Bandos resort is a private island located 5 mi away from Male. Bandos Maldives features spacious rooms with balconies overlooking the garden or beach. A water sports center and dove school are available. The hotel has multiple dining options. Free WiFi access is available. Bandos Resort is ideally located on North Male' Atoll, just a 10-minute speed boat ride from Male International Airport, which is 4.3 mi 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 mini-bars 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 programs 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 savored 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 in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 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 center

  • Fishing


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Sustainability

This property has 1 third-party sustainability certification.
Green Globe Certification
Green Globe Certification

Guest reviews

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Eslam
United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
Cleanness, staff, distance to airport and the speedboat availability, facilities
Shyam
United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
Closer to the airport New superior villas are good Clubhouse, marine activities
Alejandra
United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
Everything was amazing, but the sunset restaurant was my favorite spot!
Teo
Slovenia Slovenia
Beautiful location, very spacious rooms. People there are very friendly. We enjoyed our stay there extremely.
Larry
United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
The old style look and vegetation felt homely and relatable. I would like to know about other properties with similar vegetation and nature( I am not a fan of modern and instagrammable places) Some staff members, Jainam, Dimitri(dive...
Mirzoian
United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
The resort offers excellent value for money. The staff were genuinely friendly and helpful throughout our stay. Housekeeping was fast and efficient, the food selection was varied and enjoyable, and the house reef was beautiful for snorkeling. The...
Cecilec83
United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
It's a 15 minute boat ride from Male. My kids enjoyed the kids club. The island is beautiful. The bedroom was very spacious.
Maksim
United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
We really enjoyed our stay at Bandos Maldives. The hotel is very nice not only for beach holidays, but also for sports activities. There is a tennis court and they provide good rackets, but the balls are quite old, so if you like tennis it is...
Levent
United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
We liked the premium beach villa. Very close to the airport. So many Nemo’s in the reef.
Brenda
Australia Australia
The island was beautiful and as some couldn't walk there was a buggy to drive us around. We had a breakfast and dinner package and the meals were great together with a special candlelight dinner on the beach. Pool was great. Staff were very...

Area info

Restaurants

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

Resort facilities at Bandos Maldives

Great facilities! Review score, 9.1

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Airport shuttle
  • Spa and wellness center
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Fitness center
  • Room service
  • Beachfront
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

House rules

Bandos Maldives takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 2:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 12:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

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

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

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

Must-know information for guests at this property

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

Private Speedboat Transfers:

- 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:

- 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 ID 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 of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

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