Kandolhu Maldives
An intimate North Ari Atoll island retreat with beach and overwater villas, a house reef, varied dining and Varu Spa.
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About
Kandolhu Maldives is an intimate island resort on Kandholhudhoo in Alifu Alifu, also known as North Ari Atoll. Its 30 villas are set along the beach or over the lagoon, with accommodation ranging from Beach Villas to Duplex Pool Villas, Pool Villas and overwater villas with private pools. Private decks provide space to relax beside the sea. Dining spans five restaurants and Vilu Bar, with international and Maldivian dishes at The Market, Mediterranean cooking at Olive, grilled dishes at Sea Grill, Japanese cuisine at Banzai, and Mexican and Peruvian flavours at Ata Roa. In-villa dining and private beach dining are also available. The surrounding house reef is accessible from the shore for snorkelling and diving. Guests can join diving courses, reef excursions and sunset cruises, or enjoy kayaking, paddleboarding, windsurfing and catamaran sailing. Varu Spa offers massages and body treatments, while a gym and complimentary Wi-Fi add everyday convenience. Arrival is arranged by a scenic seaplane flight from Malé followed by a short boat transfer. Seaplanes operate during daylight hours, so guests should coordinate international flight timings with the resort.
At a Glance
- Distance from VIA (Velana Airport)
- Approximately 74.8 km (straight-line)
- Number of rooms
- 30
- Operator name
- Kandholhudhoo Holdings Pvt Ltd
- Number of beds
- 60
- Island
- Kandholhudhoo
- Atoll
- Alifu Alifu (North Ari Atoll)
- Transfer
- Approximately 25 minutes by seaplane, followed by a 10-minute boat transfer; seaplanes operate in daylight.
Services
- Beach and overwater villas
- Restaurants and bar
- In-villa and private beach dining
- House reef snorkelling
- Scuba diving and diving courses
- Water sports
- Boat excursions and sunset cruises
- Varu Spa treatments
- Gym
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
- Seaplane and boat transfer arrangements