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About this property

Bandos resort is a private island located 5 mi away from Male. Bandos Maldives features spacious rooms with balconies overlooking the garden or beach. A water sports center and dove school are available. The hotel has multiple dining options. Free WiFi access is available. Bandos Resort is ideally located on North Male' Atoll, just a 10-minute speed boat ride from Male International Airport, which is 4.3 mi away. Bandos’ rooms and villas are surrounded by nature’s beauty, some featuring high thatched roofs or wooden décor. Flat screen TV with cable TV channels are available. Tea/coffee makers and mini-bars are provided. Some feature separate living rooms or outdoor hot tubs. A pool with swim up bar is available, while beauty and massage treatments are available at the resort’s spa. Club House offers a range of fitness activities including a gym, aerobics, badminton, tennis courts, squash and table tennis. Kokko Club offers babysitting services along with a range of programs for the little ones. Union Pay is available here. AThe Grill Bar serves juicy steaks, crunchy chicken wings, and tasty delicacies fish, while Sea Breeze Café offers Western and international food by the sea. A wide range of buffet foods can be savored at Gallery Restaurant. Huvan and Sand Bar provide lovely tropical settings to enjoy cocktails and live entertainment. Chinese options are available for breakfast. Umi Yaki restaurant serves Japanese Teppanyaki food. Guests lodging at the resort on December 24th will be obligated to cover the compulsory expenses for the Christmas Gala Dinner. Similarly, guests staying at the resort on December 31st will be obligated to cover the mandatory fees for the New Year Gala Dinner.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

    • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

    • Breakfast Info

    • Buffet

    • Activities:

    • Tennis court

    • Fitness center

    • Fishing


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
or
2 twin beds
1 king bed
or
2 twin beds
1 queen bed
1 king bed
1 king bed
1 king bed
1 king bed
1 king bed
and
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Travel~the~world
    Germany Germany
    Fourteen years after our first trip, we brought our two teenage sons back to this magnificent island for a week. The resort has been completely refurbished to international standards, and the transformation is remarkable. The staff's...
  • Dianne
    Australia Australia
    It was a slice of peace in a turbulent world. Pristine nature and totally laid back. Staff was great, very friendly and helpful especially Dyana, the manager who was lovely. We would go again for sure.
  • Insia
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We stayed at the premium beach villa for 5 nights. Everything was very good. The staff was very friendly, food was delicious, club house had good sports facilities. Snorkeling in the island beach was amazing. I would recommend all inclusive...
  • Maria
    Moldova Moldova
    We upgraded to superior beach villa with jacuzzi We loved everything about the room !
  • Fedor
    Russia Russia
    We really liked this place, especially the location - it’s only 10 mins from Male, so it’s very convenient to reach an island after your flight. The ocean was gorgeous, along with the mind-blowing reef. The level of service and staff were on the...
  • Mohamad
    United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
    Everything about the stay is great. staff, facilities, beach , etc.. fabulous
  • Oleksandr
    Austria Austria
    Everything was perfect - accommodations, food, wonderful staff, sea life and the green paradise island. We had a tranquil and most memorable holiday! Special thanks to the front desk staff, who were most welcoming and helpful, Seabreeze dining...
  • Fahdah
    Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia
    The property is well served, comfortable, the staff are great
  • Daniel
    United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
    The house reef was great for snorkeling. Staff were very friendly and accommodating.
  • Laura
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Super friendly staff and great dive center with a very competent team. The house reef is so far the most beautiful I've seen in the Maldives, full of biodiversity and easy to reach.

Area info

Restaurants

5 Restaurants On Site
  • Gallery Restuarant
    • Cuisine
      International
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Vegetarian • Gluten-free
  • Sea Breeze
    • Cuisine
      International
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • High tea • Cocktail hour
    • Ambience
      Modern
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free
  • Grill Bar
    • Cuisine
      International
    • Open for
      Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Modern
    • Dietary options
      Halal
  • Umi Yaki
    • Cuisine
      Japanese
    • Open for
      Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Halal
  • Huvan
    • Cuisine
      International
    • Open for
      Brunch • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Modern • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Halal

House rules

Bandos Maldives - One Way Transfer FREE for stays from 1st May till 30th Sept 2025 for Bookings from 16 Apr 2025 takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 2:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 12:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
$94 per child, per night
Crib upon request
Free
3+ years
Extra bed upon request
$94 per person, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

The property can be reached by a private and a shared speedboat.

Private Speedboat Transfers:

From June 17, 2025 to October 31, 2026 the charges are as follows:

- Adult (12 years and above): USD 282 per person. This rate is not included in the booking price and will be charged additionally.

- Child (2–11 years): Free of cost.

Shared Speedboat Transfers:

From June 17, 2025 to October 31, 2026 the charges are as follows:

- Adult (12 years and above): USD 110 per person

- Child (2–11 years): USD 55 per child. This rate is not included in the booking price and will be charged additionally.

Please share your flight details with the property at least 3 days before your arrival to secure your seat(s) for the transfer.

Children under 2 years will eat for free based on the rules and meal-plan accompanied by an adult, excluding alcoholic beverages. Please note that a Green Tax of USD 12 per child, per night is applicable additionally for children from 2 years and above.

Please present the same credit card used to guarantee your booking when checking in or making the payment at the hotel. Please note that the property may contact the cardholder for verification purposes.

Due to safety and privacy concerns, the operation of unmanned aerial systems or drones by any of the guests, including model aircraft by recreational users and hobbyists, is prohibited.

All-inclusive benefits:

This is an all-inclusive property. It consists of:

- Breakfast with selected beverages

- Lunch with selected beverages

- Dinner with selected beverages

- Meals are served at the Gallery Restaurant

- Selected beverages are served at Sand Bar, Pool Bar and Huvan

- Evening tea is served at Sea Breeze

- Mini-bar is refilled once per day on a regular schedule

- Windsurfing and canoeing; maximum 2 hours per person per day

- Sports and leisure activities at the Clubhouse are subject to availability and the time of booking

The following complimentary facility(s) will be provided once per stay for guests booking honeymoon packages (For weddings not older than 6 months, a wedding certificate to be presented at the time of check-in):

- A bottle of wine

- Fruit basket

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Bandos Maldives - One Way Transfer FREE for stays from 1st May till 30th Sept 2025 for Bookings from 16 Apr 2025 of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

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