those looking to relax, fear not… Kandima Maldives isn't just fun and games. They know how hard you work and that you deserve a break, which is why all of their accommodations have their own unique style. So, if you're wanting to relax on the balcony swing in your Sky Studio or want to laze by the infinity pool on the deck of your Ocean Pool Villa. They've got you covered. What's more, Kandima have a variety of board basis options available to you, so you can tailor your dream Maldivian getaway to your exact needs and desires. From sensational Chinese cuisine in Sea Dragon to dreamy Mediterranean inspired fare in Azure, your days of excitement and relaxation will start and end with mouth-watering delicacies. Kandima Maldives is the ultimate resort for every kind of holidaygoer and we're sure you'll find it hard to say goodbye.

Amenities

  • Kayaking
  • Scuba Diving
  • Snorkelling
  • Tennis
  • Water Skiing
  • Yoga
  • Kids Club
  • Bar
  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • Games Room
  • Internet Access
  • Laundry Service

Where is it

Kandima Maldives Resort is a 45 minutes Seaplane ride from the Male International Airport and the views on the way make this transfer an excursion in itself. 

Hotel information

264 vibrant and energetically designed studios and villa, epitomise the fun and excitement of a Maldives holiday. Each studio and villa is equipped with complimentary WiFi, in-room entertainment system, mini-bar*, hair-dryer, safe and coffee machine. Beach & Sky Studios are 55 sqm and are located across a two storey villa, perfectly situated along the beach. Each studio comes with either a terrace or Sky studios have private balcony with balcony swing. Sleeps a maximum of 2 adults and 1 child.

Dine Around All Inclusive includes: buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner at Flavour and Zest. Dinner can also be enjoyed at the resort's a la carte restaurants Smoked, Sea Dragon or Azure from the chef's menu.

Guests are also entitled to:

- Unlimited alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages

- Mini-bar (wine, beer, soft beverages and snacks will be restocked once a day)

- Water sports: complimentary rental of snorkelling equipment, standard kayaks, and paddle boards (1-hour daily)

- Previously mentioned inclusions of other board basis.

Bed & Breakfast includes: daily buffet breakfast at Flavour or Zest restaurants and also includes unlimited soft drinks during meal time.

Half Board Plus includes: daily breakfast and dinner at Flavour and Zest with unlimited soft drinks during meal time.

Full Board Plus includes: daily breakfast, lunch and dinner at Flavour and Zest with unlimited soft drinks during meal time.

*The above meal plans all also include:

- Half Board Plus (dinner) and Full Board Plus (lunch and dinner) guests are also eligible for a 20% discount at any A La Carte restaurant.

- 15% discount on dive and water sports activities (T&C apply)

- 10% discount on spa treatments

- Free use of BURN Fitness Centre, table tennis and darts

- 30-minute complimentary photo shoot

- Complimentary daily snorkelling trips (not guided) to house reef

- Complimentary daily scheduled yoga and fitness programmes

- Complimentary kids club activities (daily)

- Complimentary use of tennis, beach volley and football arena

- Daily evening entertainment at Breeze bar (live music/DJ)

- Weekly beach games and pool parties at Breeze or Beach Club

- 24-hour check-in/check-out — No check-out time!

- Not included: In-villa dining & takeaway from restaurants/bars.

Room upgrades

Beach Villa with Swirl Pool are 97sqm and are located on the beach, lagoon side of the island. The rooms features a semi-outdoor bathroom with hot tub, rainfall shower and day bed. The villa has a king-size bed and a sofa bed. Sleeping a maximum of 2 adults and 2 children.

Sunrise or Sunset Beach Pool Villa's with Swirl Pool are a slightly larger 105sqm and feature the same great bathroom amenities as the Beach Villa with Swirl Pool, with the addition of a bathtub and a plunge pool on the private sundeck. Both come with amazing views of either the sunrise or sunset. Sleeps a maximum of 2 adults and 2 children.

Aqua Villa's are 73sqm overwater villas that have extensive views of the lagoon from not only the private sundeck, but also the bathroom which features a freestanding bathtub. Have one king size bed and sleep a maximum of 2 adults.

Aqua Villa with Swirl Pool are the same size as the Aqua Villa but have the addition of a swirl pool on the private sundeck. Have one king size bed and sleep a maximum of 2 adults.

Ocean Pool Villas are 95sqm and feature a private sundeck with it's own plunge pool overlooking the ocean. Have one king size bed and a sofa bed, sleeping a maximum of 2 adults and 2 children.

Sunset Aqua Pool Suites are the largest overwater villas, located at the end of the jetty for the most impressive, uninterrupted views. This rooms features a separate living area and a suitably sized infinity pool. Sleeps a maximum of 2 adults.

Two Bedroom Family Sky Suites are perfect for a Maldivian family getaway. This suite has two bedrooms, interconnected by the lounge area. One bedroom contains a king size bed and the other a bunk bed. Sleeps a maximum of 2 adults and 2 children.

Breeze Beach Bar (live music and refreshments, open 10:00am to 12:00am). Beach Club Kandima (live music and refreshments, open 10:00am to 18:00pm). Deli (quick bites and treats, open 10:00am to 20:00pm). Azure (Mediterranean style a la carte restaurant, open for dinner). Flavour Zest (international cuisine buffet style, open breakfast, lunch and dinner). Smoked (steakhouse a la carte restaurant, open for dinner). Sea Dragon (Chinese cuisine, open for dinner). Forbidden Bar. Aroma Café.

Swimming Pool. esKape Spa*. Kandiland Kids Club. Games room. Kula Art Studio. Burn Fitness Pavilion. Tennis. Badminton. Beach volleyball court. Football field. Snorkelling*. Scuba-diving*. Sunset fishing*. Sunset cruise*. Kayaking*. Stand-up paddle boarding*.

Boutique shop.

* 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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Aug 29, 2025 Christopher M

This was our best family holiday ever! The Villa was so beautiful. The staff were so friendly and welcoming. The food was amazing, with a theme night every evening. Our son has allergies, so the staff provided him with his own chef to help with the different types of foods. Thank you for an amazing visit. Highly recommend Kandima. 🙏.
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Aug 29, 2025 baderlive Portland, Oregon

This island is unique, big with a natural forst and soft white beach sands! The crow is very welcoming and amazing specially Amine , Houdi "Photographer" ... , I can't remember all the names, but cheers to them all ! I have one comments that I'm sure it will be considered, I wish other restaurants are opened for lunch and not only dinner like… Read more
This island is unique, big with a natural forst and soft white beach sands! The crow is very welcoming and amazing specially Amine , Houdi "Photographer" ... , I can't remember all the names, but cheers to them all ! I have one comments that I'm sure it will be considered, I wish other restaurants are opened for lunch and not only dinner like SMOKE & Sea Dragoon! Don't miss the snorkeling, Aroma coffee, and the SPA ! Read less
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Aug 28, 2025 Sandro V

I was completely impressed with Kandima team professionalism and customer service - Thanks in special to Jalil (Breeze Bar) for the professionalism and for making my family days better with your respect and friendship!
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Aug 26, 2025 843ileshm

We had an amazing time at Kandima, our first time on this island, and we were not sure what to expect before we arrived. There are lots of activities to do here, including daily kayaking and paddleboarding, which are part of the all-inclusive package. Other activities are chargeable. Life jackets are provided for all ages, and they also provide… Read more
We had an amazing time at Kandima, our first time on this island, and we were not sure what to expect before we arrived. There are lots of activities to do here, including daily kayaking and paddleboarding, which are part of the all-inclusive package. Other activities are chargeable. Life jackets are provided for all ages, and they also provide daily trips to the house reef, which you have to book with the Aquaholics team. The team are welcoming, but I did notice they had different views on the weather conditions and whether it is suitable for the not-so-advanced swimmers, where some would say the sea is choppy to give you some understanding, whereas others wouldn't mention it, even knowing we had small children. For the non-advanced swimmers, this is good to know before heading out. It's also important to note, you don't see lots of sealife near the shore, you need to head out more to the reef, apart from the cute baby sharks and a few odd fish! It might be the time of year we went, who knows? There are other activities like the daily Aqua Gym or Yoga sessions, but check on the app they provide and also check with the appropriate teams, as we found the app didn't quite match the activities that should take place. Some of the things we didn't quite like were the fact that on previous all-inclusive holidays, we would normally have the mid-meal snacks and ice cream for the kids all covered, but you have to pay for these, unfortunately. The same goes for the bike rental, which we were surprised they didn't have bikes for the kids, only one size. People around the resort are super friendly, and we found that everyone wanted to say hello and help us. Even the room cleaners are so polite and friendly, we had Wayne Rooney (not the footballer ;) ) and he did a great job. We found that if there was anything wrong with the room or needed sorting, using the app to message the team was quick and easy, and they sent someone out straight away. Knowing that the gym was open 24 hours was a massive bonus for us to go to before the kids were awake! The cocktails are slightly different between the bars, like Beach and Breeze, but it depends on the person making them. Most of the barmen made the cocktails similar, but a few we couldn't drink. I would recommend the ice coffees and also IDA from the beach/swim up bar, he was really friendly and he even made us his IDA Special, which should definitely go on the menu for anyone who like a sweet alcoholic and non-alcoholic (for the kids) specials! I was surprised by the lack of chips, pizzas, burgers and nuggets you would normally get during every meal in the restaurants, which was great for us as the kids would normally just be eating that every day! If you fancied some chips, you could always ask the chefs. We particularly enjoyed the breakfasts, where the Flavour chefs for morning omelettes and pancakes were very accommodating. The à la carte restaurants were amazing and I would highly recommend them all, especially the benefit of the all-inclusive package is that you can go to them every day if you want to! Just need to make sure you booked them in advance. The kids club (Kandiland team) were awesome, they would even have the kids play for 15 mins before we grabbed a few things from the room for them. It's important to know that some activities within there are chargeable, and it's best to check in with the team, as the app might not be fully up to date with the daily activities. We were a little disappointed with the evening parties, like the glow party was without glowsticks (but with glow paint), especially our youngest, who was expecting them and the white party was held in the adults-only Forbidden bar, which was a shame. Special shout out to INASH from the reception team, who went the extra mile during our stay and along with management helped us to enjoy the holiday. Omi was helpful too when we had to book our anniversary things. I couldn't remember the guy from the Gym who also led the Yoga and Aqua Gym sessions, he was really helpful! The buggy's really helped to go around the island and to/from rooms. We would definitely want to come back to this island again, hopefully one day soon! Read less
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Aug 24, 2025 Climber17153481811 Hong Kong, China

excellent trip, excellent service, nice staff, good view, comfortable room, delious food, exciting activities. Worth to stay Especially Jalil, he provided nice and warm heart touch service