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About this property

- At Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma Maldives - Kids Stay & Eat Free and DIVE FREE for Certified Divers for a minimum 3 nights stay Maldives, we create a unique experience that is memorable for everyone. - Our contemporary Island resort is a tropical wonderland, located just a 45 min speedboat ride from Velana International Airport Malé, offering 154 spacious and modern Overwater, Beach or Garden villas, with stunning views of the glistening Maldivian sea and the unspoiled beach that surrounds our resort. - Featuring world-class diving sites and surf breaks right at our doorstep, our spacious villas are dotted around the island and appeal to a wide variety of guests, offering access to the beach, ocean or lagoon. For families, the two and three-bedroom villas offer ample space for fun and relaxation as you discover Kandooma fushi, our island paradise. - Parents can introduce the kids to the thrill of island life through activities like PADI Bubblemaker, Surf Camps, swimming lessons, and best of all, the Kandoo Kids' Club with daily rotating educational and recreational activities. Along with Holiday Inn®’s "Kids Stay and Eat Free policy", we provide a tropical adventure that the family will always remember fondly. - The resort has three dining outlets and four bars offering a range of culinary delights for your dining pleasure with themed evenings and private dining options to enhance your dining experience. - Airport Transfer : All resort transfers are arranged based on the international flight schedule. Guests are required to provide the flight details at least 24 hours prior to the travel date. The shared return speedboat transfer price is: USD 150 per adult, taxes included and USD 75 per child from 4 to 12 years old taxes included. - Return speedboat transfer fee of USD 160 per Adult (13 Years and Above) and USD 80 per Child (4-12 Years) will be collected by the resort upon guest confirmation. Transfer rates are inclusive of taxes valid for stays from 01 November 2025. - Please contact the resort's in-house reservations team at reservations.hikandooma@ihg.com to arrange your airport transportation and provide the flight details at least 24 hours before your travel. - Please note that all surfers wishing to stay and surf at Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma Maldives are required to book a complete Surf & Accommodations package through our exclusive surf partner, Perfect Wave. To preserve the exclusivity and quality of the surf experience the resort is unable to accept any direct bookings for surfing. All surfers must pre-book their stay and wave access through Perfect Wave. - Dove Free Program : The Kandooma Dove Free Program allows for 2 dives per person per day for a maximum of 2 Certified Divers per room, when staying a minimum of 3 consecutive nights. As per the Diving Regulations of Maldives, a diver must be able to provide evidence of diving within the prior 3 months. In the absence of any such evidence, the diver will be required to join an orientation dove to successfully demonstrate the skills and abilities of a certified diver. If the diver is unable to pass this orientation dove or fails to demonstrate safe diving practices at any time, then the diver will be required to firstly undergo a Refresher Program where charges apply. - Drone Policy : To maintain the privacy of our valued guests, aerial drones are strictly prohibited from being used on or in proximity to the resort premises. Upon prior notice to our reception team, drone flying may be permitted in designated island areas supervised by the resort security team. - Third-Party Services : To ensure the safety, security, and comfort of all guests, Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma Maldives does not permit third-party providers to operate activities or excursions on, to or from the island. All recreation and excursion services are exclusively organized by the resort’s dedicated team. This approach helps us maintain consistent safety standards and deliver a high-quality, seamless experience for our guests. For more information or to arrange activities, please contact our Recreation Team directly.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

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

    • Breakfast Info

    • Continental, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-free, Asian, American, Buffet

    • Activities:

    • Fitness center

    • Fishing

    • Game room


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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Andres
    United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
    Beautiful resort with nice spacious rooms and cool island vibes. We stayed in a garden villa for three nights. Diving was included for certified divers and the diving centre is one of the best I’ve been, absolutely wonderful! The staff were kind...
  • Sana
    United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
    A really great stay for enjoying your vacation! The food had plenty of options from various cuisines. Definitely worth a high rating
  • Surya
    United States United States
    The customer service was exceptional! We stayed 3 nights and 4 days..  Anushka, Nasillo & the manager at the reception were very cordial and extremely helpful by answering all my questions promptly.  Excellent service by Sreenju & Najum at the...
  • Teena
    India India
    The staffs are very kind and friendly. A special shout out to Nasillo at the reception who was very helpful and genuinely kind. Also Ratheesh and Ranjith at the bar who are attentive throughout. The food was amazing and the buffet had a very...
  • Roberto
    United States United States
    Breakfast buffet was very good and enough to feed us for the entire day and night! Beaches were beautiful, some private and very relaxing Staff was exceptional - friendly, respectful and diligent.
  • Mirac
    Turkey Turkey
    Our room was amazing. I didn't have any bad experience about anything. Breakfast was good, many options. From Indian cuisine to European and asian etc. We had dinner in The Kitchen restaurant one night for my mother's birthday. The staff organized...
  • Easel
    United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
    Great place, staff are friendly and accommodating. Food is great too! We really had a great time here! I highly recommend!
  • Fares
    Egypt Egypt
    The staff was super friendly and genuine, the views were magnificent, and the stay wasn't compared to other
  • Jamie
    United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
    Stay for 4 nights and am a returning guest. This was my 4th stay! It is always a great place, close to the airport with good transportation. Good facilities and the island is always well-kept! Plenty of options for F&B and a great place for...
  • Dominika
    Austria Austria
    Our family recently had the pleasure of experiencing the most delightful stay at Holiday Inn Kandooma. From the moment we booked our stay, we knew we were in for something special. Opting for a family-friendly offer that didn't break the bank, we...

Area info

Restaurants

3 Restaurants On Site
  • Kandooma Cafe
    • Cuisine
      International
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Modern
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Vegetarian • Gluten-free
  • The Kitchen
    • Cuisine
      Japanese • Seafood • Sushi • Vietnamese • Asian • International • Grill/BBQ
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner
  • Bokkuraa Coffee Club
    • Cuisine
      Chinese • Indian • Mediterranean • Middle Eastern • Pizza • Seafood • Thai • Asian • International • Grill/BBQ
    • Open for
      Brunch • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Modern
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Vegetarian • Gluten-free

House rules

Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma Maldives - Kids Stay & Eat Free and DIVE FREE for Certified Divers for a minimum 3 nights stay 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.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of $100 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free
3 - 12 years
Extra bed upon request
$40 per child, per night
13+ years
Extra bed upon request
$85 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 6 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Cards accepted at this property
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

A maximum of 2 children aged 0–12 years will eat for free based on the rules and meal plan of the accompanied adult, excluding beverages.

Please note that a Green Tax of USD 12 per person, per night is applicable additionally.

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.

Please note that all surfers wishing to stay and surf at Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma Maldives are required to book a complete Surf & Accommodations package through our exclusive surf partner, Perfect Wave. To preserve the exclusivity and quality of the surf experience the resort is unable to accept any direct bookings for surfing. All surfers must pre-book their stay and wave access through Perfect Wave.

All resort transfers are arranged based on the international flight schedule. Guests are required to provide the flight details at least 24 hours prior to the travel date. The shared return speedboat transfer price is:

- USD 150 per adult, taxes included

- USD 75 per child from 4 to 12 years old

Christmas Eve Gala Dinner on 24 December is for extra cost of USD 250 per adult, subject to taxes.

New Year's Eve Gala Dinner on 31 December is for an extra costs of USD 350 per adult, subject to taxes. Please note that extra charges have to be paid to the property directly upon check-out.

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 Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma Maldives - Kids Stay & Eat Free and DIVE FREE for Certified Divers for a minimum 3 nights stay 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.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

A damage deposit of $100 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

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