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Malahini Kuda Bandos Resort

4.5 star property
Upscale beachfront hotel with 2 restaurants

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Minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Sunrise Beach Pool Villa | Beach/ocean view
View from room
Private beach, white sand, sun loungers, beach towels
Front of property

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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Malahini Kuda Bandos, North Male Atoll, Kuda Bandos, 20077
  • Place, Kuda Bandos Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬

Room options

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Garden Room | Minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Garden Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 258 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Room, Partial Ocean View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Ocean view
  • 291 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Superior Room, Balcony, Partial Ocean View

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 237 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Private pool

Sunrise Beach Pool Villa

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Beach view
  • 1076 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Beach Pool Suite | Minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Beach Pool Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Beach view
  • 2153 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Kuda Bandos

Beachfront retreat .At this hotel, you'll be steps from Kuda Bandos Beach and within a 15-minute walk of Kurumba Beach. Full Moon Beach and Thulhagiri Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Kuda Bandos Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles

Restaurants

  • Gallery Restaurant
  • Anchorage Bar
  • Feast Restaurant
  • Kakuni Bar
  • Huvan

About this property

Malahini Kuda Bandos Resort

Upscale beachfront hotel with 2 restaurants
Some rates at Malahini Kuda Bandos Resort are all-inclusive. These rates include onsite meals and beverages, and may include taxes and gratuities. Additional charges may apply for meals at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, certain beverages, and other amenities.

Step outside to feel the sun on your face and the sand in your toes on the white sand beach. At Malahini Kuda Bandos Resort, pamper yourself with a treatment at the full-service spa or have fun in the sun with activities like snorkeling and scuba diving.

There are 2 restaurants on site. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4.5-star Kuda Bandos hotel.

  • 83 guestrooms or units
  • 2 dining venues
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Built in 2016
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Gift shop
  • Beauty salon
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Onsite shopping
  • Smoking in designated areas
Malahini Kuda Bandos Resort offers 83 accommodations with minibars and safes. 32-inch LED televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, bathrobes, bidets, and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include complimentary newspapers and phones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Alize has 3 treatment rooms including rooms for couples and outdoor treatment areas. Services include massages and manicures and pedicures. The spa is open daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge

Food and drink

  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 restaurants
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics

Things to do

  • Beach volleyball
  • Boat tours
  • Fishing
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Kayaking
  • Library
  • Parasailing
  • Pool
  • Rowing/canoeing
  • Sailing
  • Scuba diving
  • Shopping
  • Snorkeling
  • Water skiing
  • Windsurfing

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests must transfer via boat to the property; guests must contact the property at least 72 hours before travel, using the contact information on the confirmation received after booking
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
The additional fee (payable at the property) covers mandatory transfer fees for guests ages 12-17.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Christmas Eve (December 24) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 250.00
  • Christmas Eve (December 24) Gala Dinner per child: USD 125.00 (from 2 to 11 years old)
  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 400.00
  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per child: USD 200.00 (from 2 to 11 years old)
  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 12.00 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 2 years of age.
  • Additional fee for children (from 12 years old to 17 years old): USD 85 per person, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

The listed additional fee covers transfer fees for guests ages 12-17.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 100 per person (roundtrip)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 50 (roundtrip), (from 2 to 11 years old)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB International, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

Malahini Resort
Malahini Kuda Bandos
Malahini Kuda Bandos Resort Hotel
Malahini Kuda Bandos Resort Kuda Bandos
Malahini Kuda Bandos Resort Hotel Kuda Bandos

Frequently asked questions

Does Malahini Kuda Bandos Resort have an airport shuttle?

Malahini Kuda Bandos Resort offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of USD 100 per person, roundtrip.

How much does it cost to stay at Malahini Kuda Bandos Resort?

As of Jun 9, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Malahini Kuda Bandos Resort on Jun 25, 2026 start from $176, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How close is Malahini Kuda Bandos Resort to the beach?

This hotel is on a private beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Malahini Kuda Bandos Resort offer free breakfast?

Malahini Kuda Bandos Resort does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Malahini Kuda Bandos Resort?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Malahini Kuda Bandos Resort?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Malahini Kuda Bandos Resort?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Malahini Kuda Bandos Resort have a pool?

Malahini Kuda Bandos Resort does not have a pool.

Does Malahini Kuda Bandos Resort have a restaurant?

There are 2 onsite restaurants, offering options like Mediterranean cuisine, ocean views, and happy hour.

Does Malahini Kuda Bandos Resort have a spa?

Pamper yourself with a day at Alize, where you can enjoy mani/pedis and massages.

How close is Malahini Kuda Bandos Resort to downtown Kuda Bandos?

Malahini Kuda Bandos Resort is 0.1 mi away from Kuda Bandos.

Malahini Kuda Bandos Resort Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 176 out of 362 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 129 out of 362 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 33 out of 362 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 362 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 362 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Had a sunrise room, it was lovely though may put some people off who don't like insects in your bathroom as it is outside. Food was great, staff was lovely. House reef is really good, accessible from all sides. We saw reef sharks, eagle rays and devil rays on the house reef. Manta ray excursion is 30 min boat ride.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice, cute with fantastic friendly staff, good to go!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Reuben

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
All around excellent resort with a super kind abd attentive staff!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable and pretty resort, in keeping with the island surroundings. Food was good and the staff were lovely and very flexible with my requests. Highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Natali

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a wonderful stay! Amazing beauty everywhere, the staff was very kind and helpful!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very friendly and helpful. All areas were kept very clean and tidy. Loved our time there.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Hiroshi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
food is good.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sholendra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great resort . Super friendly staff Mr Rakeeb and Ms Devi provided an exceptional service much appreciated. Memorable stay well done Malahini Kuda Bandos.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tanya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved everything!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Jade

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Since our arrival, we have encountered several significant discrepancies between our booking and the actual experience provided. First, although we booked an all-inclusive package, we were informed upon arrival that we are required to pay for any food items or drinks left unfinished from the menu. This contradicts the standard understanding of an all-inclusive agreement. Furthermore, we were moved to an Ocean View Villa rather than the Sunset Beach Villa we specifically reserved. Most concerning is the safety and transparency of the resort. On arrival, we were asked to sign a liability waiver stating that the resort would not be responsible for our safety. This is particularly alarming given the high presence of bats throughout the island. Given these misleading terms and the request to waive basic safety responsibilities, I am deeply dissatisfied with this experience
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mubarak

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It’s a very nice place and the staff are very hospitable. They respond very quickly to complaints.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice hotel

Very kind staff. Good breakfast. Nice beaches and sea. Tours are a bit expensive like in other hotels in Maldives. Foods are also expensive as other hotels, better to come as full board. Overall a good experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Amber

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Nice escape close to Male

Loved the included breakfast, and the lemongrass electrolytes in the gym! The gym itself was nice too. Great snorkeling right there. Gorgeous beach, sunrises and sunsets! Island is small, but lovely. Staff very helpful, attentive, and accommodating—even when I requested to switch rooms. They also helped sort out my lost luggage with the airport. They have a desk at the airport where they escort you out to the boat, all very simple. They were able to modify meals for allergies. Biggest down side was that the restaurants were closed from 2-7pm which was tough when recovering from jet lag. Otherwise, a great relaxing option close to Male.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alex Moraes Dos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have nothing to complain about! We had a wonderful time and the staff is incredible. We were treated so well and the place is truly a paradise—fantastic in every way! I’d like to mention some amazing people who made our stay special, especially the chef Riffath and Kritika from reception Thank you all for an unforgettable experience! Alex and Marcela
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024
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4/10 Poor

Alfred John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is an ideal island to spend a night or two but not a two week holiday , there is very little to do and the water is so shallow around the island it is hard to swim above the coral , there is also almost no available beach
Stayed 13 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Mohammed Khurshedus

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It was nice. Did have to request for our pool to be cleaned and the deccing wasn’t cleaned during our stay therefore made it a bit uncomfortable to use our private pool. Out shower was also full of leaves. Our room wasn’t cleaned for 2 days although we left the sign on the door requesting for it to be done. After speaking with reception the finally did clean our room. It was advertised as 2 restaurant all inclusive but one restaurant was closed
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The best part of this resort, asides from the per beauty of the island is the people that work there. From Imthyaz, Vanesa, Eni, the Marine Hub Crew, they make you feel so welcomed and are so kind. This time, I also enjoyed the excursions, the food is amazing. I'll keep coming back to Malahini.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Christina

The beach was beautiful and the room was nice. The staff let you seek them out if you needed anything, which may have been intentional to allow quiet and privacy but we were expecting more of a luxury resort atmosphere. It was more of a secluded island get away.very hot and expensive.The staff was kind and helpful when we asked for anything.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to get away for a couple days. Really happy we paid to stay in a villa - it was unfortunately raining while we were here so the extra space was very appreciate. All to nclusive is definitely the way to go. The buffet was awesome. Would have been nice if there was a larger pool for all guests to use. The bubble tub on our patio was nice and probably never needs but it need it doing our rainy stay to be usable.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Huib

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Value for money

Nice resort with good opportunities for snorkling and diving. There are many fish and reef sharks. Also opportunities for other watersports like supping, and waterscooters. All-inclusive offers reasonable opportunities for food and drinks. Very friend staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Estefania

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Nice resort, big, clean and very comfy rooms. Beach chairs are quite hard, it would be good if they had some cushions. Very convenient to travel from/to Male airport. Buffet food is nice but a bit bland, not much fish or local food. Very good vegetarian options. Beach is ok, water can get a bit murky at times and there are lots of rocks so beach shoes are recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Moira L.

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Keep it up

Every effort to improve your happiness is attempted by a very talented Crewe! Great tradition night
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Ramy

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Not bad !
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Mohammed

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nothing like the pictures and loud bar all night not worth a dollar
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Seyyid Ali

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was an amazing experience, the sunrise pool villa was just incredibly beutiful, also the dicoration for our honey moon. the stuff was super kind and the cleaned the the room twice a day. the hotel manager did fullfill all our wishes. the buffet was variable and dilicious. - the only thing that enoyed us was that there was just water, coffee and Tea included in the full meal. we expected to have at least soft drinks or juis but they were extra.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024