Bandos Maldives Hotel - Bandos Island

Indian Ocean's Leading Dive Resort on a private island, 10 minutes from Male airport

Diving & Water Sports

Bandos Maldives operates the first hyperbaric chamber in the Maldives, ensuring diver safety during underwater excursions. Its award-winning dive center provides access to over 40 dive sites, including the recognized house reef in North Malé Atoll. The island also features an extensive water sports center with top-range equipment for activities like windsurfing, canoeing, and snorkeling.

Accommodations

The resort offers 220 rooms across 8 categories, including beachfront options and water villas with outdoor hot tubs. Many rooms feature high thatched roofs, wooden décor, and balconies overlooking the garden or beach. Some units include separate living rooms, while others provide direct beach access or private sundecks for stargazing.

Dining & Bars

Guests can choose from four restaurants and three bars, such as The Grill Bar serving steaks and fish, Sea Breeze Café with Western cuisine, and Umi Yaki restaurant for Japanese Teppanyaki. The Gallery Restaurant offers a wide buffet range, while Huvan and Sand Bar provide tropical settings with cocktails and live entertainment. The hotel also offers exclusive floating breakfasts and intimate candlelit dinners upon request.

Family & Kids

Bandos Maldives runs a dedicated children's club called Kokko Club, open from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM with supervised activities for younger guests. The resort offers babysitting services, board games, and outdoor play equipment, as well as a separate kids' pool area. Evening entertainment includes movie nights, karaoke, and live music performances suitable for all ages.

Wellness & Facilities

The on-site spa provides a range of body treatments including massages, facials, and scrubs, with packages for couples and wellness seekers. The clubhouse offers a fitness center, aerobics classes, badminton, tennis courts, squash, and table tennis. For business travelers, the resort has state-of-the-art convention facilities and received the Silver Award for Leading Meeting & Conference Resort in 2024.

• Diving: First hyperbaric chamber in the Maldives; 40+ dive sites
• Rooms: 220 rooms in 8 categories including beachfront and water villas
• Dining: 4 restaurants, 3 bars, floating breakfasts, candlelit dinners
• Family: Kokko Club children's program (8am-5pm), babysitting services
• Wellness: Full-service spa with massages, facials, and scrubs
• Convenience: 10-minute speedboat transfer from Velana International Airport