Bandos Maldives

Maldives, Indian Ocean

Star rating

Standard Beachfront Room
Standard Beachfront Room
Standard Beachfront Room
Sea Breeze
Garden Villa
Garden Villa
Deluxe Beachfront Room
Deluxe Beachfront Room
Deluxe Beachfront Room
Superior Villa
Superior Villa
Superior Villa
Beach Villa
Beach Villa
Beach Villa
Premium Beach Villa
Premium Beach Villa
Premium Beach Villa
Beach Pool Villa
Beach Pool Villa
Umi Yaki
Huvan
Club house
Tennis courts
Gift shop
Fitness centre
Standard Beachfront Room
Standard Beachfront Room
Standard Beachfront Room
Sea Breeze
Garden Villa
Garden Villa
Deluxe Beachfront Room
Deluxe Beachfront Room
Deluxe Beachfront Room
Superior Villa
Superior Villa
Superior Villa
Beach Villa
Beach Villa
Beach Villa
Premium Beach Villa
Premium Beach Villa
Premium Beach Villa
Beach Pool Villa
Beach Pool Villa
Umi Yaki
Huvan
Club house
Tennis courts
Gift shop
Fitness centre

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.
  • Selected cocktails & mocktails, soft drinks & chilled packet juices, smoothies and selection of coffee, tea and iced teas.
  • Selected beers, house spirits and house wine.
  • Afternoon tea, coffee and light snacks from Sea Breeze from 3:30pm-5:00pm.
  • Selected alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages 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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Jun 19, 2026 Explore26328744078 Scotland, United Kingdom

We had one of our best vacation in Bandos. Right from our arrival to our departure everything was perfect. We have been coming to Maldives from past 8 years and have experienced one of the best luxury private island resorts. But, Bandos was different still having its old charm. We would like to highlight the most best part of the vacation, which… Read more
We had one of our best vacation in Bandos. Right from our arrival to our departure everything was perfect. We have been coming to Maldives from past 8 years and have experienced one of the best luxury private island resorts. But, Bandos was different still having its old charm. We would like to highlight the most best part of the vacation, which was not the amenities or the service the resort had to offer. But, a gem of a person whom we met on huvan bar his name was Jainam. He always welcomed us with a big smile on his face. The days that we felt low me and my husband just used to come huvan to have wonderful conversations with him. We have been to 10+ resorts in Maldives, but the hospitality and professionalism while being so friendly that we felt with him was something we had never experienced. We left Bandos but we will always remember the wonderful statements told by him like ‘Seeing a smile on people’s face is something that he lives for’ & ‘If you are ever stressed in your life Bandos is the place to be back’. We have promised him that we would definitely be back this year. It was a different vacation where in the people of the resort and the staff’s will definitely make anyone come back. Read less
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Jun 13, 2026 anitalinga

We had a wonderful stay at Bandos Resort and thoroughly enjoyed every moment of our vacation. The resort itself is beautiful, with an amazing house reef. However, what truly made our stay unforgettable were the people. Everyone was incredibly kind, welcoming, and genuinely friendly. We would especially like to thank the staff at the Gallery… Read more
We had a wonderful stay at Bandos Resort and thoroughly enjoyed every moment of our vacation. The resort itself is beautiful, with an amazing house reef. However, what truly made our stay unforgettable were the people. Everyone was incredibly kind, welcoming, and genuinely friendly. We would especially like to thank the staff at the Gallery Restaurant and the housekeeping team, who always greeted us with a smile and made us feel at home. The team at Huvan was also very warm and attentive, making every visit a pleasure. One of the highlights of our trip was the private dinner we booked. It was an exceptional experience, made even more special by Jainam and the Chef. The food was simply outstanding, without a doubt one of the best meals we have ever had. We also highly recommend Umiyaki. The sushi was the best we had during our stay, and the staff there were incredibly welcoming and hospitable. Overall, Bandos is a beautiful resort, but it is the wonderful people who work there that truly make it a special place. Thank you for making our stay so memorable. We would love to return one day! Read less
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Jun 12, 2026 Julie J

A lovely stay overall, but a few points of transparency and consistency need addressing. The restaurant and bar staff are wonderful, as is the lady who welcomed us and explained everything very clearly. Special mention also to the snorkeling/diving equipment rental man, who is very kind and professional.
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Jun 12, 2026 Nauman M

Its family friendly, specially kids.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Where Hospitality Meets Paradise

Jun 12, 2026 Sabrina W

We had an amazing stay at Bandos Maldives and can highly recommend this resort! A special thank you to Harish, our excellent waiter, Suray, the friendliest pool bar bartender, and Rashed, who was always kind and attentive. We would also like to thank the restaurant supervisor with glasses (sorry, we forgot his name) who greeted us with a smile… Read more
We had an amazing stay at Bandos Maldives and can highly recommend this resort! A special thank you to Harish, our excellent waiter, Suray, the friendliest pool bar bartender, and Rashed, who was always kind and attentive. We would also like to thank the restaurant supervisor with glasses (sorry, we forgot his name) who greeted us with a smile every day. Greetings from FINN – they will know who we are! 😊 The staff was incredibly friendly and hardworking, the resort is beautiful, and the house reef is truly outstanding. We have snorkeled all over the world, but this reef is one of the very best we have ever experienced. Everything was perfect – service, food, atmosphere, and snorkeling. We hope to return soon! 🌴🐠☀️ Read less