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About this property

Bandos resort is a private island located 8 Km away from Male. Bandos Maldives features spacious rooms with balconies overlooking the garden or beach. A water sports centre and dive school are available. The hotel has multiple dining options. Free WiFi access is available. Bandos Resort is ideally situated on North Male' Atoll, just a 10-minute speed boat ride from Male International Airport, which is 7 Km away. Bandos’ rooms and villas are surrounded by nature’s beauty, some featuring high thatched roofs or wooden décor. Flat screen TV with cable TV channels are available. Tea/coffee makers and minibars are provided. Some feature separate living rooms or outdoor hot tubs. A pool with swim up bar is available, while beauty and massage treatments are available at the resort’s spa. Club House offers a range of fitness activities including a gym, aerobics, badminton, tennis courts, squash and table tennis. Kokko Club offers babysitting services along with a range of programmes for the little ones. Union Pay is available here. AThe Grill Bar serves juicy steaks, crunchy chicken wings, and tasty delicacies fish, while Sea Breeze Café offers Western and international food by the sea. A wide range of buffet foods can be savoured at Gallery Restaurant. Huvan and Sand Bar provide lovely tropical settings to enjoy cocktails and live entertainment. Chinese options are available for breakfast. Umi Yaki restaurant serves Japanese Teppanyaki food. Guests lodging at the resort on December 24th will be obligated to cover the compulsory expenses for the Christmas Gala Dinner. Similarly, guests staying at the resort on December 31st will be obligated to cover the mandatory fees for the New Year Gala Dinner.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

  • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Buffet

Activities:

  • Tennis court

  • Fitness centre

  • Fishing


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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
or
2 single beds
1 extra-large double bed
or
2 single beds
1 large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
and
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Irshad
India India
It was a very beautiful experience right from the word go. The location was perfect, and very close to the main island. The resort was stunning and very clean. The staff were very friendly and helpful. The food was yum and the varieties were...
Ana
Portugal Portugal
My stay at the hotel was excellent. The accommodations were fantastic, and the staff were truly outstanding — always welcoming, friendly, and attentive. The cleanliness throughout the hotel was impeccable, and overall, it was a wonderful...
Laurel
Switzerland Switzerland
The island with all the beaches and house reef is truly beautiful. Would for sure book again
Done
Singapore Singapore
We had a wonderful family vacation at Bandos. The snorkelling was excellent all around the island. We saw turtles, sharks, manta rays and a massive amount of colourful coral fish. All the meals were excellent. The staff was friendly and courteous...
Daniel
Spain Spain
Staff was amazing. Beds super comfortable, lucky to get a free upgrade to the beach villa that I would highly recommend. Sunset bar top, snorkeling top. Excellent dive center! We loved everything. Food was very good. Transfer speedboat super easy...
Shelly
Netherlands Netherlands
We had the best stay at Bandos and it was even more beautiful than we had imagined. All of the staff is so friendly, the premium beach villa is very nice and the island is absolutely beautiful! We would love to come back.
Scubabew
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Bandos has 4 restaurants so choice of venue is available
Jan
Czech Republic Czech Republic
Great place for blue waters, snorkeling around corals and colorful fish, reef shark, palm trees etc. Tropical paradise, great diving center and spots.
Sami
Oman Oman
Friendly staff Mosque is present Kids room in clubhouse really helped with the young ones Free extra bed was provided Beach chairs available Life jacket provided for free for the entire stay
Rajapaksa
Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
The beaches and the island itself is a beauty. Good placement of restaurants and bars. Very calm place. Lot of activities.

Property surroundings

Restaurants

5 restaurants on site
Gallery Restuarant
  • Cuisine
    International
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambiance
    Family friendly
  • Dietary options
    Halal • Vegetarian • Gluten-free
Sea Breeze
  • Cuisine
    International
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • High tea • Cocktail hour
  • Ambiance
    Modern
  • Dietary options
    Halal • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free
Grill Bar
  • Cuisine
    International
  • Open for
    Dinner
  • Ambiance
    Family friendly • Modern
  • Dietary options
    Halal
Umi Yaki
  • Cuisine
    Japanese
  • Open for
    Dinner
  • Ambiance
    Family friendly • Traditional
  • Dietary options
    Halal
Huvan
  • Cuisine
    International
  • Open for
    Brunch • Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambiance
    Family friendly • Modern • Romantic
  • Dietary options
    Halal

House rules

Bandos Maldives takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
US$94 per child, per night
Cot upon request
Free
3+ years
Extra bed upon request
US$94 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

The property can be reached by a private and a shared speedboat.

Private Speedboat Transfers:

From June 17, 2025 to October 31, 2026 the charges are as follows:

- Adult (12 years and above): USD 282 per person per way for up to 6 passengers. This rate is not included in the booking price and will be charged additionally.

- Child (2–11 years): Free of cost.

Shared Speedboat Transfers:

From June 17, 2025 to October 31, 2026 the charges are as follows:

- Adult (12 years and above): USD 110 per person

- Child (2–11 years): USD 55 per child. This rate is not included in the booking price and will be charged additionally.

Please share your flight details with the property at least 3 days before your arrival to secure your seat(s) for the transfer.

Children under 2 years will eat for free based on the rules and meal-plan accompanied by an adult, excluding alcoholic beverages. Please note that a Green Tax of USD 12 per child, per night is applicable additionally for children from 2 years and above.

Please present the same credit card used to guarantee your booking when checking in or making the payment at the hotel. Please note that the 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 the guests, including model aircraft by recreational users and hobbyists, is prohibited.

All-inclusive benefits:

This is an all-inclusive property. It comprises:

- Breakfast with selected beverages

- Lunch with selected beverages

- Dinner with selected beverages

- Meals are served at the Gallery Restaurant

- Selected beverages are served at Sand Bar, Pool Bar and Huvan

- Evening tea is served at Sea Breeze

- Minibar is refilled once per day on a regular schedule

- Windsurfing and canoeing; maximum 2 hours per person per day

- Sports and leisure activities at the Clubhouse are subject to availability and the time of booking

The following complimentary facility(s) will be provided once per stay for guests booking honeymoon packages (For weddings not older than 6 months, a wedding certificate to be presented at the time of check-in):

- A bottle of wine

- Fruit basket

For bookings that fall on the night of December 24th & 31st, below charges will be applicable. - Compulsory Christmas Gala Dinner on 24th December at the rate of US$257.00 and US$129.00 per child. - Compulsory New Year's Gala Dinner on 31st December at the rate of US$283.00 and US$142.00 per child.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Bandos Maldives in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.