Aerial view of Kandima Maldives, Dhaalu Atoll, Maldives
Kandinma · Dhaalu Atoll

Kandima Maldives

Escape the Ordinary - Just play!

The Resort

Dhaalu Atoll, Maldives (island name not explicitly stated beyond "Kandima Island")

About

Kandima Maldives

Atoll
Dhaalu, Maldives
Brand
Kandinma
Villas
266
Restaurants & bars
9
Transfer
Located in Dhaalu Atoll. 30-minute flight from Male' International Airport to the domestic airport in Dhaalu Atoll, followed by a 20-minute boat ride to the island; OR a quick 45 minutes on a seaplane
On the island
overwater villas, pool villas, spa, dive centre, kids' club, marine biology programme, sustainability programme
The Villas

266 studios and villas

Beach Studio

Situated along the main beach

40 sqm internal space

Sky Studio

Situated along the main beach (upper level of 2-storey villa

40 sqm internal space

Family Sky Studio

Situated along the main beach

40 sqm internal space (per studio)

Beach Villa with Jacuzzi

Beachfront

55 sqm internal living space

Beach Pool Villa with Jacuzzi

Beachfront

55 sqm internal living space

Aqua Villa

Overwater

48 sqm internal living space

Aqua Villa with Jacuzzi

Overwater

48 sqm internal living space

Ocean Pool Villa

Overwater

60 sqm internal living space

Honeymoon Aqua Pool Villa

Overwater

80 sqm internal living space

Dining

9 restaurants & bars.

Not Explicitly Stated (described as the food hall - "A World of Choice")

Not Explicitly Stated (described as "Far East Fine Dining") - adjacent to Forbidden Bar

Forbidden Bar

Not Explicitly Stated (described as the cafe/bakery - "Have Your Cake & Eat It!")

Not Explicitly Stated (described as the chic beach house - "Simple, Honest & (Extremely) Tasty!")

Not Explicitly Stated (described as the sunset bar - "Laid-Back Vibes & Spectacular Views")

Not Explicitly Stated (described as pool bar - "Dive Into the Blue")

Not Explicitly Stated (described as food boutique - "Simply Delish!")

Not Explicitly Stated (described as the open BBQ/grill - "Grilled to Perfection")

On the Island

Recreation & wellness.

spa & wellness infrastructure
esKape SPA - "Feel Fresh From Top to Toe"; nestled in tropical surroundings; al-fresco treatment areas seamlessly woven into the natural setting; on-site steam
gym & fitness center
Burn - "Work Up A Sweat"; open 24/7; state-of-the-art fitness facilities including a jet pool; group aerobics classes; Zumba; boot camp classes; personal traine
dive & marine expedition center
Aquaholics; Diving School & Marine Biology Centre; diving at world-class dive sites; Marine Biology Centre activities
water sports ecosystem
Aquaholics - incredible range of aquatic activities including motorized water sports, wind-powered water sports, adventurous fishing trips, and diving
kids, teens & family infrastructure
Kandiland (Kandima Kids Club) - "Happy kids mean happy parents!"; run by a dedicated team of fully certified child carers; daily programmes jam-packed with fun
island community infrastructure
• HQ - The People Hub: Open 24/7 for check-in and check-out, assistance any time, stylish setting to relax, meet, mingle, read or play • Bicycle rental • 24-hou
Special Programmes

Brand Terminology Mapping

The resort uses informal/lifestyle-branded terminology for its facilities: "HQ" = check-in/people hub; "Kandiland" = Kids Club; "esKape SPA" = spa; "Burn" = gym/fitness centre; "Aquaholics" = water sports/dive centre. Accommodation is described as "studios and villas" and also referenced as "abodes" (e.g., "take back to your abode").

Creative & Lifestyle Programming

Art Studio provides painting, pottery, and local craft making classes; Snap Studio for guest photo sessions; on-site cafe is set on the resort's own lake where guests can pull up an easel and "unleash your creativity with our local artists."

Medical Services

Medical Centre on-site, staffed with European doctors.

Entertainment & Nightlife

Live DJs at Forbidden Bar play into the night; sunset bar features DJs playing "of-the-moment beats"; pool venue features live bands, latest DJs, exhilarating drinks, and shisha; positioned alongside the longest outdoor infinity pool in the Maldives.

Getting There
  • Located in Dhaalu Atoll. 30-minute flight from Male' International Airport to the domestic airport in Dhaalu Atoll, followed by a 20-minute boat ride to the island; OR a quick 45 minutes on a seaplane.
Plan This Stay

Two ways forward.

01 · Direct

Book direct.

Check rates, availability and reserve straight from the resort's partner page.

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02 · Considered

Talk to a concierge.

Transfers, dining reservations, kids' clubs, dives, anniversaries — one person from brief to bag drop.

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