Overview
Experience paradise with a stay at the island resort of Bandos Maldives. Surrounded by a dreamy turquoise lagoon, silky-soft sandy beaches and lush greenery, this picture-perfect property defines natural beauty. Whether you’re looking for a unique...
Experience paradise with a stay at the island resort of Bandos Maldives. Surrounded by a dreamy turquoise lagoon, silky-soft sandy beaches and lush greenery, this picture-perfect property defines natural beauty. Whether you’re looking for a unique romantic getaway, or an unforgettable family break, there’s a wide variety of accommodation to suit all tastes and needs. When not relaxing in your private retreat, the watery-world around the island is waiting to be explored with extensive water sports options to enjoy, including diving and snorkelling. Bandos Maldives also welcomes young travellers, with a safety-conscious children's pool and menus designed with little ones in mind. Kokko’s Kids’ Club is also on hand to provide fun and creativity, leaving parents free to spend a blissful afternoon in the spa, or relaxing by the pool. For a heavenly honeymoon haven, or an unforgettable family escape, look no further than the exceptional Bandos Maldives.
How far is the nearest beach?
The island is surrounded by heavenly pure white sandy beaches, with crystal clear waters that can only be found in paradise.
Distance from resort centre
Bandos Island is a resort within itself, with idyllic beaches, restaurants, bars, sports facilities and a spa.
Distance from airport
Valana International Airport is approximately 20 minutes away by speedboat.
![Pools]( "Swimming Pool & Children's Pool")
Pools
![Restaurant]( "Restaurants")
Restaurant
![Bar]( "Numerous Bars")
Bar
![Beach]( "Sandy Beaches")
Beach
![Spa]( "Orchid Spa")
Spa
![Wifi]( "Complimentary Wi-Fi")
Wifi
![Kids Club]( "Kokko's Kids' Club")
Kids Club
![For Families]( "Family-Friendly")
For Families
Standard Beachfront Room
- Beachfront location
- Satellite TV
- Free Wi-Fi
- Air conditioning
- Telephone
- Minibar
- Tea and coffee-making facilities
- Hairdryer
- Wake-up call
- Housekeeping
Deluxe Beachfront Room
- Beachfront location
- Living area
- Free Wi-Fi
- Air conditioning
- Bathroom with a bathtub
- Minibar
- Telephone
- Hairdryer
- Wake-up call
- Housekeeping
Garden Villa
- Located in the resort’s gardens
- Outdoor decking
- Living area
- Free Wi-Fi
- Air conditioning
- Telephone
- Minibar
- Hairdryer
- Wake-up call
- Housekeeping
Beach Pool Villa
- Private infinity swimming pool
- Cabana-style sun deck
- King-size bed
- Open-air Bathroom with jetted tub
- Free Wi-Fi
- Telephone
- Minibar
- Hairdryer
- Wake-up call
- Housekeeping
Sunset Water Villa with Pool
- Overwater location
- Sun deck
- Private access to the sea
- Open-air Bathroom with jetted tub
- Free Wi-Fi
- Telephone
- Minibar
- Hairdryer
- Wake-up call
- Housekeeping
All-Inclusive
The Bandos Maldives all-inclusive package includes the following:
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner at the Gallery Restaurant
- Tea, coffee, Americano, espresso, cappuccino and caffe latte at the Sand Bar, Sea Breeze, Huvan and Gallery Restaurant
- Still and carbonated bottled water served at all food and beverage outlets
- Soft drinks and canned fruit juices served at the Sand Bar, Pool Bar, Huvan, Sea Breeze and Gallery Restaurant. Fresh fruit juice will incur an extra charge
- House wine served at the Sand Bar, Pool Bar, Huvan, Sea Breeze and Gallery Restaurant
- Draught beer is available from the Sand Bar, Pool Bar, Sea Breeze, Huvan and Gallery Restaurant
- House spirits (gin, vodka, rum and whiskey) are available from the Sand Bar, Sea Breeze, Huvan and Gallery Restaurant
- Select cocktails and mocktails are available from the Sand Bar, Pool Bar, Sea Breeze and Huvan
- Select sparkling wine is served by the glass at the Sand Bar, Sea Breeze and Huvan
- Daily tea, coffee and snacks served at the Sea Breeze Café (3.30pm to 5pm)
- All drinks served by the glass
- Sand Bar (7am to 12.30am)
- Pool Bar (10am to 8pm)
- Huvan (10am to 12midnight)
- Sea Breeze (6am to 12midnight)
- Select alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages and snacks from the minibar (refilled once per day)
- Windsurfing, canoeing, stand-up paddle – maximum 2 hours per person, per day (subject to availability)
- Table tennis and billiards (subject to availability)
- Access to the gym, fitness centre, exercise classes, steam room and sauna (subject to availability)
- Daylight tennis facilities (subject to availability)
Please be aware that details, including times and benefits, may be subject to change. Charges may be applied for dining at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, some beverages, and other amenities. You will be provided with full details of the all-inclusive programme on arrival at the hotel.
Dining
Gallery Restaurant
Enjoy a gastronomic adventure around the world at Bandos Maldives’ buffet restaurant. The chefs create a varied feast for every meal, aiming to cater for any taste. This is the main restaurant to use when you book all-inclusive at Bandos Maldives.
Koon Thai
An irresistible menu of authentic Thai cuisine is served at this vibrant restaurant. Choose to dine inside the spacious restaurant, or sit outside on the decking to enjoy the gentle sea breeze.
Sea Breeze
Relax in the laid-back atmosphere of this bright and comfortable café, set in an idyllic position for breath-taking views of the lagoon. The menu serves a wide variety of cuisines throughout the day and night.
Umi Yaki
This beautiful open-air restaurant offers beautiful views to enjoy while you eat. Umi Yaki translates to ‘Grill by the sea’, so the menu is predictably packed with tasty teppanyaki.
Private Dining
For an unforgettably romantic dinner during your stay in paradise, book one of Bandos Maldives’ private dining experiences. Think intimate dinners for 2 on a white sandy beach, surrounded by candles and the backdrop of a fiery sunset. Create those special memories with the one you love.
Up to 35% Off and Kids Stay Free *
Up to 35% Off and Kids Stay Free *
*Up to 35% Off & Kids Stay Free when travelling up to 9th January 2025. All savings are already applied to the prices shown when travelling between 2nd September 2024 - 9th January 2025 **Blackout Dates Apply
4.6
Google reviews (317)
Yousef Chekfeh
I will start with the Cons:
1. Reservation Issues: It took Emirates Holiday almost five days to check an overwater villa, but they couldn't reserve it. When I arrived, the resort offered the villa for an extra $615.
2. Unprofessional Reception: The reception lacked proper explanation about the resort's facilities and amenities.
3. Poor Room Service: Room service was uncoordinated, with poor communication with the reception. If you’re planning a special moment, don’t expect any surprises to go as planned.
4. Overpriced Food & Bars: Food and drinks are expensive. Full board or all-inclusive is necessary.
5. Expensive Activities: Resort activities and trips are overpriced.
Pros:
1. Beautiful Villas: The Premium Villa was superb with a sky jacuzzi. The Overwater Villa was elegant and offered good privacy pool
2. Clean Beaches: The beaches were clean and stunning.
3. Friendly Staff: Only Restaurant staff were kind and welcoming.
4. Location: only 15 mins form airport using the resort speed boat
Overall:
1. Unless you can deal with the above comments, I don’t recommend spend your money of this resort.
2. The resort has potential, but needs to improve its reservation system, reception, and room service to be truly 5-star.
Peter Ar
-Lovely Island-Resort.
-GREAT FOR DIVING!
-Great clean beaches
-great buffet
-friendl⁴y staff
-We have been picked up from the airport with boat upon arrival.
-🌈 Friendly (although we have been respectful)
-Overall little bit too expensive...But its Maldives!
We would come back again though.
Thank you for an amazing week!
Maria Z
We have been to many water villa resorts in the Maldives but Bandos water villas truly stand out in terms of design and privacy. Absolutely incredible experience and great value!
Emma Chase
Went here for 10 nights from 21st November to 1st December 2023! Went with a friend and stayed in a premium beach villa, which was excellent! Had the most amazing time here! The staff are so friendly and lovely and give impeccable service, especially Uttar and Jazlaan in the main restaurant who always welcomed us and were brilliant and Sanjay and Guru at the swim up bar at the pool who both gave excellent service. ( Sorry if I spelt their names wrong!) It was a holiday for my birthday and they did a wonderful table decoration and cake on our last night! The weather was great on the most hand. We had one morning of rain and one evening of rain, both lasting a couple of hours and the temperature was about 32 degrees celsius (day) 28 degrees celsius (night).
We were on the all-inclusive package, and the food was mostly really good. It is done buffet style and you can always find something you like! Obviously, there is a lot of fish, but they have theme nights too, eg, Mexican, Italian, Maldivian, etc. My only complaint is that you would think all cocktails and drinks would be included on the all-inclusive package, but it is only about 30- 40% of cocktails and house vodka, rum, whiskey and brandy. No liquers like Baileys, Amaretto, etc, are included.
We went on the sunset cruise to see dolphins in the wild, which was $80 each, and the experience was AMAZING!
The island works on a cashless basis, so everything is signed for, and you settle up on your last night, which made us feel safer not having to carry any money on us.
The island is a 10-minute boat ride from the Dock opposite the airport, and we were met in arrivals by staff from the island who were lovely and friendly and helped with our cases.
I highly recommend this resort and hope to go back sometime!! Thanks to everyone there who made my birthday so memorable!
Natasha Nilsson
Spent a week in Bandos in March. A solid 4* resort but not 5*.
Pros: easy to get to, decent level of maintenance of the resort, excellent spa massage, the vast majority of staff are friendly and helpful (special thanks to waiters Ranjun, Tanuj and Uttar), good level of cleanliness of the villas, enough choice of buffet menu and it's rather tasty. Maldivian natural beauty trumps it all and the underwater world is fascinating too.
Cons: there were a couple of service disasters caused by either lack of staff training or their poor English understanding. Some facilities like gym or hotel reception and main bar look dated. The transfer boat to the airport was an old and smelly fuel guzzler. The beds are hard as a rock.
We still had a great holiday there, good value for money, would recommend.
More...
