Bandos Maldives

Maldives, Indian Ocean

Virgin rating

Standard Beachfront Room
Standard Beachfront Room
Standard Beachfront Room
Sea Breeze
Garden Villa
Garden Villa
Deluxe Beachfront Room
Deluxe Beachfront Room
Deluxe Beachfront Room
Superior Villa
Superior Villa
Superior Villa
Beach Villa
Beach Villa
Beach Villa
Gallery Restaurant
Premium Beach Villa
Premium Beach Villa
Premium Beach Villa
Beach Pool Villa
Beach Pool Villa
Umi Yaki
Sand Bar
Huvan
Club house
Tennis courts
Gift shop
Fitness centre
Standard Beachfront Room
Standard Beachfront Room
Standard Beachfront Room
Sea Breeze
Garden Villa
Garden Villa
Deluxe Beachfront Room
Deluxe Beachfront Room
Deluxe Beachfront Room
Superior Villa
Superior Villa
Superior Villa
Beach Villa
Beach Villa
Beach Villa
Gallery Restaurant
Premium Beach Villa
Premium Beach Villa
Premium Beach Villa
Beach Pool Villa
Beach Pool Villa
Umi Yaki
Sand Bar
Huvan
Club house
Tennis courts
Gift shop
Fitness centre

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.

  • Booking Bonus: Book by 31 Jan '25 to receive up to 20% off stays between 3 Jan - 23 Apr '25. Terms and conditions apply. Any applicable offers have been calculated into the prices shown. Offers may not be combinable. Blackout dates apply. 

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). 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 Perfect holiday at Bandos Maldives

Dec 12, 2024 Venture67170

Had a fantastic stay at Bandos.It has one of the best reef with crystal clear water and many beautiful species of fish nearby the resort.Hospitality is second none and everyone is so friendly and helpful.Special mention to Ibrahim who really makes us feel at home.Will definitely come back to Bandos for my next trip.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Nice but not worth a 4 star

Dec 12, 2024 PATRICIA A Madrid, Spain

The hotel is nice but not worth a 4 star. Villas are nice but very close between each other, gym and club house very good. Food is good but it could be better. But mostly, i was dissatisfied with the all inclusive package, because certain beverages were not include and i have to pay my breakfast on the day of arrival and lunch on the day of… Read more
The hotel is nice but not worth a 4 star. Villas are nice but very close between each other, gym and club house very good. Food is good but it could be better. But mostly, i was dissatisfied with the all inclusive package, because certain beverages were not include and i have to pay my breakfast on the day of arrival and lunch on the day of departure. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating A great place for an ideal vacation

Dec 11, 2024 Navaneeth J

An excellent destination for a perfect vacation! The resort offers a wide variety of accommodations, including water villas, beach villas, and garden villas, catering to every preference. There's also a fantastic range of water sports activities to keep you entertained. Another highlight is the diverse selection of restaurants and bars, ensuring a… Read more
An excellent destination for a perfect vacation! The resort offers a wide variety of accommodations, including water villas, beach villas, and garden villas, catering to every preference. There's also a fantastic range of water sports activities to keep you entertained. Another highlight is the diverse selection of restaurants and bars, ensuring a delightful culinary experience. Truly a remarkable and well-rounded getaway! Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Nice hotel, shame about the rules!

Dec 11, 2024 Cathy W Turvey, United Kingdom

A beautiful island and a very lovely hotel. All of the staff were friendly, the food was good and the whole place was spotless. This was our first time in the Maldives and we will certainly return, but whilst the hotel is good there are some issues which would stops us from returning. This hotel promises paradise which it delivers simply… Read more
A beautiful island and a very lovely hotel. All of the staff were friendly, the food was good and the whole place was spotless. This was our first time in the Maldives and we will certainly return, but whilst the hotel is good there are some issues which would stops us from returning. This hotel promises paradise which it delivers simply because of its location but not quite a 5 star hotel and not quite worth a rating of 5/5 because of the points mentioned below. The bed was very hard. We were not the only guests to complain, and eventually a mattress topper was fitted but this really didn't help. The All-Inclusive option is the worst we have ever come across and we travel 3 - 4 times a year around the world. The restrictions were quite ridiculous and not at all what we were expecting. We were told by Virgin that the Gallery restaurant would be opened by 30 November 2024 whilst we were there. It is nowhere near finished and so all guests were crammed into the Sea Breeze. This restaurant is unlikely to be finished for at least another 6 months. We used the Grill Bar as it advertised a Fish Sunday. We booked the restaurant in advance and when we ordered our food were told that we had to give them 24 hours' notice. Nowhere did it say that, not on their own advertising or when we booked, so we stayed, with friends and spent $400.00 on an okay meal. We complained about that and the service, which was shocking - shambolic. After 2 days we eventually received a halfhearted apology, with an offer of us returning but at our cost. We declined. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Heaven on Earth

Dec 10, 2024 Gareth C Berkshire

Perfection from the moment we arrived until the sad moment we had to leave. Accommodation was excellent. We were a family of 5 and had two beachside cottages which were excellent. The open air shower was particularly great. The food was excellent, the service first class and they made a real effort for our son on his 18th Birthday with cake, table… Read more
Perfection from the moment we arrived until the sad moment we had to leave. Accommodation was excellent. We were a family of 5 and had two beachside cottages which were excellent. The open air shower was particularly great. The food was excellent, the service first class and they made a real effort for our son on his 18th Birthday with cake, table decorations and singing. The setting is pure heaven, swimming with sharks was a highlight as was our special dinner on the beach, very romantic. I'd live here if I could. Thank you to all the staff at Bandos....memories that will last forever. Read less