Name: Kandolhu Maldives
Address: 39 Orchid Magu, Mushimasgali, MV
Rating: 9.8

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100% of 20 recent stays rated 8+

9.8126 reviews

Was a wonderful retreat
9/10
leon · couple · 2026-09-12
“The house reef was spectacular - the fact that it only has 30 villas was a big draw for us”
A little piece of paradise.
10/10
914rachaelj · Couples · 2026-08-27
“Thank you to the Kandolhu team for such a wonderful and memorable experience. We were taken great care of and Claudio and Luciana head up a fantastic team of people both front of house and behind the scenes who combine to make such a beautiful and inspiring holiday experience. Thank you. We will be back to this little piece of true paradise.”
Peaceful island stay that ticks all of the boxes
10/10
oliviasZ3352FZ · Couples · 2026-08-26
“Kandolhu was the first resort we had the pleasure of staying at for our first time in the Maldives. We loved absolutely everything about Kandolhu - the island is peaceful with the most beautiful vegetation and a spectacular house reef. For a small island it felt spacious and never crowded adding to the peaceful atmosphere. All of the staff were very helpful, friendly and attentive and there are plenty of great food and drink options to choose from. The rooms are beautiful and always clean. They offer plenty of activities / excursions to experience the Maldives too. A few of the other guests we spoke to during our stay mentioned that they were returning visitors to Kandolhu which speaks volumes about how lovely the resort is. We hope we can come back one day too!”
Amazing Experience for Our Honeymoon
10/10
666lu_sm · Couples · 2026-08-26
“Amazing Experience for Our Honeymoon The island is quiet and small, a perfect paradise for couples. House reef snorkelling is fantastic: expect to see all types of reef fish, white and black tip sharks, eagle rays, cowtail rays, and more. We also went scuba diving, which was incredible. There's a dive centre right on the island. We booked an excursion to see manta rays as well, and it did not disappoint. The staff are wonderfully friendly and attentive, and our room was always impeccable, with cleaning twice a day. There are five restaurants on-site, all excellent, so you can try something different every day.”
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10/10
Luís · couple · 2026-08-25
“Kandolhu exceeded our expectations. We went for our honeymoon and everything was great. The staff is very friendly and attentive. The food in all restaurantes was great. And the island is like a small paradise. The house reef is amazing the scuba dives we did were amazing, as well as the Manta Ray spotting.”
Amazing Kandolhu
10/10
henrybJ139FQ · Family · 2026-08-24
“When we arrived on Kandolhu to be welcomed by Mr. Jaleel and led along a shady meandering sandy path to our villa, we immediately felt ourselves relax into a different pace of life; stress vanished, our heartbeats slowed and noise subsided into the gentle breaking of waves onto the golden beach and smiles lit our faces. We remained in this state of serene bliss for the next five days. The island is magical, the staff non-intrusive, but always friendly, helpful and attentive; the food in the choice of five restaurants is delicious; often tiny cute Maldivian chickens provide amusing entertainment as they run around in the sand from bush to bush defending their territory ; above all the house reef is superb, blessed with healthy vibrant corals and buzzing with amazing marine life. An early evening snorkel at the jetty finds the area populated by sleepy nurse sharks; an adventurous night snorkel provides lots more exciting activity on the house reef. We are divers and after exploring the incredible house reef, we ventured further afield on daily dive trips with Jodie and Tessa in the dive school who guided us to incredible dive sites teeming with life and amazing corals. The two tank morning dive is not to be missed and leaves your afternoon free for lazier activities, peaceful dozing or even the odd adventurous watersport with the ever friendly Noovilu team. We discovered Kandolhu - an amazingly beautiful and exclusive resort island (just 30 villas!) – a veritable paradise found! What more can we say? After our short stay, we bid our sad farewells to wonderful Kandolhu, to managers Claudio, Lucy and Jaleel and their wonderful team, but we leave with images and memories of wonderful dives and snorkel trips that we will relive in our dreams. And we will return!”
Best Maldives, incredible food and house reef
10/10
251evgenys · Couples · 2026-08-19
“The best hotel in the Maldives, an incredible house reef with very friendly animals, you can take amazing photos with sharks, turtles, and other fish. The food is delicious, with a wide selection of dishes, the staff will add or subtract ingredients as needed to suit your needs, and the homemade ice cream after lunch will brighten your day. The staff is always friendly and welcoming. My English isn't very good, but they were patient and polite. Special thanks to Adhil, the barter, who is available 24/7, and to Shaamin, my faithful assistant at the restaurants.”
Agosto 2026 - 7 anni al Kandolhu Island Maldive
10/10
Lopo1968 · Couples · 2026-08-18
“Premetto che sono stato alle maldive per 11 anni in diversi Resort tra cui gli ultimi 7 anni presso il Kandolhu. Un Resort fantastico con forse il miglior Reef che abbia visto alle Maldive. Il personale è molto simpatico e preparato e ti fanno sentire come se fossi a casa tua. Le camere sono bellissime anche se un pò datate e richiederebbero un Restyling ma molto ben tenute e con ogni comfort e la pulizia sempre eseguita in maniera profonda. La Direzione ha un idea molto chiara su cosa serve all'isola per evitare che il mare si porti via la sabbia e sono totalmente contrari a costruire dei muri di contenimento che sono orribili da vedere e rovinerebbero la bellezza dell'isola. In generale posso confermare che se sono tornato per ben 7 volte al Kandolhu, una motivazione ci deve essere. Mi auguro che continuino con questa mentalità per evitare di rovinare un gioiello delle Maldive. Consiglio a chiunque abbia la possibilità di andarci e sono sicuro che rimarrebbe stupefatto da tanta bellezza, simpatia, cordialità e pulizia dell'isola. Non mi voglio nascondere e quindi lascio il mio nome - Lopez Giancarlo Giubiasco (Svizzera). Traduzione in inglese. Let me start by saying that I’ve been to the Maldives for 11 years, staying at various resorts—including the last 7 years at Kandolhu. It’s a fantastic resort with perhaps the best reef I’ve seen in the Maldives. The staff is very friendly and knowledgeable, and they make you feel right at home. The rooms are beautiful, even if a bit dated and in need of a makeover, but they’re very well maintained, equipped with every comfort, and always thoroughly cleaned. The management has a very clear vision of what the island needs to prevent the sea from washing away the sand, and they’re totally opposed to building retaining walls, which are an eyesore and would ruin the island’s beauty. Overall, I can confirm that if I’ve returned to Kandolhu seven times, there must be a reason. I hope they continue with this mindset to avoid ruining one of the Maldives’ gems. I recommend it to anyone who has the chance to go, and I’m sure they’ll be amazed by the island’s beauty, friendliness, warmth, and cleanliness. I don’t want to hide my identity, so I’m leaving my name—Giancarlo Lopez Giubiasco (Switzerland). Translated with DeepL.com (free version)”
amazing diving and house reef.
10/10
M7063TQtessav · Solo travel · 2026-08-14
“The island is just amazing. I love diving and snorkelling and this house reef is probably one of the best I have ever seen in the Maldives. The dive sites around are evenly stunning with a very nice dive team. I really enjoyed the dive trips. double tank dives in the morning to amazing sites where I have seen different species of sharks on all dives, eagle rays, octopus, schools of jack fish, tunas and we even found a beautiful blue frog fish. if you are into diving and snorkelling this is the place to stay. All the restaurants are fantastic with super friendly staff who made my stay very personal and enjoyable. I highly recommend Kandolhu and will be back for more diving and snorkelling.”
Perla in Ari sud
10/10
alessandro · couple · 2026-08-14
“Kandolhu una perla di 30 camere 5 stelle, personale cordiale ed attento che ricorda i gusti e le intolleranze di tutti i clienti, ci si sente supercoccolati. Adatta soprattutto per chi desidera tranquillità. Non atterrano idrovolanti (si arriva sull’isola vicina che dista 7 minuti di barca veloce e quindi non si sentono nemmeno i rumori tipici degli aereoplanini. Direzione Svizzera anche se la struttura è di proprietà maldiviana che fa salire la qualità della struttura attebti a tutti i minimi dettagli. La ristorazione é sublime alla carta ma all you can eat offre ben 5 ristoranti con cucina molto ricercata e varia nonostante ci si trovi su una piccola Isola sembra di trovarsi in Europa. Il bar é eccezionale cocktail buonissimi e snack a tutte le ore deliziosi. Arriva pesce pescato localmente quasi tutti i giorni. Nelle camere compreso nel prezzo una cantina di vini, spumante e snack. L‘isola pulitissima offre spiagge da cartolina con un reef con moltissimi coralli in salute e pesci, squali nutrice, pinna nera, pinna bianca e tartarughe. Il reef é molto bello ma forse ad ari sud alcune isole offrono un tappeto senza soluzione di continuità. É forse insieme ad un‘altra simile l‘unica isola dove ritornerei senza alcun dubbio.”
Paradise, Hospitality & Unforgettable Memories
10/10
abdulla975 · Couples · 2026-08-10
“⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I had an amazing stay at this resort in the Maldives. From the moment we arrived, everything was exceptional — the beautiful surroundings, stunning views, excellent service, and attention to detail. The staff were incredibly friendly, professional, and welcoming, always making sure we were comfortable and well taken care of. The resort itself was beautiful, peaceful, and the perfect place to relax and enjoy the Maldives. The food was excellent, the facilities were great, and the overall experience exceeded my expectations. What really made the stay special was the hospitality and the effort the entire team put into making our holiday memorable. I truly enjoyed every moment of my stay and would definitely recommend this resort to anyone looking for a beautiful and relaxing Maldivian getaway. I would happily come back again!”
True Paradise found 🏝️
10/10
L8418ZZmandyh · Couples · 2026-08-06
“This was our second visit to beautiful Kandolhu. Our first was 10 years ago for our 25th Silver Anniversary. We’ve dreamed of returning and I’m so glad that we did. From the moment we were greeted by our wonderful host Adhil, (just before stepping onto the island’s private boat), we felt excited and knew we’d made the right decision. He congratulated us on our 35th Anniversary and thanked us for choosing to share it there. We stayed in one of the Ocean Pool Villa’s. Our request of having the one on the end (No.211) was fulfilled. The spacious room was once again beautifully clean and the glass outdoor bathroom was just as magical as we remembered it. The island is just stunning and kept immaculately clean and tidy. We snorkelled daily in the amazing reefs, using the equipment kindly provided, including an underwater camera. The food in the five 5* restaurants was absolutely exquisite; so much choice and attention to detail. On our Anniversary we were presented a delicious cake, which was a lovely surprise. We were literally treated like royalty the entire week. The amazing, attentive, friendly and genuine Team just couldn’t do enough to make us feel relaxed and at home. We’ve travelled the World but never felt this welcomed previously. All Team members were great, but we’d like to give special mentions to Skye, Elvie and Roman, and of course Adhil again, for his friendliness, helpfulness and attentiveness. We had such wonderful week and completely relaxed, unwound and forgot about life’s pressures. We were so sad to leave but would love to return one day. Can absolutely thoroughly recommend this stunning little piece of paradise 🏝️❤️”
A Wonderful and Memorable Experience
10/10
F2020HWpremk · Family · 2026-08-05
“I had a wonderful stay at this hotel. The staff were warm, friendly, and always ready to help with a smile. The room was clean, spacious, and very comfortable, with excellent housekeeping throughout my stay. The food was delicious, with a good variety of options, and the restaurant staff provided outstanding service. The facilities were well maintained, and the peaceful atmosphere made it a perfect place to relax. I truly appreciated the hospitality and professionalism of the entire team. Thank you for making my stay so enjoyable. I would definitely recommend this hotel to anyone looking for a comfortable and memorable experience, and I look forward to visiting again.”
A Paradise Made Special by Its People
10/10
O9596XPellenc · Couples · 2026-08-03
“We had an unforgettable stay at Kandolhu. It was absolutely beautiful, and every little detail had been thoughtfully considered. You could really tell how much care and attention had gone into creating this little paradise. House reef: Truly breathtaking—there's no need to book excursions. All the beautiful things the sea has to offer are right in front of your villa! Room: The room was spacious, and the outdoor bathroom was fantastic. A big shoutout to Shiman, who did an amazing job keeping our room spotless throughout our stay. Food: Outstanding! We especially recommend all the dishes marked as "locally sourced." Not only were they absolutely delicious seafood dishes, but they also served as a wonderful reminder that you're staying on a small island. It's a thoughtful way to encourage guests to appreciate and support the local community and its resources. What truly made our stay unforgettable, however, was the incredible team. Their warmth, kindness, and genuine hospitality made all the difference. We especially want to thank a few team members in particular: Sylvia, Aditya, and Naveen, thank you for making the best "you can surprise us" cocktails. Skye, Elvie, Astrid, Shaamin, and Ifham, thank you for the wonderful service at breakfast, lunch, and dinner, the lovely chats, and your attention to detail. Tshering, thank you for the relaxing spa treatments. We would also like to thank all the other team members, both front-of-house and behind the scenes, who work tirelessly to prepare such incredible food, keep the island immaculate, and ensure that every guest has an unforgettable stay. Your dedication and hard work do not go unnoticed. Due to the weather conditions, we had some difficulties getting home and ended up at the airport in Malé. Even then, we could still rely on the support of the Kandolhu team and the Versa team at the airport to coordinate with our travel agent and Emirates. Amazing!”
Very relaxed and private
10/10
Nikkistrade85 · Couples · 2026-08-03
“Absolutely beautiful and relaxing experience. Nothing is too much, very personalised service and everything felt very private. The only thing we’d change is the layout of the decking on the water villas, other wise we found it excellent. Great food, great drinks, overall excellent.”
Perfect Maldives Resort
10/10
sonyamE2AM · Couples · 2026-07-30
“We spent a perfect 6 nights at Kandolhu, spending 4 nights in a pool Villa,103, which we thought was a perfect location with beautiful beach and turquoise water in front and 2 nights in an ocean pool villa,206, again in a great location but the pool villa was certainly our favourite. We booked Kandolhu mainly because of the house reef and it certainly exceeded our expectations. We spent hours each day snorkeling, so many sharks, turtles and rays to see as well as the beautiful coral. We even saw a small manta ray one day. The food was excellent at all 5 restaurants and we had some of the best cocktails we’ve had from the bar, our favourite was the second brew espresso martini! The staff were what made the resort so special, making us feel so at home. There was honestly nothing to fault at Kandolhu and a resort we would definitely go back to.”
We LOVE kandolhu ！
10/10
774huangh · Couples · 2026-07-27
“The seaplane touched down softly on the ocean surface, like a cloud floating down into the earthly realm. “We’ve arrived,” I said to my wife, my brow slightly furrowed with worry—she was suffering from motion sickness. Flying on a seaplane for the first time, we had been so captivated by the islands scattered across the sea like strings of pearls, snapping photos non-stop, that I completely forgot to remind her to take her motion sickness pills. Entirely my fault. On the floating platform, my wife lowered her center of gravity and sat down to keep the rolling waves from torturing her any further. Kandolhu’s transfer boat had already arrived. We stepped aboard, and within three seconds of a cold, coconut-scented towel touching her face and neck, I saw pure joy bloom in her eyes once again. What a truly magical towel. Beside us, our Island Host, Adhil, was all smiles. Hey, wait... I would love to elaborate on every single detail like this, but this is a review section, not a free preview of a third-rate novel, right? So let me just give you a quick, montage-style glimpse of our memories: beach villas hidden in lush greenery, reef sharks swimming alongside us, water villas with breathtaking ocean views, one exquisite feast after another, and the warmest staff imaginable... And those lovely, unforgettable names: Astrid, Adhil, Naaish, Elvie, Naveen, Skye, and Ifham. I really wish I could write out every detail of our time with all of you, but I’ll have to leave it at that. Thank you, Kandolhu, for making me forget I’m living in the mortal world once again.”
A Wonderful Journey at Kandolhu
10/10
xia0qic · Family · 2026-07-20
“Every day staying at Kandolhu is fantastic. All staff on the island are warm and friendly. Our villa is neat and comfortable, surrounded by remarkable natural ecology. The one‑legged little bird still stays fresh in our memory. We highly approve of the resort’s well‑executed sustainability projects. Special thanks to our host Adhil, as we received impeccable service throughout our entire stay.”
Perfection in Paradise!
10/10
nataliemL2536YD · Couples · 2026-07-18
“Having spent 6 days on the sister island of Kuramathi, we were excited to go to Kandolhu for some rest, relaxation, exceptional snorkelling and fabulous eating and drinking and Kandolhu did not disappoint! This was our second visit and it was just as wonderful as before. Many staff remembered us and it was lovely to see them and enjoy their wonderful hospitality! Our villa, 108, was on the most perfect spot of beach with uninterrupted views of breathtaking ocean. I loved sitting watching sharks, rays and turtles go past! The snorkelling here is fabulous, the reef remains very healthy with an abundance of marine life but especially sharks, including big nurse sharks! Food and drinks were excellent, with an extensive selection on all menus, the bar service was also excellent with wonderfully prepared and presented cocktails! The management cocktail evening was excellent, with super food and drinks! The island is beautiful, it’s peaceful and a perfect place to relax and enjoy quiet times. The villa had everything we needed, from snacks, wine and drinks etc and they are very luxurious too with the wide range that is provided! This is our 8th island, with other islands including Kuramathi, Hurawalhi, Furaveri, Komodoo and one year we blew the budget and went Kodadoo but Kandolhu is where we love and consider it to be our favourite! Kandolhu is perfect for couples and families who are looking for a little spot of paradise to relax and be together, whilst being incredibly spoilt! We cannot wait to go back for another visit! Thank you to all the wonderful staff who looked after us so well, I did get tearful on our last night as I was sad to leave this wonderful island paradise!”
Small luxury island with a big heart
10/10
Parkerfamily2019 · Friends getaway · 2026-07-08
“Kandolhu lives up to its 5 star location and service with ease. Having travelled to the Maldives previously, we were keen to search for a small island paradise with phenomenal snorkelling and legendary service and facilities. Kandolhu has it all. Luxury rooms, postcard views, outstanding food and service, and an underwater paradise. Think African safari but underwater!! We snorkelled every day and the 360 degree house reef means you can always find clear and calm water to enjoy the sea life. Our favourites were the hawksbill turtles and the very safe and friendly small reef sharks which all inhabit this pristine reef ecology. We also booked an incredible manta ray excursion which blew our minds and was very reasonably priced compared to other resorts. Guide Shaad ( Shark as he prefers!) was exceptionally skilled at finding Mantas, ensuring our safety and interacting casually with our Australian sense of humour. He made the trip very memorable and is an incredible asset to Kandolhu. He was ably supported by boat skipper Rasheed who was always on the look out for mantas and always there to collect us for a speedy pick up. Well done boys! And let’s not forget the professional 4K cameras you can use for free to capture every underwater moment, and quickly and easily download to your phone. We used them every day on the house reef. The ultimate inclusions food and drink package is very generous with 30 international wines in your room wine fridge plus the same choice when dining out! The food and food choices are also outstanding with 5 diverse restaurants. We often ate without other guests and so we often felt like we were the only ones there. This only accentuated the deserted island paradise vibe, all with an amazing bar within arms reach! We were also impressed with their care of their staff and the sustainable approaches to the resort and protecting this incredibly untouched reef. We felt very confident that we could return in a few years and find the reef in pristine condition and the staff as warm and helpful as ever. We certainly do hope to return one day. However, above all, what makes Kandolhu an 11/10 is the incredible staff and service. They remember your name and your drink orders and have a genuine interest in conversation. A huge thank you to Adhil, Nana, Elvie , Skye, chef Astrid, Nasruu, Roman and Ifham who provided us with amazing service and warmth. Hosts Lucy and Claudio are first class and Lucy was always guiding us to the best snorkelling spots around the reef each day. They clearly care for the island, its reef, their staff and us as guests. If you’re looking for a small island with a big heart, and 5 star food and service whilst you are barefoot at dinner, with world class snorkelling at your door step, then Kandolhu is a must. We can’t thank you enough for what was a perfect 8 days in paradise. Natalie and Scott Adelaide, Australia”

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Was a wonderful retreat

A little piece of paradise.

Peaceful island stay that ticks all of the boxes

Amazing Experience for Our Honeymoon

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Amazing Kandolhu

Best Maldives, incredible food and house reef

Agosto 2026 - 7 anni al Kandolhu Island Maldive

amazing diving and house reef.

Perla in Ari sud

Paradise, Hospitality & Unforgettable Memories

True Paradise found 🏝️

A Wonderful and Memorable Experience

A Paradise Made Special by Its People

Very relaxed and private

Perfect Maldives Resort

We LOVE kandolhu ！

A Wonderful Journey at Kandolhu

Perfection in Paradise!

Small luxury island with a big heart

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