Bandos Maldives

Hotel Highlights

• Bandos Maldives is a dreamy 18-hectare coral island in North Malé Atoll, wrapped in tropical greenery, bright-white sands and ridiculously blue water.

• Just 10 to 15 minutes by speedboat from Velana International Airport, this place gets you from touchdown to toes-in-the-sand in seriously speedy time.

• With 220 rooms and villas, Bandos serves up everything from classic beachfront stays to overwater villas with private pools and sunset views that fully show off.

• Expect vibrant marine life, loads of facilities, and that barefoot-luxury Maldives feel without the faff of a long transfer.

• The resort is known as the island of hospitality, so you can count on warm service, laidback vibes and plenty of memory-making moments.

Location

• You will find Bandos Maldives in North Malé Atoll, giving you that castaway-island feeling while still being super easy to reach.

• Velana International Airport is around 7KM away, with a speedboat transfer of roughly 10 to 15 minutes.

• Malé is around 8KM away, so you are close enough for convenience but far enough for full-on island escape energy.

Rooms

• There is a solid line-up of rooms and villas here, including Standard Beachfront Rooms, Garden Villas, Deluxe Beachfront Rooms, Superior Villas, Beach Villas, Premium Beach Villas, a Beach Pool Villa and Sunset Water Villas with Pool.

• Standard Beachfront Rooms bring traditional Maldivian charm near the beach, while Garden Villas sit in the heart of the island close to the pool and Pool Bar.

• Deluxe Beachfront Rooms are extra spacious and offer interconnecting options, making them a handy pick for families or groups.

• Superior Villas and Beach Villas keep things stylish with bright interiors, beach access and open, airy bathrooms, while Premium Beach Villas dial it up with a duplex layout and an open-air jetted tub.

• For the wow-factor stay, the Beach Pool Villa is made for romantic escapes with its private plunge pool, and the Sunset Water Villas with Pool bring overwater living, spacious sun decks and unreal sunset views.

• Across the range, you can expect handy comforts like air conditioning, mini bars, housekeeping, hair dryers and electronic key access, with selected rooms adding bathtubs, jetted tubs or open-air bathrooms.

##Just a heads up, between 1st July and 30th November 2026, Garden Villas will be re-constructed along with new washrooms for the swimming pool area##

Food & Drink

• Gallery is the main restaurant and is all about all-you-can-eat buffet action, with a wide spread of international dishes to keep everyone happy.

• Sea Breeze sits right by the water, serving up tasty dishes with dreamy views that make every lunch or dinner feel a bit more main character.

• Huvan is the sunset cocktail spot, pairing your favourite drinks with soft music and a seriously good golden-hour backdrop.

• The Grill is your go-to for seafood and premium meats with ocean views, while Umi Yaki brings the drama with teppanyaki cooked right in front of you.

• For drinks, there is the Pool Bar for chilled daytime sips and the Sand Bar for live bands, disco evenings and a fun night-time buzz.

• If you are feeling fancy, private beach dining with a bespoke four-course meal is available for those extra-special holiday moments.

All Inclusive guests can enjoy buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner at Gallery Restaurant, plus afternoon tea with snacks at Sea Breeze. The package also includes selected cocktails, mocktails, beers, house wines, spirits, soft drinks and hot beverages served across participating bars, as well as a daily replenished minibar. Fancy mixing things up? You'll also receive dining discounts at the resort's à la carte restaurants, including 40% off at Sea Breeze and Huvan, and 25% off at Grill Bar and Umiyaki.

Sports & Entertainment

• Dive Bandos is the longest established dive centre in the Maldives, with access to around 40 top dive sites plus PADI courses for all levels.

• Watersports fans are sorted with windsurfing, parasailing, jet skiing, fun tubes and more in those clear, turquoise waters.

• Excursions include sunset dolphin cruises, glass-bottom boat rides, snorkelling trips, fishing trips, whale shark expeditions, private sandbank picnics, island hopping and Malé city tours.

• The Clubhouse keeps active types busy with tennis, squash, badminton, table tennis, a gym, steam room, sauna, lounge area and a games room with video games and billiards.

• When it is time to slow things down, Orchid Spa is on hand with massages, body scrubs and facials in a seriously soothing setting.

• Evenings bring plenty of atmosphere too, with live sunset music, movie nights, karaoke, disco nights and traditional bodu beru drumming.

• There is also a kids club for ages 3 to 11, island shops for a bit of retail therapy, and 24-hour medical support including a clinic, pharmacy and decompression chamber.

Transfer Info

Transfers to the Maldives hotels are from Male International Airport via either domestic aircraft, seaplane, or speedboat. Luggage allowance varies depending on transfer type:

• Domestic aircraft (20kg hold luggage and 5kg hand luggage)

• Seaplane (20kg hold luggage and 5kg hand luggage)

• Speedboat (No luggage restrictions)

Immediately upon arrival at the airport, you will be met by either airport or hotel staff, who will escort you to your transfer departure point, and will be on hand to answer any questions you may have regarding transfers and timings. Please note that other flight arrivals or sudden changes in weather might mean you need to wait up to 3 hours before boarding the transfer.

If you’re travelling via seaplane, flights can only operate between 09:00 and 15:00. If you land in Male after 15:00, or if there are any sudden weather changes, you’ll need to stay overnight in an airport hotel. Don’t worry – if this is the case then we’ll be in touch to make the arrangements. It’s also worth noting that, like most holiday transfers, seaplanes will stop at multiple resorts on the way.