“Idyllic stay on one of the prettiest Maldivian islands.”

Beautiful island with very caring,warm and friendly staff. Diving excellent. Food great. Intimate and peaceful atmosphere.

“Everything was absolutely exceptional, from beginning to end.”

I will start by saying that I cried when leaving as I watched the island get smaller and the crew wave at us goodbye. That’s how special this place is. Everything was absolutely exceptional, from beginning to end. The welcome we received was beyond anything we expected. Every single member of staff was warm, kind, and constantly attentive. They were always checking in on us, anticipating even our smallest needs, and doing everything they could to make sure we were happy. You can truly feel that they care. A very special thank you to the restaurant team and the spa staff, who were simply incredible. The service was flawless, always with genuine smiles and such beautiful energy. They made every moment feel personal and memorable. We feel so lucky to have experienced such a small and intimate island. It feels private, peaceful, and incredibly special — like a hidden paradise where you instantly feel at home. The access to the sea is unbelievable: right at the foot of the island, we were able to see sharks, rays, turtles, and so on. We were there for our honeymoon, and the team surprised us with a romantic beach dinner offered by the hotel. It was truly magical. This island will forever hold a special place in our hearts. Thank you Albane & Flavien

“Everything was beyond my expectations”

Great team. The service was excellent

“A Paradise of Personalized Hospitality – A Truly Unforgettable Experience”

From the very first moment, we arrived at the airport and met the Kandolhu team until our departure. Every detail of our stay was flawlessly orchestrated to create an exceptional experience. Though we stayed for only three nights, the warmth, professionalism, and excellence of the team made it truly unforgettable. Location: The journey itself is part of the magic—just a 20-minute scenic seaplane flight followed by a short 5-10 minute boat ride that transports you to this paradise. The Island: Small, serene, and breathtakingly beautiful, Kandolhu is the epitome of a private island retreat. The Resort: Thoughtfully designed with just 30 villas, the property balances exclusivity and comfort. It offers five outstanding restaurants, a stylish bar, a well-equipped gym, a serene spa, and a sea activities center—ensuring that every guest finds their own perfect way to unwind. Our Villa: We chose an overwater villa, and it exceeded all expectations. With a private pool and direct sea access, it provided the perfect blend of luxury and tranquillity. Staff & Service: The essence of true hospitality is mastered here. The team anticipated our needs before we even realized them, creating a seamless, highly personalized experience. Their warmth and attention to detail set a new benchmark for excellence. Dining: A standing ovation to the executive chef, sous-chefs, and the entire culinary team. The food was fresh, inventive, and packed with flavour. With five distinct restaurants—offering Mexican-Peruvian, Mediterranean, Japanese, Sea Grill, and an all-day dining option—every meal was a delightful journey of taste. Spa: We had the 'couple ritual'. A sanctuary of relaxation, the spa at Kandolhu offers a truly rejuvenating experience. With expert therapists, soothing treatments, and a tranquil setting, every session feels like a retreat within a retreat—perfect for unwinding and embracing the island’s serenity. Housekeeping: Impeccable.

“an awesome experience overall !!”

the house reef and the snorkeling / diving experience and the manta-ray expedition was the best...

A wide variety of food, except breakfast. I actually add 2 points for stuff in the restaurant who really do their best.

“Enchanting scenery, wonderful staff, and a truly magical stay!”

The trip was truly incredible! We stayed for a week and had a wonderful time, thanks to every individual who worked at the resort, and everyone who had a part to play in putting our adventure together. From the moment we stepped off the boat, we were greeted by the owner and some of the staff, who couldn't have been more helpful throughout our stay, their attention to detail was phenomenal. The food in every restaurant was lovely, and there was enough to keep any palate satiated throughout their stay, along with a plethora of drinks options, whatever your tipple. The location itself was fantastic, surrounded by a magical reef that was teeming with wildlife, from colourful fishes, to turtles and reef sharks. Travel further afield and you can see manta-rays up close and personal, that one excursion was particularly awesome. If you want to be active on the island, the gym is adequately stocked with a enough equipment to keep you busy, and you can use the variety of water-sports equipment too, as well as a nice spa facility that offers expensive, but very enjoyable treatments. If you don't want to be so active, your time can be whiled away simply ogling the incredible turquoise waters, and the soft white sand that envelopes the island. Overall, we hoped that our trip to the Maldives was going to be special, and it exceeded our expectations in every sense, particularly the spell-binding scenery, but also the staff, they were awesome. We enjoyed celebrating our 20th anniversary, and we will no doubt return to celebrate another milestone in the future. Thank you!

“Perfect stay with many great memories:)”

Easy to get around Lots of activities to do 5 restaurants with a bar Very friendly and helpful staff

“You definitely should stay here some day !!!!”

Fantastic small island and hotel ! One of the best house reef we have seen in Maldives (some said: fish soup ... I’d say also turtle and shark soup :)). Great privacy and comfort in water pool villas. Surprisingly wide choice of restaurants for such a small island. Great food !!! Exceptional seafood in teppanyaki live cooking tiny restaurant. Incredible all inclusive option with a lot of different wines and other alcohols in your villa.

“A special atmosphere in a wonderful location”

The property is fantastic, clean and the staff is very friendly. It feels boutique, but has facilities of a large hotel (5 restaurants, gym, spa..)

“We visited Kandolhu on our honeymoon and I really could not imagine a better place for a honeymoon! This tiny island was”

Everything! This place is truly paradise. Everything you could wish for and so much more!

“Highly recommend this fantastic resort.”

A fantastic resort - very beautiful with great snorkelling, restaurants & bars, rooms and staff. We ate at each of the restaurants and they were all excellent, we were also impressed with the extensive All Inclusive wine list. During our stay (early May 22) the wind was coming from the west and, judging from the beach erosion, this was the dominant wind direction. We had one of the pool villas on the east side of the island and we definitely felt this was the best choice. The main snorkelling area was just outside of our garden, which was much more private than with other types of villas. We were very happy with room 103 and would highly recommend this.

“complete luxury”

Everything

“Paradise a real hidden gem!”

loved the fact it only had 32 rooms yet 5 restaurants! the food was incredible so was the house reef we averaged 3 turtles a day plus reef sharks and amazing reef fish in abundance. loved the fact the hotel lent us a go pro for snorkelling it meant we took some awesome videos of reef sharks and turtles etc.

Nothing

We stayed in a Villa Duplex and it's great, the views from upstairs are amazing and the outdoor bathroom is the best I've seen so far. Food is really tasty and there is a big variety, especially for dinner. Also breakfasts and lunches at Market are great. Maybe the way they cook fish in Sea Grill could be improved, but it's just a personal opinion. Cocktails are also well crafted and there's also a good variety. We were in the All Included Package and I think that is worth doing it if you like drinking wine and making some cocktails, otherwise I would do A La Carte Dining Plan. Service is great, they are always there to help you! Snorkeling it's also a highlight, we saw lots of turtles and also small sharks despite due the rough sea we just explored a small part of the reef. Tons of colorful fishes also! It was a pity that the weather was a disaster (14 - 18 october); cloudy all the day, raining several times per day and heavy wind. Hope that next visitors will be luckier!

Nice small cosy island. Best service you could imagine! The staff was very friendly, helpful, read our wishes from our eyes and very humorous - a special thank goes to the Balinese/indonesian kitchen crew. Vegan is not a problem at all - thanks!

Resort was small and intimate. Generally excellent food all round, spectacular fresh fish at dinner, and great tacos for lunch. Wonderful house reef with turtles galore, the best we've seen in the Maldives.

Simply wonderful

“Heaven on Earth!”

Amazing! Highly recommended. Beautiful small island, impeccable service, amazing food, excellent cocktails. It was a dream vacation, we enjoyed every minute.