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Bandos Maldives

5.0 star property

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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym

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North Male Atoll, Bandos Island, 08480
  • Place, Bandos Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬

Room options

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Standard beachfront Room

Standard beachfront Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(26 reviews)
  • Beach view
  • 38 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Single Bed

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Deluxe Beachfront Room

Deluxe Beachfront Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)
  • Beach view
  • 54 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Garden Villa

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Sunset Water Villa

Sunset Water Villa

  • Sea view
  • 83 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Beach Pool Villa

Beach Pool Villa

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sea view
  • 89 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Villa, 1 Double Bed, Beach View, Beachfront

Superior Villa, 1 Double Bed, Beach View, Beachfront

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • Beach view
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Beach Villa

Beach Villa

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium Beach Villa

Premium Beach Villa

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • Beach view
  • 110 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Bandos Island

With a stay at Bandos Maldives in Bandos Island, you'll be on the beach, within a 5-minute drive of Paradise Island Beach and Full Moon Beach. .This beach resort is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Thulhagiri Beach and 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Gili Lankanfushi Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Bandos Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km

Getting around

  • Velana Intl. Airport (MLE) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • Vihamanaa
  • Anchorage Bar
  • Feast Restaurant
  • Athiri Beach Bar
  • Thila Grill

About this property

Bandos Maldives

Bandos Maldives offers 220 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. 32-inch Smart televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. This Bandos Island resort provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and blackout drapes/curtains. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna and a fitness center.

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

Orchid Spa has massage/treatment rooms and couples treatment room(s). Services include facials, body wraps, body scrubs, and body treatments.
Make yourself at home in one of the 220 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and Smart televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and complimentary bottled water.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, including an outdoor pool, a sauna, and a fitness center. Additional amenities at this resort include complimentary wireless internet access, babysitting (surcharge), and an arcade/game room.
Enjoy international cuisine at Gallery Restaurant, one of the resort's 4 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Relax with a refreshing drink at the beach bar, the poolside bar, or one of 3 bars/lounges.
Featured amenities include a business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Planning an event in Bandos Island? This resort has 3337 square feet (310 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and 4 meeting rooms. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours).
Gallery Restaurant - This buffet restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Grill Bar - Overlooking the ocean, this seafood restaurant serves dinner only. Open daily.
Sea Breeze Cafe - Overlooking the ocean, this restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Open 24 hours. Open daily.
Huvan - Overlooking the ocean, this restaurant serves lunch, dinner, and light fare. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Open daily.
Umi Yaki - This seafood restaurant specializes in Japanese cuisine. Reservations are required. Open select days.
24-hour room service is available.

All-inclusive details

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

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle at scheduled times and on request for a surcharge

Food and drink

  • 3 bars/lounges
  • 4 restaurants
  • A beach bar
  • A poolside bar
  • Couples/private dining

Restaurants on site

  • Gallery Restaurant
  • Grill Bar
  • Huvan
  • Sea Breeze Cafe
  • Umi Yaki

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Beach volleyball
  • Beach yoga
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's club
  • Children's pool
  • Concerts/live shows
  • Evening entertainment
  • Foosball table
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Karaoke
  • Kayaking
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Parasailing
  • Playground
  • Racquetball/squash
  • Rowing/canoeing
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Surfing/bodyboarding
  • Table tennis
  • Tennis
  • Water skiing
  • Windsurfing

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's club (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • 4 meeting rooms
  • Business centre
  • Conference centre (3,337 square foot of space)

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage
  • Spa treatment rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Front entrance ramp
  • No lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1972
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Reception hall
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch smart TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: noon
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Guests must transfer via boat to the property; guests must contact the property at least 24 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 at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Christmas Eve (December 24) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 257
  • Christmas Eve (December 24) Gala Dinner per child: USD 129 (from 2 to 11 years old)
  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 283
  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per child: USD 142 (from 2 to 11 years old)
  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 12.00 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 2 years of age.

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

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 110 per person (roundtrip)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 55 (roundtrip), (from 2 to 11 years old)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Bandos Island Resort
Bandos Island Hotel Bandos
Bandos Maldives Hotel Bandos Island
Bandos Island Maldives
Bandos Island Resort & Spa Maldives
Bandos Island Resort Maldives
Bandos Maldives
Bandos Maldives Resort Bandos Island
Bandos Maldives Bandos Island
Bandos Island Resort Spa
Bandos Maldives

Bandos Maldives Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 645 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 248 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 61 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 1002 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

We had such a lovely time.. this is our 6th time to Maldives and 2nd time to Bandos.. all I can say from start to finish it was perfect . Guru really stood out .. he was so helpful and contentive.. such a gentleman.. he is an an amazing asset to your team .. thank you guru for making our trip so special .. Suzanne and Trevor
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Kenneth Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was amazing. The best Dive center in Maldives with amazing instructors. You feel safe. Restaurant staff especially Rigan was amazing nice touch with a table on the last day
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ayaka

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the hotel facilities and staff were excellent
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Arjun

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Gordon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Half board or all inclusive is the best option, as the cost of food and drink is on the high side.
Stayed 13 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Henry

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

DEYAN

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Staff are awesome!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alicja

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was amazing from super clean rooms to amazing food to friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Isabella

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The overwater bungalow was incredible! Abu at the gallery and Guru at the pool bar were extraordinary. I went for my honeymoon and we had the best time!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I excellent experience-great place to learn to dive!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nelly

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Small private island entirely owned by the hotel. Good restaurants and beach bar. Disappointed by the Male City Tour; not worth it, the guide (not employed by hotel) did not really have a planned itinerary. Check in and check out were spot on. Excellent communication about these arrangements
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bairbre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Bandos Maldives September 25

First time in Maldives and stayed at Bandos was all lovely particularly the service given to use during are meals in the Gallery Rssturant by Thomas who was attentive to our every need Wonderful chance to see the sunset every evening with happy hour during this time We had HB with breakfast & dinner Lovely beech front superior room the sea is beautiful and wonderful massage available for additional cost
Our accommodation
Sunset
Restaurant our last evening
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Jack

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice friendly staff and excellent food. Booked deluxe beach bungalow with a four poster bed and got the kids room next door. Two single beds pushed together. Couldn't see the beach for trees and bushes. Was told resort was full, so we didn't get moved to another room. TV kept freezing, and faulty lights in both living area and bathroom. Our safe lost power as well so we contacted reception. They sent someone round to fix it, but the fault kept coming and going. We didn't get what we paid for, very disappointed.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Xhuljano

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vijay Krishna, san jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wish wifi connection is better
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

MARC

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Place was up to standard, the only comment I would have is the main restaurant has food that is not up to standards
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

SUBHACHANDRA

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a really really nice time in this Hotel I have to mention the the extra effort and care the staff make towards the guests to make their stay a great experience Guru make great cocktails Only thing to mentions and need to improve is the communication skills of the reception staff and they need to reply the emails promptly when there is a query about the bookings etc
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emmett Jonathan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was great with wonderful staff and plenty to do. The new restaurant was really good and the house reef had great snorkeling.
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
10/10 a place like no other, absolute paradise
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Burcu

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
my 8th visit to Maldives and 3rd to Bandos. Great location, perfect experience. Best beaches are by the standard rooms.
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathryne jane

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Superb! We will definitely come back!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathryne jane

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Superb!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025