Bandos Maldives

Overview

Why should you book this hotel? Well, let us give you a few reasons. It is literally a whole island - pretty cool, right? The food is uh-mazing. You can do sooo much here like dolphin spotting at sunset or a private picnic on the sands. You can even stay in an over-water villa if you're feeling extra fancy. Dreamy, we know.

###The Gallery Restaurant renovation will now be finished by 15th May 2025. The work is inside only and well away from the guest rooms, so it won’t affect your stay. ###

Location

• The resort is literally an island. Sun, sea and sand at every turn

• It's around a 15-minute speedboat journey from the main island of Male

Rooms

• There's a great choice of rooms available that all give pure island vibes with wooden finishings and decor, including Standard Rooms, Deluxe Rooms and a choice of Villas, from Jacuzzi Beach Villas to Water Villas.

• In every room, you'll find...

  • Air-con

  • FREE Wi-Fi

  • Cable TV

  • A minibar

  • In-room safe

  • Private patio/veranda area

Food & Drink

• You’ve got four restaurants and three bars to keep those cravings in check – and then some.

  • Gallery Restaurant – Buffet dining done right, with three dining halls dishing out all-you-can-eat international favourites for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

  • Sea Breeze Café – From spaghetti to burgers and curries, this à la carte spot’s got comfort food galore with a side of dreamy ocean views.

  • Umi Yaki – Teppanyaki-style dining where your Asian dishes are grilled right in front of you – it’s dinner and a show, all in one.

  • Grill Bar – Think flame-grilled meats and fresh seafood, cooked just how you like it.

  As for bars, you’ve got options:

  • Sand Bar – Your go-to for cocktails, classics and a casual vibe.

  • Sea Breeze Bar – Right next to the café and the infinity pool, perfect for lazy lounging with a drink in hand.

  • Huvan – Sundowners don’t get better than this – panoramic views, great drinks, and golden-hour glow for that ‘gram shot.

  Want to level up your stay? Go all-inclusive and get main meals at Gallery, afternoon tea with snacks, drinks (beer, wine, spirits, soft drinks, tea & coffee) at selected venues including Sand Bar, Sea Breeze Bar, Huvan, and Gallery. There’s also a daily refilled minibar, discounts at à la carte restaurants, and non-motorised water sports chucked in for good measure

Sports & Entertainment

• Swimming - are you a pool or sea swimmer? No need to choose here, you got them both!

• Kokko Club - this is the place to be for the little ones to enjoy a ton of activities from arts & crafts to fun games.

• The clubhouse - this is where all you sporty lot are gonna make yourselves at home with everything to play for including tennis, badminton and squash... there's even a state of the art gym available for a cheeky workout or two (each to their own).

• Water Sports are definitely NOT in short supply at the centre here, we're talking snorkelling to parasailing and everything in between, heck, you can even hop on a jet-ski and zoom through the crystal clear waters like something plucked straight out of an action movie.

• There are more excursions on offer than you'll know what to do with... think fishing trips, private picnics, glass bottom boat rides and sunset dolphin cruises among other things.

• The Orchid Spa boasts an extensive menu of treatments and therapies from signature massages to body wraps and hydrating facials, and that's not even the half of it - if pure bliss is what you're after, then make sure this on-site spot is on your radar.

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.