Kandolhu Maldives

This was our second time staying, the last time was 9 years ago. We were pleased that nothing had changed, it remains as beautiful as ever. We stayed in water villa 211 which is the one on the end, which is great ti access the snorkelling channel to the reef. The weather was unfortunately not kind and was very windy & rainy for the majority of our time there, so i would avoid October in future. The staff are definitely who make this place special from the grounds men working to constantly keep the paths & walkways free of leaves, to Elvie, Maan, Iffam and all the team at the restaurants who are always happy & smiling and offer great service. The cocktails are also amazing and such a great selection. The star of the show for us would be chief Raghu who made some special spicy curry’s for my partner who enjoys his curry’s hot & they were the best! The seafood grill was our favourite place to eat, definitely a must for those who love fish. We also ate at the Teppanyaki which was very entertaining. I had the best message I’ve ever had from Jenny at the Spa. I also made use of the gym during the rainy weather, so it’s great to have that facility. The main purpose for our visit was the snorkelling and although it was a bit rough, we did still manage to get out most days, and the final two days when the weather was good, it was the best snorkelling ever, seeing turtles, sharks, tuna, eels, as so many fish. My partner also went to a local reef diving, with Ibrahim, who was great, he did say snorkelling at the house reef was just as good as the house reef is excellent.

My husband and I spent 10 nights at Kandolhu in January for our honeymoon, and it was absolutely incredible from start to finish. We split our stay between a beach villa and a water villa, and both were equally amazing in their own ways. The beach villa felt private and peaceful, with our own stretch of sand and the most beautiful sunsets, while the water villa was a dream - spacious, romantic, and perfect for a dip straight into the sea.||The house reef was another real highlight. We went snorkelling almost every day and were blown away by how much there was to see - turtles, colourful fish, and so much vibrant marine life right off the beach. My husband also went scuba diving one day, which he really enjoyed, but honestly, you can see so much just snorkeling that you don’t even need to go far to experience the reef’s beauty.||We chose Kandolhu because it’s small and boutique, with only around 30 villas, and that intimate feel made it so special. You really do feel like you’re on your own private island. The staff were wonderful - they get to know you by name and are so warm, welcoming, and attentive in a way that feels so personal.||A special mention to Ameen, who always made us laugh and brightened every meal when he was our waiter, and to Astrid, whose food and company were absolute highlights of our trip. She went above and beyond to make every lunch special, and we adored chatting with her - we eat there every day if we could, she’s an incredible chef!||We’d return to Kandolhu in a heartbeat. It’s the perfect mix of luxury, privacy, and genuine hospitality. For anyone looking for a truly romantic and unforgettable Maldives experience, we couldn’t recommend it more highly! We hope to be back!

Wow what a fantastic Island! We stayed for 14 nights in a Duplex villa in September and from the moment we pulled up to the welcome jetty to the most warmest welcome from Lucy, Claudio and several staff members to the day we left we were made to feel very special and treated with the utmost care. It seemed all staff knew out name from the first day!|Our villa was perfect - the view from the bedroom of the ocean was amazing, waking up to that every morning was a dream. Sunsets were spectacular. The room had everything you needed the fridge and wine fridge were replaced daily with whatever you used. A fantastic wine selection which i must admit we didn't really use - it was too hot to drink through the day! Our room attendant was brilliant - the room was cleaned exceptionally well every day.|The island was perfect for chilling and relaxing, hubby used the gym every day which was well maintained, i made use of the Spa! Jenny was amazing and i was totally relaxed after my 5 day tranquil package.|The island was very well maintained - the staff behind the scenes worked hard at keeping it immaculate. Even though it is a small Island you never felt like there were many people there - Although there were only about 11 guests when we first arrived Lol!|the snorkelling and house reef were amazing, we go for the relaxing and snorkelling and it did not disappoint. We saw Black, and white tip sharks every time we snorkelled - they were a lot larger than we had seen at Vilamendhoo previous years. Eagle rays, turtles, so many different fish - i'm not into the names but my husband was very impressed. The highlight of our trip was snorkelling for 2 hours with Manta rays - thank you Shaad for helping to fulfil my wish. First time in our 4 visits to the Maldives we have had such a special and magical experience!|We spent an afternoon helping do a reef clean with the staff which made us feel like we were helping the environment.|Now the restaurants - the food and service were out of this world - i don't think i could name a favourite they were all exceptional. |I could go on and on, we will definitely be returning.|Special mention to all the restaurant waiting staff - Elvie, Ameen, Shameen, Maan and Sharif. They made us feel so welcome and nothing seemed to be too much trouble, we miss you all ! The chefs looked after my husband well - making him a special lactose free dessert every night, many thanks !|Lucy and Claudio - thank you to you and all your amazing staff for making our stay so memorable it was the perfect place to chill, relax and heal.|We hope to see you again!!

A real paradise :) The island is small and full of nature, with beautiful trees, and the sea is crystal clear. The house reef is amazing, with colorful fish just a few meters from the beach. It’s very peaceful and private, perfect for relaxing. The food was another big surprise. Even if the island is small, there are different restaurants, and every meal was delicious and different. A special mention goes to fresh seafood that were fantastic, and the view of the ocean made every dinner special. Also, we really appreciated the gym, small but well-equipped and always clean, perfect for a quick workout before breakfast. What makes everything even better is the management: always present, kind, and very professional. The whole team is smiling, helpful, and always ready to make your stay perfect. You really feel welcome and well taken care of. This was my first time in the Maldives, and Kandolhu made it unforgettable. I will gladly recommend this beautiful, peaceful, and well-managed island to all my friends looking for a perfect honeymoon or vacation.

I had an absolutely wonderful stay at Kandolhu Maldives. The sunset view room was an unforgettable experience ,waking up and winding down to those breathtaking views felt truly magical. The pool was fantastic as well, perfect for relaxing and enjoying the peaceful surroundings.|What really made the stay special, though, was the staff.Everyone was extremely friendly, attentive, and accommodating, going out of their way to take care of even the smallest requests promptly and with a smile.|Kandolhu is a perfect mix of comfort, natural beauty, and exceptional service. I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a memorable Maldivian getaway.

From my first day of arrival, the Kandolhu team treated me like family. Everyone on the island greets you with a smile and are never too busy to chat and genuinely interested in my stay.|The room was extremely luxurious and had all amenities required for the duration of the stay. Housekeeping turn down was always on point and once again, extremely friendly staff,|The restaurants and their dining selection was 6 stars, and I always had options to my dining needs. The menus, buffet labeling were clear and marked accordingly and show cased all dietary requirements on the menu options. ||Bar and restaurant staff were extremely helpful and always willing to go the extra mile to accommodate my mealtime experience.||I highly recommend Kandolhu to any traveler and is truly a hidden gem.|The "hardware" is truly magnificent, however, the "software" (staff), makes Kandolhu tick

Beyond my expectations. |The Kandolhu team made me feel like home. Excellent infrastructures, services, food. Thank you all. |It was my third time in Maldives and as a solo traveler I have to say I didn't get bored a minute. The house reef is healthy and vivid , the restaurants have excellent choices for all tastes and even me that I have to be gluten free never felt I had limited choices. The villa was very well equipped with everything you might need. The size of the island makes you feel almost like you are on a private one. Big resorts and crowds are not for me. |If you are searching for the best in a serene place with nothing to annoy you and everything to please you, just choose it. You will be rewarded with the rest and renewal of your life. |I have to refer only some of the team members that were excellent and helped me to have such a wonderful time. |So many many thanks to:|Luciana and Claudio that take care the so smooth run of everything. |Cornelia from the diving center for making me so safe during our dives. |Navide for the snorkeling and his videos |Elvira for her supreme service at the restaurants accompanied by Ameen, Zameeh, Saamim.|And of course Landysh and Sameena from customer relations and reception.|Already miss everything there. See you the sooner possible. |

Gorgeous, peaceful setting with an excellent house reef (recommend the night snorkel tour), spacious, luxurious villas are scrupulously clean and comfortable (wonderful sunsets from the overwater villas), five restaurants delivering a wide range of high quality food with an inclusive package providing a good selection of easy drinking wines and spirits; marvellous massages at the spa, good range of activities on offer (manta ray trip was a highlight); all underpinned by friendly, thoughtful staff who go the extra mile to make your trip special. Lots of renovation done since our first visit three years ago and Kandolhu was even better this time.