Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma Maldives

4.5 star property
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

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  • Spa
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  • All-inclusive
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  • Gym
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  • Breakfast included
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  • Housekeeping
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Kandooma Fushi, South Male Atoll, Kandooma, 23211
  • Kandooma Beach
    2 min walk
  • Biyadoo Beach
    9 min walk
  • Olhuveli Beach
    9 min walk
  • Male (MLE-Velana Intl.)
    11 min drive

Room options

House, 2 Bedrooms, Sea View (Beach)

  • 142 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Twin Bed

Villa, Overwater (Island View)

  • 84 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed

Villa, 2 Single Beds (Garden)

  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

House, 1 Bedroom, Garden View (Beach)

  • 70 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Villa, Sea View, Overwater

  • 84 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Villa, 2 Single Beds (Beach)

  • 48 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Villa (Resort)

  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed

Villa (Beach)

  • 72 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Sea View, Overwater

  • 170 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed

House, 1 Bedroom, Sea View (Beach)

  • 73 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

House, 2 Bedrooms, Garden View (Beach)

  • 142 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Twin Bed

Villa (Garden)

  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Villa, 3 Bedrooms (Beach Pool)

  • 215 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 9
  • 1 King Bed OR 4 Twin Beds

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About the area

Kandooma

With a stay at Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma Maldives in Kandooma, you'll be by the ocean, just steps from Kandooma Beach. .This beach resort is 7.3 mi (11.8 km) from Paradise Island Beach and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Biyadoo Beach.

What's nearby

  • Kandooma Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Biyadoo Beach - 9 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Olhuveli Beach - 9 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Gulhi Beach - 1 min drive - 0.2 km
  • Bodu Hurraa Beach - 1 min drive - 0.2 km

Getting around

  • Velana Intl. Airport (MLE) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • Sunset Restaurant
  • Dream Bar
  • ‪The Kitchen - ‬4 min walk
  • Maghrib Grill
  • Dhonibar

About this property

Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma Maldives

Resort with private beach, full-service spa
Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma Maldives offers 154 air-conditioned accommodations with MP3 docking stations and minibars. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas. Memory foam beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels. Bathrooms include bathrobes, slippers, bidets, and complimentary toiletries.

This Kandooma resort provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Additionally, rooms include laptop-compatible safes and complimentary bottled water. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

A private beach and an outdoor tennis court are featured at the resort. An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a waterslide, a steam room, and a 24-hour fitness center.

Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

The onsite spa has 7 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages, and Thai massages. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy, Ayurvedic, and reflexology. The spa is equipped with a spa tub and a steam room.

The spa is open daily. Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision.

Make yourself at home in one of the 154 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring MP3 docking stations and flat-screen televisions. Your memory foam bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and bidets.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. After a day at the private beach, you can enjoy other recreational amenities including an outdoor pool and a waterslide. This resort also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge).
All-inclusive rates are available at this resort. Meals and beverages at onsite dining establishments are included in all-inclusive rates. Charges may be applied for dining at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, some beverages, and other amenities.

Enjoy international cuisine at The Kitchen, one of the resort's 3 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Snacks are also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. Relax with a refreshing drink at the beach bar, the poolside bar, or one of 2 bars/lounges. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Featured amenities include a computer station, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Planning an event in Kandooma? This resort has 2153 square feet (200 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and meeting rooms. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours).
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 6:30 AM and 10:30 AM. A complimentary manager's reception is offered each day.
The Kitchen - This beachfront restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Reservations are required.
Bokkuraa Coffee Club - This beachfront restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Open daily.
Kandooma Cafe - NEW - Overlooking the ocean and pool, this buffet restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A children's menu is available. Open daily.
Pool Bar - This poolside bar serves brunch only. Open daily.
The Sunset Deck - This rooftop bar overlooks the ocean. Open daily.
Late night fare is available from room service (during limited hours).

All-inclusive details

All-inclusive room rates at Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma Maldives are available. These rates are higher because they include onsite food and beverages in the room rate (some restrictions may apply).

Languages

Arabic, Chinese (Mandarin), English, Filipino, German, Hindi, Indonesian, Japanese, Malay, Russian, Spanish, Thai, Urdu, Vietnamese

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Free in-room WiFi has a 6-device limit
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:30 AM–10:30 AM
  • 3 restaurants and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 2 bars/lounges, 1 beach bar and 1 poolside bar
  • Free daily reception
  • Room service available
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Restaurants on site

  • The Kitchen
  • Bokkuraa Coffee Club
  • Kandooma Cafe - NEW
  • Pool Bar
  • The Sunset Deck

Things to do

  • 24-hour fitness centre
  • Fitness classes
  • Arcade/games room
  • Basketball
  • Beach volleyball
  • Beach yoga
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Boat tours
  • Boating
  • Children's pool
  • Fishing
  • Full-service spa
  • Kayaking
  • Motor-boating
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Paddleboards on-site
  • Playground
  • Private picnics
  • Sailing
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkelling
  • Steam room
  • Tennis
  • Volleyball
  • Waterskiing
  • Windsurfing
  • Yoga classes
  • Surfing lessons

Family friendly

  • Arcade/games room
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Free children's club
  • In-room childcare (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Supervised childcare (surcharge)
  • Water slide

Conveniences

  • Banquet hall
  • Front-desk safe
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Library

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Water sports equipment
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Computer station
  • Conference space (2153 square feet)
  • A meeting room

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Beach loungers
  • Free beach cabanas
  • Garden
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Private beachfront location
  • Terrace

Spa

  • 7 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Body treatments
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment room(s)
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Massage - deep-tissue
  • Massage - hot stone
  • Massage - sports
  • Massage - Thai
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Reflexology
  • Spa open daily
  • Hot tub
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Area rugs in room
  • Braille signage
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Magnifying mirror
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (centimetres): 60
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)
  • Wheelchairs available on site

More

  • Beach towels
  • Boat/paddles on site
  • Couples dining
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Romance packages available

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Down duvet
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Memory-foam mattress
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV
  • TV/satellite channels
  • MP3 dock
  • Premium channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Electrical adapters/chargers
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Local maps
  • Phone
  • Restaurant dining guide
  • Separate sitting area
  • Slippers
  • Turndown service

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests must transfer via boat to the property; guests must contact the property at least 72 hours before travel, using the contact information on the confirmation received after booking
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests booked in breakfast included rate plans receive breakfast for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Breakfast fees apply for additional guests.
Guests booked in dinner included rate plans receive dinner for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Dinner fees apply for additional guests.
Please note: Guests who plan to surf at this property must contact the resort in advance for further information, terms, and conditions. Guests will be unable to surf at the property during their stay without making arrangements with the resort in advance.
Guests must arrange transfers (surcharge) from Male International Airport to the property, which is 45 minutes away via speedboat. To guarantee transfers, guests must contact the property with their flight details at least 48 hours before their expected arrival. Guests must pay the speedboat fee at checkout.
The additional fee (payable at the property) covers mandatory transfer fees for guests ages 13-17.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 11 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 80.0 per night

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 100 per day
  • Christmas Eve (24 December) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 250
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 350
  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 12.00 per person, per night
  • Boat transfer per adult: USD 150 (roundtrip)
  • Boat transfer per child: USD 75 (roundtrip), from 4 to 12 years old
  • Additional fee for children (from 13 years old to 17 years old): USD 229 per person, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

The additional fee covers transfer fees for guests ages 13-17.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 130 per person (roundtrip)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 70 (roundtrip), (from 4 to 11 years old)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 80.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Use of kayaks and paddle boards are available at no charge for 1 hour from 8:30 AM-5:30 PM (time slot and equipment subject to availability). Fees apply for kayak and paddle board rentals at all other times.
This property provides reef snorkeling trips on Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday at 8:30 AM. Snorkeling lessons on scheduled trips are subject to available space; advance reservation required with the resort Water Sports Center.
Property Registration Number 88-QARS/TRH/2019/105

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Free in-room WiFi has a 6-device limit
Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility without adult supervision
Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision

Property is also known as

Holiday Inn Kandooma Maldives
Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma Maldives
Kandooma Maldives Holiday Inn Resort
Holiday Inn Resort Maldives
Holiday Inn Maldives

Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma Maldives Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 143 out of 257 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 88 out of 257 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 257 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 257 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 257 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lorrie Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vaclav

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, from the warm welcome to last farewell everything was smooth and highly enjoyable. We loved the fact the whole island is set in lush greenery and i feels very private despite full occupancy. Staff is extremely friendly and helpfull. We stayed on half board basis and there was always something to choose from. I am sure there are better resorts for snorkeling but if you you are patient you find some good marine life as well (we did snorkel on the surf beach behind the reception) which we later discovered we were not supposed to do but it was the best. One thing I’d consider a downside is the restrictions that may feel ovewhelming, like the kids club that only allows playstation for kids only between noon and 2pm, swimming pool opened only till 6pm and the use or only certain beaches for snorkeling.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wignarajasingham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Ver nice, and beautifull
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Jessica

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The food was good and rooms nice and clean (if you got what you expected), however the resort is not what it is being advertised as, this more of a super expencive Hotel and not a reasonable Resort (under staffed, 1 pool not 2, No "waterslide" and so on...) No issues paying for what we get, but not getting what you payed for is so disappointing. Kinda false advertising. I suggest asking for a map prior to booking.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Abhishek

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything is good. Vegetarian dinner menu is lacking.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

AMY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It’s all good but only one thing that is we paid a lot for food and taste is not good. Should have a better taste for food.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Jason, Waialua

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place was nice, food was good, but expensive and the staff very helpful and friendly, overall the resort was good. The things i did not like was to surf you need to book through the perfect wave travel which doubles the price of the room. To be fair the team at perfect wave at the resort did a good job and put on nice surf trips. But for value for money stay at the neighoring island, quarter the cost and organize your own surf trips, specially if theres a few of you surfing
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

4/10 Poor

Naida

Disliked: Amenities
Bugs in overwater villas, windows that didn’t properly close. Not enough activities
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eira Ann

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

FUMIKIYO

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were really helpful and service was top notch. For budgeting purposes, guests should read the fine print of fees such as transfer fees, applicable taxes, additional guests fees, etc. Overall, we had a blast and will go back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chigaya

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mathieu

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent food, snorkeling adventures and very spacious rooms for families.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pratima

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

2/10 Terrible

ying

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Adwaita Govind

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
nice week speant at holiday inn
helpful staff. nice property.. we went diving and it was fun. stayed on the beach bungalows and water villas for 5 nights.. thank you to the holiday inn - IHG staff
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Brigitta

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First time at Maldives and we loved it. The ocean is magical. The staff (exept the sport center) was unique with kindness and care. Only would suggest some refurbishment on any plain wood as the railing or floor ect. . But overall we completely recharged ourself and felt very happy to be there.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chwee Seng Benedict

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a wonderful time at this resort. No doubt, memories of our stay would always be cherished. Made possible by the sheer beauty of the island, the amenities and the very responsive, attentive and friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Dibyendu

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

sameh

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super nice. Everything went perfect. However on the other side some hotel extrusions where expensive compared to other local islands.

10/10 Excellent

Bari

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very beautiful and the staff are very friendly

10/10 Excellent

YUANPING

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to relax!

10/10 Excellent

Randy, Laguna nigul

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
highly recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022