Bandos Maldives

Maldives, Indian Ocean

Virgin rating

The hotel

Bandos Maldives is a perfect setting for a romantic getaway or two weeks of heaven away from the pressures of everyday life. This haven of tranquillity is nestled in lush green vegetation around its own lagoon, with white-sand beaches and crystal-clear waters. For those looking for a more active holiday, there's plenty to do. The resort has a state-of-the-art sports complex, a swimming pool and wading pool for children, and a water sports centre. The PADI dive centre, run by a team of experienced instructors, offers the chance to view sharks, rays and turtles in their natural habitat. The reef at Bandos is one of the best in the North Malé Atoll and you'll also have access to over 40 different dive locations further afield. With warm, attentive service and a choice of rooms and villas, we're pretty sure you won't want to leave.

Amenities

  • Scuba Diving
  • Snorkelling
  • Tennis
  • Windsurfing
  • Families
  • Bar
  • Evening Entertainment
  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • Internet Access
  • Restaurant
  • Room Service
  • Safety Deposit Box

Where is it

Located in North Male Atoll, approximately 10-15 minutes from Male airport by speedboat.

Hotel information

220 rooms, all with air conditioning, minibar, safe box, IDD telephone, hair dryer, satellite TV, tea/coffee-making facilities, private patio and WiFi. Standard Beachfront Rooms have twin beds or 1 double bed, sleeping maximum 3 people.


All Inclusive

  • Breakfast, lunch and dinner served at Gallery Restaurant during allocated meal times. Dining at other establishments will incur an additional charge.
  • Carbonated and non-carbonated bottled water served at all food and beverage outlets.
  • Tea, coffee, Americano, Espresso, Cappuccino and Cafe Latte served at Sand Bar, Huvan, Sea Breeze and Gallery Restaurant.
  • Soft drinks and canned fruit juices served at the Sand Bar, Pool Bar, Huvan, Sea Breeze and Gallery Restaurant. Fresh fruit juice will incur an extra charge.
  • House wine served at Sand Bar, Pool Bar, Huvan, Sea Breeze and Gallery Restaurant. Premium brands of wine and all sparkling wines are chargeable.
  • Draught beer is available from the Sand Bar, Pool Bar, Huvan, Sea Breeze and Gallery Restaurant.
  • House spirit (gin, vodka, rum and whiskey) is available from Sand Bar, Huvan, Sea Breeze, and Gallery Restaurant. Premium brands of spirits are available at an extra charge.
  • Selected cocktails and mocktails are available from Sand Bar, Pool  Bar, Sea Breeze and Huvan.
  • Daily tea, coffee and snacks served on display are available from Sea Breeze from 15:30-17:00hrs.
  • All drinks are served one glass at a time.
  • Selected alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages and snacks from minibar (refilled once per day on a regular schedule).
  • Windsurfing, canoeing and stand up paddling are included - maximum of 02 hours per person per day.
  • Table tennis and billiards are included.
  • Use of gymnasium, fitness centre, spinning step classes, steam room and sauna.
  • Daylight tennis facilities with equipment.
  • All of the above are subject to availability.


Half Board option: Includes buffet breakfast and dinner in the main Gallery Restaurant. Water included during meal times (all other drinks payable locally).


Full Board option: Includes buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner in the main Gallery Restaurant (excluding drinks). Water included during meal times (all other drinks payable locally).

Garden Villas are conveniently located to the swimming pool and clubhouse and have 1 double bed, sleeping maximum 3 people.

Deluxe Beachfront Rooms have a spacious layout that’s great for families, with a living area, a bathtub in the bathroom, and twin beds or 1 double bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults and 2 children, or 3 adults and 1 child.

Superior Villas feature whitewashed interiors and modern furnishings, with an outdoor shower and 1 double bed, sleeping maximum 3 people.

Beach Villas are stylishly decorated, with direct access to the beach and an outdoor shower With 1 double bed, sleeping maximum 3 people.

Premium Beach Villas are duplex rooms, set a mere stroll away from your exclusive strip of beach. With ample living space on the ground floor, a large sundeck, and a modern bathroom with outdoor jetted tub. The bedroom upstairs has a balcony and floor-to-ceiling windows with beach vistas. Sleeping maximum 2 adults and 2 children, or 3 adults and 1 child.

Beach Pool Villas are modern, featuring a private infinity plunge pool looking out to sea, as well as a Cabana sun deck and outdoor shower. The bathroom features a jetted tub. With 1 double bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults.

Water Villas are located on stilts over the water as if floating on the sea, offering privacy, seclusion, and uninterrupted ocean views. With a private infinity pool, sun deck and sun beds, direct access to the lagoon, outdoor shower, and capsule coffee machine. With 1 double bed, sleeping maximum 3 people.

Gallery Restaurant (main buffet restaurant). Grill Bar (indoor and outdoor seating with ocean views). Sea Breeze (over-water deck serving a variety cuisine). Huvan (large sundeck with sunset views). Sand Bar (with karaoke and entertainment). Pool Bar (swim-up bar). Umi Yaki (seaside grill).

Regular entertainment including live band, DJ, karaoke, movie night, kids' movies, kids' disco and Boduberu (traditional drum and dance). 

Fascinating house reef. Dive Bandos* (diving centre with access to over 40 dive sites). Orchid Spa* (offers body treatments, salon services, and age-appropriate kids treatments). Range of experiences* (including island hopping, snorkelling trips and Male tours). Fishing trips*. Clubhouse complex (including club lounge, fitness centre, sauna and steam room, mini soccer, tennis, badminton and squash). Beach volleyball. Kokkos Kids Club*. Water sports centre. Gift shop.

Complimentary WiFi in-room, reception, and public areas. Medical centre. In-villa dining*.

* Denotes local charge.

Please note: to ensure our customer's safety, we are unable to offer over water accommodation to Children under the age of 12. 

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Image of the Tripadvisor rating A blissful vacation

Dec 3, 2023 Navigator03146446977 Bengaluru, India

A very beautiful well maintained island just 15 mins by the boat from Male airport. The housekeeping staff are always on their toes to keep this property very clean. Many facilities to enjoy - football ground, nursery, mini zoo, dive centre, club house and many A la Carte restaurants. I would like to convey my special thanks to Afifa for… Read more
A very beautiful well maintained island just 15 mins by the boat from Male airport. The housekeeping staff are always on their toes to keep this property very clean. Many facilities to enjoy - football ground, nursery, mini zoo, dive centre, club house and many A la Carte restaurants. I would like to convey my special thanks to Afifa for arranging a wonderful dinner table on my wife’s birthday. Special thanks to Chef Nakib and Rakesh for showing me around the property. Premsagar and Uttar at the gallery restaurant were very courteous too. Although the activities are slightly overpriced, I would definitely visit this secluded island again to recreate memories. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating A little bit of tropical paradise

Nov 30, 2023 NickieK21

We had standard rooms, bathroom was a bit basic. Yes it is beautiful as you would expect, white sandy coconut palm fringed beaches and crystal clear water. Plenty of fish, no need to snorkel or dive to see the. Our favourite bar was the Seabreeze Cafe... we saw dolphins, rays, small sharks, a heron eating a fish and lots of fisjh while sipping a… Read more
We had standard rooms, bathroom was a bit basic. Yes it is beautiful as you would expect, white sandy coconut palm fringed beaches and crystal clear water. Plenty of fish, no need to snorkel or dive to see the. Our favourite bar was the Seabreeze Cafe... we saw dolphins, rays, small sharks, a heron eating a fish and lots of fisjh while sipping a cocktail on the deck. We were all inclusive which saved shelling out the eye watering cost of food and drink. Excursions were pricey but as we were only here for 3 days we just enjoyed the ocean and bars. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Afifa I loved the way she served I loved the food

Nov 29, 2023 Mohammedi B

Good food I enjoyed a lot and I loved the maintenance they are very friendly “ Afifa” she is very good we enjoyed a lot the food is very tasty I want to come again and have a good time and enjoy the food with u darling
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Maximum pleasure from every moment spent on Bandos. Attentive staff. I want to come back again and again.

Nov 28, 2023 Наталья Л

I got the most out of my vacation in Bandos. Delicious food. Beautiful clean rooms. And very nice people who work there. Special thanks to our attentive waiter Goli Rakesh Rocky. It was very nice to feel the interest and attention on his part. Very pleasant atmosphere in the whole hotel)
Image of the Tripadvisor rating I was just impressed with that service

Nov 27, 2023 Johny S

I just happened to love this place, bandos has my heart i visited in November 2023 with my friends and we had fun and services was good and staff was polite and kind especially afifa from quest service provider was very helpful and really made our experience here outstanding! If we come visit again we hope you take care of us again because we… Read more
I just happened to love this place, bandos has my heart i visited in November 2023 with my friends and we had fun and services was good and staff was polite and kind especially afifa from quest service provider was very helpful and really made our experience here outstanding! If we come visit again we hope you take care of us again because we were so impressed at how well you did your job Read less