Kandima Maldives - Family & All-Inclusive Villas

Kandima Maldives stretches for nearly 3 km across its own island in Dhaalu Atoll, around a large natural lagoon. It is one of the bigger resorts in the country, with 270 studios and villas, ten places to eat and drink, and a 100 m pool that ranks among the longest in the Maldives. Families come for Kandiland, a kids club that takes children from six months old. Couples come for the overwater suites and the relaxed, social feel of the island. Our team arranges the villa, meal plan and transfers before you arrive.

— Honeymoon & Anniversary Escape

A honeymoon at
the end of the jetty.

For couples, the Sunset Aqua Pool Suite is the one to ask for at Kandima Maldives. There are only two, both at the tip of the overwater jetty, each with an infinity pool, a freestanding bathtub facing the sea and steps down into the ocean from the deck.

Share your dates and the occasion with us, and we arrange the extras with the resort before you land.

Destination Dining

Private dinner or beach BBQ

Couples’ Spa

Treatments at esKape Spa

Complimentary Photo Shoot

On stays of four nights or more

Explore Best Villas

Studios and villas at Kandima Maldives cover ten categories, from 55 sqm beach and sky studios to overwater pool villas and a two-bedroom family suite.

— Dining Experience

Ten places to
eat and drink.

Kandima Maldives has ten restaurants, bars and cafes, from a buffet food hall with live cooking stations to a steakhouse and an Asian restaurant with its own seafood tanks.

01 Food Hall

Flavour and Zest

Twin food halls with live cooking stations and dedicated kids areas.

02 Mediterranean

Azure

Casual by day, signature dining by night, with fish, tapas, steaks and oven-baked pizzas.

03 Steakhouse

Smoked

Steaks and fresh fish from an open BBQ kitchen and a teppanyaki grill.

04 Asian

Sea Dragon

Asian flavours, with lobster and crab chosen from the display tanks.

05 Day to Night

Beach Club

A day-to-night spot with a swim-up bar and cabanas.

06 Sunset Bar

Breeze Pool Bar

Cocktails, shisha and sunset views by the 100 m pool.

07 Cafe

Aroma

A cafe for speciality coffee, set over the island’s natural lake.

08 Quick Bites

Deli

Quick bites and treats through the day.

09 Adults-Only

Forbidden Bar

An adults-only bar for late-night cocktails.

10 Private Dining

Destination Dining

Private dinners and beach BBQs set up anywhere on the island.

— Meal Plans & What’s Included

Pick the plan
that suits your trip.

Kandima Maldives is not all-inclusive by default, so you choose a meal plan when you book. Every plan comes with unlimited soft drinks at meals, the fitness centre, daily snorkelling, yoga, the kids club and evening entertainment.

Bed & Breakfast

Buffet breakfast at Flavour or Zest

Half Board Plus

Breakfast and dinner at Flavour or Zest
20% off dinner at the à la carte restaurants

Full Board Plus

Breakfast, lunch and dinner at Flavour or Zest
20% off lunch and dinner à la carte

Signature

Premium All Inclusive

Meals at Flavour, Zest, Azure, Smoked or Sea Dragon
Unlimited drinks during bar hours
Daily minibar refill
1 hour of snorkel gear or kayak a day (min. 4 paid nights)

— Activities & Wellness

Plenty to do on
a 3 km island.

Kandima has more to do on land than most Maldives resorts, and a reef with dolphins and turtles five minutes away by boat.

esKape Spa

Massages, scrubs and healing therapies, with a steam room and plunge pool.

Aquaholics Water Sports & Dive Centre

Snorkelling platform at the edge of the lagoon

House Reef Trips

Dolphins, turtles and reef fish, a 5-minute boat ride away

Burn Fitness Pavilion

Open 24/7, with aerial yoga, pilates, boxing and aqua fitness

Kandiland Kids Club

Ages 6 months to 12 years, with an aqua park, open 9 AM–8 PM

Fast Track & PlaySpace

Go-karts, bowling, karaoke and VR games

Sports & Beach

Tennis, badminton, beach volleyball, football and a 3 km beach for running

Kula Art Studio

Painting and craft classes with resident artists

— Getting There

Two ways to reach
Kandima Maldives.

Kandima Maldives is reached by a 40-minute seaplane from Velana International Airport (MLE), or by a 30-minute domestic flight to Dhaalu Airport followed by a 20-minute boat ride. A Kandima host meets you at arrivals.

Route 01

Seaplane Transfer

40 minutes

Direct from Velana International Airport (MLE)

Route 02

Domestic Flight + Boat

30 min flight + 20 min boat

Fly to Dhaalu Airport, then a short boat ride to the resort

Good to know: for the seaplane, your international flight needs to land at least one hour before the 15:00 cut-off — our team plans your flights from the UAE around that time.

— Sample Package

A sample
escape.

Perfect for a family of four who want the beach, the kids club and the pool within a short walk — a proven starting point our travel team can tailor to any date.

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4Nights

Villa

Beach Villa with Swirl Pool

What’s included

Half Board Plus Round-trip seaplane transfers Meet & assist in Malé

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FAQ

Yes, Kandiland takes children from 6 months to 12 years, and most beach villas sleep 2 adults and 2 children. Children under 4 need a parent with them unless babysitting is booked.

By a 40-minute seaplane from Velana International Airport, or a 30-minute domestic flight to Dhaalu Airport and a 20-minute boat ride.

Not by default. You can choose Bed & Breakfast, Half Board Plus, Full Board Plus or Premium All Inclusive, which needs a minimum of four paid nights.

Yes, the two Sunset Aqua Pool Suites at the end of the jetty have infinity pools and sea-view bathtubs, and a private dinner can be arranged.

Studios start at 55 sqm, beach villas with swirl pools run from 97 to 105 sqm, and the overwater Ocean Pool Villa is 95 sqm.

Yes, Kandima has a medical clinic open 24/7, with X-ray, ultrasound and a decompression chamber.

When you travel for pleasure, Makani Travel & Tourism ensures that you travel with peace of mind. We take care of every little detail so you don’t have to.

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Kandima Maldives - Family & All-Inclusive Villas

A honeymoon atthe end of the jetty.

Destination Dining

Couples’ Spa

Complimentary Photo Shoot

Explore Best Villas

Ten places toeat and drink.

Flavour and Zest

Azure

Smoked

Sea Dragon

Beach Club

Breeze Pool Bar

Aroma

Deli

Forbidden Bar

Destination Dining

Pick the planthat suits your trip.

Bed & Breakfast

Half Board Plus

Full Board Plus

Premium All Inclusive

Plenty to do ona 3 km island.

esKape Spa

Aquaholics Water Sports & Dive Centre

House Reef Trips

Burn Fitness Pavilion

Kandiland Kids Club

Fast Track & PlaySpace

Sports & Beach

Kula Art Studio

Two ways to reachKandima Maldives.

Seaplane Transfer

Domestic Flight + Boat

A sampleescape.

Get in Touch

FAQ

Is Kandima Maldives suitable for families?

How do I get to the resort from the airport?

Is Kandima Maldives all-inclusive?

Is this a good honeymoon destination?

What is the villa size range?

Is there medical care on the island?

A honeymoon at
the end of the jetty.

Ten places to
eat and drink.

Pick the plan
that suits your trip.

Plenty to do on
a 3 km island.

Two ways to reach
Kandima Maldives.

A sample
escape.