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Bandos Maldives - One Way Transfer FREE for stays from 1st May till 30th Sept 2025 for Bookings from 16 Apr 2025

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9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk

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North Male Atoll, Bandos Island, 08480
  • Bandos Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Maldives Islamic Centre
  • Paradise Island Beach
  • Male (MLE-Velana Intl.)

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Beach Villa

  • 40 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium Beach Villa

Premium Beach Villa

  • 109.7 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Beachfront Room

Deluxe Beachfront Room

  • 53.87 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Sunset Water Villa | Beach/ocean view

Sunset Water Villa

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

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Garden Villa

Garden Villa

  • 37.41 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Beach View, Beachfront

  • 40 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Beach Pool Villa

Beach Pool Villa

  • 89.38 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard beachfront Room

Standard beachfront Room

  • 37.85 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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About the area

Bandos Island

With a stay at Bandos Maldives - One Way Transfer FREE for stays from 1st May till 30th Sept 2025 for Bookings from 16 Apr 2025 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

  • Feast Restaurant
  • Kakuni Bar
  • Huvan
  • Sea Breeze Cafe' - Bandos
  • Water Sports & Beach Bar Bandos

About this property

Bandos Maldives - One Way Transfer FREE for stays from 1st May till 30th Sept 2025 for Bookings from 16 Apr 2025

Luxury resort on the beach, with outdoor pool
Bandos Maldives - One Way Transfer FREE for stays from 1st May till 30th Sept 2025 for Bookings from 16 Apr 2025 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.
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 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 - One Way Transfer FREE for stays from 1st May till 30th Sept 2025 for Bookings from 16 Apr 2025 are available. These rates are higher because they include onsite food and beverages in the room rate (some restrictions may apply).

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, French, German, Japanese, Russian

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

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 223
  • Christmas Eve (December 24) Gala Dinner per child: USD 111 (from 2 to 11 years old)
  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 239
  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per child: USD 119 (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.
  • Boat transfer per adult: USD 108.48 (roundtrip)
  • Boat transfer per child: USD 54.24 (roundtrip), from 2 to 11 years old

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

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 108.48 per person (roundtrip)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 54.24 (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 - One Way Transfer FREE for stays from 1st May till 30th Sept 2025 for Bookings from 16 Apr 2025 Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 637 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 257 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 60 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 1000 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our stay in Bandos couldn’t have been better. We stayed in a Superior Beach Villa, 1 minute walk from the beach. Room was very clean and serviced every morning whilst we were at breakfast. We went all inclusive and were very happy with what was included and what wasn’t. Food choices from the buffet were excellent and the restaurant staff were great. As we had a late return flight we booked a massage at the spa and spent a couple of hours before and after relaxing on the sun beds and shower before departure. Risma and Ploy gave us a great massage. We definitely will be back to Bandos - it’s just a matter of saving up!!!!
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Olga

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

Paradise on the Earth

It was an amazing stay: a highly maintained two-storied villa, a secluded (almost private) beach, a wide variety of ocean creatures and unforgettable sunsets.
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Lynda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good stay but the Guests were not very nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

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

Lovely stay

From the start very friendly helpful staff. Although the hotel was fully booked it never felt crowded. Rooms in very good condition (Premium Villas) and just a lovely place to stay. Special thanks to Shaamil in the Sunset bar and the buffet dining area: very friendly, helpful and nothing too much trouble!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Shahriar

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

hiroki

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Zeeba

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not great experience

This was our first time in the Maldives, and we only stayed at Bandos. We've been to most of the Carribean and USV Islands, Mauritius, and Sri Lanka, so we are aware of island prices and economics. But this place felt like they were nickle and diming us every chance they got. Fresh juice? $18-20. Cappuccino with breakfast? Extra. Kids snorkeling mask at the gift shop? $85. Pool table that nobody is using? $6/30 mins. But the worst of it was the fact that they would not give us a late checkout for 3 hours even though we were willing to pay for it. We had a 25 hour flight ahead of us, and with two small kids - a late checkout would've been very helpful. We checked on their website - and there were plently of rooms available. We went to the front desk the day before, but they told us to come back after 8pm because they were still taking reservations. After 8pm, they said the reservation manager had left for the day. The next morning, they simply refused to help us even though we offered to pay $300 for the 3 hours - it was almost as if helping us would hurt them. Mind you, plently of rooms still available on their website for $700 that night. They said their website was wrong, and that they were having system issues, but actually, no room was available. Considering we paid $1000/night for 5 days, it just felt like they could've helped, but actively didn't. Anyways, we were told there are plently of nice places in the Maldives, so we will go back. But probably not to Bandos.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Natalia

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Guru makes best drinks on the entire island!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judith Jane

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First time on Bandos and won't be the last. Excellent holiday. Staff were wonderful. Great choice of food and drink on the all inclusive package. The island is pretty and well kept, and surrounding sea is crystal clear which makes snorkeling amazing.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sunny

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful Staff
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin

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

Amazing service

We really enjoyed our stay and can’t wait to be back. Afran who serves at the Grill Bar was AMAZING and gave us the best service all week. 10/10 experience overall & huge s/o to Afran.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Irfan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was an experience of lifetime! from scenic views, excellent hospitality and sooooper delicious food, everything was worth every dime spent.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A beautiful island just below 30 minutes from Male. The corals reefs surrounding the island is wonderful. Food could be better - less variety, mostly Malidivian cuisine is served every meal.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Izhan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing resort and beautiful scenery.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly Ann

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing holiday from start to finish
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Dino

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The whole property is very tired, the rooms we booked were apparently new but in actual fact they weren’t maybe the bathroom was refurbished 2/3 years ago. Photos are not reality at all. Food quality was extremely low, basic at best and NYE €750 for a buffet for 2 adults is a disgrace, if it were Al Carte dining maybe - in essence it was the same buffet that was available daily with a few additions….then to cap it off the remains were brought out the next day!! Very very poor resort
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

MONIKA

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Villas are so old, really the state of bathrooms in our was just not acceptable, we will avoid this property.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Rami, Bethesda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nigel

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, staff and service. Special call outs to Swapan and Thoha in the restaurant, Habib on room service and Marvel on front desk. Vey enjoyable stay
Stayed 13 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sam

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

Good Convenient Choice

a good variety of activities offerred and white sandy beaches and 15 minutes boat ride from Male makes this resort a wonderful place to stay between trips (for us Sri Lanka and Seychelles). We went on night fishing seeing sunset and sunset cruise seeing lots of dolphins. We had half-board and just about right amount of food and varieties to meet all kinds of diet restrictions. Overall room is nice and very comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful property

Great property! Beautiful beach and landscape. Comfortable rooms. Bathrooms are open air and do not have a roof. May be a bit scary for those who do not like insects and lizards at night. They didn’t enter the room or bathroom though. Food is good but not excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

A five star holiday!

Amazing holiday in Bandos! We had such a great time. We stayed in a Beach Villa, which was a great choice, very clean and modern. The resort is beautiful, clean and well cared for. Special thanks to the ladies at the Kokko Kids club for enabling us to use the great services of Sawid and the team at Bandos Dive while our toddler was having a great time at the club and cared for. The shark dive was a once in a lifetime experience! Also Swapan at Sea Breeze deserves extra thanks for always meeting our kid with such smiles and sincere warmth and extra attention! And Rameez at Huvan was awesome as well, so friendly and excellent service. All the staff is five stars. Very very warmly recommend and hope to return!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Yahia

Business traveller
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kitty

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you ever dreamt about a romantic stay at the Maledives, Bandos will make that dream come true!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024