Malahini Kuda Bandos Resort

4.5 star property

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Sunrise Beach Pool Villa -Free Speedboat Transfer for minimum stay of 3 nights | Terrace/patio
Aerial view
Front of property
Sunset Beach Pool Suite | Minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Couples treatment rooms, manicures and pedicures

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • On private beach
    On private beach
  • All inclusive
    All inclusive
  • Room service
    Room service
  • Spa
    Spa
  • Gym
    Gym

Explore the area

Map
Malahini Kuda Bandos, North Male Atoll, Kuda Bandos, 20077
  • Kuda Bandos Beach
    1 min walk
  • Kurumba Beach
    11 min walk
  • Maldives Islamic Centre
    38 min walk
  • Male (MLE-Velana Intl.)

Room options

Sunrise Beach Pool Villa

  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Room, Balcony, Sea View

  • 194 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Sunset Beach Pool Suite

  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, Sea View

  • 291 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Garden Room

  • 248 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Kuda Bandos

With a stay at Malahini Kuda Bandos Resort in Kuda Bandos, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Paradise Island Beach and Thulhagiri Beach. .This beach hotel is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Full Moon Beach and 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Kurumba Beach.

What's nearby

  • Kuda Bandos Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Kurumba Beach - 11 min walk - 1.8 miles
  • Full Moon Beach - 4 min drive - 0.5 miles
  • Paradise Island Beach - 7 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • Hulhumale Beach - 8 min drive - 1.5 miles

Restaurants

  • Bread Matters Platinum
  • Feast Restaurant
  • Kakuni Bar
  • Huvan
  • Sea Breeze Cafe' - Bandos

About this property

Malahini Kuda Bandos Resort

Hotel with private beach, full-service spa
Malahini Kuda Bandos Resort offers 82 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.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a private beach and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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.
Make yourself at home in one of the 82 guestrooms featuring minibars and LED televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and bidets. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and complimentary newspapers.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages. You can soak up the sun at the private beach or enjoy other recreational amenities, which include a fitness center. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.
All-inclusive rates are available at this hotel. Meals and beverages at onsite dining establishments are included in all-inclusive rates. Charges may be applied for dining at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, some beverages, and other amenities.

Satisfy your appetite for lunch or dinner at the hotel's restaurant, Maaga, or stay in and take advantage of the room service. Relax with a refreshing drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges.

Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours).
Maaga - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
The Bluu - Onsite restaurant. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.
Room service is available.

All inclusive details

All-inclusive room rates at Malahini Kuda Bandos Resort are available. These rates are higher because they include onsite food and beverages in the room rate (some restrictions may apply).

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Globe, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Languages

English, Filipino, Hindi, Russian

Property amenities

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
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics

Restaurants on site

  • Maaga
  • The Bluu

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

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • On a private beach

Full-service spa

  • 3 treatment rooms
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage
  • Outdoor treatment areas
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Built in 2016
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV with cable channels

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: 3:00 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
The additional fee (payable at the property) covers mandatory transfer fees for guests ages 12-17.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Christmas Eve (24 December) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 300.00
  • Christmas Eve (24 December) Gala Dinner per child: USD 150.00 (from 2 to 11 years old)
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 350.00
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per child: USD 175.00 (from 2 to 11 years old)
  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 6.00 per person, per night
  • Boat transfer per adult: USD 85 (roundtrip)
  • Transfer service fee per child: USD 42.5 (roundtrip), from 2 to 11 years old
  • Additional fee for children (from 12 years old to 17 years old): USD 85 per person, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

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

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 85.00 per person (roundtrip)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 42.50 (roundtrip), (from 2 to 11 years old)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the 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

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 160 out of 334 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 121 out of 334 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 31 out of 334 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 334 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 334 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

phillip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2024

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

8/10 Good

Ammar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
No beach service
Everything and everyone there were super helpful and polite. My biggest objection and draw back is the beach service which DOES NOT EXIST! There are no towels offered at the beach you bring the ones provided in your room, there are no pads on the beach loungers, glasses and garbage simply accumulate on the small tables until you remove them! Food was good, room was comfortable, BUT Maldives with lousy beach service is no Maldives!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Kranthi Kiran

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Christina

Traveled with group
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

10/10 Excellent

Mubarak

Traveled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Sholendra

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

george

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

4/10 Poor

Heidi M S

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
DISAPPOINTED WITH MALAHINI KUDA BANDOS
We’ve found the front desk customer service was very poor as our booking was included free transfers from Male but not with Expedia Booking according to them even though it’s in our bookings. That’s already ruined our start of the vacation. Then on check out they wanted to charge the Pringle chip which we didn’t even have them. I believe one of their stuff ate them cuz the house keeping guy asked us to leaving our room door open for cleaning, so anyone can go into our room. However the Malaga team did a good job from kitchen to the servers, Anil, Eni, Amaya, anesa,Salina, Supun & Juman. The buffet food was very well prepared & taste so good unless most of other buffet food either being too salty or too sweet. Not sure why it was being advertised newly renovated cuz one night I needed to carry an umbrella going to the bathroom. I almost fell down due to the floor was very slippery. Finally we got to moved to another room. We’ve tried not to have this negativity to affect the rest of our experience in Maldives. We are island hopping for 3 weeks. This is our first island. The beach was too rocky & stepping into water the smell of sewage to make unbearable to stay too long. The video with white sand blue water are not quite true though. We were very disappointed! I will give Malahini 0 star without Malaga Team.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Ramy

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Estefania

Traveled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Tanya

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

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

2/10 Terrible

Mohammed

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

10/10 Excellent

Natali

Traveled with partner
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

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

4/10 Poor

manoj

Dissapointing stay...misleading Hotels.com info...
We went as a couple for a couple of days based on the Hotels.com listing that the Hotel had pool and bath tubs for all visitors. Upon arriving, we were informed that there were no public pools or bath tubs and if we wanted one, we have to pay another $250 per night to upgrade the rooms to villa with a pool. Since it is an island you cannot even turn around despite the misleading information on the Hotels.com website.We would have definitely chosen another property had we known that there were no public pools. Having said that, the kitchen chefs were excellent and made special effort to prepare vegetarian meals for us.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Behnaz

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice beaches and lovely atmosphere
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Sohail

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Sergejs

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Falak Khan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great time at Malahini Kuda Bandos
The staff at Malahini Kuda Bandos are absolutely professional and friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

christine

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fabulous staff and Fabulous island
The staff were fabulous and work so very, very hard. They do everything with a smile. The island is beautiful and close to Male so short transfer. Something to be mindful off when booking an island in the Maldives, if you don't want a long transfer after a long flight. I have no complaints
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

Phyu Phyu

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
all staffs are very friendly & attentive, love that vibes. thanks Dr Amir, recept & concierge staffs & Novi, Al Bin, Yam, very hard working staffs. Snorkeling is the best activity, we saw blacktip reef sharks, turtle & many fishes. wave & current is strong. hotel rooms are a bit old but well maintained. 15 min walk can complete a round island. we enjoyed our holiday a lot, it been long await holiday within 2 years covid decade. All inclusive package cost USD 500 per night during 27 to 31 Dec, all good except Beach bar available only beer, no other alcohol beverage. PCR test USD 115, speed boat transfer USD 85. Nature island parrots, birds, bats, beautiful clear water, ocean, white sand, sea, lovely holiday.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021