Bandos Maldives Hotel - Bandos Island
4.267956, 73.4925Overview
4-star beachfront resort on a private island with the Maldives' first hyperbaric chamber and an award-winning dive center
Amenities & Highlights
Bandos Maldives operates a hyperbaric chamber - the first in the Maldives - ensuring diver safety on site. The award-winning dive center holds the Indian Ocean's Leading Dive Resort title (World Travel Awards 2024) and grants access to over 40 dive sites. A fully equipped water sports center offers top-range gear for snorkelling, windsurfing, canoeing, and kitesurfing.
Rooms & Villas
The resort offers 220 rooms across 8 categories, including beachfront options and over-water villas. Premium Beach Villas feature two floors, an outdoor private jacuzzi, and a balcony overlooking the garden or beach. Deluxe Beachfront Rooms and Sunset Water Villas with Pool provide direct lagoon access and outdoor hot tubs.
Location & Dining
Bandos Maldives is a private island 7 km from Velana International Airport, reachable by a 15-minute speedboat. Four restaurants serve diverse culinary styles: The Grill Bar for steaks and seafood, Sea Breeze Café for Western and international dishes, Gallery Restaurant for buffet meals, and Umi Yaki for Japanese Teppanyaki. The award-winning culinary team has been recognized at international competitions, and guests can enjoy floating breakfasts and intimate candlelit dinners.
Family & Kids
The Kokko Club runs supervised activities from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, including board games, movie nights, and outdoor play equipment. Babysitting services are available for younger children, and the club offers a range of programmes tailored for little ones. Family-friendly amenities include strollers, a children's playground, and a games room.
Spa & Recreation
The on-site spa provides massage, body treatments, facials, manicures, and a steam room, all in a lounge area with spa packages. For active guests, the Club House offers a gym, aerobics, badminton, tennis courts, squash, and table tennis. Evening entertainment includes live music, karaoke, and a nightclub, while the sundeck is used for stargazing over the lagoon.
- Diving: Indian Ocean's Leading Dive Resort with 40+ dive sites
- Safety: First hyperbaric chamber in the Maldives
- Rooms: 8 categories including beachfront options and water villas
- Dining: 4 restaurants and 3 bars
- Family: Kids' club open 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Transfer: One-way speedboat free for stays May-Sept 2025
- Location: 7 km from Velana International Airport, 15-minute speedboat ride
Rooms and availability
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Max:3 persons
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Bed options:2 Single beds1 King-size bed
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Max:3 persons
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Bed options:1 King-size bed
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Max:3 persons
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Bed options:1 King-size bed2 Single beds
Facilities
Main facilities
24-hour reception
24-hour security
Babysitting/Child services
Outdoor swimming pool
Game room
Children's play area
Kids club
Baby pushchair
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness centre
- Wind surfing
- Diving
- Snorkelling
- Canoeing
- Tennis court
- Badminton
- Billiard tables
- Table tennis
- Squash
- Fishing
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Shops/Commercial services
- Welcome drink
Dining
- All inclusive
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Outdoor dining area
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Babysitting/Child services
- Baby pushchair
- Board games
- Children's play area
- Kids club
- Game room
Facilities for people with disabilities
- Toilet for disabled
- Bathroom for disabled
Spa & Leisure
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Beach access
- Karaoke
- Live entertainment
- Night club
- Garden area
- Spa & wellness centre
- Sauna
- Steam room
- Jacuzzi
- Pedicure
- Manicure
- Waxing
- Body scrub
- Facial
- Treatment room
- Body wraps
- Back massage
- Head massage
- Full body massage
- Foot massage
- Make up services
Room view
- Sea view
- Garden view
- Beach view
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Mini-bar
- Sitting area
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
Room decor
- Parquet floor
Essential information about Bandos Maldives Hotel
| 💵 Lowest room price | 160 £ |
| 📏 Distance to centre | 200 m |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 800 m |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | Dhaalu Atoll, ddd |
Location
- City landmarks
- Nearby
- Restaurants
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