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Diving
Fitness center
Private beach
Spa
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Swimming pool [outdoor]
Water sports (non-motorized)
Bar
Restaurants
Gift/souvenir shop
Library
Kandolhu Maldives
Honeymoon, Diving, Wellness, Eco-Friendly, Romantic, Recreational
Discover rustic elegance at Kandolhu Maldives, a 5-star retreat on Kandolhu Island in North Ari Atoll, where unspoiled beaches meet turquoise waters teeming with manta rays and reef sharks. Featuring 30 intimate villas with private pools blending beachfront charm and overwater tranquility, it enchants with three culinary gems -- from Olive's Mediterranean feasts to The Market's fresh catches. Rejuvenate at the overwater spa with holistic therapies or dive PADI-certified sites alive with marine life. A 30-minute seaplane from Male' (100km away) unveils eco-efforts like coral restoration and sustainable practices, captivating couples, divers, and peace seekers -- for your premier Maldives online guide to intimate escapes.
Amenities and Facilities
Hotel Facilities & Amenities
Room Facilities & Amenities
Accessibility & Extra Details
- Private Beach: Unspoiled sands encircling a vibrant house reef for effortless snorkeling and ray encounters.
- Swimming pool [outdoor]: Infinity-edge oasis blending serenity with panoramic lagoon views.
- Spa: Overwater spa blending holistic rituals with ocean breezes.
- Fitness center: Compact gym overlooking turquoise waters, equipped for yoga and cardio.
- Diving: PADI 5-star center unlocking manta treks and reef shark adventures.
- Water sports (non-motorized): Complimentary kayaks, SUPs, and windsurfers for lagoon explorations.
- Restaurants: Three venues offering Mediterranean, fresh seafood, and Maldivian cuisine.
- Bar: Overwater bar with sunset cocktails and live music.
- Library: Cozy nook with books and games for quiet evenings.
- Gift/souvenir shop: Boutique brimming with pearl crafts and eco-friendly keepsakes.
- Wheelchair accessible: Gentle ramps, wide paths, and adapted villas ensuring fluid island flows.
- Smoke-free property: Pristine policies preserving the atoll's fresh, untainted breaths.
- Facilities for disabled guests: Thoughtful touches like grab rails and audio guides for seamless sojourns.
- Daily housekeeping: Twice-daily eco-refreshes with Malin + Goetz luxuries and turndown magic.
- Room service: Anytime ambrosia from midnight munchies to sunrise spreads.
- Laundry service: Swift, sustainable spins keeping wardrobes wrinkle-free.
- First aid kit: On-call clinic with resident doc for worry-free waves.
- Restaurants: All-inclusive flex with halal harmonies and farm-to-fork freshness.
- Gift/souvenir shop: Trove of Naifaru pearls and sustainable souvenirs.
- Tours: Curated excursions to manta hotspots and local islands.
- Private Pool: Secluded plunge pools on terraces inviting lazy laps with lagoon whispers.
- Private Butler: 24/7 concierge weaving personalized tales from turndown to twilight cocktails.
- Walk-in shower: Rain-dance enclosures with verdant views for invigorating dawn rituals.
- Mini bar: Curated with artisanal sodas, local elixirs, and daily refreshed indulgences.
- Satellite/cable channels: 55-inch smart screens channeling global escapades in crisp surround sound.
- Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!: Blazing-fast streams for curating your Maldives montage.
- Air conditioning: Silent sentinels maintaining eternal island ease with ceiling fans.
- Coffee/tea maker: Illy pods and herbal infusions for sunup serenades.
- Deep Bath: Clawfoot soakers framed by reef symphonies for bubble-bound reveries.
- In-room safe box: Fortified havens for jewels and journals alike.
Rooms
Near by
Dive Sites
- Kandolhu Thila (North Ari Atoll): Pinnacle teeming with grey reef sharks and swirling fusiliers under dramatic overhangs.
- Mushimas Thila (North Ari Atoll): Compact reef pinnacle with napoleon wrasse and photogenic swim-throughs.
- Maayyafushi Caves (North Ari Atoll): Overhang grottos sheltering morays and vibrant anemone cities.
- Rangali Kandu (North Ari Atoll): Channel drift dive with eagle rays and soft corals in strong currents.
- Fesdu Thila (North Ari Atoll): Vibrant lagoon reef with turtles and macro nudibranchs for serene drifts.
- Halaveli Beyru (North Ari Atoll): Exposed outer wall dropping to abyss, patrolled by hammerheads at dawn.
- Dhigurah Wreck (North Ari Atoll): Sunken vessel at 25m with lionfish and whitetip reef sharks.
- Maldives Victor (North Ari Atoll): Pristine lagoon wall adorned with gorgonians and schooling snappers.
- Ari North Point (North Ari Atoll): Miniature thila rich in clownfish anemones and eagle ray cleaning stations.
- Rey Reef (North Ari Atoll): Expansive reef plateau with manta rays and ancient coral spires.
Surf Sites
- Mushimas (North Ari Atoll): World-class right-hand barrel on southeast swells, drawing pros with crystal tubes.
- Halaveli Lefts (North Ari Atoll): Consistent left-hander peeling over reef, forgiving for intermediates on trade wind days.
- Dhigurah Point (North Ari Atoll): Uncrowded right break handling bigger southwesterlies, ideal for adventurous souls.
- Rangali Tubes (North Ari Atoll): Short, punchy left tube for experts, firing on optimal SE pulses with minimal crowds.
- Fesdu Slab (North Ari Atoll): Hollow right slab suited to advanced riders, best in clean southwest conditions.
Inhabited Islands
- Dhigurah (North Ari Atoll): Vibrant fishing village with whale shark tours and local homestays.
- Dhangethi (North Ari Atoll): Atoll hub with cultural markets and historic mosques.
- Mandhoo (North Ari Atoll): Serene isle known for organic farms and Dhivehi cuisine.
- Fenfushi (North Ari Atoll): Quiet village with coral beaches and traditional crafts.
- Maamigili (North Ari Atoll): Bustling community with schools and eco-tourism ventures.
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