Kurumba Resort & Spa

Maldives, Indian Ocean

Virgin rating

Superior Room
Superior Room
Superior Room
Deluxe Bungalow
Deluxe Bungalow
Reception
Kandu Bar
Beachfront Deluxe Bungalow
Beachfront Deluxe Bungalow
Thila
Thila
Hamakaze
Garden Pool Villa
Garden Pool Villa
Beach Villa
Beach Villa
Beach Villa
Vihamanaa
Athiri Bar
Deluxe Pool Villa
Deluxe Pool Villa
Deluxe Pool Villa
Family Villa
Family Villa
Family Villa
Family Villa
Spa
Mahal
Al Qasr
Frangipani
Kurumba Residence
Kurumba Residence
Kurumba Residence
Superior Room
Superior Room
Superior Room
Deluxe Bungalow
Deluxe Bungalow
Reception
Kandu Bar
Beachfront Deluxe Bungalow
Beachfront Deluxe Bungalow
Thila
Thila
Hamakaze
Garden Pool Villa
Garden Pool Villa
Beach Villa
Beach Villa
Beach Villa
Vihamanaa
Athiri Bar
Deluxe Pool Villa
Deluxe Pool Villa
Deluxe Pool Villa
Family Villa
Family Villa
Family Villa
Family Villa
Spa
Mahal
Al Qasr
Frangipani
Kurumba Residence
Kurumba Residence
Kurumba Residence

The hotel

Famed as the first tourist resort in the Maldives, this excellent hotel has a wide range of facilities with a fantastic array of restaurants serving cuisine from across the world. With a lively house reef in the beautiful Indian Ocean, fantastic diving and snorkelling opportunities lie within easy reach. Even better, this resort is just a 10-minute speedboat ride from the airport, so you won’t need to wait long for that first delicious cocktail on the sand.

Amenities

  • Scuba Diving
  • Snorkelling
  • Windsurfing
  • Honeymoon
  • Bar
  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • Internet Access
  • Restaurant
  • Safety Deposit Box
  • Spa
  • Beachfront location

Where is it

Located in North Malé atoll. Transfer time from airport: approximately 10 minutes by speedboat.

Hotel information

All rooms with air conditioning and fans, safe, flat screen TV, satellite television stations, outdoor standing shower, indoor standing shower, bathtub, bathrobes, hairdryer, mini-bar, complimentary WiFi, beach towels, premium amenities, iron and ironing board, and tea/coffee and hot chocolate making facilities. Superior Rooms are conveniently located, with either a terrace or balcony, open-plan bathroom, and 2 daybeds. With 1 queen-size bed or twin beds, sleeping maximum 2 adults and 1 child/infant.


Breakfast Included: buffet breakfast or premium a la carte breakfast, dependent on room category booked. 

Half Board: includes dinner at the main restaurant (buffet). 

Full Board Plus: lunch and dinner at the main restaurant with beverages (a selection of soft drinks, canned juices, water, coffee, tea, wines, liquors and cocktails during meal times at the main restaurant only. 

Dine Around All Inclusive: lunch with a choice of two menus in three locations, with beverages. Dinner with a choice of seven restaurants, with beverages. Additional beverage outlets (Athiri, Kandu Bar and Fex) with a selection of soft drinks, canned juices, water, coffee, tea, wines, liquors and cocktails. Choice of excurions (glass bottom boat, Male tour, Sunset and Dolphin Cruise). Minimum 4 night stay.

Deluxe Bungalows provide privacy in verdant surroundings, just steps from the beach with an open plan bathroom and outdoor daybed. With 1 king-size bed or twin beds, sleeping maximum 3 adults and 2 children/teens.

Beachfront Deluxe Bungalows are cosy and well appointed, with sun loungers on the private terrace by the white sand and sparkling ocean. With 1 king-size bed or twin beds, sleeping maximum 2 adults and 2 children/teens.

Garden Pool Villas are nestled in the tropical gardens, with a private courtyard, open-plan bathroom, and private plunge pool. With 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 3 adults and 1 child/infant/teen, or 2 adults, 1 child/teen and 1 infant.

Beach Villas are perfectly positioned for catching the sunrise, and generously spaced, with a separate lounge and an intimate garden spa tub. With 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 3 adults, or 2 adults, 2 children and 1 infant.

Deluxe Pool Villas are spacious villas with their own private pool, a sitting room, and a private deck with breath taking ocean and garden views. With 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 3 adults, or 2 adults, 2 children/teens, and 1 infant.

Family Villas are two-level villas, with stunning ocean views and secluded lounging. With 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 3 adults, or 2 adults, 2 children/teens, and 1 infant.

The Two Bedroom Kurumba Residence is expansive, with a private pool / spa tub in both wings. Sleeping maximum 6 adults, or 4 adults, 2 children/teens, and 2 infants.

7 restaurants, 3 bars and 1 shisha lounge: Vihamanaa (international delicacies with Maldivan senses). Thila (al fresco dining). Hamakaze (teppanyaki, sushi, sashimi). Al Qasr (Middle Eastern specialties). Mahal (Indian cuisine). King Thai (authentic flavours from Thailand). Café (laidback dining opposite the pool). Fez (shisha lounge). Sound of the Sea* (private dining). Kandu Bar (breezy open-air pavilion and overwater deck). Athiri Bar 1 & 2 (snacks, cocktails).

Vibrant culture and nightly entertainment with talented Maldivian artists.

2 swimming pools, and 2 further children’s swimming pools. Water sports centre. Activities for children, teens and adults. Photo studio*. Boutique. 7-day activity programme with a selection of complimentary events. Veli Spa* (with body treatments, yoga pavilion and classes and a relaxation lounge). Diving centre (the reef system here ranks amongst the purest in the world, with an amazing array of colourful fish, sea anemones, sponges, eels, turtles, whale sharks and more).

24-hour reception. Arrival/departure lounge. Doctor on-site. Babysitting service*. Laundry and dry cleaning service*.

*Denotes local charge.

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Image of the Tripadvisor rating The perfect island getaway.

Apr 23, 2024 Destination546118

The best getaway anyone could have asked for. Speed boat, room, food,surrounding and everything is just perfect. But it is the staff that makes the difference, everyone always smiling and willing to assist.. special shoutout goes to Nizar,Saeed,Ilyas and Naufal who ensured that i had the best possible holiday exceeding all my expectations. Thank… Read more
The best getaway anyone could have asked for. Speed boat, room, food,surrounding and everything is just perfect. But it is the staff that makes the difference, everyone always smiling and willing to assist.. special shoutout goes to Nizar,Saeed,Ilyas and Naufal who ensured that i had the best possible holiday exceeding all my expectations. Thank you and definitely planning to return soon. Read less
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Apr 22, 2024 Husham87 The Hague, The Netherlands

Where do I begin? First of all shoutout to all my staff at the resort, you guys are all one by one amazing. Many thanks to the two heros who made our stay even more special, Ali resort manager and Pedro the Exec Chef! This resort has in my eyes no negatives or things that can improve. True paradise, well looked after, walks in the garden are… Read more
Where do I begin? First of all shoutout to all my staff at the resort, you guys are all one by one amazing. Many thanks to the two heros who made our stay even more special, Ali resort manager and Pedro the Exec Chef! This resort has in my eyes no negatives or things that can improve. True paradise, well looked after, walks in the garden are amazing, the water is filled with sealife (been Maldives many times to different islands) more than any other place I’ve been on earth. The food should be banned, how dare you serve Michelin/fine dining food at a resort buffet? It’s not normal! All healthy and everything is very delicious. The a la carte restaurants are also abnormal as they serve real freshly chef prepared fine dining food. The watersport is great and the location of the island is even better. Just a very luxurious comfortable 10 min speedboat ride away from airport. I probably forgot something but anyway, it’s an amazing resort with a great history. See you all soon!! Read less
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Apr 21, 2024 Budzywest

We visited this lovely island on the recommendation of a friend for the first time recently. We were met by the friendly and attentive team at the airport and transferred smoothly by speed boat, a short 10 min journey away. We were welcomed warmly by Ali and his team in a most beautiful and peaceful haven. The rooms are light and spacious with a… Read more
We visited this lovely island on the recommendation of a friend for the first time recently. We were met by the friendly and attentive team at the airport and transferred smoothly by speed boat, a short 10 min journey away. We were welcomed warmly by Ali and his team in a most beautiful and peaceful haven. The rooms are light and spacious with a relaxing island feel. Very comfortable beds and easy access to the beach. The island also has a very nice pool that you can chill around during the day and many villas have their own private small pools also. Excellent food options, we loved Thila where we can highly recommend the Maldivian Lobster Curry, it was delicious. Seating is in a really pretty setting overlooking the sea. We were lucky to then watch the brilliant band Detune, who play regularly on the island. This was in the comfortable bar area where you can enjoy very tasty cocktails as you chill and listen to the music during the evening. A lovely short stay for us and would highly recommend others to visit. Thank you to Ali and the team for looking after us so well. Read less
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Apr 18, 2024 Shady M Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Really enjoyed the hotel and facilities , important tips for your visit . 1- consider bringing your snorkeling items 2- book your room on the other side for the entrance only thing I did not enjoy is the stones in front of the barriers , they can arrange for a bridge or something to avoid crossing the barriers safely. otherwise , resort is… Read more
Really enjoyed the hotel and facilities , important tips for your visit . 1- consider bringing your snorkeling items 2- book your room on the other side for the entrance only thing I did not enjoy is the stones in front of the barriers , they can arrange for a bridge or something to avoid crossing the barriers safely. otherwise , resort is fantastic , close to airport, clean, wifi is working good across the resort and facilities are useful. Read less
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Apr 17, 2024 tamarar376 Beirut, Lebanon

Kurumba was just amazing. The hospitality of the staff, the luxury facilities, the convenient location (we have 2 very young children), the buffet, everything was above our expectations. The food was a bit expensive, but it is in every other resort too. We love it and will come again