Makunudu Island

Having visited around eight resorts across the Maldives, I must say that Makunudu stands out – and it's all thanks to the incredible team who made our stay truly special.||Water Sports & Dive Center|Susan and Ricardo were absolutely wonderful! This was the first time I encountered such cheerful and helpful staff at a dive center. Susan was exceptionally kind and informative, guiding me through my snorkeling plans for the following day. Ricardo was equally accommodating and made sure we had a smooth and fun kayak ride. ||Guest Services|A big thank you to Subra, who went above and beyond when we were disappointed to learn we’d have to take the morning transfer and I’d miss my snorkeling opportunity. He kindly arranged an evening transfer instead, allowing me to enjoy a truly unforgettable snorkeling experience at the house reef. Always smiling and ready to help!||Reception & Welcome|Sneha greeted us warmly and showed us around our room, despite the late arrival and rainy weather. Her friendliness and professionalism set the tone for the rest of our stay. A lovely first impression!||Dining Experience|Lasantha provided excellent service at the restaurant – always attentive. The food, prepared by the chefs, was delicious throughout our stay. There was decent variety, and every meal was enjoyable – the kottu, in particular, was a standout!||Entertainment|The Boduberu team put on a fantastic show! It was a truly enjoyable experience, full of energy and rhythm – you guys deserve another round of applause!||A big thank you to the entire Makunudu team for delivering such warm, consistent service throughout our stay. It’s no surprise you have so many repeat guests – I’ll definitely be one of them in the future! Keep up the amazing work!

This is the most beautiful, unspoilt, tranquil island we have been to. My Husband and I have just spent the best 10 days holiday we have ever had (and we have been together 57years. All of the staff were amazing, our waiter Lasanther was brilliant and organised the most amazing special romantic dinner for us, a memory never to be forgotten. Sue from the dive centre, extremely knowledgeable and helpful. Finally the GM Abdulla Shaugy all helped to make this holiday fantastic. |We hope that one day in the not to distant future we will go back.

We stayed here recently and had a mixed experience. Positives: The resort is only about an hour from the airport by speedboat, and transfer timings are flexible, which is really convenient. The island itself is beautiful — very natural, filled with trees, and has that calm old-Maldives vibe since it’s one of the oldest resorts. Interiors are a bit dated. We were on the all-inclusive package, which included non-motorized water sports (kayak, snorkeling gear, etc.) and activities like sunset cruising and catamaran rides. The sea was absolutely stunning — crystal clear and blue. Drinks were unlimited and good quality (though you can’t take them out of the bar, which felt a little odd). Food was okay — breakfast and lunch were buffet style, dinner was à la carte. Could use more variety, but overall decent. The restaurant host, Milon, went out of his way to make us feel welcome with his warm smile, friendly conversation, and attentive service. Thank you, Milon. The room itself was lovely, but the bathroom was disappointing. The Muslim shower was placed far from the toilet seat, so it couldn’t be reached, there was a strange smell, only one showerhead, and the tap was old and rusty. Negatives: Unfortunately, the service let us down. Our very first impression wasn’t great — the resort rep scolded us for being “late” for the boat, even though we arrived at 7:15 for a 7:30 departure. Another guest mentioned the same experience. Not the welcome you’d hope for. We were also very disappointed about being denied snorkeling equipment. We explained that we can swim and snorkel (we do it often), signed the consent form, and even said we’d stay close to shore, but were still refused saying we initially mentioned we are not “pros” at swimming. This has never happened at any other resort we’ve stayed at. At check-in, the host didn’t know we were on the all-inclusive package and started explaining full board until we corrected her. Later, we were charged for sparkling water in the minibar, even though the host told us everything except alcohol was included. When we flagged it, we were told it was on the minibar menu — but since we were told otherwise, we didn’t think to double-check. Overall:
The island is gorgeous and the location is convenient, but poor communication and disappointing service affected our stay. With better hospitality, this could be a fantastic resort, but as it stands, I wouldn’t return.

Makunudu Island Resort is an absolute paradise, especially for those looking for an affordable escape to the Maldives without compromising on quality or experience. From the moment we arrived, we were greeted with warm smiles and genuine hospitality from the staff – their friendliness and attentiveness made us feel right at home throughout our stay.

Recently stayed at this hotel. Very pretty, virgin, close to nature hotel. They have tried to keep the hotel as natural as possible. Sea is beautiful here. Everything is calm and quiet here. Service: Room service was overall good. People at the bar are friendly and nice. People at the RESTAURANT bluntly discriminate between Indians and AMERICANS/European/Russian people. Their overall attitude instantly changes wherever they communicate with Indians, you can’t even ignore that part. They need to know/learn guests are guests. They should not differentiate among people. Food options are pretty limited, vegetarians will hardly found any options apart from green salad and tropical fruits. Didn’t like their food either. If you can ignore those things Makunudu is good to go.

A Memorable Stay at Makunudu – Heartfelt Thanks to the Amazing Team! After exploring a few different resorts across the Maldives, Makunudu truly impressed me with its outstanding service and warm hospitality. Water Sports & Dive Center A huge shoutout to Susan and Ricardo for their incredible support and enthusiasm! Their friendliness and professionalism stood out. Susan patiently explained everything I needed to know about snorkeling and helped me prepare for the next day. Ricardo was equally kind, assisting us with our kayak ride and making it a smooth and enjoyable experience. Looking forward to seeing you both again! Guest Services Subra deserves special thanks for turning around what could have been a disappointing moment. When we found out we had to leave on a morning transfer and I’d miss snorkeling, he went the extra mile to arrange an evening departure. Thanks to him, I had the chance to enjoy the breathtaking house reef. Reception & Welcome Despite our delayed arrival and rainy weather, Sneha gave us a warm welcome and guided us to our room with genuine friendliness. Her positive attitude instantly lifted our spirits and set a high standard for the rest of our stay. Dining Experience Lasantha provided excellent service at the restaurant, always attentive and courteous. The food, prepared by the chefs, was consistently delicious. I enjoyed every meal – the variety was good, and the kottu was especially memorable. Entertainment The Boduberu team delivered an energetic and enjoyable performance. It was a lively and culturally rich experience – hats off to the team for keeping the spirit alive! A heartfelt thank you to the entire team at Makunudu for making our stay so memorable. With service like this, it’s easy to see why guests keep coming back – and I certainly will too. Keep up the fantastic work!

Lovely small resort with friendly staff.|Enjoyed my stay there with my husband.|Food was excellent. You can enjoy Table Tennis 🏓 and badminton. |Also snorkeling 🤿 possible in the reef 🪸 and some water sports. |Also they have Suba dive center too.

Visited March 2024 forgot to review |Typical bounty type beaches with only 37 rooms. This was our 3rd visit to this island and was surprised at the amount of sharks that came into the bar bay around 4 - 5 o clock (see photos). First time we visited in 1999 you could swim with nursery sharks once a week but not now. The bungalow are clean and compact. You must go fully inclusive as everything imported in and can be expensive. The staff were lovely especially Milon who went over and above to make our stay enjoyable |We had returned to the island as our previous visit was November 2023|Beautiful island and great for snorkelling