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About this property

Nestled within Kaafu atoll, encompassing a picturesque lagoon, white sandy beaches, and turquoise crystal-clear water, Malahini Kuda Bandos is your boutique all-natural getaway, just a 10-minute speed boat ride away from the International Airport. Drawing inspiration from traditional Maldivian island homesteads and contemporary opulent designs, our thoughtfully crafted interiors, adorned with gentle celadons and breathtaking vistas, blend every aspect to infuse distinct allure into our Sunrise Beach Pool Villas and Sunset Beach Pool Suites. Lush greenery and the relaxing melody of waves envelop you while you indulge in your dream escape, with an assortment of dining experiences, exhilarating watersports, therapeutic spa treatments, and exciting recreational diving to satisfy your every craving.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

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

    • Breakfast Info

    • Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-free, Asian, American, Buffet

    • Activities:

    • Fitness center

    • Fishing

    • Spa


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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Colin
    Australia Australia
    Beds were comfy, room cool and clean, plenty of activities during the day, but make sure you take wet shoes as the shallows are full of broken coral which is very sharp on bare feet
  • Ann
    United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
    We loved the Sunrise Beach Villa, which had its own pool and offered easy access to the beach. As parents of two small kids, we especially appreciated how much they enjoyed being so close to the pool. Initially, we were a bit worried about...
  • Doaa
    Egypt Egypt
    Everything was perfect . The villa is amazing choice , Staff is very friendly, food is so delicious with many variety . Very safe to single girl travel . Very near to the airport just 10 minutes with speed boat
  • Sulafa
    United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
    The staff is so friendly and the atmosphere was nice
  • Yasin
    Turkey Turkey
    The hotel is very close to the airport — only about 12 minutes by high-speed boat, which is a big plus. • We chose the sunset view rooms, and they were truly beautiful. I’ve shared some photos — they speak for themselves. • I really liked the...
  • Mustansir
    Pakistan Pakistan
    The staff was super friendly......all of the waiters and housekeeping and receptionists. Special shout out to Chef Ansari who went to extreme lengths to ensure we had wonderful meals. Samin at the reception also always had a joyful Nature and kept...
  • Moza
    United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
    The place is very peaceful staff and managed are very friendly, I would like to thank everyone one starting from the manager who always check on us at dinner time, thanks to sheesh, mia، kritika, Vanessa, Islam and all the other kind people that i...
  • Fajna
    United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
    We had a wonderful stay at Malahini! The island is clean and beautifully maintained. The staff were professional, warm, and courteous throughout. A huge thanks to Samin and Yadnar – my 4-year-old son still keeps asking about them! Chef Vishal’s...
  • Azab
    Pakistan Pakistan
    Everything the staff was very nice, helpful and responsive. And there sunrise villa is great value to money.
  • Muhammad
    Syria Syria
    Malahini Resort is a little piece of heaven. The staff were highly responsive and friendly and it was almost a perfect stay!

Area info

Restaurants

2 Restaurants On Site
  • Maaga Theme Nights Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      Mediterranean • Seafood • Thai • Local • Asian • International • Grill/BBQ
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Modern
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Kosher • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
  • Bluu Bar
    • Cuisine
      Chinese • Indian • Italian • Pizza • Seafood • Thai • Asian • International • European • Grill/BBQ
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Modern • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Kosher • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

Malahini Kuda Bandos Resort takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 2:00 PM
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 - 1 years
Crib upon request
Free
2 - 11 years
Extra bed upon request
$80 per child, per night
12 - 16 years
Extra bed upon request
$110 per child, 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.
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Transfer Details:

The property can only be reached via the required combined speedboat transfer organized by Malahini

Kuda Bandos.

The charges are as follows:

Speedboat: USD 85 per adult, USD 43 per child from 25 April, 2025 to 31 October, 2025

Speedboat: USD 95 per adult, USD 48 per child from 1 November, 2025 to 31 October, 2026

Private speedboat: USD 1000 from 25 April 2025 to 31 October 2025

❖ To ensure a smooth transfer, the resort will require flight details at least three days before your arrival.

When choosing external boats during your stay, prior written permission from the resort will be required, and a docking fee of US$ 300 will apply.

Green Tax Notice:

❖ A Green Tax of US$ 6 per child/extra adult, per night until 31st December 2024.

❖ A Green Tax of US$ 12 per child/adult, per night from 01st January 2025 onwards will apply.

Tourism Goods & Service Tax (TGST):

❖ Room rates are in US Dollars, inclusive of 10% service charge, 16% GST until 30th June 2025.

❖ Room rates are in US Dollars, inclusive of 10% service charge, 17% GST from 01st July 2025

onwards.

Mandatory Festive Supplements:

Christmas Gala Dinner: Applicable to all in-house guests staying at the resort on December 24, 2025.

❖ USD 200 per adult inclusive of taxes (12 years and older)

❖ USD 100 per child inclusive of taxes (2 - 11.99 years)

New Year Gala Dinner: Applicable to all in-house guests staying at the resort on December 31, 2025.

❖ USD 350 per adult inclusive of taxes (12 years and older)

❖ USD 175 per child inclusive of taxes (2 - 11.99 years)

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