Kurumba Maldives

Maldives, Indian Ocean

Star rating

Thila
Superior Room
Superior Room
Superior Room
Deluxe Bungalow
Deluxe Bungalow
Reception
Kandu Bar
Beachfront Deluxe Bungalow
Beachfront Deluxe Bungalow
Thila
Hamakaze
Garden Pool Villa
Garden Pool Villa
Beach Villa
Beach Villa
Beach Villa
Vihamanaa
Athiri Bar
Deluxe Pool Villa
Deluxe Pool Villa
Deluxe Pool Villa
Family Villa
Family Villa
Family Villa
Family Villa
Spa
Mahal
Al Qasr
Frangipani
Kurumba Residence
Kurumba Residence
Kurumba Residence
Thila
Superior Room
Superior Room
Superior Room
Deluxe Bungalow
Deluxe Bungalow
Reception
Kandu Bar
Beachfront Deluxe Bungalow
Beachfront Deluxe Bungalow
Thila
Hamakaze
Garden Pool Villa
Garden Pool Villa
Beach Villa
Beach Villa
Beach Villa
Vihamanaa
Athiri Bar
Deluxe Pool Villa
Deluxe Pool Villa
Deluxe Pool Villa
Family Villa
Family Villa
Family Villa
Family Villa
Spa
Mahal
Al Qasr
Frangipani
Kurumba Residence
Kurumba Residence
Kurumba Residence

The hotel

Famed as the first tourist resort in the Maldives, this excellent hotel has a wide range of facilities with a fantastic array of restaurants serving cuisine from across the world. With a lively natural house reef in the beautiful Indian Ocean, fantastic diving and snorkelling opportunities lie within easy reach. Even better, this resort is just a 10-minute speedboat ride from the airport or Male, so you won’t need to wait long for that first delicious cocktail on the sand.

Amenities

  • Scuba Diving
  • Snorkelling
  • Honeymoon
  • Bar
  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • Internet Access
  • Restaurant
  • Safety Deposit Box
  • Spa
  • Beachfront location

Where is it

Located in North Malé atoll. Transfer time from airport: approximately 10 minutes by speedboat.

Hotel information

All rooms with air conditioning and fans, safe, flat screen TV, satellite television stations, outdoor standing shower, indoor standing shower, bathtub, bathrobes, hairdryer, mini-bar, complimentary WiFi, beach towels, premium amenities, iron and ironing board, and tea/coffee and hot chocolate making facilities. Superior Rooms are conveniently located, with either a terrace or balcony, open-plan bathroom, and 1 daybed. With 1 king-size bed or twin beds, sleeping maximum 2 adults and 1 child/infant.


Breakfast Included: buffet breakfast or premium a la carte breakfast, dependent on room category booked. 

Half Board: includes dinner at the main restaurant (buffet). 

Full Board Plus: lunch and dinner at the main restaurant with beverages (a selection of soft drinks, canned juices, water, coffee, tea, wines, liquors and cocktails during meal times at the main restaurant only. 

Dine Around All Inclusive: lunch with a choice of two menus in three locations, with beverages. Dinner with a choice of seven restaurants, with beverages. Additional beverage outlets (Athiri, Kandu Bar and Fex) with a selection of soft drinks, canned juices, water, coffee, tea, wines, liquors and cocktails. Choice of excurions (glass bottom boat, Male tour, Sunset and Dolphin Cruise). Minimum 4 night stay.

Deluxe Bungalows provide privacy in verdant surroundings, just steps from the beach with an open plan bathroom and outdoor daybed. With 1 king-size bed or twin beds, sleeping maximum 2 adults and 2 children/teens.

Beachfront Deluxe Bungalows are cosy and well appointed, with sun loungers on the private terrace by the white sand and sparkling ocean. With 1 king-size bed or twin beds, sleeping maximum 2 adults and 2 children/teens.

Garden Pool Villas are nestled in the tropical gardens, with a private courtyard, open-plan bathroom, and private plunge pool. With 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 3 adults and 1 child/infant/teen, or 2 adults, 1 child/teen and 1 infant.

Beach Villas are perfectly positioned for catching the sunrise, and generously spaced, with a separate lounge and an intimate garden spa tub. With 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 3 adults, or 2 adults, 2 children and 1 infant.

Deluxe Pool Villas are spacious villas with their own private pool, a sitting room, and a private deck with breath taking ocean and garden views. With 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 3 adults, or 2 adults, 2 children/teens, and 1 infant.

Family Villas are two-level villas, with stunning ocean views and secluded lounging. With 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 3 adults, or 2 adults, 2 children/teens, and 1 infant.

The Two Bedroom Kurumba Residence is expansive, with a private pool / spa tub in both wings. Sleeping maximum 6 adults, or 4 adults, 2 children/teens, and 2 infants.

7 restaurants, 3 bars and 1 shisha lounge: Vihamanaa (international delicacies with Maldivan senses). Thila (al fresco dining). Hamakaze (teppanyaki, sushi, sashimi). Al Qasr (Middle Eastern specialties). Mahal (Indian cuisine). King Thai (authentic flavours from Thailand). Café (laidback dining opposite the pool). Fez (shisha lounge). Sound of the Sea* (private dining). Kandu Bar (breezy open-air pavilion and overwater deck). Athiri Bar 1 & 2 (snacks, cocktails).

Vibrant culture and nightly entertainment with talented Maldivian artists.

2 swimming pools, and 2 further children’s swimming pools. Water sports centre. Activities for children, teens and adults. Photo studio*. Boutique. 7-day activity programme with a selection of complimentary events. Veli Spa* (with body treatments, yoga pavilion and classes and a relaxation lounge). Diving centre (the reef system here ranks amongst the purest in the world, with an amazing array of colourful fish, sea anemones, sponges, eels, turtles, whale sharks and more).

24-hour reception. Arrival/departure lounge. Doctor on-site. Babysitting service*. Laundry and dry cleaning service*.

*Denotes local charge.

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Image of the Tripadvisor rating It was relaxing and perfect

Aug 30, 2025 Odyssey37215937285

It was perfect the staff is polite and professional .. Staff name is AJ and Shrehtha, more over the food was outstanding and delicious. Food marking alqasar chef Mohammed
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Aug 28, 2025 Voyage43431

This is my first time i visit this lovely resort it is really nice and clean the room the bathroom it is like the heaven the all stuff is very nice and respectful all the time they smile and the are very helpful in resort more than 3 restaurants and bar in front the magnificent pool ther is also lounge for shisha if you want to smoke the sea and… Read more
This is my first time i visit this lovely resort it is really nice and clean the room the bathroom it is like the heaven the all stuff is very nice and respectful all the time they smile and the are very helpful in resort more than 3 restaurants and bar in front the magnificent pool ther is also lounge for shisha if you want to smoke the sea and the water is like the sky colors it is very clean and like the drink water they have the diving center there is so many activities like snorkeling and free diving if yiu have diving license and snorkeling with sharks and turtles from my heart thanks to every employee in the resort for making this journey magnificent and thanks to MR.majed the manger of rooms Hope to see again Best regards ❤️ Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating A fantastic stay

Aug 26, 2025 Sarah K County Wexford, Ireland

Fantastic stay in The Maldives. From the speedboat from the airport to the gorgeous villa, great dining and really friendly staff. A great experience surrounded by clear waters and lots of possibilities to enjoy excursions.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Fantastic stay at Kurumba Maldives

Aug 25, 2025 MaartjeVD10

We spent 2 nights at Kurumba and it was absolutely fantastic! The island and resort are stunning, and everything is perfectly taken care of. Our villa with a private pool in the garden was a wonderful place to relax, and the beaches were exactly what you dream of when thinking of the Maldives. The service was outstanding – whether it was the… Read more
We spent 2 nights at Kurumba and it was absolutely fantastic! The island and resort are stunning, and everything is perfectly taken care of. Our villa with a private pool in the garden was a wonderful place to relax, and the beaches were exactly what you dream of when thinking of the Maldives. The service was outstanding – whether it was the restaurant manager or the housekeeping staff, everyone was super friendly and incredibly helpful. We joined several activities, which were well organized and fun, though unfortunately a few were cancelled due to the weather. The food was excellent across the resort, especially at the buffet restaurant, but the highlight was the Japanese restaurant, which was truly spectacular. We enjoyed every moment of our stay and would love to return – next time for a bit longer, as 2 nights was far too short! Read less
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Aug 24, 2025 whites4 Doha, Qatar

From beginning to end, Kurumba was outstanding! Easy airport transfer, beautiful resort, great food, amazing staff!