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.

  • Booking Bonus: Book by 5 Jun '25 to receive up to 50% off the accommodation cost for stays between 1 May '25 - 30 Apr '26.  Terms and conditions apply. Any applicable offers have been calculated into the prices shown. Offers may not be combinable. Blackout dates apply. 

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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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Tropical Bliss with Amazing Food and Snorkeling Adventures

May 20, 2025 Stefanie O

We spent an amazing holiday at Kandima Maldives and truly felt like we were in paradise. The island is stunning, the beach is clean, and the overall vibe is very relaxed. The food was excellent – fresh, diverse, and beautifully presented – and the staff were always friendly and helpful. One of the highlights was the free daily boat service to the… Read more
We spent an amazing holiday at Kandima Maldives and truly felt like we were in paradise. The island is stunning, the beach is clean, and the overall vibe is very relaxed. The food was excellent – fresh, diverse, and beautifully presented – and the staff were always friendly and helpful. One of the highlights was the free daily boat service to the house reef. We went snorkeling several times and were impressed by the marine life. There were also a few good spots directly off the beach, though we recommend bringing water shoes as there are many dead corals on the seabed. A bit odd was the towel system: beach towels were not replaced automatically during room cleaning and had to be ordered by phone each time. Thankfully, they were delivered quickly and without issues. One small downside was that sparkling water wasn’t included in the all-inclusive package (except during dinner in the à la carte restaurants), which felt a bit off considering the overall high standard. All in all, Kandima is a beautiful place to unwind, explore the ocean, and enjoy fantastic food. We’d definitely recommend it to couples looking for a mix of adventure and relaxation. Read less
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May 20, 2025 Полли Б

The service, rooms and bed are just perfect. Sometimes to find restaurant food during lunch (not bufeaut) wasn't easy. Separate beach, wonderful color of the water, beatiful animals and fishes, green island. That was hard to buy good enough fruits (like bananas) in the stores.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Beach Bar is awsome,SID is nice,very helpful and friendly,I lost my my sunglasses beach bar area,finally I f sooooo much

May 20, 2025 Sharon L

Beach Bar is awsome,SID and kunal very nice,very helpful and friendly,I my sunglasses lost beach bar area,finally I found beach club area, Sid hand over to me .kandima very beautiful island, service was excellent thank you very much for everything f 🫶
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Outstanding

May 20, 2025 César S Lisbon, Portugal

Wonderful time. Beautiful nature and an amazing service. They lost my luggage at Emirates, but a few hours after arrival it was already delivered at the room. The room is also very well planned. I recommend the room with the exterior bathroom.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Very very gooooood

May 19, 2025 KianN19 Tehran, Iran

Excellent very good location one piece of paradise goooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooood Everything was great. I had a very good experience at this hotel — it was very lovely, just like home, maybe even more comfortable than home. All the staff were excellent and kind. Any question or request I had was handled with respect.… Read more
Excellent very good location one piece of paradise goooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooood Everything was great. I had a very good experience at this hotel — it was very lovely, just like home, maybe even more comfortable than home. All the staff were excellent and kind. Any question or request I had was handled with respect. Overall, it was the best hotel I’ve ever stayed at. Everything we ate or bought was billed at the end, so we never had to worry about carrying cash around the hotel. I’m truly satisfied with the strong management of the hotel and I give top marks to the wonderful staff. Read less