Makunudu Island
North Male' Atoll, 99999 Makunudhoo, Maldives – Excellent location – show map
Excellent location – rated 9.4/10! (score from 210 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
Great resort for a family getaway. The staff were really friendly and service oriented. Good house Reef for snorkeling and diving and an Excellent dive centre. We enjoyed our dives. Less than 50 minutes by speed boat from Male. Rooms were comfortable - good beds.
IndiaIt was an exceptional experience at Makunudu Resort, from the staff, to the hospitality, stay, food and the views. Couldn’t have asked for anything more! Special thanks to Anandu at the front desk, Bhaskar at the restaurant and Sushil at the bar. Would definitely visit again.
CanadaFriendly staff, peaceful location and amazing views! Just WOW
IsraelThe staff and food was good. Also, the diving team were amazing especially Hussien.
EgyptCalm, relaxed, no noise or DJ. Food was excellent. Villa was lovely. Ants and lizards were a bit of a sight but it’s a tropical island it’s to be expected.
United KingdomA gem of an island! Everything was lovely, the food delicious, the staff very accommodating from the Manager Kuntal, FO staff Jhoanne and Anandhu, bar staff Melon and the whole restaurant team. Thanks guys! Enjoyed our stay here! Highly recommended.
United Arab EmiratesThe island and the rooms are great. Not too many people and feels like you are in your private island. Each bungalow has its own beach. The food was really great.
United Arab EmiratesGood breakfast, great efforts on the set menu every evening. Different things done to keep the guests entertained like the sunset cocktail bar, the barbecue night, the gala dinners on New year's and Christmas.
IndiaLoved our spacious room and the beach outside, with seating area in the shade and also sun lounges by the water. We snorkelled every day, saw many fish and nurse sharks by the shore. The bed was very comfortable and aircon really helped during the hottest hours. The food was delicious and all the staff was wonderful.
United KingdomAbsolutely brilliant location. Diving and snorkeling is some of the best I have seen in the Maldives. The food was exceptional, worthy of awards. The staff was overwhelmingly friendly and helpful. Anwar our server was exceptional. Marco the dive instructor was brilliant. This was a vacation to remember. We will definitely come back. The resort would deserve 6 stars if that were possible. There is no pool or gym, but honestly with the house reef so vibrant and the water so warm, who needs those things.
Austria
- What guests loved the most:
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Arvind
India
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Shreya
Canada
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Liore
Israel
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Mostafa
Egypt
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Sohaib
United Kingdom
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Cathy
United Arab Emirates
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Ozgur
United Arab Emirates
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Sonam
India
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Maria
United Kingdom
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Christopher
Austria
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The 6-acre Makunudu Island is a tropical beachfront getaway, steps from spectacular dove spots. It features a diving school that provides PADI courses and a water sports center offering non-motorized activities.
Guests can visit the spa for relaxing massages, or sign up for an excursion to nearby islands and fishing villages. Makunudu Island also has a library as well as volleyball and badminton facilities.
In a Traditional Maldivian Style the bungalow has an attached open air private garden bathroom. It is equipped with mini-bar, tea/coffee facilities and work desk.
Guests can have an early breakfast on the beach while watching the sunrise. Ara Iru Restaurant serves international dishes and seafood specialties. Wines and liquors can be enjoyed at Sand Bar.
Complimentary 2GB wifi per person will be provided to all guests upon arrival.
Makunudu Island is a 50-minute speedboat ride from Male International Airport.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.
See what guests loved the most:
- Arvind
India“Great resort for a family getaway. The staff were really friendly and service oriented. Good house Reef for snorkeling and diving and an Excellent dive centre. We enjoyed our dives. Less than 50 minutes by speed boat from Male. Rooms were...” - Shreya
Canada“It was an exceptional experience at Makunudu Resort, from the staff, to the hospitality, stay, food and the views. Couldn’t have asked for anything more! Special thanks to Anandu at the front desk, Bhaskar at the restaurant and Sushil at the bar....” 
Liore
Israel“Friendly staff, peaceful location and amazing views! Just WOW”- Mostafa
Egypt“The staff and food was good. Also, the diving team were amazing especially Hussien.” 
Sohaib
United Kingdom“Calm, relaxed, no noise or DJ. Food was excellent. Villa was lovely. Ants and lizards were a bit of a sight but it’s a tropical island it’s to be expected.”- Cathy
United Arab Emirates“A gem of an island! Everything was lovely, the food delicious, the staff very accommodating from the Manager Kuntal, FO staff Jhoanne and Anandhu, bar staff Melon and the whole restaurant team. Thanks guys! Enjoyed our stay here! Highly recommended.” 
OzgurUnited Arab Emirates“The island and the rooms are great. Not too many people and feels like you are in your private island. Each bungalow has its own beach. The food was really great.”
SonamIndia“Good breakfast, great efforts on the set menu every evening. Different things done to keep the guests entertained like the sunset cocktail bar, the barbecue night, the gala dinners on New year's and Christmas.”
MariaUnited Kingdom“Loved our spacious room and the beach outside, with seating area in the shade and also sun lounges by the water. We snorkelled every day, saw many fish and nurse sharks by the shore. The bed was very comfortable and aircon really helped during the...”
Christopher
Austria“Absolutely brilliant location. Diving and snorkeling is some of the best I have seen in the Maldives. The food was exceptional, worthy of awards. The staff was overwhelmingly friendly and helpful. Anwar our server was exceptional. Marco the dive...”
- How much is the speedboat transfer return?Dear Sir/ Madam, Return combine speedboat transfer is 240 USD net per person per adult and 120 USD net per person per child. Kind regards, Makunudu TeamAnswered on 13 February 2020
- How to get there?Makunudu Island is accessible by speedboat transfer from Male international airport and approximate 45-50 minutes travel.Answered on 13 September 2019
- Hi, as we also need to conduct COVID test while returning from Maldives, how can we do that? and what will be the cost per person?The PCR sample collection will be conducted from the resort and it it will cost USD 135 per person.Answered on 5 November 2020
- Do you have sea plane also ? From male to resort ?Makunudu Island is by Speedboat transfer from Male City.Answered on 23 December 2020
- Hi ID possible to go to island by hydroplane How much it cost Regards RenataMakunudu Island is 50 minutes away by Speedboat from Male International Airport. The return rate is USD 240 per adult, inclusive of all taxes. The tra..Answered on 19 February 2021
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Araa Iru Restaurant
Food: Mediterranean, Asian, International
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Guest bathroom
- Private Bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Shower
- Linens
- Wardrobe or closet
- Garden view
- Ocean view
- View
- Outdoor fireplace
- Picnic area
- Outdoor furniture
- Beachfront
- Sun deck
- Private beach area
- BBQ facilitiesAdditional charge
- Garden
- Dining table
- Socket near the bed
- Tour or class about local cultureAdditional charge
- Happy hourAdditional charge
- Themed dinners
- Beach
- Badminton equipment
- Water sports facilities on siteAdditional charge
- SnorkelingAdditional charge
- DivingAdditional charge
- CanoeingAdditional charge
- Ping-pong
- FishingAdditional charge
- Dining area
- Sitting area
- Desk
- Telephone
- FruitAdditional charge
- Wine/ChampagneAdditional charge
- Kids' mealsAdditional charge
- Special diet meals (on request)
- Snack bar
- Breakfast in the room
- Bar
- Minibar
- Restaurant
- Tea/Coffee maker
- Private check-in/out
- Concierge
- Tour desk
- Currency exchange
- Express check-in/out
- 24-hour front desk
- Daily housekeeping
- Suit pressAdditional charge
- Ironing serviceAdditional charge
- Dry cleaningAdditional charge
- LaundryAdditional charge
- Fax/PhotocopyingAdditional charge
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Key access
- 24-hour security
- Safe
- Shuttle service
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Wake-up service
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Tile/Marble floor
- Private entrance
- Packed lunches
- Soundproof rooms
- Fan
- Ironing facilities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
- Entire unit located on ground floor
- Spa/Wellness packages
- Foot bath
- Spa facilities
- Beach chairs/Loungers
- MassageAdditional charge
- SpaAdditional charge
- German
- English
- French
- Hindi
- Indonesian
- Italian
- Russian
- Filipino
Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.
Children & Beds
Child policies
Children over 3 are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
Prices for 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 allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.
There are no cribs available at this property.
All extra beds are subject to availability.
Age restriction
No age restriction for check-in. (Only children 3 and up are allowed)
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Makunudu Island accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
The fine print
Please note that the property is only accessible by the following mode of transfer:
Mandatory speedboat transfer takes 45 minutes from Male International Airport.
The return rates are:
Adult: USD 240, round trip, inclusive of all taxes
Child (3-11 years): USD 120, round trip, inclusive of all taxes
Infant (0-below 3 years): Complimentary
CHILD POLICY:
Children under 3 years will eat for free based on the rules and meal-plan accompanied by an adult,
excluding alcoholic beverages.
Maximum 2 free kids per unit paid.
Mandatory green tax of USD 6 per child per night will be charged.
GENERAL POLICIES:
Please present the same credit card used to guarantee your booking when checking in / making the
payment at the hotel. Please note that 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
guests including model aircraft by recreational users and hobbyists is prohibited.
HONEYMOON BENEFITS: 1 bottle of House Wine, Fruit Platter and Bed Decoration
Condition: Wedding Certificate to be provided prior to the guest arrival and validity from 6 months
of wedding date.
BIRTHDAY & ANNIVERSARY BENEFITS: Complimentary cake, Bottle of House Wine and Bed
Decoration
FAQs about Makunudu Island
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Check-in at Makunudu Island is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.
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The prices at Makunudu Island may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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Makunudu Island is 650 feet from the center of Makunudhoo.
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Guests staying at Makunudu Island can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.0).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Buffet
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Yes, Makunudu Island is popular with guests booking family stays.
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Makunudu Island has 1 restaurant:
- Araa Iru Restaurant
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Room options at Makunudu Island include:
- Bungalow
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Makunudu Island offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Spa
- Massage
- Snorkeling
- Ping-pong
- Diving
- Fishing
- Canoeing
- Beachfront
- Spa facilities
- Beach
- Badminton equipment
- Happy hour
- Foot bath
- Water sports facilities on site
- Private beach area
- Tour or class about local culture
- Spa/Wellness packages
- Themed dinners
