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Malahini Kuda Bandos Resort

4.5 star property
Kuda Bandos beachfront hotel with 2 restaurants and spa

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Terrace/patio
Couples treatment rooms, manicures and pedicures
1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes
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2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Mediterranean cuisine
Unwind at Malahini Kuda Bandos Resort, a luxury eco-certified hotel surrounded by crystal-clear waters. Indulge in scuba diving and water skiing or simply relax on the private beach with sun loungers nearby. Enjoy shopping on site, a hair salon, library and dry cleaning/laundry services for added convenience.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Bar
  • Laundry facilities
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Gym
  • Spa

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • On a private beach
  • 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges
  • Full-service spa
  • Fitness center
  • Beach sun loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Room service
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Library

Feel at home (6)

  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Minibar
$351 nightly
The total price is $427
Sep 4 - Sep 5
Total with taxes and fees

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Private pool

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9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Private pool
Air conditioning
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
  • 1076 sq ft
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Room, Balcony, Sea View

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
  • 237 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Sunset Beach Pool Suite - 50% off on Return Transfers for min 3 night stay from 1 May-31 Oct'25 | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Sunset Beach Pool Suite - 50% off on Return Transfers for min 3 night stay from 1 May-31 Oct'25

Highlights

Private pool
Air conditioning
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
  • 2153 sq ft
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
  • 291 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Garden Room | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Garden Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

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Malahini Kuda Bandos, North Male Atoll, Kuda Bandos, 20077

What's nearby

  • Kuda Bandos Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km

Getting around

  • Velana Intl. Airport (MLE) - 5.8 miles/9.3 km
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • Only Blu Underwater Restaurant
  • Swing Bar
  • Hamakaze
  • Sea Breeze Cafe' - Bandos
  • ‪Thila Grill - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Malahini Kuda Bandos Resort

At Malahini Kuda Bandos Resort, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Paradise Island Beach. Guests can visit the spa to be pampered with massages or mani/pedis, and Maaga, one of 2 restaurants, serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

All inclusive

All-inclusive room rates at Malahini Kuda Bandos Resort are available. These rates are higher because they include onsite food and beverages in the room rate (some restrictions may apply).

Languages

Arabic, Chinese (Mandarin), English, Filipino, Hindi, Malay, Russian

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 83 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is noon
    • Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions

    • Guests must transfer via boat to the property; guests must contact the property at least 72 hours before travel, using the contact information on the confirmation received after booking
    • This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • The additional fee (payable at the property) covers mandatory transfer fees for guests ages 12-17.
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • No onsite parking
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Transfers

    • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • 2 restaurants
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • Private dining
  • Private picnics
  • Room service

What to do

  • On a private beach
  • Beach volleyball
  • Kayaking
  • Canoeing
  • Parasailing
  • Sailing
  • Boat tours
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Water skiing
  • Windsurfing
  • Shopping
  • Fishing
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Hair salon
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Beach sun loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Romance packages

Facilities

  • Built in 2016
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Library
  • Fitness center
  • Full-service spa
  • Massage/treatment rooms

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 32-inch LED TV
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Bathrobes
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free newspapers
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Special features

Spa

Alize has 3 treatment rooms including rooms for couples and outdoor treatment areas. Services include massages and manicures and pedicures. The spa is open daily.

Dining

Maaga - Overlooking the ocean, this restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
The Bluu - This restaurant overlooks the ocean. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.
Kuredhi - This fine-dining restaurant specializes in Mediterranean cuisine. Open daily.
Bar 75 - Onsite bar. Open daily.
Thari Tree Top Dining - This fine-dining restaurant overlooks the ocean. Open daily.

Here's the breakdown, no surprises

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 12.00 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 2 years of age.
  • Christmas Eve (December 24) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 200.00
  • Christmas Eve (December 24) Gala Dinner per child: USD 100.00 (from 2 to 11 years old)
  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 350.00
  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per child: USD 175.00 (from 2 to 11 years old)
  • Boat transfer per adult: USD 85 (roundtrip)
  • Transfer service fee per child: USD 42.5 (roundtrip), from 2 to 11 years old
  • Additional fee for children (from 12 years old to 17 years old): USD 85 per person, per stay
The listed additional fee covers transfer fees for guests ages 12-17.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of USD 85.00 per person (roundtrip)

Children & extra beds

  • Airport shuttle for children between the ages of 2 and 11 costs USD 42.50 (roundtrip)

Policies

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB International
Cashless transactions are available.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

Also known as

Malahini Resort
Malahini Kuda Bandos
Malahini Kuda Bandos Resort Hotel
Malahini Kuda Bandos Resort Kuda Bandos
Malahini Kuda Bandos Resort Hotel Kuda Bandos

Frequently asked questions

Does Malahini Kuda Bandos Resort offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Malahini Kuda Bandos Resort does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Malahini Kuda Bandos Resort?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Malahini Kuda Bandos Resort?

Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Malahini Kuda Bandos Resort.

Is airport shuttle service offered by Malahini Kuda Bandos Resort?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is USD 85.00 per person roundtrip.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Malahini Kuda Bandos Resort?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is noon. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Malahini Kuda Bandos Resort and nearby?

Have fun with onsite activities like kayaking, parasailing, and sailing. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy other amenities such as 2 bars and a private beach. Malahini Kuda Bandos Resort also has a fitness center and spa services.

Are there restaurants at or near Malahini Kuda Bandos Resort?

Yes, there are 2 onsite restaurants, featuring Mediterranean cuisine and ocean views.

What's the area around Malahini Kuda Bandos Resort like?

Malahini Kuda Bandos Resort is located a short 11-minute walk from Kurumba Beach.

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Malahini Kuda Bandos Resort Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

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Room
Food
Water
Drinks
Beach
Ocean
Fishing
Excursions

What guests liked

  • The beach was beautiful, with white sandy shores and crystal-clear turquoise waters filled with vibrant coral and colorful fish. (5 reviews)
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Reviews

8/10 Very good

Nice escape close to Male

Loved the included breakfast, and the lemongrass electrolytes in the gym! The gym itself was nice too. Great snorkeling right there. Gorgeous beach, sunrises and sunsets! Island is small, but lovely. Staff very helpful, attentive, and accommodating—even when I requested to switch rooms. They also helped sort out my lost luggage with the airport. They have a desk at the airport where they escort you out to the boat, all very simple. They were able to modify meals for allergies. Biggest down side was that the restaurants were closed from 2-7pm which was tough when recovering from jet lag. Otherwise, a great relaxing option close to Male.
Amber, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

food is good.
Hiroshi, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The staff were very friendly and helpful. All areas were kept very clean and tidy. Loved our time there.
Erin, 6-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place to get away for a couple days. Really happy we paid to stay in a villa - it was unfortunately raining while we were here so the extra space was very appreciate. All to nclusive is definitely the way to go. The buffet was awesome. Would have been nice if there was a larger pool for all guests to use. The bubble tub on our patio was nice and probably never needs but it need it doing our rainy stay to be usable.
Kevin, 2-night trip

4/10 Fair

This is an ideal island to spend a night or two but not a two week holiday , there is very little to do and the water is so shallow around the island it is hard to swim above the coral , there is also almost no available beach
Alfred John, 13-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great resort . Super friendly staff Mr Rakeeb and Ms Devi provided an exceptional service much appreciated. Memorable stay well done Malahini Kuda Bandos.
Sholendra, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We have nothing to complain about! We had a wonderful time and the staff is incredible. We were treated so well and the place is truly a paradise—fantastic in every way! I’d like to mention some amazing people who made our stay special, especially the chef Riffath and Kritika from reception Thank you all for an unforgettable experience! Alex and Marcela
Alex Moraes Dos, 6-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

It’s a very nice place and the staff are very hospitable. They respond very quickly to complaints.
Mubarak, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice hotel

Very kind staff. Good breakfast. Nice beaches and sea. Tours are a bit expensive like in other hotels in Maldives. Foods are also expensive as other hotels, better to come as full board. Overall a good experience.
4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I loved everything!
Tanya, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

The beach was beautiful and the room was nice. The staff let you seek them out if you needed anything, which may have been intentional to allow quiet and privacy but we were expecting more of a luxury resort atmosphere. It was more of a secluded island get away.very hot and expensive.The staff was kind and helpful when we asked for anything.
Christina, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The best part of this resort, asides from the per beauty of the island is the people that work there. From Imthyaz, Vanesa, Eni, the Marine Hub Crew, they make you feel so welcomed and are so kind. This time, I also enjoyed the excursions, the food is amazing. I'll keep coming back to Malahini.
Danielle, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nice resort, big, clean and very comfy rooms. Beach chairs are quite hard, it would be good if they had some cushions. Very convenient to travel from/to Male airport. Buffet food is nice but a bit bland, not much fish or local food. Very good vegetarian options. Beach is ok, water can get a bit murky at times and there are lots of rocks so beach shoes are recommended.
Estefania, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Value for money

Nice resort with good opportunities for snorkling and diving. There are many fish and reef sharks. Also opportunities for other watersports like supping, and waterscooters. All-inclusive offers reasonable opportunities for food and drinks. Very friend staff.
Huib, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

It was an amazing experience, the sunrise pool villa was just incredibly beutiful, also the dicoration for our honey moon. the stuff was super kind and the cleaned the the room twice a day. the hotel manager did fullfill all our wishes. the buffet was variable and dilicious. - the only thing that enoyed us was that there was just water, coffee and Tea included in the full meal. we expected to have at least soft drinks or juis but they were extra.
Seyyid Ali, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Not bad !
Ramy, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Keep it up

Every effort to improve your happiness is attempted by a very talented Crewe! Great tradition night
Moira L., 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The resort was a dream. We really liked the island, you could walk around it in 10 minutes. We had the Sunrise Beach Pool Villa and it was really nice, especially the bathroom was an oasis. The room was cleaned twice a day and the towels and bathrobes were changed, even the pool was checked and cleaned every day. A few steps from our villa you could go snorkeling where you could also experience sharks up close. We had an all-in stay, which I would recommend to everyone because otherwise it would be VERY expensive. The food was fantastic, it really tasted very good (not the usual all-in that you experience in other countries), the chefs Dipak, Souray, Vishal, Amdadul and Rana put a lot of effort into fulfilling every wish and warmly every time Greeted and always had a good mood and a smile on their faces. The waiters were always very friendly and did a great job. We really felt very comfortable and would come again.
Elma, 10-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Malahini Kuda Bandos

Our stay at Malahini Kuda Bandos was truly unforgettable. As a welcome gift, we received a fruit-filled basket. The cleanliness of our room, the pool, and the jacuzzi were all perfect. The dining staff were very attentive, especially Leona, who always served us with a smile, and Sauran, who prepared fresh eggs for us every morning. We also want to thank Deepak, Jahangeer, Rana, and Vishal for their kind and meticulous service. The privacy of our room, the tranquility, and the peacefulness of the island gave us the most unforgettable memories. The natural beauty of the island is beyond words—white sandy beaches, crystal-clear turquoise waters filled with vibrant coral, colorful fish, and sea turtles. It's truly a slice of paradise. Thank you so much for everything, Malahini Kuda Bandos!
Burak, 4-night trip

2/10 Poor

Nothing like the pictures and loud bar all night not worth a dollar
Mohammed, 6-night trip

8/10 Very good

No beach service

Everything and everyone there were super helpful and polite. My biggest objection and draw back is the beach service which DOES NOT EXIST! There are no towels offered at the beach you bring the ones provided in your room, there are no pads on the beach loungers, glasses and garbage simply accumulate on the small tables until you remove them! Food was good, room was comfortable, BUT Maldives with lousy beach service is no Maldives!!
Ammar, 5-night trip

8/10 Very good

The resort is 8 km by sea from Malè, 15 minutes by speedboat. In fact, standing on the beach and looking to the left from the island you can see Malè with its port, merchant ships and its skyline of skyscrapers, it is not a pretty sight and it is not such a remote atoll as it seems from the photos. There are motorboats at sea going to and from Malè to the other atolls, and planes heading for the other islands continually pass overhead. However, it is comfortable, the food is good, and the resort is clean even if a little old and the staff is friendly. On the island there are Carletto (little Charles), Giulietto (little Julius) and Franchino (little Frank), three roosters who crow day and night and night and day. It's like being in a chicken coop. the Resort is a 3 star not 4.
Dario, 7-night trip

4/10 Fair

Dissapointing stay...misleading Hotels.com info...

We went as a couple for a couple of days based on the Hotels.com listing that the Hotel had pool and bath tubs for all visitors. Upon arriving, we were informed that there were no public pools or bath tubs and if we wanted one, we have to pay another $250 per night to upgrade the rooms to villa with a pool. Since it is an island you cannot even turn around despite the misleading information on the Hotels.com website.We would have definitely chosen another property had we known that there were no public pools. Having said that, the kitchen chefs were excellent and made special effort to prepare vegetarian meals for us.
manoj, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

We stayed two weeks in Malahini Kuda Bandos in a Garden Room. The room was nice. The cleaning was ok also, but sometimes we had to ask from the reception for towels etc and the cleaning times were unpredictable. The island is small and closeness to Male is both a good thing (transfer times) and a bad thing (lots of trafic and the view to Hulhumale was not great). The sand on the island has shifted almost totally to the other side of the island where the main beach is located, so some of the pictures I had seen before weren't accurate anymore, but we actually enjoyed the small area near Bar75 more than the big beach. Also the bar was much better than the big bar on the main beach, where the drinks weren't good and service wasn't great either. But in Bar75 Harsha made great drinks and was very nice and provided excellent service. Food in main restaurant was great and the guys working behind the "Live food" counter were always nice and smiling, so were the waiters. We had half board and the drinks, especially a bottle of wine, was really expensive and I felt that the island was more expensive to for example Sun Island Villa Resort, where I've been many times. For the room we got a good deal from Expedia. The weather wasn't great and it was very cloudy and windy almost all the time, so we didn't do any excursions and did very little snorkeling.
Heidi, 13-night trip

4/10 Fair

DISAPPOINTED WITH MALAHINI KUDA BANDOS

We’ve found the front desk customer service was very poor as our booking was included free transfers from Male but not with Expedia Booking according to them even though it’s in our bookings. That’s already ruined our start of the vacation. Then on check out they wanted to charge the Pringle chip which we didn’t even have them. I believe one of their stuff ate them cuz the house keeping guy asked us to leaving our room door open for cleaning, so anyone can go into our room. However the Malaga team did a good job from kitchen to the servers, Anil, Eni, Amaya, anesa,Salina, Supun & Juman. The buffet food was very well prepared & taste so good unless most of other buffet food either being too salty or too sweet. Not sure why it was being advertised newly renovated cuz one night I needed to carry an umbrella going to the bathroom. I almost fell down due to the floor was very slippery. Finally we got to moved to another room. We’ve tried not to have this negativity to affect the rest of our experience in Maldives. We are island hopping for 3 weeks. This is our first island. The beach was too rocky & stepping into water the smell of sewage to make unbearable to stay too long. The video with white sand blue water are not quite true though. We were very disappointed! I will give Malahini 0 star without Malaga Team.
Heidi M S, 4-night trip