Kandima Maldives

Dhaalu Atoll, Maldives · Overwater Villas · Dining · PlaySpace · Fast Track

Eskape the Ordinary

Discover what makes Kandima Maldives the island that breaks the mould

270 Villas & Studios

Smart, spacious and stylish rooms — from beach studios to overwater villas with private pools.

8 Restaurants & Bars

From casual beach clubs to Mediterranean fine dining — feast your way around the island.

PlaySpace & Fast Track

Bowl, race, escape and game — Kandima's entertainment hub is unlike anything in the Maldives.

Aquaholics Watersports

Dive, snorkel and surf with our marine biology centre and full watersports facility.

4.7

Based on 3,449 reviews

Travellers' Choice 2026
Excellent
84%
Very Good
8%
Average
3%
Poor
2%
Terrible
2%

What Our Guests Say

Rated Very Good on TripAdvisor

Great vacation!

It was like in paradise! I loved everything, every time we found what to eat, what to drink. A very good staff on the island. Especially Sanjana in the breeze bar and manager Jonathan, they were so kind. Me and my kids were happy in this place. Thank also for snorkelling and fishing, we saw a lot of fishes, corals, it was amazing time. I would really recommend this place.

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Александра К

Thanks to Sippo at Velana Airport

Special mention for Asif Ali or Sippo for his assistance and attentiveness in providing best customer service to my family as we landed at Velana International Airport. He is professional, friendly, full of information and very resourceful. The resort is beautiful, a must visit option for Maldives!

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Outstanding Assistance – Thanks to Sippo

We had a great experience from the moment we arrived in Malé. A special thanks to Sippo for assisting us from the airport until our transfer to the hotel. He was friendly, professional, and respectful, and he guided us through every step of the process. Everything was well organized, making our arrival smooth and stress-free.

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Chembelyn A

Family Photoshoot – Amazing Experience

A huge thank you to our photographer Sidhra at Kandima Maldives for an amazing experience! He was incredibly professional, patient, creative, and made our whole family feel comfortable throughout the photoshoot. He captured beautiful, natural moments that we will cherish forever. The photos exceeded our expectations. We highly recommend him to anyone visiting Kandima.

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Kandima Maldives, Dhaalu Atoll
Kandima Maldives, Dhaalu Atoll
Kandima Maldives, Dhaalu Atoll
Kandima Maldives, Dhaalu Atoll
Kandima Maldives, Dhaalu Atoll — beach villa exterior
Kandima Maldives, Dhaalu Atoll — beach villa exterior
Kandima Maldives, Dhaalu Atoll — sunset over the lagoon
Kandima Maldives, Dhaalu Atoll — sunset over the lagoon
Kandima Maldives, Dhaalu Atoll — sunset over the lagoon
Kandima Maldives, Dhaalu Atoll — sunset over the lagoon
Kandima Maldives, Dhaalu Atoll — aerial view of the island
Kandima Maldives, Dhaalu Atoll
Kandima Maldives, Dhaalu Atoll — villa private pool
Kandima Maldives, Dhaalu Atoll — villa private pool
Kandima Maldives, Dhaalu Atoll — villa private pool
Kandima Maldives, Dhaalu Atoll — villa private pool

Kandima Maldives

Regular price₹ 122,900
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Double occupancy, 4 nights, breakfast, return domestic flight and speedboat transfers, green tax, service charge and GST included · valid until 6 Sep 2026

Kandima’s K’Offer takes up to 55% off and the booking window shuts on 6 September 2026. Four nights in a Sky Studio for two, with breakfast, the return domestic flight and speedboat, green tax and every other tax, comes to ₹122,900. That is the cheapest thing we sell.

Book now and you can still travel at the discounted rate up to Christmas 2027. It is 270 rooms in Dhaalu Atoll, 180 km from Malé, designed more like a city hotel than a barefoot resort.

What this actually costs

Every figure above is two adults for four nights: the room, breakfast, both transfer legs and all taxes. Flights to Malé are not included.

  • The first date band is where the money is. To 10 October the discount is 55% off the studios and 50% off everything else, the room rates are green season, and the transfer is half price, saving ₹42,600 for two on its own. It needs four nights.
  • One arrival date changes ₹50,400. A four-night Sky Studio is ₹122,900 to 10 October and ₹173,300 from the 11th, and ₹42,600 of that gap is the transfer alone. If your dates flex at all, that is the decision on this page.
  • Two children under twelve stay and eat free to 31 October 2026, on their parents’ meal plan. You pay their green tax at US$12 a night and their transfer. It needs two adults in the room; a single parent gets free meals only for children under six.
  • Meal plans are 40% off. Half Board Plus lands around US$48 per adult per night instead of 80, Full Board Plus around US$78 instead of 130. Not on the dropdown, so tell us the plan you want and we will price it in.

Who this isn’t for

Serious snorkellers. There is no snorkelling off the beach here. The house reef is a five-minute boat ride to a platform at the reef edge, free and roughly hourly, and it is genuinely good once you are there. The lagoon is shallow and safe, which suits toddlers, but bring water shoes for the dead coral inshore.

Anyone who wants a small, hushed island. Kandima has 270 rooms and is deliberately loud and colourful.

Anyone travelling over Christmas or New Year, in either year. Those bands are blacked out of the offer, run a five-night minimum and add compulsory gala dinners. Ask and we will price them by hand.

Before you book

  • Bookings close 6 September 2026. After that these prices are gone whatever your travel dates. Every category takes two adults and two children, so a family of four fits in one room.
  • There is no check-in time. Kandima runs a 24-hour room policy: you leave 24 hours after you arrive. That matters on an island reached by a domestic flight, because a late arrival does not cost you a night.
  • Getting there is a 30-minute domestic flight to Dhaalu, then 20 minutes by speedboat, half price to 10 October and US$414 per adult return afterwards. A 45-minute seaplane costs US$675 per adult return for 2026 and US$725 for 2027, and is the dearer, more weather-dependent way in.

Tell us your dates and the ages of any children, and we will come back with a transfer-inclusive costing and the family offer applied. Bookings on these rates close 6 September. Message our Maldives specialists on WhatsApp or send us an enquiry. We reply within 24 hours.

House reef 2/5 Thin

Little or nothing to snorkel off the beach. Some islands in this band run a free boat to a reef — the note below says whether this one does.

There is no snorkelling off the beach here. The house reef is a five-minute boat ride to a platform at the reef edge, and the boat is free and runs roughly hourly. Guests who take it see turtles, coral and baby sharks. The lagoon itself is shallow and safe, which suits toddlers, and you will spot baby sharks and dolphins from the jetty without going anywhere. Bring water shoes, there is dead coral on the seabed near the shore.

How we score house reefs, and every island ranked →

Getting there

Route Domestic flight + speedboat
Journey 50 min, airport to island
Last arrival that works 20:45

Land at Velana after 20:45 and the last transfer of the day will have gone, which means a night in Malé before you reach the island.

There is a second way in. Seaplane, about 45 min, for arrivals at Velana up to 15:00.

A domestic flight, then a short boat. It runs far later than a seaplane, so an evening arrival usually still reaches the island the same day.

Transfer details last checked August 2026. We re-check yours against your actual ticket before we quote. See what your flight can reach →

Choose Your Villa

Domestic flight + speedboat from Velana International Airport, 50 min.

Beach & Sky Studio

Smart, stylish studios set in 2-storey villas along the main beach. Choose a Sky or Beach Studio and enjoy your own private balcony or terrace with tropical views.
  • 128 studios
  • 40 sqm internal space
  • Private balcony or terrace
  • 15 sqm balcony
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Beach Villa with Swirl Pool

Set on the beachfront so you can enjoy the feeling of sand between your toes anytime. The private deck extends towards the Indian Ocean with endless views.
  • 18 villas
  • 55 sqm internal space
  • Private Swirl Pool
  • Beachfront location
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Beach Pool Villa with Swirl Pool

Cool down in your own private pool. Dry off on the private deck of this spacious villa that extends towards the Indian Ocean.
  • 37 villas
  • 55 sqm internal space
  • Private pool + Swirl Pool
  • 14 Sunrise & 15 Sunset Beach Pool Villas
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Aqua Villa

Make a splash! Welcome to your spacious, stylish and deluxe overwater retreat. Take in the endless views from your very own private deck area.
  • 30 villas
  • 48 sqm internal space
  • Overwater location
  • Direct lagoon access
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Aqua Villa with Swirl Pool

Dive in! With direct access to the ocean from your own private deck, you can snorkel to your heart's content. Spacious, stylish and deluxe with your own outdoor Swirl Pool.
  • 29 villas
  • 48 sqm internal space
  • Private Swirl Pool
  • Snorkelling from deck
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Ocean Pool Villa

Wake up to uninterrupted views across the Indian Ocean. If you're lucky you'll see friendly dolphins frolicking in front of you from your own private pool.
  • 18 villas
  • 60 sqm internal space
  • Private infinity pool
  • Panoramic ocean views
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Where in the Maldives?

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Kandima Maldives located? +
Kandima Maldives is located in Dhaalu Atoll, approximately 450 km south of Malé. It is one of the largest resorts in the Maldives, spanning a 3 km-long island.
How do I get to Kandima Maldives? +
Guests travel from Velana International Airport (Malé) via a combination of domestic flight and speedboat, or by seaplane. The journey takes approximately 35–45 minutes by domestic flight + speedboat. Transfer arrangements are coordinated by the resort.
What villa categories are available at Kandima? +
Kandima offers 270 studios and villas across 7 categories: Beach & Sky Studios, Beach Villa with Swirl Pool, Beach Pool Villa with Swirl Pool, Aqua Villa, Aqua Villa with Swirl Pool, Ocean Pool Villa, and Sunset Aqua Pool Suite.
What dining options are available? +
Kandima has 8 restaurants and bars including Flavour & Zest (all-day dining), Azure Mediterranean, Smoked BBQ, Sea Dragon (Asian cuisine), Beach Club, Breeze Pool Bar, Aroma Café, and Deli. Most outlets are open from morning until late night.
What is PlaySpace at Kandima? +
PlaySpace is Kandima's ultimate gaming and entertainment hub — featuring two bowling alleys, Eskape Rooms, a Classic Games Zone, VR Hologate Arena, Karaoke Room, Movie Theatre, Arcade Games, and PlaySpace Café. It's open to all ages.
What is the Fast Track at Kandima? +
Fast Track is the Maldives' first asphalt oceanfront electric go-kart track. The 500-metre course offers high-speed racing with stunning island views. Minimum height: 1.4m, minimum age: 10 years.
Is Kandima suitable for families with children? +
Absolutely. Kandima has Kandiland, a dedicated kids club with a daily programme of fun and educational activities. The resort also has a large lagoon, shallow water areas, PlaySpace, and family-friendly dining options.
What watersports and diving are available? +
Aquaholics, Kandima's watersports and diving centre, offers scuba diving, snorkelling, marine biology activities, and a full range of water sports. The resort also has a Diving School and Marine Biology Centre.
Is there a spa at Kandima? +
Yes — Eskape Spa offers a full range of treatments including massages, facials, and body treatments. The spa also has a steam room, sauna, yoga classes, nail bar, and hairdresser.
How do I enquire about rates and availability? +
You can reach our reservations team directly via WhatsApp at +91 98112 03263. You can also click the "Enquire Now" button on any villa package above.

Curated by Maldives Specialists

Every resort we feature is personally vetted by our founders — so you book with confidence.

Pranjal

Pranjal

Founder & Maldives Specialist

Selling the Maldives since 2004. He will tell you when a well-known name is not what it used to be.

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Amosha

Co-Founder & Maldives Specialist

Meticulous attention to detail and deep resort relationships for seamless, personalised journeys.

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