Kandolhu Maldives

Name: Kandolhu Maldives
Address: Universal Resorts, 39 Orchid Magu, Himandhoo, 09110, mv
Price range: $$$

Universal Resorts, 39 Orchid Magu

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Travellers' Choice Best of the Best 2024

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Certificate of Excellence 2022

Private Island Experience

Kandolhu is small enough to feel entirely yours, with just 30 villas nestled around a pristine house reef.

World-Class House Reef

Snorkel right from the beach or overwater villa to spot turtles, reef sharks, rays and an incredible variety of coral fish.

Five Dining Destinations

Choose from the Market buffet, Japanese teppanyaki, fresh seafood, Indian signatures and an overwater fine-dining venue.

Ultimate Reset

Unwind at the overwater spa, practice yoga on the beach, or drift on a sunset cruise with total seclusion.

Popular Facilities

Powder-soft white sand beach

House reef accessible from beach

Lounge chairs and umbrellas

Beach towels and mats

Sandbank picnic setup

PADI 5-star dive centre

Rooms

Location

Property policies

Children and extra beds

Guests aged 12 and above are considered adults for occupancy and dining charges.

All children are welcome.

Cots are available for infants aged 0-1 years on request.

Children aged 2-11 can share parents' room using existing bedding or a rollaway bed.

Guests aged 12 and above are considered adults and an extra bed will be charged.

Others

Pets are not allowed.
Group bookings of 8 or more rooms are subject to separate terms, group dining arrangements and a non-refundable deposit; contact reservations for details.
No age restriction for check-in; guests below 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Accepted payment methods: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB, UnionPay, Bank Transfer

Some helpful facts

Check-in/Check-out

Check-in from:14:00

Check-out until:12:00

Getting around

Distance from Male:Approximately 74 km west of Male'

Travel time to airport:25 minutes

Transfer method:Seaplane

The property

Number of rooms:30

Number of restaurants:5

Number of bars/lounges:2

Important Information

Extra Person Charges

Extra person above standard occupancy is charged per night and includes breakfast and transfers where applicable.

Check In Requirements

All guests must present a valid passport upon check-in. A credit card imprint is required for incidentals.

Special Requests

Special requests are welcome and subject to availability; the resort will confirm prior to arrival.

Payment Details

All extras are charged to your villa and settled at check-out. The resort accepts major credit cards and bank transfers; no cash is accepted on the island.

Accepted Payments

Visa
Mastercard
American Express
JCB
UnionPay
Bank Transfer

Cashless Transactions

The resort is largely cashless; airport pickup and on-island purchases are via card or room billing.

Safety Features

Life jackets in each villa
Fire extinguishers and safety equipment
24-hour staff and first aid
Ocean safety briefing on arrival
In-villa safe

Property Suitability For Children

Families are welcome, but there is no dedicated kids' club; young children must be supervised at all times. Babysitting is available.

Cultural Norms Note

The Maldives is a Muslim nation: topless sunbathing and nudity are prohibited. Dress modestly when visiting local islands and respect the marine environment.

Fees & Taxes

Mandatory Charges:

Green Tax (mandatory environmental tax): USD 6 per person per night (Adult), Exempt under 12 years (Child)

A 10% service charge and 16% T-GST apply to additional services and are either included in the rates or added where applicable. The mandatory Green Tax is additional.

Transfer Fee: Seaplane transfer (return) - USD 550 per adult; USD 275 per child (2-11); infants under 2 free

Frequently Asked Questions