Kurumba Maldives

Name: Kurumba Maldives
Address: North Male Atoll, Vihamanafushi, Vihamanafushi, MV
Price range: $$$

North Male Atoll, Vihamanafushi

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Closest Resort to Malé Airport

Only a 20-minute speedboat ride from Velana International Airport, allowing guests to start their holiday moments after landing.

Maldives' First Resort Island

Opening in 1972, Kurumba is the pioneering resort island that introduced tourism to the Maldives.

Exceptional House Reef

A vibrant house reef with abundant marine life, accessible directly from the beach and overwater villas.

Barefoot Luxury for Families and Couples

180 spacious villas, eight restaurants, a kids' club, and a serene spa set within lush tropical gardens.

Popular Facilities

Palm-fringed private beach

House reef for snorkelling

Shallow lagoon for swimming

Dive centre

Non-motorised water sports

Main swimming pool

Rooms

Location

Property policies

Children and extra beds

Children aged 12 and above are considered adults for occupancy purposes.

All children are welcome.

Extra beds are not guaranteed and must be confirmed by the resort.

Maximum number of extra beds depends on room type.

Others

Pets are not allowed.
For group reservations of 10 or more rooms, individual booking conditions may apply. Contact the resort directly for group rates, deposit, and cancellation terms.
There is no minimum age requirement for check-in; children of all ages are welcome.
Accepted payment methods: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB, UnionPay, Cash in USD and MVR, Bank wire transfer

Some helpful facts

Check-in/Check-out

Check-in from:14:00

Check-out until:12:00

Getting around

Distance from Male:Approximately 4 km from Velana International Airport

Travel time to airport:20 minutes

Transfer method:Private speedboat

The property

Number of rooms:180

Number of restaurants:7

Number of bars/lounges:4

Important Information

Extra Person Charges

Charges apply for each additional adult or child beyond the room's standard occupancy.

Check In Requirements

Valid passport, entry visa (free tourist visa on arrival for most nationalities), and a confirmed booking.

Special Requests

Requests such as bedding or room location are subject to availability and confirmed by management.

Payment Details

A valid credit/debit card is requested at check-in for incidental expenses. The resort may temporarily authorise an amount.

Accepted Payments

Visa
Mastercard
American Express
JCB
UnionPay
Cash in USD and MVR
Bank wire transfer

Cashless Transactions

The resort encourages cashless payments; credit/debit cards are accepted across all outlets.

Safety Features

Smoke detectors in all rooms
Safety deposit boxes
24-hour security
Life jackets in villas adjacent to water
Fire extinguishers throughout island
Emergency response team

Property Suitability For Children

Suitable for all ages; kids' club, shallow lagoon, and family villas are available.

Cultural Norms Note

The Maldives is a Muslim country. Guests are asked to dress modestly when visiting local islands and to respect local customs.

Fees & Taxes

Mandatory Charges:

Green Tax: USD 6.00 per person, per night (Adult), Waived for children under 12 (Child)

10% service charge and 12% T-GST may apply to all food, beverage and spa charges; please confirm at reservation.

Transfer Fee: Speedboat transfer - USD 95.00 per adult round-trip; USD 47.50 per child (2–11 years) round-trip

Frequently Asked Questions