Bandos resort is a private island located 8 Km away from Male. Bandos Maldives features spacious rooms with balconies overlooking the garden or beach. A water sports centre and dive school are available. The hotel has multiple dining options. Free WiFi access is available. Bandos Resort is ideally situated on North Male' Atoll, just a 10-minute speed boat ride from Male International Airport, which is 7 Km 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 minibars 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 programmes 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 savoured 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 particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 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 centre

  • Fishing


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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
or
2 single beds
1 extra-large double bed
or
2 single beds
1 large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
and
1 sofa bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

Macuh
Slovenia Slovenia
We stayed in private houses next to the beach and they are beautiful and spacious (2 floors)! The bathroom in the back is amazing and the staff was very friendly - we had good experience with Jagod, who was taking care of our house, cleaning and...
Olson
Hong Kong Hong Kong
Great stay and I enjoyed snorkeling on the house reef.
Patricia
Ireland Ireland
Absolutely everything, food, friendless helpfulness of the staff, and the accomodation was second to none.
Margaret
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Great house reef. Very good live house band. Beautiful premium beach villas.
Dejan
United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
Great location, only 15 minutes with speed boat from airport. Lush greenery and big enough to have a decent walk all around. The highligh is a house reef with rich marine life available immediately as you enter the water at the beach...
Penelope
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Great location as quick transfer to airport. Good size island with plenty of facilities; the clubhouse / gym area is super. Staff are incredibly friendly and helpful. Room was in good spot on the island and was spacious & comfortable. Lovely spa...
Patrick
Austria Austria
The BEACH VILLA was very comfortable and clean. The staff is very nice and obliging. The reef and the wildlife is still amazing.
Tina
Australia Australia
Incredibly beautiful surroundings, excellent service by extremely attentive and personable staff throughout.
Michal
Slovakia Slovakia
Beautiful location with stunning surroundings – the perfect place to relax. The staff were incredibly friendly, welcoming, and always ready to help, which made our stay feel truly special. The food was delicious and offered a great variety each...
Justine
Singapore Singapore
Welcoming, friendly staff - particularly Mansoor at The Gallery Beautiful surroundings Delicious food selection and new decor at The Gallery main restaurant - try the masala dosa Spotlessly clean rooms and manicured gardens/paths Nice...

Property surroundings

Food & Drink

Breakfast

  • Very good breakfast included with select options or available at the property for US$60 per person.
  • Served daily
    07:00 to 10:00
  • Menu style
    Buffet
Gallery Restuarant
  • Cuisine
    International
  • Service
    Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
  • Dietary options
    Halal • Vegetarian • Gluten-free
More food and drink
More food and drink
Meals • Restaurants • Facilities

House rules

Bandos Maldives takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

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

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

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

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

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

Private Speedboat Transfers:

From June 17, 2025 to October 31, 2026 the charges are as follows:

- 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:

From June 17, 2025 to October 31, 2026 the charges are as follows:

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