Name: Kandima Maldives
Address: Dhaalu Atoll,Republic Of Maldives, ., Dhaalu Atoll, 20066, MV

10/10

Exceptional

01 Aug 2026

ZHIJUN

Staff are really nice , a wonderful memory with Kandima

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jun 2026

Arinder

Stunning hotel, very family friendly. My kids (age 6 and 10) both loved the kids club, which was very clean and staff were all lovely. So much to do on the island from bowling/arcade to go karting. Spa had a nice atmosphere with lovely treatment rooms with the sound of crashing waves, but it wasn't the best massage I ever had. Service at the restaurants was a little disappointing but the buffet restaurant had good food options for breakfast. One thing thy need to improve is having better kids options and ice cream as part of the buffet. For the price being charged, it didn't always represent great value for money. We did B&B, tried all the restaurants and then went half board for the last few days. Lunch by the pool was better value for money and the Deli had great coffee/milkshakes/protein shakes which we all enjoyed.

My biggest frustration was lack of communication from staff. This started before I arrived when I was trying to book internal flights, and when we were leaving, they didn't tell us our internal transfer flight time had been changed. There was also a lack of communication around events happening around the resort that were not advertised on the Kandima App. Transfer time for internal flight was incorrect, fliht was at least 50 mins and boat transfer 45 mins with mini Bus in between.

The hotel overall was amazing, and I would happily go back, but just hope they improve their communication so the whole experience is a lot less stressful.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

30 Apr 2026

Christyan W

My wife and I had the best time of our lives at Kandimas. The staff, the service, the place, everything was perfect. I absolutely recommend it.

10/10

Exceptional

16 Mar 2026

Ashley

We just finished our honeymoon here and we loved this place! Highly recommend!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Mar 2026

Onisim

Everything was so nice. Staff always helpful.

2/10

Poor

02 Mar 2026

Antonio

I booked private villa with a private pool, beach side. Instead, I was put in villa right next to a big construction site. I was woken every day at 8:00 AM by clanging, banging and all the noises a construction site make. I wanted to enjoy peace in my private garden and listen to sound of ocean and nature, instead I got zero peace and heard only construction work, both near pool and near beach. At time of booking or arrival, there was no mention of construction work.
Instead of destressing on vacation, I got super stressed. Asked for a new villa, was told they are fully booked until I leave. After contacting Expedia I was given a new villa for last day only.
I asked hotel for compensation, but they have refused to take accountability for this situation, which I find incredible and not at the industry standard of a 5* resort.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Mar 2026

Lovepreet

Great

10/10

Exceptional

23 Feb 2026

Sachin

Great staff , cleanliness everywhere, nice food and big rooms

10/10

Exceptional

18 Feb 2026

Souradeep

Everything was really good!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

31 Jan 2026

Rezarta

The lovely staff, the food, the beach and the room was great!

Leisure Family

4/10

Poor

28 Dec 2025

Rohan

We stayed in Room 519 (Beach Villa with Swirl Pool). Unfortunately, the experience didn’t live up to our previous visit.
The swirl pool was under heavy shade, making the water very cold and unusable — especially in December. There is no heating function, so we never used it. Last year, we stayed in an overwater villa, and the swirl pool was in direct sunlight, making it enjoyable even at night.
Food quality was disappointing this time. Breakfast and lunch options were repetitive, and on several occasions the chicken was undercooked and vegetables were not properly prepared. Some dishes also seemed off. The only positive was that desserts changed daily, which was nice.
For an all-inclusive resort, the beverage offering was very limited. Many cocktails, mocktails, iced coffees, and even hot chocolate were frequently out of stock at both pools.
Entertainment was also limited. Activities like go-karting and jet skis were excluded, despite being marketed as part of the resort experience.
Overall, this stay did not match our previous experience or the expectations of a premium all-inclusive resort.

Leisure Family_with_children

2/10

Poor

17 Dec 2025

Desmond

It’s a scam I strictly do not recommend this place money grabbers they will steal money from you also they make up rules and charge guests more money when you arrive it is also falsely advertised the staff are very rude and pretend to be friendly whilst trying to steal money from you they will refuse you checking in and then try to force you to get money from family member across the other side of the world I do not recommend this place to anyone

Business_and_leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

11 Dec 2025

Christopher

The Rooms were great. The buffet was not 5 star with little bespoke cooking as per other resorts ive been to in Maldives.
Male staff mostly seem disinterested and slow. Females are great. Smoke, staff and food was great.
Entertainment bsnds were average to poor . Philippino duo however were excellent.
Management never seem to interact with guests. Seemed aloof .
Lovely location but not really 5 star.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Dec 2025

Christopher

Great over water villa. Views. Pool. Resort lovely and lush. All female staff great. Many male staff seem disinterested. Play staff good and diving great. Manager needs to talk to guests.
Not sure it is 5 star Resort but was very good

10/10

Exceptional

29 Nov 2025

Sunil

It’s very good
We hard very good family holiday
Staff are very happy face it’s very good

2/10

Poor

28 Nov 2025

Yinet

People should know the full picture before booking Kandima, because the low price can be misleading. To get there, you need a domestic flight arranged by the hotel, costing $450 USD per person. Commercial flights exist, but their schedules don’t match well, and you still have to take a bus and boat afterward. For the return, they almost always book the 6am flight, so expect to be leaving your room at 3am, losing valuable vacation time.

The island looks nice, but the service was frustrating. Staff smile, but they also entered our room without warning—even with the Do Not Disturb sign up—and called us multiple times for unimportant reasons. The water is pretty, but the beach is extremely rocky, especially by the Aqua Villas, and the lagoon is so shallow that you can barely get past your knees.

There’s only one small market, and the restaurants are very expensive, with everything in USD. Since you have no other dining options, they take advantage of it. We experienced constant attempts to charge extra, from tips already included to ignoring discounts unless we insisted.

My honest advice: choose a resort closer to Malé. It might cost more initially, but you’ll avoid the travel hassle and likely have a better stay.

Leisure Partner

2/10

Poor

28 Nov 2025

Yinet

There’s a clear reason why Kandima is cheaper than many other resorts in the Maldives, and future guests should be aware of it. Getting to the island requires a domestic flight arranged by the hotel, which costs $450 USD per person and is the cheapest option available. Commercial flights exist, but the schedules are inconvenient and still require a bus + boat transfer afterward. At checkout, the hotel usually books guests on the 6am flight, meaning you have to leave your room around 3am, losing part of your last day.

The island itself is pretty, but the service is disappointing. Staff smile constantly, but they also enter rooms unexpectedly—even with the Do Not Disturb sign on—and call guests for unnecessary reasons. The water is clear, but the beach is extremely rocky, especially near the Aqua Villas, and the water is so shallow (knee-deep) that swimming isn’t really possible.

There’s only one market, and the restaurants are very pricey, with everything charged in USD. There are also ongoing attempts to charge extra, from unnecessary tips (already included in the bill) to avoiding pre-applied discounts unless you ask.

If you’re considering the Maldives, I strongly suggest choosing a resort closer to Malé. It may cost more upfront, but it will save time, reduce stress, and likely offer a better overall experience.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Nov 2025

IBOLYA

Lovely island resort, with stunning beach and house reef for snorkelling. Lovely room with great access to the beach. Great food and service. Great trips at aqua Center and cast away dining. Just loved the resort

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Nov 2025

Sean

Really good staff and a beautiful resort

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Nov 2025

Ioannis

Overall vibe was great. Great service too. Smiles all around. A fantastic getaway with lots of activities to choose from!

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

21 Oct 2025

Dylan

So the room was perfect and the views were unmatched! The weakness of the facility is their need to nickel and dime their guests at every corner with non-included things all over the island despite me being all inclusive. The next weakness was the staff apart from one fantastic bartender Rasel which I loved, many of the hospitality staff weren’t very friendly on top of the buffet area the tables were not kept clean and was often hard to find a place to sit. As far as the dining establishments go I felt the food was subpar for a place of its quality with many things not appearing on the menu that were advertised. Finally I was unable to make a single snorkel trip with them always being cancelled due to possible storms even on the best days.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

17 Oct 2025

Stephen

Would have been 5 stars but there was a huge negative for us. We had paid for full board however of the 2 restaurants included one was closed for refurbishment. This meant every lunch and dinner we had to drag our 2 kids (one is 8 months old) to the other end of the island. Can either get a buggy or walk. Depending on how lucky you get with timing this could be 15-20mins on either option. A walk that far with 2 kids prams was unpleasant in the heat too!

The staff in Kandiland were good as was Laizan the bus driver (apologies name likely incorrectly spelt!). He was great with our son.

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

29 Sep 2025

Rayan

Clean room perfect staff nice beach view

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Sep 2025

Katelyn

Amazing stay! The island is beautiful. They staff are super friendly and helpful. Never felt uneasy or unsafe. 100% would recommend!

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

18 Sep 2025

Michele Melanie

The staff was great and very accommodating. The rooms are nice and clean, they even have a Nespresso machine. We loved the breakfast at Zest, however, the food in the outlets was overpriced and average at best. There are plenty of activities, especially for kids, we loved the live entertainment at the bar at night.
One thing we did not like was the smoking policy. Everywhere we went, people smoked, whether it was at the pools, the bar or the restaurant. Very annoying.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Aug 2025

Rajesh

Kandima is one of the several resorts but we liked the family friendliness of this resort. Does this place have the activities that an all inclusive in the Carribean has, probably not but it is a still a quiet place to spend maybe 4-5 days. Not too many dining options. And ironically the restaurants are only open in the evenings. For the price + all inclusive option, expected a bit more. Hence giving only 4 stars.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jul 2025

Sage

Absolutely incredible in every way!!!!!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jul 2025

Stephane Wilner

It’s a big island compared to typical resort island, with a lot to do. I just wished they had more complimentary stuff to do.
The activity prices are a little high

6/10

Pleasant

30 Jun 2025

Nasima

A Stunning Island with Room for Improvement – Honest Review of Kandima Maldives

We recently stayed at Kandima Maldives and, while the island itself is absolutely stunning and the surroundings nothing short of paradise, there were unfortunately several aspects of our stay that left us feeling disappointed – especially considering the amount we spent.

Let’s start with the positives:
The setting is truly breathtaking – turquoise waters, white sands, and beautifully maintained grounds. Our accommodation was comfortable and well-designed, and the staff were generally friendly and professional. The food was delicious, with a good variety across restaurants, and the resort offered a good mix of activities and relaxation.

However, as beautiful as the island is, there are definitely areas where Kandima falls short – especially when it comes to value for money and customer experience.

Firstly, everything is priced without tax and service charges. You’ll be quoted a price, but then a 10% tax and a non-negotiable 16% service charge are added on top – which means you’re paying an additional 26% on everything. This significantly inflates costs.

We were on a bed and breakfast package and in hindsight, we really should have opted for all-inclusive. Prices on the island are extortionate – $9 for a Coke, $9++ for a beer, and simple lunches or dinners quickly rack up. We ended up spending close to $3,000 just on food and drinks over the course of our stay. When we enquired about switching

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jun 2025

Graeme

A great resort. Plenty of options for dining, all excellent. Staff members totally focused on providing a 5 star service with a smile. Would certainly go back

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jun 2025

Marc Emilio

We stayed for our honeymoon. Everything was beautiful, clean and perfect. The staff was very very polite, courteous and answered all our requests. 5 star. Highly recommend!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jun 2025

Joiner

🌴 A Perfect Family Getaway at Kandima Maldives! 🌊

Our stay at Kandima Maldives was nothing short of magical! From the moment we arrived, the resort's vibrant energy, stunning natural beauty, and warm hospitality made it feel like paradise.

We traveled as a family, and had an unforgettable time. The accommodation was spotless, spacious, and beautifully designed, with gorgeous ocean views and direct beach access. Waking up to the sound of waves was pure bliss!

The dining experience was exceptional—so many choices, and every meal felt like a feast. The staff were incredibly friendly and made sure even our picky eaters were happy.

We left with full hearts, countless photos, and memories we’ll cherish forever. If you’re planning a family holiday that combines fun, luxury, and tropical beauty—Kandima is the place to be!

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

16 May 2025

Fernando

The room and the service. The view is spectacular

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

08 May 2025

Yusuf

Great customer service, well organized, and great privacy

Partner

2/10

Poor

06 May 2025

Nicole

Definitely do not recommend the service was terrible the staff was rude and terrible. Way way over priced biggest scam. They don’t communicate at all with each other for anything meaning we payed all exclusive for a bungalow on the water, they charged us for everything and anything the food made me sick for 2 days. The only thing that was good was the fruit! That’s it! What we payed for was suppose to everything included Then when we showed our email explaining why are we paying so much more money when you didn’t say anything about nothing included on your website they said things were our fault that we didn’t get an email, instead of taking responsibility how poor the staff and service was. Our last day They also made us check out in the morning came to our room unannounced when me and my fiancé were still sleeping so we had a rush to get everything out because they messed up our flight info going back to the airport again also said was our fault and lied saying they don’t talk with the airport when they do check out was not until noon. Very disappointed we will NEVER BE COMING BACK! They definitely did not like Americans we were being followed around and nobody else was. Very uncomfortable frustrated experience this was not a cheap vacation instead of enjoying we were stressed out. Not right did nothing to make things right. Please don’t waste your time and money coming here.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Apr 2025

Conor

Incredible staff and they were so focused on creating a memorable guest experience evwry single day.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Apr 2025

Nicholas

the out of this world beauty of nature in the Maldives, paired with the well though out luxury hotel created a paradise for all.

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

06 Apr 2025

Jimuel

It has almost everything you needed

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

26 Mar 2025

Raymond

The location

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

10 Mar 2025

Primal

We had a good stay at the hotel. Would have been nice if they told us in advance about kids club not operational everyday as advertised. But the spa facilities, staff and stay was nice.

Leisure Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

10 Mar 2025

aya

First off, the beach is rocky in most areas and if you do decide to get in the water you will most likely get stung. Another main issue I had was the bugs. Now I seen they do spray most of the area with something to keep them away but I had my whole body covered in stings by the end of my trip. Another thing is I came here for my honeymoon and they didn't take that into consideration at all. Even though we discussed it and they told me about how I have the honeymoon package. DO NOT GO FOR YOUR HONEYMOON. Next is the food, terrible. Everytime you try to book somewhere they make it such a difficult process to book at the restaurants. I've been to multiple different countries but this one was the most disappointing of all and I think it was because of this resort I chose. The entertainment at night is pretty boring. And you only have a couple things to eat. The breakfast buffet was good. Right when we arrived they made us waste almost 6 hours in the lobby. They didn't even take us into consideration and kept ignoring us. I didn't pay thousands of dollars to get treated this way. Terrible experience, DO NOT recommend at all. If you are thinking of coming here, don't. Also be ready to spend another 2k just on food. The restaurants are usually a very long walk away and the transportation takes so long to get there. We waited in the airport for so long. Also the boat to get there is a very risky ride. Water getting all over your things. The pool closes very very early as well.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 Mar 2025

Frank

very good

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Feb 2025

Chris

Amazing trip for the first time to the Maldives. Kandima is a lovely little island and ticks all the boxes whether extrovert or introvert

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Feb 2025

Elena

We had a wonderful experience at Kandima.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Feb 2025

Paco

I like the location

8/10

Excellent

06 Feb 2025

SHEBA

Very beautiful resort but they said they didn’t allow them take videos in some tours activities

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

31 Jan 2025

Josephine

A slice of heaven

An amazing stay. Super staff, lovely room and environment. We loved it!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jan 2025

camelia

Great property

Family

6/10

Pleasant

09 Jan 2025

Albin

The location and premises are great, especially for kids.

Our AC was broken and did not get fixed until the fourth day and third attempt. Once it was fixed, no question whether it was fixed or not was asked. Hence, no compensation was offered which is not a pleasant service, especially given the fact that 3/4 got sick due to the AC.

Service with restaurant bookings can absolutely be improved as they are not effective and most restaurants have empty tables every evening.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jan 2025

Lucy

Thank you… we really enjoyed our visit

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

25 Dec 2024

Giovanna

Our best vacations ever! The hotel was incredible, with many activities do have fun. The food was super good and the staff was the kindest and most friendly we have ever met in a hotel. We spend our honeymoon here and the extras we got for this were super cute, specially the couples massage. The food was super tasty and to be honest this was quite surprising as “all inclusive” packages then to be quite average, but in this hotel every detail is a different level, and food was just amazing. The staff … dont know even where to start… they were just so nice, helpful, super polite and friendly… we really felt super sad to have leave the hotel and all the amazing people that contributed to our best holidays ever. We cannot wait to be back! Thank you Kandima for being part of these amazing memories

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

25 Dec 2024

Babu

Overall good but not excellent

Business Family

10/10

Exceptional

24 Dec 2024

Haitham

Heaven on earth!

Kind people, tasty and various food options, beach and pool are amazing, staff are amazing, since the moment of landing till takeoff...highly recommended

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Dec 2024

GUSTAVO

Best place w best people. Simply amazing. Paradise

It was amazing. I strongly recommend kandima because the place is incredible but the people there are even better... I came with my baby and definetly was a unforgotten experience.

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

15 Dec 2024

Nathan

Beach was nice - that’s about it

The hotel is set on a beautiful natural island, there was sand everywhere, even in reception which added the vibe.
We had to wait in reception, in the sweltering heat for 40 mins before we could go to our room. The service was so slow and painful.
I had previously been emailing the hotel to book the seaplane and organise a room upgrade half was through the holiday to surprise my wife for her birthday. I didn’t get a reply half the time and only just managed to book the seaplane in time.
At check in I tried to explain this when my wife wasn’t around, they then spoilt the surprise by announcing how much the upgrade would cost in front of my wife. I was so annoyed.

When we checked into the beach studio, we were underwhelmed. Apart from the beautiful view of the beach, it felt very basic and not at all luxury.

When we did finally upgrade to the over water villa with swirl pool, it felt much nicer. I wish we had stayed there the entire trip.
But that being said, the shower head was broken, the swirl pool kept turning on by itself and the room felt tired and worn.

The food was okay. Nothing amazing. There were cafes which mainly had cakes - I wish they have more salads or healthy sandwiches for lunch.
The kids club was good - my son enjoyed going and had fun. Staff there were fantastic.
When we left, the hotel booked us on a ridiculously early seaplane without telling us until 9pm the night before, so that made our journey home very long and tiring.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

14 Dec 2024

ANGELOS MICHAIL

Everything was perfect !!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

10 Dec 2024

Konstantin

Heaven

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Dec 2024

Courtney

Perfect for couples or just with friends

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Nov 2024

Terry

Kandima is Amazing 10/10

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Nov 2024

Gabriela

It was amazing!!!!! All staff very very kind ❤️

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Nov 2024

DIPTA

Stunning views, bunch of fun activities, consistent free events for all and friendly staff

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Nov 2024

Justin

Oh My God!!! This place was literally PARADISE! My wife and I were just there in November for our honeymoon and we loved every single minute that we spent there! From arriving and being greeted by the amazing stafff at the dock with fresh beverages to our breathtaking over water villa. The views were incredible, the food was amazing, the staff was perfect and so helpful, there were so many activities to do and the atmosphere was fantastic! We went snorkeling off of our deck every day and eventually went deep water snorkeling with the group. The banana boat ride was a RUSH and so much fun especially because we got to go alone. We were there during Halloween week so the property decorated the grounds, had themes at every corner, scary movies on the beach and a small performance too. I give this property and experience a perfect 10/10 because I can’t think of a single thing that could’ve been better, I would just tell people coming from the USA to be prepared for a loooong trip to PARADISE!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Nov 2024

Meshaal

Good

10/10

Exceptional

06 Nov 2024

Shamaine

We had a wonderful stay. We really appreciate the staff who were exceptional. Thank you to the Front Desk Manager Mohammed he accommodated us changing rooms because I am pregnant. He assured us about our flight information. We also appreciate the gentleman who worked the late shift at the desk , very accommodating.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Nov 2024

Arlene

Pure Bliss 20/10

What an absolutely incredible experience! Everything was amazing…from the seaplane, to the food, our villa, the staff, the kids club! Would highly recommend this resort for an unforgettable family vacation!

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

23 Oct 2024

Verified traveler

Amazing

8/10

Excellent

22 Oct 2024

Michal

beautiful beaches, the water is wonderful. houses on the water great. food poor, buffet hopeless. very little seefood but in restaurants the food is delicious.

Leisure Family

2/10

Poor

06 Oct 2024

Jason

Terrible communication & the food in the buffet was bland and same at every meal

Service was average, bus or shuttle felt like I was catching a bus to work

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Oct 2024

Karen

Amazing resort and the staff couldn't have done anymore! From the kandiland manager Gigi? and her team to Jillu at breeze bar! exceptional service across the board! Would definitely come
again!

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

04 Oct 2024

Herrison

Overall stay was quite god

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

23 Aug 2024

Mohammed

This place is absolutely stunning. Clear blue water, plenty of sea life and lot of activities for kids of all age. The staff here are very approachable and greet the guest with a smile. The rooms are clean and bed is equipped with best mattress you can get. Our family had an absolute cracking time even though it’s rained a lot on one of the days. The staff arranged lot of indoor activities for the kids, which allowed the grown up to have a great time as well. We stayed 5 night but I would recommend at least 7 days or more. You will never get tired of majestic view and serene deep blue water. I would rate our stay more 5 stars!. Rest assured, we will be back here again!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

16 Aug 2024

Sashi

Great vacation

It was Amazing!!

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

10 Aug 2024

Brendin

My wife and I came here for our honeymoon and it was everything we dreamed of and more. The island and water are beautiful, the staff are very friendly and helpful, and our aqua villa was amazing. I Highly recommend this place.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 Aug 2024

Verified traveler

Wedding anniversary

We celebrated our 10yr wedding anniversary at Kandima. The stay was excellent and the service was 5 star's.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jul 2024

Veronica

Staff was very friendly.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jul 2024

Aderonke

Excellent

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jul 2024

Claudio

Wonderful place, large island and so is the resort. Everything perfect during our 9 day holiday from the food, to the activities, to the cleanliness and the room. We had a water villa and I recommend everyone to try the experience of sleeping on the water and overlooking the turquoise sea of the Maldives. However, the thing that made the difference for us was the staff; always kind, smiling, thoughtful, attentive to the customer's needs but never intrusive. Truly a pleasant surprise. Regards from Italy.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jun 2024

Pei Xuan

Overall enjoyable

Excellent service staff when it comes to regular service that they are used to do, but inflexible in special circumstances. E.g there was a night with heavy rain & lightning and there is a rather long walk back to our room unsheltered. We tried to ask for transport back to room seeing how their vehicles are able to ride on the platform when ferrying luggages so it should be something doable. However, they refused saying they don't offer buggy service to rooms. While we understand that it is not something that is normally offered, we thought they be more flexible. It was a dangerous walk back, we couldn't hold up our umbrellas too as the wind was too strong.

During our stay, we fell sick but was very lucky to meet a very kind and helpful doctor at the medical centre. She helped us to recover quickly so that we can get back to our daily activities.

Appreciated the daily activities schedule where we can partake in various free exercises and yoga. Although for some classes, instructor's punctuality can be an issue. Referring to classes not held by the gym or yoga instructor.

1 of us is vegetarian so glad to have quite a variety of options. Though would like to suggest for an improvement in the cooking of fish, it was almost always overcooked.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

29 May 2024

Yalitza Elaine

This was our honeymoon and the experience was truly amazing. I unfortunately did experience food poisoning from the lamb chops after a dinner on the beach which caused me to be so sick the last full day and the plane ride home which took over 20 hours. Our fridge didn’t work as well but the staff was outstanding to get me ice whenever I needed it. We stayed on the bungalow and it was perfect! Lots of walking but we truly had the best time there !!!!!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 May 2024

Amanda

Loved everything, staff was very nice. They offer activities and a lot of complementary things. However, food is only available at the restaurants and cost a pretty penny (I would plan to spend a lot on food). Also the island/property is pretty big and golf carts are needed for transportation so you’re stuck waiting for them most of the time. They should have more carts circulating around. Other than that everything was great. Don’t forget to take water shoes, the beach is rocky.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

23 May 2024

Javirria

Had an amazing time, thank you!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 May 2024

Annemarie

Absolutely loved are stay here ! The workers are super friendly & fun
Sade (shuttle driver) was the best !! We would recommend friends & family to this location. Will definitely be coming back

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 May 2024

FARUK

Means of transport

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

27 Apr 2024

Dean

Beautiful island. The staff and service is fantastic.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

20 Apr 2024

WISSAM

normal

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

12 Apr 2024

Lissa

Beautiful island but definitely not a 5 star hotel. AC in rooms didn’t work. Called 5 times and they were unable to fix the issue. Explained AC was an issue though out the property. Highly under staffed and food was average at best. Pools were dirty and water was incredibly hot. Apparently the chiller was an issue with the pool too. If you’re looking for a cheap option this is good but you get what you pay for.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

06 Apr 2024

Eric

Very family friendly and relaxing venue. We purchased the all inclusive package, the package was very much worth it. I highly recommend this venue and would certainly return.

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

25 Mar 2024

Brian

Beautiful Kandima

Awesome time! Thank you!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Mar 2024

Farhan

Beautiful beach
Lots of activities
Clean and comfortable
Good food and above all great service, especially by very hospitable manager Ankita

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

12 Feb 2024

kyriakos

We had a fantastic time ot Kandima resort and we can surely reccomend it to everyone, couples and families along.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

08 Feb 2024

Leo

By far the most engaging and friendly staff I've ever met especially the folks in the Flavour restaurant. Everyone was so kids friendly and always engaging nicely with our kids.
On the other hand I think compared to other 5 star hotels we've visited, Kandima lacks the excellence especially when it comes to quality of beverages/food (and don't get me wrong the food was nice but not 5-star nice). I personally found the price for fresh coconuts ~6 USD ridiculous as this is the only thing that grows everywhere on the island.
The location itself is amazing, beach is picturesque and looks amazing on Instagram as well as the perfect sandbox for babies and toddlers.
If say Kandima is great but definitely not 5 star when it comes to quality and excellence.

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jan 2024

Keyur Bhikhubhai

I like everything and I enjoyed.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

23 Mar 2023

Rajbeer

This resort was amazing. Mostly very friendly and knowledgable staff. Food was amazing, especially at the buffet when Chef Vijay was in the kitchen. easy to get around by foot and also has a free shuttle and bikes for rent. Only reason i didnt give a full 5 stars is because of a handful of staff who were less than friendly and helpful, but overall everyone will go above and beyond to make you smile at this resort, woud go back!

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

14 Mar 2023

paolo

The location is a paradise, the size of the Island is perfect , you can have a walk but it takes 40 minutes to walk through which is making the experience wonderfull . The food is great and the service staff top (hussein, song, anita )

10/10

Exceptional

09 Feb 2023

Mina

Staff were amazing. Island is beautiful. Villa was very clean.

Make sure you bring a small torch at night.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 May 2022

Keven

Kandima Maldives Experience

A great anniversary trip. Greater by hotel at airport with sign. If taking water plane, make sure luggage total 20kg per person. Additional charges may apply. Over the water bungalow just like photos. Limited food and drinks were great with DAI package. Tropical area. May rain a little but weather was still 80 plus degrees. This was a trip for the books!

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

14 May 2022

Rajesh

The place was ok. It more of a 3 star property than 5*. Staff do there best to accomadate and the chef. I hated the beach. It not smooth at all. It was rubbish. It had to much shells. Yes it was white. Pic from far make it look amazing. But close up not that great. All insclusve drink are all water down juice. Not the real thing. Pools are nice and bar area good. Restaurants are good with plenty to choose from. Another I had was the swirl pool are cold so I difficult to use at night time. It was ok but the best.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Apr 2022

Hori

Amazing stay. Everything was wonderful. Staff could have been a bit nicer, but overall our stay was perfect.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

02 Apr 2022

Faisal

it is friendly for kids
need more private for the villa