Kandima Maldives
Dhaalu Atoll, Kudahuvadhoo, Maldives
The Maldives' most active resort — go-karting, water sports, marine biology, 6 restaurants, beach club and endless adventures on the largest island in Dhaalu Atoll
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Experience World-class Service at Kandima Maldives
Located on the largest island in Dhaalu Atoll, Kandima Maldives offers an abundance of water-sports, the largest beach club, tennis and volleyball courts. It offers a marine biology center, an art studio and cooking classes.
Located at a 45-minute flight from Malé followed by a 20-minute boat ride to the island, the resort offers studios and villas with a private terrace and private pool, with endless tropical views.
For fitness lovers, Kandima Maldives has a gym with personal trainers and provides classes like anti-gravity yoga, Zumba, aqua-bike classes and POUND® fitness lessons. Guests can hire bicycles to explore the island.
Guests can choose among the 10 restaurants and bars the property offers. Sea Dragon serves Asian cuisine while Forbidden Bar plays live music in the night. Start the day at Aroma with fresh beverages and baked goods.
For total relaxation, choose from massages, facials and a range of signature local treatments. The Kandima Kids Club is run by a multilingual team of certified child care-givers. Couples in particular like the location — they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.
Getting There — Transfer Options
Domestic Flight (45 min) + Speedboat (20 min)
- Comfort Class: Adult USD 414 / Child (2–11.99 yrs) USD 300 / Infants Free
- Sapphire Class: Adult USD 610 / Child (2–11.99 yrs) USD 480 / Infants Free
Seaplane (Round-Trip)
- Adult (12+): USD 675
- Child (2–11.99 yrs): USD 375
- Infants (0–2 yrs): Complimentary
Accommodation Types
All rooms include high-speed internet. Meal plans available: Breakfast, Breakfast & Dinner (Half Board), Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner (Full Board), and All-Inclusive.
Premium Ocean View Room
1 king bed + 1 sofa bed
55 m²
- Balcony
- Ocean view
- Air conditioning
- Free Wifi
- Cable TV
- Tea/Coffee maker
- Safe
Premium Beach Room
1 king bed + 1 sofa bed
55 m²
- Balcony
- Minibar
- Air conditioning
- Free Wifi
- Cable TV
- Tea/Coffee maker
- Seating area
Aqua Villa
1 king bed + 1 sofa bed
73 m²
- Balcony
- Bathtub
- Walk-in shower
- Attached bathroom
- Minibar
- Air conditioning
- Free Wifi
Aqua Villa with Swirl Pool
1 king bed + 1 sofa bed
73 m²
- Swirl Pool
- Balcony
- Bathtub
- Walk-in shower
- Minibar
- Air conditioning
- Free Wifi
Ocean Pool Villa
1 king bed + 1 sofa bed
90 m²
- Private pool
- Balcony
- Bathtub
- Walk-in shower
- Minibar
- Air conditioning
- Free Wifi
Sunrise Beach Pool Villa
1 king bed + 1 sofa bed
125 m²
- Private pool
- Balcony
- Bathtub
- Minibar
- Air conditioning
- Tea/Coffee maker
- Cable TV
Sunset Beach Pool Villa with Swirl Pool
1 king bed + 1 sofa bed
125 m²
- Private pool
- Swirl Pool
- Balcony
- Bathtub
- Minibar
- Air conditioning
- Cable TV
Beach Villa with Swirl Pool
1 king bed + 1 sofa bed
97 m²
- Swirl Pool
- Balcony
- Bathtub
- Walk-in shower
- Attached bathroom
- Minibar
- Air conditioning
Family Sky Studio
2 king beds + 2 sofa beds
110 m²
- 2 bedrooms
- 2 bathrooms
- Living room
- Balcony
- Minibar
- Air conditioning
- Free Wifi
Honeymoon Aqua Pool Villa
1 king bed + 1 sofa bed
80 m²
- Private pool
- Balcony
- Bathtub
- Minibar
- Air conditioning
- Tea/Coffee maker
- Cable TV
Meal Plan Details
Bed & Breakfast
Breakfast at Flavour or Zest restaurants (buffet). Includes unlimited house water, tea, coffee, and soft drinks in main restaurants.
Half Board
Breakfast and dinner plus unlimited house water, tea, coffee, and soft drinks in the main restaurant (Flavour or Zest buffet).
Full Board
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner plus unlimited house water, tea, coffee, and soft drinks in the main restaurant (Flavour or Zest buffet).
All-Inclusive
- • Breakfast & lunch at Flavour or Zest (buffet)
- • Dinner at Flavour, Zest (buffet) or a 3-course dinner at Smoked, Sea Dragon or Azure (chef's menu, reservations recommended)
- • Unlimited selected alcoholic & non-alcoholic beverages during lunch and dinner, at Breeze Bar (10:00–00:00), Beach Club (10:00–18:00), Forbidden Bar (19:00–00:00)
- • Mini-bar alcoholic/non-alcoholic beverages & snacks restocked once daily
- • Complimentary snorkeling equipment, standard kayaks & paddleboards (1 hour/day)
- • Food in Breeze Bar & Beach Club not included. Home delivery, Deli and Aroma café not included.
6 Restaurants On Site
Flavour
International
Open: Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
Family-friendly • Modern
Sea Dragon
Seafood • Asian
Open: Dinner
Family-friendly • Modern • Romantic
Azure
Mediterranean
Open: Dinner
Family-friendly • Modern • Romantic
Deli
International
Open: Various
Family-friendly • Modern
Smoked
Grill / BBQ
Open: Dinner
Family-friendly • Modern • Romantic
Zest
International
Open: Breakfast • Dinner
Family-friendly • Modern
Forbidden Bar offers live music in the evening. Aroma serves fresh beverages and baked goods. Breeze Bar and Beach Club also available.
Resort Facilities
Top Facilities
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Airport shuttle
- Spa
- Fitness center with personal trainers
- Non-smoking rooms
- Tea/Coffee Maker in all rooms
- Bar
- Beachfront & Private beach area
- Good Breakfast
- Marine biology center
- Art studio
- Bicycle hire
Activities
- Water sports (largest beach club)
- Go-karting track
- Tennis & Volleyball courts
- Anti-gravity yoga
- Zumba classes
- Aqua-bike classes
- POUND® fitness
- Cooking classes
- Kandima Kids Club (multilingual certified caregivers)
- Snorkeling
- Diving (extra charge)
- Kayak & Paddleboard (1hr/day AI)
Spa & Services
- Massages (full-body, facial, signature local treatments)
- 24-hour front desk
- Daily housekeeping
- Currency exchange
- Tour desk
- Concierge
- Express check-in/out
- Babysitting (extra charge)
- Business center
- Fire extinguishers & CCTV
- 24-hour security
- Key card access
Kandima Maldives Package Offers
House Rules & Policies
Check-in: From 12:00 PM (noon)
Check-out: Until 12:00 PM (noon)
Minimum Age: 18 years required for check-in
Children: All ages welcome. Extra bed for 12+ years: USD 200 per person/night.
Pets: Not allowed.
Group Bookings: Different policies for more than 4 rooms.
Green Tax: USD 12 per child/adult per night (included for adults in booking price).
Gala Dinners: Christmas Eve (24 Dec) and New Year's Eve (31 Dec) gala dinner supplements for children (2–11.99 yrs) not included in price.
Payment: American Express, Visa, Mastercard, UnionPay, Cash. Name on credit card must match the guest staying.
Transfer Note: Advance notice required; share flight details 7 days before arrival.
What Guests Loved
Scored 8.8 Excellent — 1,193 Verified Reviews
"Liked cleanliness, property condition & facilities, staff & the food, view & great service too, smiles all around, A fantastic getaway with a lot of activities to choose from."
— Tati, Indonesia
"Amazing staff, amazing resort, had many activities, a good choice for families with children, room was comfortable and had everything we needed. Amazing breakfast and had diverse drinks."
— Bayan, Jordan
"The crew ensured ease of access from the moment we landed at the airport until we reached the Island. They were very welcoming and stayed so for the whole trip. It truly felt like they were our friends and wanted us as comfortable as possible."
— Hamad, UAE
"Our stay was very enjoyable, the vibes were relaxed and very kid friendly. Lots of different activities around the resort all throughout the day."
— Roua, Qatar
"Island is very very clean, smells very nice everywhere around the island, awesome and cool staff, ocean pool villa is amazing, a lot of activities to do, you will never get bored."
— Osama, Saudi Arabia
"Wonderful scenery, friendly staff, and great facilities. A shout out to Ameen from the reception and Jillo from the beach bar."
— Rami, Saudi Arabia
"We had an unforgettable stay at Kandima Maldives. The service was excellent and the island was absolutely beautiful. Our villa was spacious, clean, and right by the gorgeous white-sand beach with crystal-clear water. Breakfasts were fresh and varied."
— Fabiola, Iceland
"The room was comfortable, quality built, spacious, enjoyable to spend time in the water villa."
— Francisco, UAE
"The island is beautiful, and the hotel is generally good. The staff is friendly and welcoming. The hotel is thoughtfully positioned within nature without disturbing its beauty. The go-karting experience was exciting!"
— Ferit, Turkey