Bandos Maldives

Maldives, Indian Ocean

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The hotel

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.

Please note: Meal plan inclusions are defined by the hotel and are subject to change at any time without notice.

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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May 3, 2026 Annabelle K

We arrived morning of March 11th 2026 and were warmly greeted by Lealy in reception, which was wonderful. Both our villas were ready on arrival. Lealy gave us a comprehensive tour of the beautiful location and all the amenities. The island itself is bliss, picturesque and peaceful. After resting from our flight we went back to talk to Lealy - she… Read more
We arrived morning of March 11th 2026 and were warmly greeted by Lealy in reception, which was wonderful. Both our villas were ready on arrival. Lealy gave us a comprehensive tour of the beautiful location and all the amenities. The island itself is bliss, picturesque and peaceful. After resting from our flight we went back to talk to Lealy - she was brilliant. We were very happy with our villas 308 & 309. Everyone on the island was extremely friendly & polite, the two guys that looked after our villas; Mohamed Abul-Balam & Mohamed Shohag Rana, very also fantastic. Cleanliness was always 10/10! The restaurants were also fantastic along with the staff looking after us every evening. Lealy kindly arranged a special evening in the Tappanyaki Restaurant for a birthday - it was amazing thank you to the Chef! We also upgraded for one night to a water villa to celebrate the birthday, it was so worth it and we are so grateful to the staff for accommodating us so amazingly. Thank you for the memories. Thomas, Jane & Annabelle Keatley x Read less
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May 3, 2026 Halah a

Arfan was the worst staff I met him With unprofessional behaviour and disrespect Gust service is bad Buggy car not available at any time
Image of the Tripadvisor rating The best place I have ever visited despite being in over 30 countries.

Apr 30, 2026 Ajay T

Location was perfect on the big island. The atmosphere was awesome. Me and my wife went there for our honeymoon. We were in a private villa in front of the beach. The rooms were neat and clean. The housekeeping staff came twice a day to makeup the bed. In terms of value, it was spot-on. We didn't even expect it to be that good. The noise level was… Read more
Location was perfect on the big island. The atmosphere was awesome. Me and my wife went there for our honeymoon. We were in a private villa in front of the beach. The rooms were neat and clean. The housekeeping staff came twice a day to makeup the bed. In terms of value, it was spot-on. We didn't even expect it to be that good. The noise level was minimal. It was very peaceful. The amenities were upto the mark. The buffet staff was also very polite and supportive. In 'Gallery' restaurant, we were served awesome Indian food by Chef Jaiveer and Chef Nakib Alam. Read less
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Apr 29, 2026 Lindsey S

From start to finish a fantastic holiday. The island is beautiful and the staff can’t do it enough for you. Excellent food and drink at the gallery restaurant (Gayan looked after us so well) the Beach BBQ was great, we also got to experience the sunrise champagne breakfast which was amazing, the sunset dolphin cruise and a very special meal at … Read more
From start to finish a fantastic holiday. The island is beautiful and the staff can’t do it enough for you. Excellent food and drink at the gallery restaurant (Gayan looked after us so well) the Beach BBQ was great, we also got to experience the sunrise champagne breakfast which was amazing, the sunset dolphin cruise and a very special meal at the grill restaurant for my birthday. Big shout out to Muhammad and the young lady at Huvan that went above and beyond to make our holiday special. Harly at the pool bar makes the best cocktails and works so hard! Can’t recommend enough! Read less
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Apr 28, 2026 Martina S

A charming little hotel island with a beautiful snorkeling and diving area. A paradisiacal atmosphere with the wonderful scent of frangipani. It was pleasantly quiet, no one was intrusive, everything was simply perfect. We had a small, simple terraced house right on the beach with a foot-washing station in front, a terrace, a clothes drying rack,… Read more
A charming little hotel island with a beautiful snorkeling and diving area. A paradisiacal atmosphere with the wonderful scent of frangipani. It was pleasantly quiet, no one was intrusive, everything was simply perfect. We had a small, simple terraced house right on the beach with a foot-washing station in front, a terrace, a clothes drying rack, and seating on the veranda. Inside, there was a small entryway for taking off shoes, then a double bed, a desk with a minibar, plenty of storage space, a coffee machine, a large mirror, a hairdryer, a ceiling fan, air conditioning, two luggage racks, a wardrobe with a safe, and a bathroom with a walk-in shower, a toilet with a separate shower and a sink. We booked the most basic accommodation option, but even that was very good. Regular and good housekeeping; there was also always a small terry cloth floor towel in the entrance to prevent too much sand from getting into the room. The food was great, a mix of international and local dishes, with excellent service. We enjoyed it very much. Read less