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 30 Nov '24 to receive up to 20% off the accommodation cost between 03 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 Guru the waiter is a legend !!!

Nov 23, 2024 Regis S

the waiter Guru is amazing in customer service which was the highlight of our trip to be honest!! He just aims to please and makes sure you have a great experience ! He is the super star of this resort! They also upgraded us to a better room which was more spacious ! Work needs to be done on entertainment and food but overall a good relaxing stay
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Guru is the best bartender😎🔝

Nov 23, 2024 somlyaymiki Dubai, United Arab Emirates

We was here in Bandos Maldives and we meet here the nicest bartender here. His name is Guru, he is working in the pool bar. I recommend him because he is always nice and kind and very helpful and always telling good jokes and knowing everybody from every nation. He is the best.😊😇
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Recommend a pool day

Nov 23, 2024 Viki G Maldives

Guru from the pool bar is the kindest staff member 🩵 We enjoyed our time next to the pool 🥳 I recommend to have a pool day with him in the bar and chill time. He is professional, and its a nice place to stay during the day with a cold drink. Maldives is the best
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Solo in Male

Nov 20, 2024 Candie2 Houston, Texas

This was my first solo vacation, and I was great. Was unsure about traveling that far alone, I made it and had a wonderful time. The welcome staff at Bandos were attentive and polite. I reserved the garden villa by the pool. The villa was clean and had a fresh clean aroma. The best part was the spa massage and the photo shoot. My favorite adult… Read more
This was my first solo vacation, and I was great. Was unsure about traveling that far alone, I made it and had a wonderful time. The welcome staff at Bandos were attentive and polite. I reserved the garden villa by the pool. The villa was clean and had a fresh clean aroma. The best part was the spa massage and the photo shoot. My favorite adult beverage was the gin berry cocktail while lounging by the pool. Read less
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Nov 19, 2024 Marylynsouth2 Ryde, United Kingdom

Firstly let me say that we had a really nice holiday , the staff were friendly and the rooms were clean and tidy. I do hope what im about to say is not taken as criticism but more constructive as we do have some valid points. The restaurants we very busy at times due to the closure of another restaurant being refurbished, this went well , apart… Read more
Firstly let me say that we had a really nice holiday , the staff were friendly and the rooms were clean and tidy. I do hope what im about to say is not taken as criticism but more constructive as we do have some valid points. The restaurants we very busy at times due to the closure of another restaurant being refurbished, this went well , apart from there being no hand sanitiser stations anywhere , all it takes is one person to have any lurgy and the hotel may have a problem. When I asked if we could have some liquid to sanitise our hands we were told to buy it from the shop .Im a great believer in prevention rather than cure, it would not take much to have stations near the toilets and eateries,. Initially there were no signs that payment would have to be made for the BBQ however we did pay what we believe was a huge amount for two plates and a sweet, however it was 60 dollars and when we mentioned the pricing the next day we had a price of 70 dollars , typo maybe? We had a mini bar in the room , for AI we had two beers daily ,everything else was chargeable , but having paid a much larger premium for AI , one would expect more for their money . As I have said we. had an enjoyable time , please thank the gent who every night set out the bottles by the bar , it seemed a thankless task and he was always happy and cheerful, please say thanks from us both. Thanks to everyone of the staff who we had the pleasure to meet , good luck with everything. . Read less